Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers is now open for 2026: Everything travellers need to know before visiting

If you have also been waiting to see one of India’s most breathtaking seasonal phenomenons then this is the time to pack your bags. On June 1st, Uttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers National Park officially opened for the 2026 season. After spending months buried under a thick blanket of snow, the alpine meadows are once again welcoming trekkers, photographers, and nature lovers. This UNESCO World Heritage Site usually stays open until early October, giving you a pretty narrow window to experience the landscape that completely transforms once the monsoon hits.