Saussurea costus

Saussurea costus is a herb of height 2.5 m. Basal leaves are up to 40 cm across and pinnately large. Flowers have purple heads.

English Name	Costus
Local Name	Koot, Kuth or Kushta
Family	Asteraceae(Aster or Sun Flower Family)
Flowering time	June to September
Habitat	In alpine meadows and this plant is commonly cultivated in the area.
Uses	In Ayurveda roots are used to treat cramps, mental diseases, headache and snake poisoning. In China 50 Fundamental herbs are used in their system of medicine. In Tibetan medicine it is used to treat swellings, irregular menstruation, stomachache and breathing troubles, rheumatism.
Location in 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?

Saussurea costus