Valley of Flowers Trek (6 Days)
Valley of Flowers is one trek where many people begin their journey of trekking in the Himalayas. And why not? It is one of those rare natural botanical gardens in India. Flowers bloom everywhere in a riot of colours. On one side of the flower-decked valley tall cliffs climb to the sky. The other side is guarded by snow-clad mountains. A serene river glides through the middle of the valley. If there is a picturesque setting that is perfect, then this must be it.
Don’t discount the exhilarating climb to Hemkund Sahib – an alpine lake at 14,300 ft. That such a large clear water lake can be present at this altitude is hard to fathom! Of course, the langar (meal) at the Gurudwara is to die for!
The Valley of Flowers trek manages to show you a glimpse of the joys of Himalayan trekking in just about four days. Once you finish this trek, it doesn’t come as a surprise when you find yourself planning your next big Himalayan adventure.
Best time to visit: July and August, during the monsoon season.
Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Haridwar to Govind Ghat – 11-hour drive along the Alakananda River on the Badrinath highway. Altitude: 6,300 ft (1,920 m).
Day 2: Govind Ghat to Ghangria via Poolna – 4 km drive + 9 km trek. Gradual ascent. Altitude: 9,600 ft (2,926 m).
Day 3: Ghangria to Valley of Flowers and back – 3.7 km each way. Flat trail. Altitude: 11,500 ft (3,505 m). A carpet of wildflowers in full bloom during monsoon.
Day 4: Ghangria to Hemkund Sahib and back – 6 km each way. Steep ascent to a high-altitude lake. Altitude: 14,107 ft (4,300 m). Return by afternoon.
Day 5: Ghangria to Govind Ghat via Poolna – 9 km trek + 4 km drive. Easy descent back to base.
Day 6: Govind Ghat to Haridwar – Return journey by road, ending the trek.
Trek ends with unforgettable Himalayan memories.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What is included?
- ⦿ Accommodation during the trek on twin/triple sharing basis.
- ⦿ All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- ⦿ Transport from Haridwar to Govind Ghat and back.
- ⦿ Forest permits and entry fees for Valley of Flowers.
- ⦿ Trek leader and support staff.
What is not included?
- ⦿ Any kind of personal expenses.
- ⦿ Porter/mule charges to carry personal luggage.
- ⦿ Meals during transit (Haridwar to Govind Ghat and return).
- ⦿ Travel insurance, tips, entry tickets other than specified.
