Trek to Valley of Flowers (Ex-Joshimath)

Check in to your hotel in Joshimath today anytime after 14:00 hrs. You have the day to acclimatize and explore the town, or just relax in the cosy hotel. By evening, you'll meet the rest of the trekkers. Eat dinner and go to bed early so that you can wake up and get a good start on your day. Overnight in hotel.

Overnight at Joshimath in hotel.

You'll spend the night at The Himalayan Abode or similar hotel in Joshimath. You may check into the hotel any time after 14:00 hrs. You'll be staying in deluxe rooms with attached washrooms on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes only dinner. You may visit any of the restaurants in Joshimath to have additional meals at an extra cost.

Check hotel pictures here: www.thehimalayanabode.com

Eat a delicious breakfast and jump aboard vehicles that will drive you to Govindghat. This is the start point of your trek. From here, you'll be walking through apricot trees and into the greenery. The trek is about 12 kms to get to Ghangaria, but it's not too hard and will warm you up for the rest of your trekking days. You'll check into a hotel in Ghangaria. Overnight in hotel.

Overnight at Ghangaria in hotel.

You'll spend the night at Hotel Nanda Lokpal or similar hotel in Ghangaria. You'll stay in deluxe rooms with attached washrooms on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner. All meals will be vegetarian. When available, eggs will be served as well.

Check hotel pictures here: www.hotelnandalokpal.com

Today you set off into the Valley of Flowers. It's a short trek today (only 4 kms or 3 hrs one way) and will give you plenty of time to explore the valley and admire the views. You'll cross a small sparkling stream and cross over into a wonderland of gorgeous flowers. Around you, waterfalls gush out over the tops of mountains, and you can see the mist rolling in. You'll spend the day here, and return to your hotel in Ghangaria later. Overnight in hotel.

Overnight at Ghangaria in hotel.

You'll spend the night at Hotel Nanda Lokpal or similar hotel in Ghangaria. You'll stay in deluxe rooms with attached washrooms on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner. All meals will be vegetarian. When available, eggs will be served as well.

Check hotel pictures here: www.hotelnandalokpal.com

Today's trail is a little harder, and you'll climb upwards to the famous Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara. There are seven mountains surrounding the lake, and usually a layer of broken ice still floating on the water. You'll spend some time here and then return to Ghangaria, stopping en route to take in the views. Overnight in hotel.

Overnight at Ghangaria in hotel.

You'll spend the night at Hotel Nanda Lokpal or similar hotel in Ghangaria. You'll stay in deluxe rooms with attached washrooms on a twin-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner. All meals will be vegetarian. When available, eggs will be served as well.

Check hotel pictures here: www.hotelnandalokpal.com

Today you begin with a trek back to Govindghat. You won't feel like saying goodbye to the Valley of Flowers, with all it's natural beauty and flower-scented air. Upon your return to Joshimath, time permitting, you can stroll in the small but busy Joshimath local market area, visit the famous Shankaracharya Math (shrine), Kalpavriksha and Narsimha temple. Overnight in hotel.

Overnight at Joshimath in hotel.

Tonight you'll return to Joshimath, to the same hotel you stayed at on Day 1. Today's package includes breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner. Eggs will be served too, when available.

Check hotel pictures here: www.thehimalayanabode.com

Eat a hearty breakfast in the morning. You can check out by noon. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends before nightfall.

You may check out of the hotel any time before noon. Today's meal package includes breakfast before check-out. Your trip ends here.