Tenzin Chodon
The Himalayan Blue Poppy stands out with its striking blue petals and yellow centre. Often called the Queen of Himalayan Flowers, it grows on rocky slopes near Hemkund Sahib.
The Brahma Kamal is Uttarakhand's state flower and holds deep religious significance. Its pale yellow-green bracts surround a dark purple flower head on high-altitude rocky ridges.
The River Anemone is among the first flowers to bloom as the monsoon begins. Its white petals and blue-purple centre brighten streamsides and wet meadows.
The Himalayan Balsam blooms in vibrant shades of pink and purple. Found in dense patches along trekking trails, it creates the valley's famous pink carpets.
The Marsh Marigold adds bright golden-yellow colour to the landscape. It grows in marshes, wetlands, and beside glacial streams, standing out against lush green grass.
The Himalayan Hogweed is easy to spot because of its tall stems and large clusters of tiny white flowers. It grows across alpine meadows and forest clearings.
The Cobra Lily gets its name from its curved hood that resembles a cobra's raised head. It grows along shady, damp forest trails during the early trek.