The valley is a low part of the land between two hills or mountains, including a river that flows from the higher to the lower. The beauty of some valleys around the world is beyond our imagination. Some of them are surrounded by beautiful flowers and rivers.
On the other hand, some of them are covered with snowy mountains or falling rivers. Our mother nature never disappoints us with her beauty, and the valley is one of them. If you are a true nature lover and want to witness every beauty of nature, then these top 20 wisely picked valleys will be precious as a gem for you.
Here is the list of 20 Most Beautiful Valleys around the World:
1. Valley of Ten Peaks, Banff National Park, Canada
This valley is located in Alberta’s Banff national park. It is surrounded by ten peaks and a beautiful blue lake, Moraine Lake. The beauty of this valley is exceptionally photogenic that you would not believe that such beauty still exists in this world.
The place is more like heaven. The scenario of this valley is like a dreamy painting. The perfect time to visit this place is between May to August. Including sightseeing, this place is also ideal for wildlife watching, camping, canoeing, and hiking.
2. Barun Valley, Nepal
This mystical place is located on the fifth highest mountain in the world, Mount Makalu, Nepal. You can find rare animal species, including dangerous snow leopards, here. Lime green moss, majestic orchids, floating clouds, waterfalls, and rhododendron make this place no less than lively heaven. It’s a must-visit valley for nature lovers.
3. Khumbu Valley, Nepal
Khumbu Valley houses the Sagarmatha National Park. This valley is highly recommended as it is known as the Everest section, surrounded by high peaks and sceneries. It is also the entrance to Mount Everest and is situated with several villages.
4. Haa Valley, Bhutan
The Haa valley is one of the famous destinations in Bhutan because of its historical sites (white temple and black temple). Folk culture and shamanistic rituals here are loved by all over the world. This beautiful valley is a must-visit for once in life.
5. Jiuzhaigou Valley, China
This place has been selected as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992 and World Biosphere Reserve since 1997. It is located in Tibet and is famous for its waterfall, the snow-peaked mountains, and the transparent river. The crystal clear water lake is the best attraction of this valley. The valley is worth your money and visiting.
6. Lötschental Valley, Switzerland
One of the largest valleys of Switzerland is located in the Swiss Alps. This majestic place is known for its river. 3000-meter peaks surround this valley. It’s perfect for hiking. This valley has wooden and three receding glaciers and 72 waterfalls.
With wildflowers, meadows along the valley floor, you will be breathing some fresh air. A wave of freshness and aesthetic feeling will take you to another world.
7. Valley of Flowers, India
This place is no less than a fairy tale scenario, and what is the most fantastic part is that it is located in India. It is a national park in Uttarakhand. It is filled with various wildflowers with various types of wildlife like Redfox, black bears, musk deer, and dangerous snow leopards with mammals and birds.
You can enjoy your time here by hiking or trekking. This place has been reserved in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2004.
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8. Jammu Kashmir Valley, India
This place is well known for the ski resort of Gulmarg and Dal Lake and is very popular for its domestic and foreign tourists. River Jhelum drains this place. This valley is ruled by the Himalayas in the north and the Pir Panjal Range in the southwest. The Jammu Kashmir valley is amazingly surrounded by flora fauna.
9. Azad Kashmir Valley, Pakistan
Muzaffarabad is the entrance to some beautiful places in Azad Kashmir that are known as heaven. It is truly a fantastic destination surrounded by majestic Himalayan peaks, meadows, and lakes.
10. Hunza Valley, Pakistan
Located in north Pakistan, this valley is a small town on the Karakoram highway. This place is known for its breathtaking dreamy beauty. Hunza valley is filled with delicious apricot trees and snowy mountains, and 25,551 feet Rakaposhi Mountain.
11. Kaghan Valley, Pakistan
Kaghan valley is popular among tourists hiking and trekking. It is one of the well-known places in Pakistan for spending holidays. The valley is situated in the Mansehra district in Pakistan.
This valley has River Kunha and is covered with beautiful wildflowers and flora fauna. Kaghan Valley is a very photogenic and ideal place for rafting the river or trekking.
12. Yosemite Valley, USA
You can’t describe the beauty of this valley unless you visit this place. This marvelous valley holds the utmost beauty that is beyond your imagination. Lush green meadows and alpine forests make this place a wonder of nature.
Waterfalls such as Tenaya, Illilouette, Yosemite, and Bridalveil creeks are drained by the marshy river. It’s a perfect place to take a fantastic scene with a dreamy aesthetic vibe.
13. Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile
Chile is blessed with some most beautiful valleys, lakes, and glaciers. This place is one of the best valleys all across the world. The valley is unique in every way than the other valleys. With granite cliffs and blue lakes, this is one of the most beautiful destinations in South America. Visiting this place once in your life is a must.
14. Waipio Valley, Hawaii
The valley is covered with mountain cliffs up to the height of 2000 feet. This spot has Hawaii’s biggest waterfall, the Hiilawe plunges, which cascades from a length of 1300 feet.
15. Kalalau Valley, Hawaii
This place is located in Hawaii. Kalalau Valley is only accessible by foot or by helicopter, or by kayak. Hiking is the best option here with the freshness of tropical forest and wildlife and flower-covered Griffith and Kalalau beach.
16. Valley of Geysers, Russia
This place is located on the Kamchatka peninsula. The geysers lie on the Geysarnaya river. But the problem is this place is only accessible by helicopter. So if you are ready for a helicopter ride, you can feel the beauty of this place.
17. La Gran Sabana, Venezuela
On the highly recommended list, this place is one of the best magical places for valley lovers. This place has some of the highest waterfalls in the world, like Angel fall, Salto Kukenam. Various mountain peaks surround this place.
18. Romsdalen Valley, Norway
The ravines of the Romsdalen valley are a perfect place for people who dream of aurora. The foaming river salmon, Rauna, drain this valley. This place includes Europes’ tallest vertical overhanging rock face, called Trollveggen. So visit this place once in your life if you want to explore the magical view of the aurora.
19. Douro River Valley, Portugal
It is a well-known place for producing the best wine all over the world. This place is the home of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The river of this valley was used to ship wine to the west coast.
20. Danum Valley, Malaysia
Danum Valley is another famous place around the earth for flora, fauna with various rare east Sumatran Rhinoceros, gibbons, orangutan, mouse deer, clouded bears, and over 270 bird species. The beautiful green nature will never disappoint you from loving this valley.
Conclusion
So, these are some of the best well-known best-picked valleys worldwide that will fulfill your travel desires. Choose your destination among these best 20 valleys. Also, don’t forget to maintain all the protocols and precautions of covid. Pack your bags, grab your tickets, and enjoy your life with your friends, family, and loved ones.
