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India is home to some of the most mystifying natural phenomena that surprise and spark our imagination.
1. The Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand
The Valley of Flowers is an eye-catching spectacle with around 600 species of exotic flowers, including orchids, poppies, primulas, marigold, daisies, and anemones. It is a place where nature blooms in its full glory offering an attractive view.
The trek to the valley offers spectacular views of beautiful waterfalls and wild streams. The valley is also home to rare wildlife species like the grey langur, flying squirrel, red fox, lime butterfly, and snow leopard, to name a few.
With a stunning backdrop of the mighty Himalayan ranges, the Valley of Flowers National Park presents an unforgettable experience for visitors. Spread over a huge area in the Chamoli district, the Valley of Flowers National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Between the months of May and October, this area turns into a botanical wonderland!
1. The Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand
The Valley of Flowers is an eye-catching spectacle with around 600 species of exotic flowers, including orchids, poppies, primulas, marigold, daisies, and anemones. It is a place where nature blooms in its full glory offering an attractive view.
The trek to the valley offers spectacular views of beautiful waterfalls and wild streams. The valley is also home to rare wildlife species like the grey langur, flying squirrel, red fox, lime butterfly, and snow leopard, to name a few.
With a stunning backdrop of the mighty Himalayan ranges, the Valley of Flowers National Park presents an unforgettable experience for visitors. Spread over a huge area in the Chamoli district, the Valley of Flowers National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Between the months of May and October, this area turns into a botanical wonderland!
mystifying
— strange or impossible to explain
spectacle
— an unusual sight that attracts interest
exotic
— uncommon
botanical
— relating to plants
Summary in Bullet Points
- Location: Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, with the Himalayas as a backdrop.
- Plant diversity: The textbook describes around 600 species of exotic flowers.
- More than flowers: Waterfalls, wild streams and rare wildlife enlarge the experience.
- Season: May to October is described as the time when it becomes a botanical wonderland.
Questions from this Section
Why is the Valley of Flowers called a botanical wonderland?
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How to answer:
State the phenomenon and its direct explanation.
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Answer: It is called a botanical wonderland because a very large variety of flowers bloom there, creating a colourful natural landscape during the flowering season.
How does the writer make the Valley of Flowers sound like a complete natural experience rather than only a flower garden?
3 Marks
How to answer:
Explain what the detail shows beyond the basic fact.
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Answer: The description includes flowers, waterfalls, wild streams, rare wildlife and the Himalayan backdrop. Together they present an entire ecosystem and visual experience.
