VOF trip

[Satish Phadke]

Dear friends

I have planned to visit Valley of Flowers from 18Jul to 26 Jul 2026. 

I fondly remember our interactions in the group after a few members had done the botanical excursion there in 2012. We also celebrated the VOF week after that. 

I was scanning through various messages to search for potential observations as regards to species. Since the trip is in the early part of the season I expect some early bloomers to observe. 

I request everyone for any suggestions for my upcoming trip. 

I was surprised to know and find an excellent Excel sheet prepared by me about some 470 odd species classified as per family and genus names. I had totally forgotten as I am not very active in the group. 

Thanks in anticipation

Regards

Dr Satish Phadke

[Nidhan Singh]

Dear Satish Ji,

Namaste..

First of all, I convey my best wishes to you for a pleasant journey and a wonderful experience...

I hope you have done the bookings through any service provider. Because this is the most popular way of visiting that place..

Rains have started little late this year and your visiting period shall see emergence of a lot of beautiful plants. The place itself is really beautiful, and Botanizing requires a fair deal of trekking. 

I am sure you will bring back a lot of sweet memories and a bucket full of Himalayan plants..

Regards,

Dr. Nidhan Singh

Associate Professor
Department of Botany
I.B. (PG) College
Panipat-132103 Haryana
Ph.: 09416371227