Dactylorhiza hatagirea

Dactylorhiza hatagirea in Valley of Flowers

Dactylorhiza hatagirea is an orchid of height 25 – 80 cm. It is an orchid with tubers divided like finger of palm. Stem with few leaf sheaths at base. Leaves are clustered and spreading. Flowers are dark purple or rosy purple.

English Name	NOT AVAILABLE
Local Name	Hathageri, Salaam Panja and Paanch anguli.
Family	Orchidaceae
Flowering time	June to August
Habitat	Alpine meadows and mountain slopes.
Uses	Tubers are useful in treating bone fractures and cough, bronchitis and wounds.
Location in the Valley of flowers	Can be found in the middle part of the Valley of flowers on both sides of the trek.

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Dactylorhiza hatagirea

Frequently asked questions About the Valley

Can senior citizens visit valley of flowers?

Senior citizens also want to come to this heaven on earth but they are confused about whether they can do it or not. We have been taking senior citizens to the valley. There are options of helicopter and ponies to skip trekking.

What type of shoes is appropriate?

When you go for trek you should wear appropriate type of shoes so that your main concentration is on trekking and enjoying nature. We have seen that shoes of many people breaks while trekking and sometimes people develop blisters.

Minimum age to visit valley of flowers

Whether kids can do the trek or not? What is the minimum age requirement? Please read this full page to get the answer to this question. Couples with young children willing to visit valley of flowers can go through this page.

Minimum number of days required to explore the valley

Minimum number of days recommended going for trek to the valley. Why we need an extra day for the trip. Read full report with pictures of the valley.

How difficult is Valley of flowers trek.

Trek difficulty of the Valley of Flowers trek. Vital statistics are given here. How much altitude is to be gained every day while trekking? How much distance is to be covered every day? What is Fitness level required for the trek?

Dactylorhiza hatagirea