Origanum vulgare

Origanum vulgare in Valley of Flowers

Origanum vulgare is an aromatic herb of 15-90 cm height. Leaves are opposite, broadly ovate and obtuse at apex. Flowers are pale pink or purplish red and in crowded branched corymbose clusters, calyx bell shaped. Bracts are greenish purple or brown tinged with purple and stamens are four.

English Name	Majoram, Oregano.
Local Name	Bantulsi, Jonkari, Satra
Family	Lamiaceae
Flowering time	June to October
Habitat	In open places, waste places, way sides and occasionally in Forest under growth.
Uses	Whole plant is used for treating bronchitis, colic, diarrhea, hysteria, menstrual disorders. Leaves are used in fever and influenza.
Location in the Valley of flowers	This is commonly found near the entry gate of the Valley of flowers.

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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?

Origanum vulgare