Chamoli: The world heritage site ‘Valley of Flowers’ in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli expects the blooming of rare variety flowers this season amidst heavy snowfall in the last fortnight in the region.
According to the forest department team, this place has about four feet of snow, witnessing snowfall in the last fortnight. This snowfall is beneficial for the blooming of rare varieties of flowers which grow in the higher Himalayan region, particularly in higher altitude.
Many rare species of flowers are expected to bloom due to good snowfall
For the flowers to bloom in the World Heritage Valley of Flowers, good snowfall is required in the months of December and January. This year, the valley is covered with snow. There is still four feet of snow in the Valley of Flowers, and many rare species of flowers are expected to bloom due to the good snowfall. Thanks to timely snowfall, there is a possibility of good flowering in the Valley of Flowers this year.
No snowfall last year in January
Last year, there was no snow in the valley in the month of January. However, this year, due to snowfall in December, three to four feet of snow has accumulated here. The forest department team that recently returned after inspecting the valley has reported the situation. For the flowers to bloom in the World Heritage Valley of Flowers, good snowfall is required in the months of December and January.
Snowfall is necessary for blooming
This year, the valley is covered with snow. According to experts, many species of flowers bloom in the valley for which snowfall is extremely necessary. Due to less snowfall in the past, many rare species of flowers have not been able to bloom. This year, snowfall occurred on time, so good flowering is expected in the valley. Snowfall is also expected in the coming days, which will be very beneficial for flowers and vegetation.
Forest department’s team has returned after inspecting the valley
According to Chetna Kandpal, Forest Officer, Valley of Flowers, recently the department’s team has returned after inspecting the valley. The team reported that there is three to four feet of snow in the valley at present. Snowfall is very beneficial for the valley. Many rare varieties of flowers are expected to bloom, including the Blue Poppy, often referred to as the “Queen of Himalayan Flowers.”
Along with this, Geranium Robertianum, also known as herb-Robert, Allium Humile is known to be an Asian species of wild onion, and the Brahma Kamal which is one of the Himalayas’ most revered flowers, an excellent example of high mountain plant life found at elevations of 3,000-4,600 meters. These flowers bloom during the monsoon season and are abundant in high-altitude places such as the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib. Moreover, Arisaema Jacquemontii is also a flowering plant species that thrives in woods at elevations of 2,400-4,000 meters above sea level.
