The number of tourists in the world famous Valley of Flowers is constantly increasing. This year the number of foreign tourists has also increased. So far 3428 tourists including 52 foreigners have come here. At this time different species of flowers are blooming in the Valley of Flowers which attract tourists a lot. This is the reason that not only domestic but also foreign tourists reach the valley in large numbers every year. Last year till June 26, 30 foreign tourists had come to the valley, but this year 52 tourists have come.
Total 3428 tourists have come
On Thursday, 26 foreign tourists reached the valley, out of which 19 are from Russia and seven from Lithuania. So far a total of 3428 tourists have come to the valley, whereas last year till June 26, 3324 tourists had come. Valley of Flowers Forest Officer Chetna Kandpal said that the number of tourists in the valley has increased this year as compared to last year. At this time, blue poppies are also in bloom there, it is also called the queen of Himalayan flowers. This flower remains in bloom till August.