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Valley of Flowers Trek
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Trekking · Uttarakhand

Valley of Flowers Trek

moderate6 days / 5 nights

Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Price

8,000

Group size

1–20

Best time

Nearest city: JoshimathAltitude: 3858m

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this trek takes you through a breathtaking valley carpeted with over 500 species of alpine flowers, set against the backdrop of snow-capped Himalayan peaks, with an option to visit Hemkund Sahib.

Highlights

  • Walk through a UNESCO World Heritage site with 500+ species of wildflowers
  • Visit Hemkund Sahib, the world highest gurudwara at 4,632m
  • Close-up views of Nanda Devi, Trishul, and other Garhwal peaks

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Drive Rishikesh to Joshimath (250 km, 9 hrs)

    Day 1: Drive Rishikesh to Joshimath (250 km, 9 hrs)

  2. Day 2: Drive Joshimath to Govindghat; trek to Ghangaria (13 km, 6-8

    Day 2: Drive Joshimath to Govindghat; trek to Ghangaria (13 km, 6-8 hrs)

  3. Day 3: Trek Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers and return (4 km one-way

    Day 3: Trek Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers and return (4 km one-way, 5-6 hrs)

  4. Day 4: Trek Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib (6 km, 4-5 hrs ascent) and r

    Day 4: Trek Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib (6 km, 4-5 hrs ascent) and return

  5. Day 5: Trek Ghangaria to Govindghat; drive to Joshimath

    Day 5: Trek Ghangaria to Govindghat; drive to Joshimath

  6. Day 6: Drive Joshimath to Rishikesh (250 km, 9 hrs)

    Day 6: Drive Joshimath to Rishikesh (250 km, 9 hrs)

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in camps/guesthouses on sharing basis
  • All meals during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Experienced trek guide and support staff
  • All permits and forest entry fees
  • First aid kit and safety equipment
  • Transport Rishikesh to Rishikesh

Exclusions

  • Personal trekking gear
  • Pony or palanquin hire (₹2,000-₹5,000 one-way)
  • Helicopter service Govindghat-Ghangaria (₹3,800 one-way)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, tips, beverages

Safety guidelines

  1. Trek opens only from June 1 to October 10 each year
  2. Acclimatize properly - Hemkund Sahib at 4,632m can cause AMS
  3. Carry rain gear - monsoon trek with daily rain expected
  4. The 6 km Hemkund Sahib section gains 1,580m elevation - very steep
  5. Carry insect repellent, sunscreen, and adequate water