Uttarakhand News Today: The world famous Valley of Flowers National Park located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Valley of Flowers was closed for winter on Friday (November 1). The Valley of Flowers is opened for tourists every year between June and October. 

Every year a large number of tourists from across the country and the world visit this valley to admire its beauty. This year 19 thousand 436 tourists visited the valley, out of which 330 were foreigners. The park administration has earned an income of Rs 39 lakh 39 thousand 250 from the arrival of tourists.

The valley is on the banks of the Pushpavati River. The
Valley of Flowers is also known as 'Nandan Kanan'. It is located on the other side of the Pushpavati River in the Bhyundar Valley. This valley is known for its amazing natural beauty, different types of rare flowers and biodiversity. 

Every year a large number of nature lovers, photographers and adventure tourists reach here. The colourful flowers blooming here and this valley situated in the lap of high mountains make it a centre of unique experience for the tourists.

'Increase in number of tourists'
Valley's Forest Officer Chetna Kandpal said that this year there has been an increase in the number of tourists, due to which the park has received good revenue. The increase in the number of tourists in the valley not only promotes tourism but also contributes to local employment and economic development. 

Every year the park administration opens it to the general public on 1 June and closes it for winter on 31 October. Valley of Flowers is not only famous for its natural beauty, but rare wildlife and plant species are also found here. 

These include wild animals like Himalayan bear, monal, musk deer and snow leopard. Keeping in mind the safety of wildlife and forest wealth, the park administration has also installed five trap cameras in the valley. These cameras have been installed at important places in the valley so that every activity taking place in the valley can be monitored.

Long distance patrolling is done during winters
Even after the valley is closed during winters, long distance patrolling will continue for the protection of wildlife. The park administration's reconnaissance team will go for inspection from time to time till there is snowfall in the valley. 

These safety measures help in preserving the biodiversity of the valley. This initiative of the park administration is an important step towards environmental protection.

The Valley of Flowers is famous not only in India but also globally. More than 500 species of flowers are found blooming here, including rare species like Brahmakamal, Blue Poppy and Cobra Lily. 

The influx of tourists proved beneficial
. This valley is no less than a paradise for nature lovers. Tourists who come here say that the view of the valley remains in their memories forever. The arrival of a large number of tourists this year was not only beneficial for the park administration.

The influx of tourists in the valley has also benefited local businessmen, hotels, guides and travel managers. Now during winters, there will be snowfall in the valley and nature will welcome tourists next year in its own unique form.