Yes things do go wrong if it doesnt rain in VoF or other places on higher altitudes. I have seen Cypripedium getting burnt in bright sun along with other orchids too. They cant stand straight and hence they cant set fruits even if they are pollinated. But VoF thought it is bright if not cloudy, its not a hot area. Hopefully things will be fine. Trust me, this is not a bad time to go. Infact you should go again at the end of rain. Pankaj
On Monday, 30 July 2012 16:03:53 UTC+8, Rajesh Sachdev wrote: > > Dear efI members, > > My mother just paid a small visit to holy city "Haridwar" last week. > She disappointingly said that it was not raining and of course > the temperature was also not as cold as it is suppose to be in Himalayan > plains, in this season. She stressed that during her week-long stay in the > city , she didnt even opened her umbrella once. Her observation is leading > me to a question. The question of Valley of Flowers. The question > of insufficient rains and its impact of vegetation. > > I am too immature to co-relate the rains, Himalayas and > sub-alpine vegetation that erupts in July-Augsst at VoF. But since I am > part of a team (HUGE TEAM) that is leaving next week; many people for the > first time in their life, to Bhyunder Valley; hence my concern is very much > valid and reasonable. We have planned this trip atleast five months back > and any disappointment ( if any) will lead to big chaos to the members who > are visiting from far offs of the country. > > My request to members to please suggest the co-relation of no rains and > VoF and its impact, if any. > > -- > Regards > Rajesh Sachdev > http://project-matheran.webs.com > https://www.facebook.com/leopardguy > > > >
