Valley of Flowers National Park is an outstandingly beautiful high-altitude Himalayan valley renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. It is located in Uttarakhand state. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, brown bear and blue sheep.

The valley was declared a national park in 1982 and now it is a World Heritage Site. The valley is home to many celebrated flowers like the Brahmakamal, the Blue Poppy and the Cobra Lily.

Weather Details

The best season for this trek is June to September. Post June 15 it could rain anytime and for any duration. In the higher mountains it normally drizzles and doesn’t pour the way it does in the plains. You will have lot of mist. Day temperatures could fall down to 10 - 15 deg. There is possibility of sunny days also and in this case your day temperatures could go up to 20 - 23 deg. Evenings and nights are going to be moderately cold with temperatures around 6 – 14 degree.

Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes.

List Of Essentials

High Altitude Trek travel requires one to be adequately equipped with the right kind of personal gear. Since one is travelling in the wilderness there will be hardly any opportunity to buy anything once you start the trip so we urge you to carefully pack everything into your Rucksacks.

1. Trekking Pants-3-4 (Choose your clothes wisely and don’t pack too much. You don’t hope to bath for three days during the trek, so it’s better to pack only 3-4 pairs. Avoid jeans. Denim Jeans are not comfortable during the trek. Carry trousers (lowers) or trek suites. Carry clothes that can dry easily.
2. Shirts / T-shirts – 4/5
3. Windproof jacket of decent quality (no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a hood
4. Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
5. Good quality jacket
6. Thermal inner wear (upper & lower)
7. Woollen / Monkey cap
8. Woollen gloves
9. Woollen socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
10. Scarf/muffler (optional)
11. Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes with extra laces (shoes with a thick sole are recommended) preferably waterproof
12. Lightweight floaters/sandals/slippers
13. Raincoat / Poncho
14. Small light weight towel
15. Water bottle (sturdy ones, no empty Plastic bottles!!) Running water on the Himalayan Mountains is as good as mineral water. You should drink them without any hesitation.
16. Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
17. Sun glasses (preferably with reflectors)
18. Walking stick / Trekking pole (optional)
19. Sunscreen Lotion (Absolute necessity to avoid sun-burn due to intense sun-rays.)
20. Torch / Flashlight or Head Lamp (with extra batteries)
21. Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
22. Personal toiletries (Shaving kit, Shampoo 3-4 sachets), Lip Balm & Cold Cream, Facewash, Soap, Comb, Mirror, Toothbrush and Toothpaste.)
23. Wipes - You may not be able to get water or a separate bottle to use for toilet purposes at every place. It is better to have a small pack of wet wipes to use in this situation.
24. Book, if you like reading (Optional)
25. Diary/Pen: It comes handy to note down daily expenses and other important points.
26. Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it.
27. Carry rain cover for your bags. (Large plastic gunny bags come handy)
28. Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags for wet clothes and waste material
29. Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries): There is no or erratic electricity supply, to charge the camera batteries for 3 days. So always carry an extra battery. Also carry extra memory cards. RAIN Cover
30. Mobile: Since there is no or erratic electricity supply & network for 3 days, it’s advisable to keep your smartphone switched off and use only when required. BSNL & JiO network do work but are not dependable.
31. Identity: Carry an ID proof.
32. Money: Carry cash only as much, knowing your own habits. No credit cards/debit cards accepted on this route. However, en-route, you can find ATMs. (Carry some cash during the trek)
33. Fevi quick / Quick Fix: Just in case, you need it.
34. Safety Pins: Carrying 5-6 safety pins in your check in baggage is always a good idea.
35. Rope/String: You should always carry at least 2-3 meters of rope (nylon/other material).
36. Food Items that you should carry during the trek: Dry Fruits, Chocolates, Biscuits, Toffee & couple of ORS or energy drink sachets.

Carry your stuff in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack. Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage. As you will be walking long distances carrying a rucksack, avoid bringing unnecessary items on the trek. Please avoid carrying expensive watches, jewellery and electronic items on the trek. Also remember that the bag which will be carried by the mules can have a maximum wt. Of 8 kgs. so pack sensibly. One bag per person would be carried by the mules.