Saussurea gossypiphora, Fini Kamal, Fen Kamal
| Botanical Name | Saussurea gossypiphora |
|---|---|
| English Name | Saussurea gossypiphora |
| Local Name | Phen Kamal, Pheni Kamal, Kapasi. |
| Flowering time | June to September. |
| Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers | You will find it only at Hemkund Shahib Lake . This picture was clicked on 6th September, 2012 at Hemkund Shahib Lake . You will not find this flower at Valley of Flowers |
| Other flowers of the family |  Saussurea Obvallata  Saussurea Simpsoniana |
| Other Information | Plant is considered as sacred. It is near threatened. The term Gossypi means cotton and Phora means bearing, referring to the cottony nature of the flower. |
Geranium-robertianum, Herb Robert, Red Robin
| Family name | Geraniaceae (Geranium Family) |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Geranium-robertianum |
| English Name | Herb Robert, Red Robin |
| Local Name | Ratanjot, Kaphlya, Laljar |
| Flowering time | July to July |
| Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers | You will not find it easily in Valley of Flowers. In fact the picture above was taken on second September on the way from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria |
| Other Information | The whole plant is used in the treatment of toothache. The plant has anti-diabetic and diuretic properties. |
Viola Pilosa
| Family name | Violaceae (Violet Family) |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Viola Pilosa |
| English Name | Viola Pilosa |
| Local Name | Thungtu, Banfsha |
| Flowering time | May to July |
| Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers | You can find Viola Pilosa near the entry point of Valley of Flowers just before entring the gate. This picture was taken in last week of May 2012 near the entry gate of Valley of Flowers. |
| Other Information | The whole plant is used in treating fevers.Syrup prepared from flowers is used for treating infantile disorders. Roots are employed in treating fevers. |
Ainsliaea Aptera, Whorl Flower, Karu-Bhuti, Khad-Jhari
| Family name | Asteraceae (Aster or Sun Flower Family) |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ainsliaea |
| English Name | Whorl Flower |
| Local Name | Karu-Bhuti, Khad-Jhari |
| Flowering time | June to July |
| Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers | You can find it in deep forest area at the start of the trek. First two kilometers inside the deep, humid and cold forest. This picture was taken in first week of June, 2012. |
| Other Information | Wingless Ainsliaea is a small perennial herb which attracts attention by its dry-looking slender sprigs of frilly looking white flowers. Roots are used in alleviating fever, stomachache and urinary diseases. |
Allium Humile
| Family name | Allium (Linnaeus) |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Allium Humile |
| English Name | Allium Humile |
| Flowering time | May to July |
| Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers | You can find it near flowing rivers. Especially on Pushpawati river bed in Valley of Flowers. |
| Other Information | Allium Humile is a species of onion found at high altitudes in the Himalayas. Locals use it in cooking because of its garlic smell. In village Mana local villagers sell its dried leaves @ Rs. 10 per pouch. You can buy it and use it in cooking for a nice experience. But do not bring it from Valley of Flowers. |
Anaphalis Triplinervis, Bugla, Buglya, Bukki
| Family name | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Anaphalis Triplinervis |
| English Name | Anaphalis Triplinervis |
| Local Name | Bugla, Buglya, Bukki |
| Flowering time | June to September |
| Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers | You can easily find it after trekking for two kilometers from entry gate of Valley of Flowers, just after crossing a huge glacier on your left side on mountain slope. It grows in large numbers. It paints the slope with its snow white color. |
| Other Information | The Royleana is named in honor of John Forbes Royle, A British Botanist born in Kanpur, India. |
Anemone Tetrasepala, Four Sepalled Anemone
| Family name | Anemone (Linnaeus) |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Anemone Tetrasepala |
| English Name | Four Sepalled Anemone |
| Flowering time | June to August |
| Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers | You can find it in abundance in Valley of Flowers provided you visit in July, especially before last week of July. Generally it comes before the three other major flowers Geranium, Campanula Latifolia and Polemonium which paints the Valley of Flowers in Blueish purple color. This flower give Valley of Flowers its white patches over the green background. |
| Other Information | The word Tetrasepla means presence of four sepals |
Roscoea Purpurea
| Family name | Roscoea (Smith) |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Roscoea Purpurea |
| English Name | Roscoea Purpurea |
| Flowering time | June to August |
| Where will you find it in Valley of Flowers | This flower can be seen on your trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria.This flower is not seen in the Valley of Flowers. |
| Other Information | Roscoea purpurea was named by the English botanist James Edward Smith in 1806. It is the type species of the genus. The generic name honors Smith’s friend William Roscoe, the founder of the Liverpool Botanic Gardennow relocated to the Wavertree Botanic Gardens. Like all members of the genus Roscoea, it dies back each year to a short vertical rhizome, to which are attached the tuberous roots. When growth begins again, “pseudostems” are produced, structures which resemble stems but are actually formed from the tightly wrapped bases (sheaths) of its leaves. Roscoea purpurea can grow to over 50 cm tall, with wide leaves and a stout pseudostem, although the height varies. The word Purpurea means having purple color. you can see a purple color shade in the flower. |
Dear Mr. Devkant Sangwan,
I and my friend like to visit Valley of Flowers in the middle of August, 2014. Please inform me full particulars of tour package what you have conducted with amount of charges for the tour.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Shyamal Kumar Das,
Hello,
A detailed itinerary has been sent to you on your mail ID.
if i want to in july , is it possible
Yes, It is possible. I will call you today.
Hello Devkant, First of all, Thanks to make this wonderful website full of valuable information, pictures and your vision towards safeguarding the nature with various cautious and alarming inputs. I, Purushottam Oke, am from Pune and a big nature lover. Valley of flowers is one of the places along with Ladakh that is still on top of my must visit places list. I am sure I do find space this year to fulfill my dream to visit the valley atleast once in my lifetime. Considering all the articles published about Valley of Flowers and feedback seen about the best visit time, I hope this comes amongst the best period to visit the valley. Thanking You Purushottam Oke
Thanks Dear, you may come along with me to the true wonder of nature. Kindly visit our Valley of Flowers Tours Packages to know and plan your trip to valley of flowers.