Absolutely every flower is the embodiment of ideal beauty created by nature. A special harmony is hidden in the valleys covered with carpets of flowers. These are picturesque masterpieces that heal the soul.

There are many fabulous places on our planet, among which flowering valleys have gained special attention. Here are five beautiful places that delight us with fabulous blooms at different times of the year:

1. California Poppy Valley (California, USA)

The Antelope Valley is located in the western desert called the Mojave. Every year the territory is strewn with yellow-orange poppies in huge quantities. Only here, from April to May, you can see these flowers in these parts. The valley itself is gray and boring, but when a carpet of flowers appears, the landscape transforms beyond recognition.

2. Valley of the steppe tulip (Kalmykia, Russia)


Tulip festivals are held annually around the world. The most colorful are in Istanbul and the Netherlands. But such colorful action also exists in the wild. The proof is the tulip steppes of Kalmykia, which are located in the Manych valley. In the spring, an annual festival is held here, the purpose of which is to protect the flowers from extinction as a result of reckless human activity.

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3. Lupine Valley (South Island, New Zealand)


The landscapes on Lake Tekapo would look ordinary if it weren’t for the delightful arrows of lupines that are scattered throughout the island’s valley. Beauty lasts from mid-November to mid-December. This is quite enough to appreciate the magic of flowers, to fall in love with these exotic plants against the backdrop of the grandeur of the mountains and lake.

4. Valley of Roses (Kazanlak, Bulgaria)


The beauty and aroma of roses are undeniable. You can really enjoy the wonderful smell in the fabulous valley of roses in Bulgaria. In mid-May, hundreds of thousands of roses bloom simultaneously and delight tourists until mid-June. The flowers are collected to obtain rose oil, which is used in perfumery and cooking.

5. Valley of Flowers (Western Himalayas, India)


The national park in India is perhaps the most famous. Its large territory is covered almost all year round with different types of plants (more than 500). The most colorful are orchids, anemones, daisies, poppies and primroses.

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A colorful sea of ​​flowers swaying in the wind, high mountains, bright sun - the flower valleys are truly impressive. Huge scatterings of aromatic plants are found in almost every country: Ukraine, Bulgaria, India, France, Holland. Many tourists want to admire such beauty and feel like they are in a fairy tale. In this article we will look at the most beautiful and stunning flower valleys.

Bulgaria. Valley of Roses

In the intermountain region near the Bulgarian city of Kazanlak, the fragrant Damask rose has been grown since the 18th century. The rose, brought from Syria, later became a symbol of Bulgaria. Thanks to its luxurious aroma, the flower is used as a raw material for essential oil, which is considered the best in the world. Roses bloom here from May to July, and in mid-May a festival dedicated to roses is held. It begins with the ritual collection of petals and ends with the selection of a new Queen of the Rose.

USA, Arizona. Valley of the poppies

Every year from February to June, the gray Mojave Desert comes alive with vibrant orange and red flowers. In the middle of the last century, local residents brought their herds to the Valley of Poppies, or the Valley of Antelopes, but this is now prohibited. Poppies are not watered or stimulated to grow, so as not to disturb the natural appearance of the valley. There are trails for tourists, and you can’t leave them either. The paths are located so that the valley can be viewed from all angles, and on the benches you can relax and admire the wonderful flora and fauna of this area.

USA, California. Valley of callas

A unique spectacle - wild calla lilies blooming against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean - appears here in March. This valley is considered a dangerous place because it is surrounded by poison ivy, stinging nettles and deep ravines. There are also paths laid out for tourists here, from which it is prohibited to leave for safety reasons. The trails lead from the beach, where high ocean waves crash against the shore, to a dense forest of huge redwoods.

It is believed that callas predict the weather better than any weather forecaster: before the rain, droplets of water appear on the tips of the leaves.

France. Lavender fields

A large number of fields in Provence in France are covered with a carpet of fragrant lavender. The city of Valensole is literally buried in these delicate purple flowers: even the houses of local residents are decorated with lavender. Here you can also buy natural cosmetics containing lavender essential oil, soap, honey, and bags of dried flowers.

Lavender blooms from June to August, but already in July they begin to mow it. When visiting lavender fields, beware of wasps: they are attracted by the bright scent of the flowers. The best way to get around Provence is by car to see as many fields as possible, or by bicycle.

During the lavender harvest, festivals dedicated to this flower are held. Such a holiday can be visited in Valensola: usually it is the third Sunday of July.

India. Valley of Flowers

India's largest national park is replete with the most vibrant colors and shimmering waterfalls. It is located in the Himalayas and is surrounded on all sides by high mountains covered with glaciers.

Locals believe that this place is magical and inhabited by fairies. Multi-colored flowers (primroses, poppies, lilies, rhododendrons, medicinal chamomile and calendula), amazing animals (snow leopards, foxes, bears) - you won’t see anything here! It is worth setting aside several days to explore the valley in order to see as much as possible. It would be a good idea to take an umbrella: it often rains here.

In addition to the valleys listed in this article, there are many others in the world. For example, an endless sea of ​​daffodils in the Ukrainian Transcarpathia or valleys of bright tulips in the Netherlands. A visit to such beautiful places will give you vivid memories of wonderful views and fragrant aromas.

This valley in the Himalayas is home to 521 plant species, a national park and a world heritage site.
The Bhindar Valley is truly a natural wonder. They bloom here in May, as soon as the snow begins to melt.
This continues until September, when the entire area is covered with snow again.

The path to the valley begins at Govindghat, where you can rent ponies and even palki (special stretchers). The road to Bhindar, about 10 kilometers long, is quite calm. After crossing Bhindar, the remaining 3 km of the trek begins a relatively steep climb up to Ghangaria. The psalm "Wahe Guru", chanted by hundreds of Sikh pilgrims on the way to Hemkund Sahib (4300 m above sea level), greatly enlivens the atmosphere.
Numerous dhabas (roadside eateries) almost every 200 meters provide an opportunity to stop and refresh yourself along the way.

The next day found us on the road to Hemkund Sahib. This was the second day in a row that the rain gods were kind enough to show us mercy! For this five-six-kilometer climb from an altitude of 3000 to 4300 meters, we were forced to hire donkeys as we decided to save our energy for trekking and photographing flora and fauna on the way back.

The route to Hemkund Sahib showed us many beautiful varieties of flowers. In fact, due to the altitudinal difference, flowering in Hemkund Sahib
starts late compared to the valley. Many species of flowers, such as the state flower, Brahmakamal (Saussera Oblavata), can only be found at high altitudes between 3,600 and 4,500 meters. Therefore, it was easier to find these flowers here, because in order to discover
them in the valley, one would have to climb very high.
The exotic nature of this flower is evident in the thin, papery texture of its appearance, and the greenish-yellow color, reminiscent of cabbage. This flower is brought as a religious offering to mountain temples.
More than halfway back, we found magnificent blue poppies (Meconopsis Aculeata) with four delicate round petals that
completely won our hearts. The blue petals of these flowers surround bright yellow pollen in the middle. A typical plant, about 50 centimeters tall, bears 3-4 flowers, and the stem grows hairs like thorns to protect the flowers.
Blue poppies can also be found in the valley in the area around Pairra and Nagtal (usually near rocks and rocks).
As we approached Hemkund Sahib, we were greeted by an abundance of flowers. Yellow Thespesia Lampas, Penduncularis and Cremanthodium, beautiful Hackelia Uncinata and the pink cylindrical flowers of Bistora Affi nis were a feast for the eyes.
And now, we have already paid our respects at the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, after a sacred bath in the Hemkund lake, into which the waters flow directly
a glacier melting nearby.
This area is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped peaks, among which is Mount Neelkanth. These peaks are very difficult to see
in July and August due to heavy cloud formations in the area. Interestingly, there is also a Lakshman Mandir temple in this area. It is said that the epic Ramayana describes how the god Hanuman came to this area in search of Sanjeevini, a medicinal plant needed to revive Lakshmana, who was wounded in the battle against Ravan. Not knowing how to identify what was needed, Hanuman simply took the whole mountain with him!

The fourth day brought us the promise of clear skies. Soon, we were walking briskly straight towards Baumin Dhaur to fulfill our dream of seeing the valley in the arms of the sun. The path looked completely different today. That same road suddenly came to life with golden rays waltzing around mountains, snow and clouds.
Soon, we found ourselves in Bawmin Dhaur, with the majestic Mount Rataban smiling down upon us. But alas, this smile was far from perfect.
White clouds formed over Rataban, veiling the brilliant blue sky (clouds form very quickly at this altitude due to the presence of glaciers).
However, this was the moment when we were as close as possible to fulfilling our dream!

Five days of stay in Ghangaria resulted in an emotional attachment to this valley for us. Our return from Ghangaria to
Govindghat was blessed with clear sunny skies. The same village of Bhindar, surrounded by sunlit mountains, the clear blue sky dotted with rare sparkling white clouds, presented a grandiose spectacle, and a sharp contrast to the gloomy view that had accompanied us on our journey to Ghangaria five days ago!

And we had an idea. We already knew that we would make our next visit at the end of June - beginning of July, when we would have the opportunity to see a completely different view of the valley. A view full of red rhododendrons, exotic lady's slipper orchids, colorful primroses,
lots of blooming red cinquefoil and meadows filled with snow-white anemones. Then an abundance of completely different flowers will await us here...

The valley covers an area of ​​about 87.5 sq. km at an altitude of 3200 to 6600 meters above sea level, with the main area covering about 10 sq. km and extending in a meridian direction along the Pushpavati River. The river flows from the Tipra glacier, located at the northeastern end of the valley. The valley is surrounded on all sides by mountains, particularly Nar Parbat (5245 m) and Nilgiri Parbat (6479 m) in the north, Rataban (6126 m) in the northeast, Gauri (6590 m) in the east and Saptsring (5038 m) in the south. , and Kunt Khal (4430 m) in the west and southwest.
The Pushpavati river flows through the valley and joins the Lakshman river at Ghangaria (at an altitude of 3000 m), then the rivers flow out of the valley and form the Bhindar river. The Bhindar River then flows west and merges with the Alaknanda River, a tributary of the Ganges, at Govindghat (1800 m), 22 kilometers from .
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The author of this article is a travel writer.




Valley of Flowers National Park is located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The valley is located in the upper reaches of the Ganga River (BhyundarGanga), near the city of Joshimath in the Gharwal region, Chamoli district.

This park is famous for its meadows with flowers of extraordinary beauty. It is home to rare animals, including the Himalayan bear, snow leopard, brown bear and blue sheep.

The national park is surrounded by forests and beautiful waterfalls. Local residents believe that the valley was inhabited by fairies.

The Valley of Flowers was declared a national park in 1982, and in 2005 it was included in the World Heritage List as part of the Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks. Covers an area of ​​8750 hectares.

Flora of the Valley of Flowers

The climatic conditions and geographical location of these protected latitudes have virtually no analogues in the world. The valley lies between the vast grasslands of the Greater Himalayas and the Zaskar mountain range. The transition from one biological zone to another occurs very abruptly, so the number of species of both plants and animals characteristic of all biogeographical latitudes is very large here.

The predominant flowers are blue poppies, lilies, primrose, calendula, chamomile, and ground carpet anemones. Part of the park is covered with subalpine forests of birch and rhododendrons. There are also many types of healing, medicinal plants.

Division into natural zones in the Valley of Flowers

The first zone is subalpine. At an altitude of 3200-3500 meters there is a border where the kingdom of trees ends. In this strip there are forests in which alpine rhododendrons and birches grow.

The lower alpine zone is slightly higher, at an altitude of 3500-3700 meters. The meadows here delight with bright colors. It is simply impossible to list all the flowering plants that adorn the ground in this National Park.

During the monsoon season, the valley is covered with all kinds of flowers, of which there are more than 500 species. Magical Indian poppies of bright blue color, which, along with three other species, are not found anywhere else, orchids of all shades, flaming primroses, bright orange heads of calendula, fragrant anemones, delicate daisies, strict tulips cover the ground with a colorful carpet.

Some flowers are used for religious sacrifices to the deity Nanda Devi and other deities revered by local people in India.

Incredibly, the Valley plays with bright colors all year round and is never boring or monotonous. How is this possible? It turns out that most of the local angiosperms have a very short growing season. In place of wilted plants, new buds immediately appear, but in completely different colors. There is complete harmony in this plant community.

The upper alpine zone begins above 3700 meters. The conditions here are more severe, the climate is drier, and the temperature drops several degrees. Flowers are also present here, but in many places there are mosses and lichens.

The local vegetation includes a total of 97 endemic species, that is, characteristic of this ecosystem. A protected area in the Indian Himalayas, recognized as one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. Since 2005, the unusually beautiful Valley has been included in the UNESCO List of Natural Monuments.

The Valley of Flowers is also rich in rare species of birds and animals. There are 114 species of birds and 13 rare and endangered species of animals, such as yellow marten, blue sheep, black bear and snow leopard and others such as foxes, mice, hares, and many butterflies.
Birds include pheasants, Himalayan golden eagle, hawk, Himalayan snowcock, snow pigeon and other species.

How to get to the Valley of Flowers

When planning a visit to the national park, allow at least four days: two days for the round trip, a day to get to the starting point of the valley - the village of Ghangaria, and another day to visit the valley and descend to Govinghat.

We would like to warn those who are going to this fabulous place that the climb to the mountains is difficult, and to get to the park you will have to spend about a day.

The trek to the Valley of Flowers begins at Govindghat, where you can rent a pony. The road to Bhindar (Valley of Flowers) is about 10 kilometers long. Once you reach the Bhindar River, the remaining 3 km of the trek begins a relatively steep climb up to Ghangaria. In total you need to cover a distance of about 17 km.

The nearest major city is Joshimath in Garhwal, there are convenient road connections to the city of Haridwar and Dehradun, which has an airport. The nearest railway station is in Rishikesh. The nearest place from where you can reach the valley of flowers is the GovindGhat road.

Entrance to the Valley of Flowers for foreigners costs 600 rupees. This ticket is valid for three visits to the national park. You cannot spend the night in the Valley of Flowers, you cannot pitch tents or light fires. There are no shops or cafes here, so it is better to take water and something for a snack with you from Ghangaria.

Visit This reserve is at its best in the second half of summer. The air temperature during this period reaches a maximum of approximately 17°C and a minimum of around 7°C. This temperature is most suitable for mountain travel.