Trek to Valley of Flowers is a vibrant trek. A burst of myriad hues greets you at every step on the trail. Valley of Flowers is a National Park situated in Nanda Devi Bio Reserve and is also a UNESCO world heritage site. It is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals. The most beautiful of all Himalayan flowers, the blue Primula can be seen blooming in thousands in the valley. The best time to see the valley in full bloom is from mid July to mid August. The high altitude serine lake, known as Hemkund ( 4329 mts.) lies in heavenly environs. A steep trek from Ghangharia leads one to this spot in about four to six hours. It is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Sikhs, as well as for people from other faiths. There is a Sikh Gurudwara and a Lakshman temple built on the bank of the lake. Encircled by seven snow clad peaks and their associated glaciers, it reflects its surroundings enchantingly on its crystal clear serene waters.

Short Itinerary

Day 1-Pickup at Rishikesh and drive to Joshimath

Day 2-Drive till Govindghat and trek to Ghangharia

Day 3-Ghangaria to Hemkund Lake and Gurudwara and back to Ghangharia

Day 4-Ghangaria to the Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangaria

Day 5-Trek from Ghangaria to Govindghat and then drive to Joshimath

Day 6-Drive from Joshimath to Rishikesh

Detail Itinerary

Day 1

Pickup at Rishikesh and drive to Joshimath

You reach Rishikesh on Day 1 and feast on a sumptuous breakfast before taking a cab to Joshimath. After travelling a distance of 290 kilometres in 10 hours you reach Joshimath. The perfect road trip from Rishikesh to Joshimath treats your mind and soul with its sheer spectacle.

Duration:8 hours

Day 2

Drive till Govindghat and trek to Ghangharia

Gorge on an early morning breakfast and take a cab to drive till Govindghat. It is the last motorable point for this trek. At a distance of 22 kilometres from Joshimath and perched at an altitude of 5,500 feet.From Govindghat you trek 14 kilometres to reach Ghangaria which is the base camp for the Valley of Flowers.

Duration: 2 hours 30 min

Day 3

Ghangaria to Hemkund Lake and Gurudwara and back to Ghangharia

Trekking Start your day early in the morning after having a hearty breakfast. A 10-kilometre trek, aka Hemkund Sahib Yatra, takes you to Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and Hemkund lake. Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is the world’s highest Gurudwara located at an altitude of 14,200 feet.

Duration: 6 hours

Day 4

Ghangaria to the Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangaria

You start your day early so that you get ample time to spend in the beautiful Valley of Flowers. Today’s 5-kilometre trek is not very steep and journeys through almost the same level throughout. It brings you to the most colourful valley bedecked with exotic flowers of various hues. Spend some time in this bounty of nature before heading back to Ghangaria for an overnight stay .

Duration: 3 hours

Day 5

Trek from Ghangaria to Govindghat and then drive to Joshimath

On Day 5 we will trek back to Govindghat, which is a 14 Km/5 Hours trek. After reaching we drive back to Joshimath and stay overnight at local hotels/guest house.

Duration: 2 hours

Day 6

Drive from Joshimath to Rishikesh

Drive back to Rishikesh enjoying the scenic landscape of Uttarakhand, rejoicing the idyllic views and reliving the memories of your six-day adventure in the pristine Himalayan valley. This 10-hour road trip can be your ideal affair with the Himalayas as you can make quick stops to click pictures, explore the tiny hamlets en route and feast on the sumptuous Pahadi cuisine on the roadside dhabas.

Duration: 8 hours

Trip Cost & Policies

Rs. 6,500/- Per Person (Govindghat to Govindghat)

Rs. 8,500/- Per Person (Haridwar to Haridwar)

Rs. 12,000/- Per Person (Delhi to Delhi)

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