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Valley of Flowers National Park : UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

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Nestled in the upper expanses of the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand is the Valley of flowers. The inland of the region comprises Nanda Devi Biosphere reserve along with the flower valley. This region is blessed by a rich flora and fauna which covers a vast area of 87.50 sq kms of alpine flowers. Mesmerized by its virgin beauty, the Valley of Flowers was declared as a National Park of India in 1982. At present, the valley enjoys the privileges of a UNESCO world heritage site. Valley of Flowers � National Park in Himalaya, Uttarakhand Being situated in the Himalayan region, the valley of flowers national park hones a varied lineup of cold habitat animals. This includes the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, musk deer and blue sheep. Although the valley do not flaunt a huge density of wild animals, it has some of the rarest species. Apart from the exotic animal species, the Valley of Flowers National Park has a luxury of around 114 west Himalayan endemic species of birds. High altitude bird...

Top 20 Trekking Destinations in Uttarakhand

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LOVE TREKKING? COME AND EXPLORE THE TOP TREKKING DESTINATIONS IN UTTARAKHAND The feeling of being footloose in Himalayas is seldom matched by any other activity when it comes to adventure, rejuvenation and communion with nature. With 73% of the mightiest mountain in the world Himalayas in India, adventure lovers have a reason to visit India to seek the communion with nature and thrill of mountain climbing in India. Some of the best trekking trails of Himalayas fall in the territory of Uttarakhand.It is a trekker's paradise with an array of short and long trails ranging from moderate to really arduous hikes. In this addition, we will talk about some of the best and most exciting trekking destinations in Uttarakhand that are not just adventurous but with the benefit of hindsight these hikes are spiritual and liberating as well. But first a brief introduction to the state also referred to as the "Devbhoomi (Abode of the Gods)." For beautiful landscapes, a variety of flora an...