Photos: Here are 5 best flower valleys in India that will surely take your breath away

Do you feel immense joy when you are around lush green mountains and valleys filled with flowers? India is home to a variety of flower species that are often overlooked or lesser-known by tourists.

Updated on: Aug 02, 2021 10:11 AM IST

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Here's a list of flower valleys in India that will surely take your breath away. (Instagram)

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Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand: This UNESCO World Heritage site in the middle of Bhyundar Valley in the western part of the Himalayas is one of the most picturesque flower valleys in India. If you love flowers, you need to plan a trek to this valley to catch a view of the rare flowers, including Brahma kamal, Yellow Cobra Lily, Jacquemont’s Cobra Lily. Best time to visit this place is between June to September. (Instagram/@trekjunky_)

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Kaas Plateau, Maharashtra: Some people call this Switzerland of Western India or Maharashtra's Valley of Flowers. The rare purple-blue wildflowers bloom every seven years making the valley look even more mesmerizing. The best time to visit this place is between late August to September. (Instagram/@arindam_bhattacharya_wildlife)

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Munnar Valley, Kerala: Located 1600 m above sea level, this famous tourist destination in Kerela is home to a very unique flower, Neelakurinji, which occurs once every 12 years. The best time to visit this place is between August to October. (Instagram/@authenticindiatours)

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Tulip Garden, Kashmir: Tulip Garden is home to a variety of flower species like hyacinths, narcissus, daffodils, muscaria, iris and a variety of tulips. This place attracts a lot of tourists every year for its unique flowers. The best time to visit this place is between March to April. (Instagram/@travelwithsowmya_natz)

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Dzukou Valley, Nagaland: Located in the Northeastern state of Nagaland, Dzukou Valley is not known by many. This place is famous among trekkers who love exploring less crowded places. In this valley, you can catch a sight of the rare Dzukou white and pink lilies, euphorbias, and many other species of flowers. The best time to visit this place is between June to September. (Instagram/@tour_compass)