Valley of Flowers Trek

Sketch itinerary:

Day 1: Haridwar to Govindghat

• Pickup from Haridwar railway station
• Drive for about 8-9 hours
• Reach Govindghat
• Overnight in hotel at Govindghat

Day 2: Govindghat to Ghangaria

• Trek to Ghangaria
• Trekking distance: 14 km
• Trekking time: 4 hours
• Overnight in hotel at Ghangaria

Day 3: Day trek to Valley of Flowers!

• Trek to Valley of Flowers
• Trekking distance: 10 km
• Trekking time: 5 hours
• Overnight in hotel at Ghangaria

Day 4: Day trek to Hemkund Sahib

• Trek to Hemkund Sahib
• Trekking distance: 11 km
• Trekking time: 7 hours
• Overnight in hotel at Ghangaria

Day 5: Ghangaria to Govindghat

• Trek to Govindghat
• Trekking distance: 14 km
• Trekking time: 4 hours
• Overnight in hotel at Govindghat

Day 6: Govindghat to Haridwar

• Be driven to Haridwar
• Driving time: 10 hours
• End of the trip

Detailed itinerary:

Day 1: Haridwar to Govindghat

In the early hours of the morning, you'll be picked up from Haridwar railway station and driven for about 8 to 9 hours to Govindghat. On your journey, you'll pass the holy city of Devprayag, at the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers and reach Govindghat by evening.

Check-in at the hotel and spend the night resting and preparing for the trek the next day. Overnight at Govindghat in the hotel.

Day 2: Govindghat to Ghangaria

Today, you will trek up a well-maintained pilgrim trail to Ghangaria. It's an easy 14 km trek, with only a few challenging stretches of uphill climbs. You should finish this trek in about 4 hours. Overnight at Ghangaria in the hotel.

Day 3: Day trek to Valley of Flowers!

After an early breakfast, you will set off for the much-awaited Valley of Flowers trek. The trek to the valley is overall an easy climb. When you reach the valley, you'll be greeted with the most beautiful sight of blooming unique and beautiful flowers.

The Pushpawati stream that runs through the middle of the 10 km long valley makes this sight even more stunning. After getting an eyeful of this scenery, you will trek back to Ghangaria. Overnight at Ghangaria in the hotel.

Day 4: Day trek to Hemkund Sahib

Today, you'll trek up to an elevation of 14,202 feet to Hemkund Sahib. The trek involves steep slopes and is more challenging, compared to your other days of trekking. The views that you'll be treated with; however, will make it worth the climb

Hemkund Sahib is a Gurdwara situated on the banks of a glacial lake, surrounded by seven snow-capped mountains and is truly an awe-inspiring sight. By afternoon, you will begin trekking back to Ghangaria. Overnight at Ghangaria in the hotel.

Day 5: Ghangaria to Govindghat

Today, you will trek downhill to Govindghat. The trek is easy and will only take about 4 hours to reach Govindghat. Subject to good weather and road conditions, you will board vehicles at Govindghat and pay a visit to the holy temple in Badrinath. A final call will be taken by the tour leader on the day of the visit. If this visit is not likely to happen, then you can spend time exploring the picturesque town of Govindghat. Overnight at Govindghat in the hotel.

Day 6: Govindghat to Haridwar

You will set off on your drive back to Haridwar in the morning. You can eat lunch on the way. You will reach Haridwar by evening. Your trip ends here.

Inclusions

This trip includes travel arrangements between Haridwar and Govindghat in a Tempo Traveller, SUV or similar vehicle. Accommodation will be in hotels for 5 nights on a triple/quad sharing basis. Meals and refreshments will be based on the type of package selected. Please check with the operator.

You will be accompanied by an experienced trek leader. The services of support staff are also included in your trip cost. This trip is inclusive of all government permits and charges (for Indian citizens) and applicable taxes.

Exclusions

Travel arrangements between your home city and Haridwar are not included in your trip. You can upgrade your accommodation in hotels to twin-sharing basis at an approximate extra cost of INR 1,200 per person. Hot water in Ghangaria can be arranged at an approximate cost of INR 50-70 per bucket.

Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, roadblocks, natural calamities etc. and any personal expenses such as tips to staff, extra meals or beverages, apparel or gear etc. will have to be borne by you. Anything not mentioned in the inclusions will be charged additionally, as used.