Nanda Devi and Valley of the Flowers National Parks, India - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Nanda Devi and Valley of the Flowers National Parks, India

Weather: Sunny, 75/95F.

Route: From Lumbini 838 km NW on E-W highway and AH2.

Significance: Nanda Devi is a mountain in the Himalaya Mountains that is thought to be the home of a goddess. The snow that melts here washes down the mountains to eventually form the Ganges. Animals in the area include bear and snow leopards. In the valley there are many flowers that are used in Hindu rituals.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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The mountain of Nanda Devi (from tribuneindia.com)