Information and pictures of red flowers, like Geranium Collinum, Pannir Soppu,Primula Denticulata, Primrose, Drumstick Primula, Jalkutre, Thymus Linearis, Linear Leaved Thyme, Balma-jhar, Ban Ajwain,Indigofera Heterantha, Himalayan Indigo, Kathi, Kathoj, Sakina, Cypripedium Himalaicum, Himalayan Venus and many more found in valley of flowers.
June to August, You may find some flowers up to mid September also, near Pushpawati river bed.
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You will find it in abundance in valley of flowers. Specially on the both side of trek after walking for just one kilometer from entry point.
Other flowers of the family
Potentilla atrisanguinea
Potentilla Cuneifolia
Other Information
The word Atrisanguinea is derived from two words Atri means very dark and Sanguinea means blood red. You can observe these property in above picture. The flower looks so beautiful when you see it live in Valley of flowers that you feel like touching it, eating it or keep watching it, specially due to its color and its velvet texture. Some Indian females also want to have a beautiful dress of this color. You go in any season to valley of flowers the probability of finding this beautiful flower is very high.
Geranium Collinum, Pannir Soppu
Geranium-collinum in Valley of flowers
Family name
Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)
Botanical Name
Geranium collinum
English Name
Geranium
Local Name
Pannir soppu
Flowering time
July to August. You may find some lonely flowering plants even in September near Pushpawati River Bed.
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You will find it near to Pushpawati River bed. It is not so abundance as compared to his other counterpart Geranium wallichianum.
Other Information
The word Collinum is referring to hills- the habitat of the plant.
You will find it in early June near Valley of Flowers entry gate. Just after walking 150 meters inside you will find a frozen river. On its bank you can easily spot colonies of Primula Denticulata.
Other Information
The word Primula is derived from Primus means first, referring to flowers to that are first to open in spring season. It is used in treating diabetes and urinary diseases.
Thymus Linearis, Linear Leaved Thyme, Balma-jhar, Ban Ajwain
Thymus-linearis in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Thymus
Botanical Name
Thymus Linearis
English Name
Linear Leaved Thyme
Local Name
Balma-jhar, Ban Ajwain
Flowering time
May to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You will find Thymus Lineris among stones on your way inside valley of flowers. It is a mat forming herb which is strongly scented. It is responsible for beautiful pink patches in Valley of flowers.
Other Information
The whole plant is used in the treatment of eye diseases, skin diseases and stomach ache.
You can find it on the way between Govindghat and Ghangaria. As it grows between 1500 meter and 3000 meter.
Other Information
Flowers are used as vegetable and leaves are used in alleviating dysentery and cough.
Bistorta Affinis
Bistorta affinis in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Bistorta (Scopoli)
Botanical Name
Bistorta Affinis
English Name
Bistorta Affinis
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find it easily near Pushpawati river bed in Valley of flowers. However many colonies of Bistorta Affinis can be seen on the bank of Hemkund Sahib lake also.
Other Information
The whole plant is used in treatment of cold and diarrhoea.
Cypripedium Himalaicum, Himalayan Venus
Cypripedium Himalaicum in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Cypripedium (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Cypripedium Himalaicum
English Name
Cypripedium Himalaicum
Local Name
Himalayan Venus
Flowering time
June to August
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
This is a rare flower found in Valley of flowers. Although the flowering time is June to August, you can find it from July first to third week of July in Valley of flowers after some effort only. Provided you know the exact location of the flower. This is so rare that you need some guide who knows about its location. You may find it just before crossing the wooden bridge next to the official starting point of Valley of flowers, you can see small colonies of Cypripedium Himalaicum on your left side. You need to walk on your left few yards (Away from the main path), it is not available right on the way.
Other Information
This is a vary rare flower. You should visit Valley of flowers in first or second week of July to have an opportunity to see this rare and very beautiful flower.
You can find Dactylorhiza Hatagirea easily in Valley of flowers at its slopes. It is easily identifiable. However you should visit from July to mid August to find it easily.
Other Information
You can find Dactylorhiza Hatagirea easily in Valley of flowers at its slopes. It is easily identifiable. However you should visit from July to mid August to find it easily.
Epilobium Latifolium, River Beauty
Epilobium Latifolium in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose or Willow herb family)
Botanical Name
Epilobium Latifolium
English Name
River Beauty
Flowering time
July to October
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can easily see this flower on the bank of flowing water streams. Especially more you go deep into Valley of flowers the chances of getting its large colonies are more. It gives Pushpawati river bed its pink shade in the month of July. If you want to see this flower in abundance you need to to Valley of flowers from 15th July to 15th August and reach at least up to Pushpawati River Bed. Epilobium Laxum is other member of the family found in Valley of Flowers.
Other Information
It is used as an antidote to poisons and treatment of fever.
Pedicularis Porrecta
Pedicularis Porrecta in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Pedicularis (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Pedicularis Porrecta
English Name
Pedicularis Porrecta
Flowering time
June to August
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can spot it in various part of valley of flowers. However you need to be there in July to mid August to spot it easily. It grows more in later half part of Valley of flowers, near the Pushpawati River Bed.
Other Information
The word Porrecta is derived from word Porrectus means extended horizontally. Referring to the upper part of the flower.
Pedicularis Punctata
Pedicularis Punctata in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Pedicularis (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Pedicularis Puncata
English Name
Pedicularis Puncata
Flowering time
August to October
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can spot it in various part of valley of flowers. It grows more in later half part of Valley of flowers, near the Pushpawati River Bed.
Other Information
Rhodiola Heterodonta
Rhodiola Heterodonta in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Crassulaceae (Stone Corp Family)
Botanical Name
Rhodiola Heterodonta
English Name
Rhodiola Heterodonta
Flowering time
June to August
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
It is more easily available towards Hemkund Sahib area. But you can find some of flowers near Pushwapati river bed. This picture was taken at Pushpawati river bed in Valley of flowers
Other Information
The word Heterodonta means Variably toothed, as you can see in the leaves.
Rosa Macrophylla, Wild Rose, Ban Gulab, Dand Kunja
Rosa Macrophylla in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Rosa (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Rosa Macrophylla
English Name
Wild Rose
Local Name
Ban Gulab, Dand Kunja, Ban Gulab (Hindi)
Flowering time
June to August
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find it easily just after entering the Valley of Flowers gate. In fact after checking in to Valley of Flowers this would be among the first to be seen. Many flowers can be seen if you visit till August mid. You can again see some of them near to Pushpawati river bed after crossing Bhojpatra Jungle. In September you can see beautiful buds of the flowers (After all the petals fell ).
Other Information
There are two different colored Rosa are found in Valley of Flowers, white and pink.
Alteris Pauciflora
Alteris Pauciflora in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Liliaceae (Lily or Onion Family)
Botanical Name
Aletris Pauciflora
English Name
Aletris Pauciflora
Flowering time
June to July
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find this tiny flower on Pushpawati river bed in valley of flowers and on the bank of Hemkund Sahib lake. Please note that the flowers are too tiny to recognize. Even smaller than they appear in the above image. But they are really beautiful.
Other Information
Aleris means meal looking and Pauciflora means few flowered.
The flower is not seen in Valley of flowers. This flower can be easily seen in Badrinath and Mana village. In Mana village you can see near vehicle parking on the bank of river Alaknanda, very easily in the month of July and August. After August the plant matures and dies. This is a very poisonous plant.
Other Information
This is a very poisonous plant, in fact all parts of the plants are highly toxic and can cause convulsions, vision loss and even death.
Morina Longifolia, Biskanakara, Biskandru
Morina Longifolia in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Dipsacaceae (Teasel or Scabious Family)
Botanical Name
Morina Longifolia
English Name
Morina Longifolia
Local Name
Biskanakara, Biskandru
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can see this flower right from the entry gate of Valley of flowers and till the Pushpawati river bed at various spots. The flower can be spotted easily because of its color and size. If you visit Valley of flowers after second week of August you will find only a few flowers blooming but you can witness the tall stalk of old flowers which bloomed in July and August. The picture above was taken on 15th July, 2007 just after entering the Valley of flowers gate. You may see village Ghangaria in background.
Other Information
The flower is named after a French nurseryman Louis Morin, who produced the world's first plant catalogue in 1621. Longifolia means long leaves. In Tibetan medicine stem, leaves and flowers are used in digestive disorders, nausea and vomiting.
Rhododendron Lepidotum
Rhododendron Lepidotum in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Rhododendron (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Rhododendron Lepidotum
English Name
Rhododendron Lepidotum
Flowering time
June to early August
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find Rhododendron Lepidotum on a grassy slope just after crossing first river near the entry gate of Valley of flowers. Soon after entering the gate and walking for just 100 meters you will have to cross a shallow / frozen river. After crossing this river you can see this flower on your right side slope. This flower can be seen till July end easily.
Other Information
The people of Manang district, central Nepals, take the juice of the plant, believing it purifies the blood. Pounded leaves are boiled in water and spread on cots, beds, and mats to kill bugs.
Thalictrum Cultratum
Thalictrum-cultratum in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Thalictrum Linnaeus
Botanical Name
Thalictrum Cultratum
English Name
Thalictrum Cultratum
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find it very easily in the dense forest at the entrance of Valley of flowers and after crossing iron bridge over Pushpawati river (500 meters from entrance). This flower looks very beautiful when it swings even in slightest of breeze.
Other Information
The word Thalictrum is derived from word Thalictron which means plant with divided leaves.
Typhonium Diversifolium
Typhonium-diversifolium in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Typhonium
Botanical Name
Typhonium Diversifolium
English Name
Typhonium Diversifolium
Flowering time
June to August
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
We have never seen this flower in Valley of flowers. The above picture was clicked in open grassy slope of Auli (A beautiful hill station near Joshimath) in July 2007.
Other Information
The term Thyonium means Smoky or Dull, which can be seen in the color of the flower.
Aruncus Dioicus, Goat’s beard or Bride’s feathers
Aruncus Dioicus in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Botanical Name
Aruncus Dioicus
English Name
Goat's beard or Bride's feathers
Flowering time
July to August
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find this Perennial herb just after crossing the dense forest on your trek to Valley of flowers from Ghangaria. (Just one and half kilometers from the entry gate of Valley of flowers) You can find this herb on both sides of your narrow trek.
Other Information
In Italy the young shoots are eaten, usually boiled briefly in herb infused water, and then cooked with eggs and cheese. In Friuli it is one of the ingredients in the local home-made soup based on wild greens called 'pistic'.
Colquhounia Coccinea, Himalayan Mint Shrub
Colquhounia Coccinea in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Botanical Name
Colquhounia Coccinea
English Name
Himalayan Mint Shrub
Flowering time
August to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find Colquhounia Coccinea or Himalayan Mint Shrub very easily on your way from Govindghat to Ghangaria. If you are going by pony you will find that ponies love to eat the leaves of this plant.
Other Information
Named in honor of Sir Robert Colquhoun, who was a lieutenant in British army in India and a plant collector and early patron of botanical gardens of Calcutta.
Epilobium Laxum
Epilobium Laxum in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose or Willow herb family)
Botanical Name
Epilobium Laxum
English Name
Epilobium Laxum
Flowering time
July to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find Epilobium Laxum very easily in the middle part of Valley of flowers, specifically near water streams. You can see this little flower on your trek after entering valley of flowers gate and trekking for just one and half kilometers from July to September. The flowers resembles its family member Epilobium Latifolium which are found in abundance on Pushpawati River Bed, so much so that it paints the river bed in pink shade.
You can find this on the left side of the trek just after crossing the dense forest 150 meters from the entrance gate. Just after crossing the dense forest and seeing a hollow tree (on your right) your trek will decend to iron bridge over Pushpawati river and you can find Fragaria Nubicola on your right side along with Blue poppies and Primula radii among rocks.
Other Information
Fruits are very tasty and edible. But please don't pluck them from Valley of flowers as they contains seeds which are important for next season. Moreover plucking anything from Valley of flowers is a crime under Indian laws.
Impatiens Sulcata, Dog Flower, Chaul, Kwal
Impatiens Sulcata in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Balsaminaceae (Balsam Family)
Botanical Name
Impatiens Sulcata
English Name
Dog Flower
Local Name
Chaul, Kwal
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
This flower is found in abundance in Valley of flowers. It is found in so much quantity that it paints the Valley of flowers in pink shade during the later half of July and first half of August. You can see this flower right from the entry gate till Pushpawati river bed. But you can see the biggest colony of the flower just before reaching at official starting point of Valley of flowers. The official starting point is three kilomneters from the entry gate.
You can find Oxyria Digyna easily on Pushpawati river bed. In fact this picture was also taken at Pushpawati River bed. This flower is found at an altitude of 2400 to 5500 meters. You may also find this flower near Hemkund Sahib lake.
Other Information
The word Oxys in Greek means sharp or sour, referring to the sharp or bitter taste. The whole plant is used as an appetizer. The leaves are rich in Vitamin-C.
Polygonum Amplexicaule, Kutrya, Amli
Polygonum Amplexicaule in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Polygonum (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Polygonum Amplexicaule
English Name
Kutrya
Local Name
Amli
Flowering time
July to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
Generally this flower is found on the way from Govindghat to Ghangaria and this flower is not found in Valley of Flowers. This picture was clicked near village Bhuandar.
Other Information
Leaves of this plant are used in treatment of wounds. Whole plant is believed cause abortion.
Polygonum Capitatum, Kaflya
Polygonum Capitatum in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Polygonum (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Polygonum Capitatum
English Name
Polygonum Capitatum
Local Name
Kaflya
Flowering time
June to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
This flower is found on the way from Govindghat to Ghangaria. Just after walk in few hundred meters from Govindghat you may see this flower near your trek. We have not seen this flower in Valley of Flowers. However, this flower exists in wide altitude range of 100-4800 m.
Other Information
The plant is used as an antidote to Snake poison.
Rhodiola Wallichiana
Rhodiola Wallichiana in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Crassulaceae (Stone Corp Family)
Botanical Name
Rhodiola Wallichiana
English Name
Rhodiola Wallichiana
Flowering time
June to August
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
Rhodiola Wallichiana is found on the Bank of Hemkund Lake and in the deeper part of Valley of Flowers. Generally you may not find this flower easily in Valley of Flowers but you can easily spot it at Hemkund Sahib Lake. There you can find this flower along with colonies of Saussurea Obvallata (in July, August & September), Blue Poppies (in July and August) and Aconitum Violaceum (in September).
Other Information
Senecio Graciliflorus, Ground Sel, Kikret, Kuchee
Senecio Graciliflorus in Valley of Flowers
Family name
Senecio (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Senecio Graciliflorus
English Name
Ground Sel
Local Name
Kikret, Kuchee
Flowering time
June to October
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find this flower after trekking for 1-2 Km. from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers. This plant is found an altitude range of 2100-4100 m. This is a rare plant.
Other Information
In Greek Gracile means graceful and Florus means flower referring to graceful looking flowers of this species.
Allium Wallichi, Doona, Gobka, Laddu
Allium Wallichi
Family name
Allium (Linnaeus)
Botanical Name
Allium Wallichii
English Name
Allium Wallichii
Local Name
Doona, Gobka, Laddu
Flowering time
July to August
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
This flowers is a bit rare flower to spot in Valley of Flowers. Last year we could spot only 2 flowers of Allium Wallichii. You can spot it in the middle part of Valley of Flowers. Middle part means after trekking 3-4 Km. from the entry gate of Valley of Flowers.
Other Information
This plant is found at an altitude range of 2800-4300 m. Bulbs of this plant are used in treatment of altitude sickness and cough. Flowers are used for garnishing salads.
Bistorta Vaccinifolia, Inuri
Bistorta Vaccinifolia
Family name
Bistorta (Scopoli)
Botanical Name
Bistorta Vaccinifolia
English Name
Bistorta Vaccinifolia
Local Name
Inuri
Flowering time
July to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
This flower is found easily in the later half of Valley of Flowers. Bees love this flower and you can spot hundreds of Bees on these flowers if you can spot its colony. This plant grows in colonies near streams and wet places generally on rocks.
You will find this flower on the way Govindghat to Ghangaria. You will not find this flower in Valley of Flowers as this flower is found at an altitude range of 1000 - 2800 m. You can find this flower near Bhuandar Village on your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria
Other Information
Leaf paste of Leycesteria Formosa is used in treating Dandruff and killing lice. The word Formosa means finally found or beautiful referring to flowers of this species which very attractive.
Spiranthes Sinensis, Phirlya
Spiranthes Sinensis
Family name
Sipranthes (Richard)
Botanical Name
Spiranthes Sinensis
English Name
Spiranthes Sinensis
Local Name
Phirlya
Flowering time
July to September
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find this flower after crossing first river near the entry gate of Valley of Flowers. Just after crossing the river on the mountain slop next to it you can find Spiranthes Sinensis specially in the month of September.
Other Information
This flower is found at an altitude range of 2800-3300 m. The whole plant is used in treatment of fever.
Vigna Vexillata, Machali
Vigna Vexillata
Family name
Vigna Savi (Snail Vine)
Botanical Name
Vigna Vexillata
English Name
Vigna Vexillata
Local Name
Machali
Flowering time
Throughout the year
Where will you find it in Valley of flowers
You can find Vigna Vexillata on the way from Govindghat to Ghangaria. As this flower is found at an altitude range of 1200-2200 m. it is not found in Valley of Flowers.
Other Information
Routes are edible, seeds are used as vegetable and whole is used as a fodder.
Very nice collection of flowers. Nicely presented. I would like to go to valley of flowers in 2013. Have you fixed your departures of 2013. I will be coming form New Delhi. What will be the cost. kindly send me all the information in detail. Will you provide me a guide for the trek. The flowers are beautiful, especially Vajardanti, Potentilla Atrisanguinea is my favorite.
The fixed departures to valley of flowers have already been announced. To know the dates kindly click here.I accompany my groups to valley of flowers. I will be personally coming with all the groups at least ion the day we will be going to valley of flowers.
beautiful presentation. nature at its best! my wife(44yrs)and self(53yrs)would like to join your group leaving haridwar on july 27th, 2014. will this the best time or you suggest 1st wk of aug 2014? i have gone thru the itinerary.
Hello Shantanu ji,
Both the dates are similar and you will see lot of flowers during this time.
VERY NICE !!
Very nice collection of flowers. Nicely presented. I would like to go to valley of flowers in 2013. Have you fixed your departures of 2013. I will be coming form New Delhi. What will be the cost. kindly send me all the information in detail. Will you provide me a guide for the trek. The flowers are beautiful, especially Vajardanti, Potentilla Atrisanguinea is my favorite.
The fixed departures to valley of flowers have already been announced. To know the dates kindly click here.I accompany my groups to valley of flowers. I will be personally coming with all the groups at least ion the day we will be going to valley of flowers.
beautiful presentation. nature at its best! my wife(44yrs)and self(53yrs)would like to join your group leaving haridwar on july 27th, 2014. will this the best time or you suggest 1st wk of aug 2014? i have gone thru the itinerary.
Hello Shantanu ji,
Both the dates are similar and you will see lot of flowers during this time.