Trek to Valley of Flowers (without Hemkund Sahib)

You'll depart from Haridwar in a SUV and drive up to the base point of the trek at Govindghat, The drive, which covers a distance of 275 kms, takes about 9 to 10 hours. Though long, the drive is a scenic one as you pass through the holy towns of Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Karnprayag, Nandprayag, Gopeshwar and Joshimath. Overnight at Govindghat in hotel.

Overnight at Govindghat in hotel.

You'll spend the night at Hotel Nanda Devi or similar hotel in Govindghat. You'll be staying in deluxe rooms with attached washrooms on a triple/quad-sharing basis. No meals are included in today's meal package. However, you may visit any of the restaurants en route to Govindghat to have meals at an additional cost.

Today you'll begin early and start your trek to Ghangaria after a hearty breakfast. The slope is gradual and lets you warm up slowly. As you go higher, the views begin to open up into beautiful mountain vistas. You'll be staying at a guesthouse in Ghangaria, just on the outskirts of the Valley of Flowers. Overnight at Ghangaria in guesthouse.

Overnight at Ghangaria in hotel.

You'll spend the night at Hotel Holiday Inn or similar hotel in Ghangaria. You'll be staying in deluxe rooms with attached washrooms on a triple/quad-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes lunch and dinner. You may visit any of the restaurants at Govindghat to have breakfast at an additional cost.

Today's trek to the valley offers unmatched views of expansive meadows filled with a variety of alpine flowers, making it a sight to behold. You'll be accompanied by a professional local guide who provides insights into the history of the valley as well as information about the types of flora and fauna of the region. You will see many waterfalls and streams here. Trek back to Ghangria in the evening. Overnight in Ghangria. Overnight at Ghangaria in guesthouse.

Overnight at Ghangaria in hotel.

You'll spend the night at Hotel Holiday Inn or similar hotel in Ghangaria. You'll be staying in deluxe rooms with attached washrooms on a triple/quad-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals will be vegetarian.

Today you'll enjoy breakfast and then begin the return trek to Govindghat. The trek is beautiful and you'll be tempted to take photographs everywhere. From here you will be driven to Joshimath. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel. Overnight at Govindghat in hotel.

Overnight at Govindghat in hotel.

You'll spend the night at Hotel Nanda Devi or similar hotel in Govindghat. You'll be staying in deluxe rooms with attached washrooms on a triple/quad-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast. You may visit any of the restaurants en route to Govindghat to have meals at an additional cost.

Today you'll be driven to Haridwar. It's a long and scenic drive that you will enjoy after days of trekking. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends before nightfall.

No meals are included in today's meal package. However, you may visit any of the restaurants en route to Haridwar to have meals at an additional cost.