Valley of Flowers Trek Guide & Itinerary in Uttarakhand

Day 1: Rishikesh to Govindghat.

Day 2: Govindghat to Ghangaria.

Day 3: Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers and Back Ghangaria.

Day 4: Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and Back Ghangaria.

Day 5: Ghangaria to Govindghat.

Day 6: Govindghat to Rishikesh.

India Chamoli district, in Uttarakhand, is where you can do the thrilling Valley of Flowers Trek. With bright flora, beautiful paths, and amazing views, this trek attracts those looking for an adventure in nature. On the Valley of Flowers Trek in Uttarakhand, tourists enjoy the lovely view of alpine flowers at their peak. Every year, these flower-filled meadows are on display in the valley from June to September. This trek package helps you experience the majesty of the Valley of Flowers. People from different countries come to Yosemite to appreciate the valleys unique charm. The lovely views, soothing surroundings, and clean mountain air make this walk a perfect alternative to city life.

The Biodiversity of the Valley of Flowers - A Natural Treasure
The Valley of Flowers is recognized by UNESCO and is owned by the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Many plants and animals live in this area, including the blue poppy, cobra lily, and Brahma Kamal. Asiatic black bears, snow leopards, and musk deer are some of the endangered animals found living in the valley. This trek package offers trekkers the chance to see amazing wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Having the smell of flowers and seeing the amazing Himalayas makes this trip something I will never forget. The wondrous variety of plant species in the Valley of Flowers Trek in Uttarakhand attracts lovers of nature and plants. The valley many flower beds spread out as far as you can see and make everything look beautiful.

Major Attractions of the Valley of Flowers Trek
Many trekkers from all over the world are drawn to the exciting attractions found on the Valley of Flowers Trek in Uttarakhand. One main reason why people come here is to see the broad valley brightened by colorful flowers. The Pushpawati River, which flows within the valley, enhances its appeal. Hemkund Sahib, which is a much-loved Sikh pilgrimage site, is also found at 4,329 meters. Ghangaria village welcomes trekkers, since it functions as the base camp for the climb. Waterfalls, snow-streaked mountains, and a calm atmosphere make this a hiking trip you cant miss. The trek through the Valley of Flowers is distinguished by wonderful views everywhere you go. Viewing the misty Himalayas beside clear mountain streams helps make this trip a compelling experience for everyone.

Why Monsoon Season is the Best Time for the Valley of Flowers Trek
Visiting the Valley of Flowers Trek is best suited to the period from July to early September. During this journey, individuals learn about the entire valley and become familiar with its special bird and plant life..

Peak Bloom.
Changes in season cause the Valley of Flowers to see different types of plants bloom. You can see 600 different types of flowers here, including Blue Poppies, Cobra Lilies, and Brahma Kamal. A mix of different colors, along with pictures of birds and flowers.

Lush Greenery.
Abundant rainfall in the valley makes it a green field that yields much produce. Its thickets and lush pastures play a big role in making the park more attractive. The beauty of most streams that get their water mainly in the monsoon season is at its highest at this time.

Wildlife Encounters.
People traveling to this area will notice many Asiatic black bears and red foxes besides butterflies and various bird species.

Wildlife Encounters.
Because the monsoons come during winter, tourism to the area generally slows down. With this method, visitors can experience nature without changing what is around them. Because there usually mist along with the rain, the whole area looks quite beautiful. Certain days find the valley disappearing behind a wall of clouds, which makes it mysterious for those who are there.

Why is the Valley of Flowers Trek a Must-Do Trek?
A hike through the Valley of Flowers is among the best and most beautiful treks you will find in the Himalayas. Since the path requires only moderate effort, it fits the needs of both those who have never trekked and those who often trek. Valley life is unique thanks to its mysterious atmosphere and endless variety of life. The trek is specifically designed for those looking for adventure, beautiful photos, and a unique spiritual experience. If you like nature, wildlife, or adventure, the Valley of Flowers Trek Package guarantees an experience you will never forget in the Himalayas. Here, you escape from busy urban life to enjoy the smoothness of nature. This trek is enjoyable for anyone who wishes to experience the beauty of nature, thanks to the fresh air, birdsong, and lovely flowers.

Best Time to Travel and What to Expect in the Valley of Flowers Trek
Late July to Early September

Full Bloom: Right now, you can find the valley covered in the most blooming flowers.

Optimal Weather: Since the temperatures during daytime range from 15°C to 20°C, the hike is pleasant and safe. Due to the slippery trails here, you need to be prepared for rain when you visit.

Accommodation Availability: Travelers walking the Valley of Flowers route in Uttarakhand can find many stays at the base camp, Ghangaria.

Clear Trails: Trails are maintained well enough that they keep their path even in wet and muddy weather.

Difficulty Level of the Valley of Flowers Trek
Anyone with a variety of hiking experience can hike through the Valley of Flowers, since it is rated as easy. This is a clear explanation of how hard the trek is:

Trail Conditions: Well-defined Paths: Path markers and maintenance guarantee that it is easy to move through the forest. Forewarning, you will find that the section you are hiking on can be rough and irregular.

Varied Terrain: You will find numerous paths that are flat, incline gently, and some very steep ones as you near the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib.
Weather Conditions

Monsoon Season: Enjoy a beautiful trek to the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand when its monsoon season (July to early September). Sometimes rain turns the trails into something slippery and muddy.

Temperature: Between day and night in this region, the weather varies from 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) to 7°C to 10°C (45°F to 50°F).
Physical Fitness

Moderate Fitness Required: You should be healthy enough to go on daily walks, deal with different elevations, and brave all types of weather.

Preparation: Doing regular cardiovascular workouts, strength exercises, and going on hikes will benefit you before your hike.

How to Reach the Pickup Point

Pickup Point in Rishikesh:
Our operator will give you the specific pickup place once you reach Rishikesh. Often, you get your car at the venue you selected, such as a famous hotel, bus station, or the spot you arranged with the company before you booked.

By Air:
People flying from far away can use the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, 21 kilometers from Rishikesh. Either hailing a taxi or taking a bus will help you get to Rishikesh if you plan to do the Valley of Flowers Trek.

By Train:
Rishikesh railroad station is linked to cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Either a taxi or an auto-rickshaw is available from the railway station to transport you directly to your accommodation or spot for the Valley of Flowers Trek.

By Road:
Rishikesh lies about 240 kilometers from Delhi, so the traveling time on NH 334 and NH 334A takes about 6-7 hours. Dehradun to Rishikesh is 45 kilometers, and using the road usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Taxi service and buses are available from Dehradun to Rishikesh.

Valley of Flowers Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Rishikesh to Govindghat.

Drive: 295 km, 8-9 hours
Altitude Govindghat: 5,997 Ft.

Embark on a long yet picturesque drive from Rishikesh to Govindghat, passing through several key towns of Uttarakhand. The journey begins early in the morning, taking us through Devprayag, the final confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, and then onward to Srinagar, following the Alaknanda river all the way. After covering a distance of 210 km to reach Karanprayag, where the Alaknanda meets the Pindar river, we make our last stop for the trek. By evening, we arrive at Auli and check into our hotel, with time to explore the town.

Day 02: Govindghat to Ghangaria.

Govindghat to Pulna in Local Union Transport: 4 Km in 15 Min.
Altitude Ghangaria: 10,098 Ft.
Trek Distance: 9 km | 4-5 Hours

Travel along an amazing route from Rishikesh to Govindghat, driving past several important towns in Uttarakhand. Early in the day, we set off upstream from Rishikesh and pass through Devprayag, the Sangam of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, and move onward to Srinagar, where the Alaknanda starts. We complete our car ride of 210 km to Karanprayag because here the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers come together, finishing our trek. After that, we reach Auli in the evening and spend time in the hotel, exploring around..

Day 03: Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers and Back to Ghangaria.

Altitude Valley of Flowers: 12001 Ft.
Trek Distance: 4-5 km | 7-8 Hours

We came here to see the highlights, and today journey is the Valley of Flowers Trek. Usually, we get going from Ghangaria around 7 in the morning to reach the valley by 9 or 10 AM. At the start, you pass through a wooded area, where you will notice more flowers as you keep walking. A bridge and a tough incline bring you to a wide open valley. This is where the Valley of Flowers starts, and there is a wonderful sight of the nearby peaks and the Tipri glacier. Everywhere throughout the valley are rare Himalayan flowers such as blue poppies, orchids, primulas, and bell flowers. Among its famous appreciators are Lady Joan Margaret Legge, whose remains have a distinctive grave in the valley. Its also possible to go trekking in the Pushpawati riverbed. Once we are done exploring the valley, we head back to Ghangaria so you can either rest or explore more until evening.

Day 04: Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and Back Ghangaria.

Altitude Hemkund Sahib: 14,100 Ft.
Trek Distance: 6 km one way | 8-9 Hours

The day starts for us by going to visit Hemkund Sahib. The walk to Hemkund Sahib, after breakfast, covers 6 kilometers and usually takes us about 5 hours. The road is neat and edged by small food places. There are plenty of flowers along the trail, much like what you see in the Valley of Flowers and many committed pilgrims walk the route even without shoes on. At Hemkund Sahib, you can see the gurudwara, eat hot halwa and savor a cup of chai, and spend time relaxing by the peaceful Sarovar. We meet at the gurudwara for an hour before heading back to Ghangaria by the same path, so you can pass your evening at ease.

Day 05: Ghangaria to Govindghat.

We have breakfast and farewell to Ghangaria before we set off by the same path to Govindghat. Once you are checked in, you can participate in the evening aarti at a nearby meeting of the Ganges and Yamuna.

Day 06: Govindghat to Rishikesh.

With breakfast over, we start our journey back to Rishikesh/Haridwar, passing through towns such as Devprayag along the way. When you get to Rishikesh, your trip finishes and you are left with memories you will never forget.

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Tour Cancellations Policy

If the Client is willing to amend or cancel his/her booking because of whatsoever reasons including death, accident, illness, or any other personal reasons including non-payment of the balance payment, the Company is liable to recover Cancellation charges from the Client, as company had already paid your amount in advance in order to Guarantee your services.

Cancellation Notice Received      Cancellation Charges Per Person

Upto 15 days prior to date of departure      10% Deduction of Total Invoice Amount

15-7 days prior to date of departure      30% Deduction of Total Invoice Amount

B/w 7 days prior to date of departure      100% Deduction of Total Invoice Amount

Note:

1. No Refund will be provided if the trek/tour is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances or any kind of Natural Calamities, Political Unrest, and Sudden Global Health Concern, Riots, Lockdown Government instructions etc.

2. In case of any restriction/health issue (guest gets Covid +ve), we will be avoiding charging any cancellation basis documents been shared. The credit note for the same amount will be issued which guest can use in future.

Itinerary Policy

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Activities of the Itinerary

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13. Please note trekking / driving time given in the program are approximate and it may vary due to break for refreshments, photography, bad weather and Road conditions.

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Itinerary Changes

For the comfort and convenience of our clients, we will sometimes reverse the direction, or slightly amend the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments, prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event that a tour participant misses on any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on his part, he will not be entitled to claim refund of the same.

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We have mentioned the indicative names of the Hotels for each tour. We reserve the right to change the same due to unavoidable circumstances. In that case we may provide alternative, similar accommodation for which we are not liable to pay any refund. We will not be responsible or liable in case of loss of property or life at the Hotel. Similarly any damages caused to the hotel rooms during your stay, shall be payable by the Clients and the Company will not be liable for the same.

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We use Deluxe 2 X 2 Coaches or vehicles such as Tempo Traveller, Tata Winger, Chevrolet Tavera, Mahindra Scorpio, Toyota Qualis, Tata Sumo or similar as per the availability of vehicles and actual size of the group. Our tour manager / local representative will take reasonable care of your luggage but if you are carrying any high value items on the coach, we advise you not to leave them behind when you leave the coach. We will not be responsible or liable in case of theft or robbery of the said items from the coach. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and under all circumstances your responsibility. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / coach during your stay, shall be payable by the Clients and the Company will not be liable for the same. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day/during a week, rest period per day/week etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case, any of the sightseeing schedules is missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances. Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.

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Clients shall agree that Shreekedaryatra shall not be held responsible for consequences of natural calamities, weather condition, failure of scheduled airline, detention and delays due to quarantine, strike, theft, force major, civil disturbance, government restriction or regulation, accident by aircraft, car, bus or any other form of transport relating to program schedule. The travelers understand that such situations may occur, and we will inform you of the situation as soon as we have knowledge of it. The right is reserved to cancel or alter any package as conditions require, all additional cost occurs in such case will fully be borne by the travelers. Also, Shreekedaryatra shall not be held responsible for any loss/damage of your personal belongings.

Hotels

- Many regions do not have star category hotels. Generally there isn’t any star categorization in this sector, however the same is demarcated as per prices and put into slabs of 2*/ 3*/ 4*or STD/ DLX/ PRM or equivalent.

- Quote based on Non-Ac Rooms in Hills. AC Rooms on Extra Charges.

- Please be reminded that all special requests like early check-in, smoking, non-smoking, views, floors, king, twin, adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed prior. Any expenses arising out of this is to be borne by the customer.

- Only 01 extra bed/mattress is allowed per room. This extra bed means a Mattress / Roll over Extra mattress on floor provided where proper extra bed isn’t available.

- In case of guests cannot climb the higher floors, we request you to update this at the time of booking so that we may take appropriate action and try for rooms in the Ground floor. This is again subject to availability and difference if any will have to be settled directly before check out.

- In hills, hotels may be located in a way where the view might be of a building in the front, beside or behind it.

- There will not be any refund in cased any of the sightseeing is missed/uncovered during the trip.

- The Hotels may/may not have some of following amenities as per its policy. Tea/coffee maker/ mini fridge/ enhanced toiletry kit (with moisturizer, tooth paste, brush, shaving kit, lufa, bathroom sleepers, bath-robe) etc.

- For meal plans, menu will be on fixed plan/ buffet basis and not on A-la-Carte basis. MAP & AP Meal plans do not include Evening snacks & cold drinks / liquor, Soups or Deserts. For order on Ala-Carte basis, guests are requested to make direct payment for additional items.

Incidental charges due to unforeseen situations

All arrangements made by Company are in the capacity of an agent only. Company will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries, delayed or cancelled flights & acts of Force majeure/ traffic jams / traffic halts/ diversions/ bandh/ curfew, Union strike, VVIP movement, etc. – We will request you to bear with us the situations beyond our control. We will arrange for alternate sightseeing. In case of discontinued itinerary due to these reasons no refund on the hotel booking will be provided and alternate accommodations (as per availability) are managed in the place where you have to stay back. While it is our endeavor to manage the alternate arrangements during such scenarios, please note the difference may be charged for the same.

Basics

Please Note:

- Price is subject to change without any prior notice.

- Price is based on the “Base” Category of Hotel Room; this is Irrespective of the Package Category Chosen. Upgrade to Higher Category is available at an extra cost.

- All domestic Hotels/Transport rates are based on current tariff & subject to change without prior notification; the revised rates will be charged extra.

1. What Makes the Valley of Flowers Trek Famous?

Its vibrant meadows high in the Alps support more than 300 species of flowers, unusual Himalayan plants, and beautiful views. With its UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the area is well known for its views and its spiritual value.

2. When is the Peak Season to Visit the Valley of Flowers?

If you look for beautiful flowers and comfortable weather for hiking and snapping photos, June and early July are ideal.

3. How Do I Travel from Haridwar/Rishikesh to the Valley of Flowers?

Take about 10–12 hours to reach Govindghat and walk 16 km to Ghangaria, where you will begin your trek. Getting a local guide and arranging your transport before your trip is a good idea.

4. Is the Valley of Flowers Trek Suitable for Beginners?

It’s a great activity for those who have some fitness experience. With a gradual incline and regular drinking water, the marked route isn’t difficult to cover.

5. What is the Recommended Duration for the Valley of Flowers Trek?

It’s best to spend 3–4 days, fitting in the trip, hike, and looking around the valley. If you’re able to, you can make a trip to Hemkund Sahib on your way back.

6. Are Permits Required for the Valley of Flowers Trek?

Permission from the Forest Department at Govindghat is required for everyone. To enter, you should have your ID, passport photos, and the money to pay the entry fee.

7. What Types of Accommodations are Available During the Trek?

You should stay in guesthouses or camps at both Govindghat and Ghangaria. It’s strongly recommended to reserve your space ahead if you’re going in peak times.

8. What Essential Items Should I Pack?

Place in your backpack some hiking boots, clothing that can be added or removed, waterproof things, a first-aid kit, some food, water and sunscreen, glasses, and a hat.

9. Are Medical Facilities Accessible Along the Trek Route?

First aid and basic care are provided at Govindghat and Ghangaria. Keep your first-aid kit on hand and consult a doctor if you have medical problems.

10. What is the Typical Weather During the Trek?

Most days see temperatures between 15°C and 20°C, and you will find evenings and mornings a bit cooler. Since rain happens a lot, bring clothing to stay dry and look at weather updates.