Valley of Flowers

Cosmopolite · Sep 27th, 2006, 00:37

Seriously thinking of a trip to valley of flowers from 30th Sept onwards.
1. Is it advisable to visit the valley in this season? How cold will it be at Joshimath and the valley (any advice for clothings)

2. I have a two year old kid with me. Is it advisable to go with a kid of this age, (off course we will hire mules for kid and mom for the trek route)or am I being misadventurous?

3. I do not want to do the trip from Rishikesh and Joshimath in one go.Please suggest any scenic overnight stop in between Rishikesh and Joshimath.

Desperately seeking your advice.

Cosmo.

ananda2193 · Sep 27th, 2006, 01:00

The only thing I can say is that I have an old Trekking in the Indian Himalaya book from lonely planet, and they say that september and october is the best time for the Valley of Flowers.

www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn is a good government site on that area. they have info on that trek also. Happy Trails!

manreet_16 · Sep 27th, 2006, 03:23

hi, i think it gonna closed be closed on 5th Oct..i got to confirm..but today itself my friend told me that he will b leaving soon as he is goin to Hemkunt Sahib Gurudwara and as on 5 th it gonna be closed due to Snow..

Regards
manreet_16

Cosmopolite · Sep 27th, 2006, 07:16

what about doing it with a 2yr old kid?

Quote
".....closed on 5th Oct..i got to confirm..

Can you please confirm

Do people go with kids there?

yuhoo · Oct 14th, 2006, 18:43

i guess ur a bit late

july end - aug mid is the best time to visit VOF !!

Pintz · Jan 29th, 2007, 12:40

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Originally Posted by Cosmopolite

Seriously thinking of a trip to valley of flowers from 30th Sept onwards.
1. Is it advisable to visit the valley in this season? How cold will it be at Joshimath and the valley (any advice for clothings)

2. I have a two year old kid with me. Is it advisable to go with a kid of this age, (off course we will hire mules for kid and mom for the trek route)or am I being misadventurous?

3. I do not want to do the trip from Rishikesh and Joshimath in one go.Please suggest any scenic overnight stop in between Rishikesh and Joshimath.

Desperately seeking your advice.

Cosmo.

So, eventually, did you travel to the VOF? The best time to visit is between the 15th of June to the end of July. Anytime after that, it is pointless as you may not see that many flowers. So, did you go at all? How was the trip, if you did???

rishabh6296 · Jan 29th, 2007, 22:46

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So, eventually, did you travel to the VOF? The best time to visit is between the 15th of June to the end of July. Anytime after that, it is pointless as you may not see that many flowers. So, did you go at all? How was the trip, if you did???

Hi Pintz,
well i dont agree with you since everyone says that august is the best time with maximum no. of flowers.
Rishabh

Pintz · Feb 1st, 2007, 12:28

The best thing is to go and see it yourself. I was there on the 10th of July'04 and saw the array of flowers that our school children, who went there in the mid of August, didn't get to see... I guess, you just have to go and see whenever you decide. And by the end of August, you may find just a few species flowering!

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Originally Posted by rishabh6296

Hi Pintz,
well i dont agree with you since everyone says that august is the best time with maximum no. of flowers.
Rishabh

rishabh6296 · Feb 3rd, 2007, 01:10

Quote:

The best thing is to go and see it yourself. I was there on the 10th of July'04 and saw the array of flowers that our school children, who went there in the mid of August, didn't get to see... I guess, you just have to go and see whenever you decide. And by the end of August, you may find just a few species flowering!

well its the start of august when u get to see the rare flowers its not my opnion but of an acquaintance who is a naturalist.

Pintz · Feb 6th, 2007, 12:39

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amarshah · Jul 18th, 2007, 12:02

Will Valley of Flower be still worth it in Sept?

Thanks

Amar

Sadanand Kamath · Jul 18th, 2007, 13:46

The peak flowering season in VOF is generally mid-July to end-Aug. If you are interested in flowers, I don't think it is worth to trek VOF in Sept. However, from the trekking point of view, Sept is generally a good month to trek in Garhwal himalaya as monsoon is on the wane and one can get clear sky most of the time. In VOF, the pilgrims traffic will be relatively less in Sept.

Sadanand

amarshah · Jul 18th, 2007, 13:50

Thanks for the reply Sadanand just one more thing... would the valley still be worth a visit in Sept... atleast some flowers if not all... ?

cheers

Sadanand Kamath · Jul 18th, 2007, 13:57

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Originally Posted by amarshah

Thanks for the reply Sadanand just one more thing... would the valley still be worth a visit in Sept... atleast some flowers if not all... ?

cheers

I know at least two IMeres are on way to VOF trek. Let us see what they report back. It appears that it has not been raining much in these areas. If it is so, the flowering season may get delayed and the chances of seeing some flowers during the first half of Sept may be bright this year.

Sadanand

amarshah · Jul 18th, 2007, 14:40

Thanks Sadanand... about accommodation... getting will be easy. My wife will be coming along.. and she is a little picky...

Cheers

Sep 27th, 2006, 00:37	#1
Cosmopolite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NOMAD Posts: 41	Valley of Flowers Seriously thinking of a trip to valley of flowers from 30th Sept onwards. 1. Is it advisable to visit the valley in this season? How cold will it be at Joshimath and the valley (any advice for clothings) 2. I have a two year old kid with me. Is it advisable to go with a kid of this age, (off course we will hire mules for kid and mom for the trek route)or am I being misadventurous? 3. I do not want to do the trip from Rishikesh and Joshimath in one go.Please suggest any scenic overnight stop in between Rishikesh and Joshimath. Desperately seeking your advice. Cosmo.

Sep 27th, 2006, 07:16	#4
Cosmopolite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NOMAD Posts: 41	what about doing it with a 2yr old kid? Quote ".....closed on 5th Oct..i got to confirm.. Can you please confirm Do people go with kids there? Last edited by Dilliwala : Aug 1st, 2008 at 05:48. Reason: merge posts

Jul 18th, 2007, 12:02	#11
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 675	Will Valley of Flower be still worth it in Sept? Thanks Amar __________________ Cheers Amar Year 2008 Trips - http://amards14.googlepages.com/

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ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,360	The only thing I can say is that I have an old Trekking in the Indian Himalaya book from lonely planet, and they say that september and october is the best time for the Valley of Flowers. www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn is a good government site on that area. they have info on that trek also. Happy Trails!

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manreet_16 On the Move Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada\India Posts: 358	hi, i think it gonna closed be closed on 5th Oct..i got to confirm..but today itself my friend told me that he will b leaving soon as he is goin to Hemkunt Sahib Gurudwara and as on 5 th it gonna be closed due to Snow.. Regards manreet_16

Oct 14th, 2006, 18:43	#5
yuhoo Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad <-> Chennai Posts: 66	i guess ur a bit late july end - aug mid is the best time to visit VOF !!

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Jul 18th, 2007, 13:46	#12
Sadanand Kamath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 816	The peak flowering season in VOF is generally mid-July to end-Aug. If you are interested in flowers, I don't think it is worth to trek VOF in Sept. However, from the trekking point of view, Sept is generally a good month to trek in Garhwal himalaya as monsoon is on the wane and one can get clear sky most of the time. In VOF, the pilgrims traffic will be relatively less in Sept. Sadanand

Jul 18th, 2007, 13:50	#13
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 675	Thanks for the reply Sadanand just one more thing... would the valley still be worth a visit in Sept... atleast some flowers if not all... ? cheers

Jul 18th, 2007, 14:40	#15
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 675	Thanks Sadanand... about accommodation... getting will be easy. My wife will be coming along.. and she is a little picky... Cheers

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