Convergence V34_March-April2016

Travel
The
Valley of
Flowers National
Park, India
When to go: July to September
India’s Valley of Flowers National Park is a world heritage
site nestled within the West Himalaya. This picturesque place is
renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers,
running streams and a towering mountain as its backdrop.
A park rich in plenty of invaluable biodiversity treasure,
it is also home to rare and endangered animals
which include the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard,
brown bear and blue sheep. The best months to
explore the splendour this magnificent place
has to offer are from July to September, when
the valley is in full bloom.
Umbria,
ITALY
When to go: May to early June
Known as the “Green Heart of Italy”, the
countryside of Umbria is beautiful all year round. Much
like a portrait, the place is garlanded with flowers and lush
greeneries that are coupled with agreeable weather that
is neither too hot nor cold; it is spring after all. Here
you can also visit Monti Sibillini National Park for
its famous wild flowers, but you will have to wait
till early June for the best view. Alternatively,
you can explore a medieval hilltop town like
Spoleto for gorgeous views of the rolling,
verdant countryside.
Skagit
Valley,
Washington, USA
When to go: April
Thousands of visitors flock to Skagit Valley’s Tulip
Festival each spring for its acres and acres of brightly
coloured tulips and stunning display gardens. The valley
turns into a pretty landscape when the flowers start to
blossom for two weeks straight. With various
activities and events lined up, this tulip festival is
definitely a fun celebration for all. Additionally,
you can do a scenic drive through the valley
and experience the art of farming during
the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and
throughout the year.
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