QUICK FACTS
Trek Start/ End Location - Rishikesh
Trek Duration - 6 days (including travel)
Trek Distance From Gobindghat - Approx. 38–40 km
Valley of Flowers Trek Altitude - 4,329 meters (Hemkund Sahib)
Valley of Flowers Trek Difficulty - Easy to Moderate
Valley of Flowers Trek Best Time - July to early September (ideal for a monsoon trek)
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Explore the incredible biodiversity of the Valley of Flowers, a key highlight of this high-altitude trek in Uttarakhand.
Over 600 Spices of Flowers: Witness rare Himalayan blooms like blue poppy, cobra lily, and Brahma Kamal during the monsoon.
Wildlife Encounters: Spot Himalayan birds, butterflies, and animals, just like the musk deer and snow leopard (if you’re lucky).
Hemkund Sahib Visit: Visit a sacred Sikh shrine at 4,329 meters beside a glacial lake, adding a spiritual touch to your trek.
Easy to moderate trail with clear paths and basic accommodations makes it perfect for first-time trekkers.
TREK OVERVIEW
The Valley of Flowers trek package with Madtrek in Uttarakhand is one of the most excellent Himalayan trekking experiences, ideal for nature lovers, explorers, and photography fans. Covered up within the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, this UNESCO World Heritage location turns into a colorful heaven with each rainfall. It becomes covered in hundreds of unique Himalayan blossoms, lush greenery, and sparkling streams.
The trek cost is kept reasonable at ₹8,999, making it accessible to enterprise seekers, photographers, and nature lovers alike.
DAY WISE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Drive from Rishikesh to Joshimath
Mode: Private taxi or shared jeep
Trek Distance: 255 km
Trek Time: 9 hours
Trek Altitude: Rishikesh (372 m) → Joshimath (1,875 m)
Stay: Guesthouses in Joshimath
You can travel from Rishikesh to Joshimath by individual taxi or shared jeep,
with a travel time of 9 hours and a distance of 255 km. This wonderful tough travel
through the Himalayan streets sets the stage for your Valley of Blooms enterprise.
Arrive and rest overnight in a guesthouse in Joshimath.
Day 2 - Trek from Joshimath to Govindghat → Ghangaria
Mode: 20 km round trip
Trek Distance: 13 km
Trek Time: 6–7 hours
Altitude: Govindghat (1,828 m) → Ghangaria (3,049 m)
Stay: Guesthouses in Ghangaria
Drive 20 km to Govindghat and 13 km trek to Ghangaria. The Ghangaria is the base village
for visiting the Valley of Flowers. The Valley of Flowers trekking route takes you through
beautiful riversides and peaceful forest trails. After the trek, stay overnight in Ghangaria.
Day 3 - Trek from Ghangaria → Valley of Flowers → Ghangaria
Trek Distance: 10 km round trip
Trek Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude: Ghangaria (3,049 m) → Valley of Flowers (3,500 m)
Highlights: Explore the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand; note that camping is prohibited, and overnight stays are not allowed in the valley.
Stay: Return to Ghangaria for the night.
Himalayan Trek 10 km round trip from Ghangaria to the Valley of Flowers. Wander through meadows bursting with a variety of flowers, butterflies, and streams. Camping isn’t allowed, so you return to Ghangaria by evening.
Day 4 - Trek from Ghangaria → Hemkund Sahib → Ghangaria
Trek Distance: 12 km round trip
Trek Time: 6–7 hours
Altitude: Ghangaria (3,049 m) → Hemkund Sahib (4,329 m)
Highlights: Visit the sacred Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib, situated at a high altitude with a serene glacial lake.
Stay: Return to Ghangaria for the night.
Another Hemkund Sahib trek, this time a 12 km round trip to Hemkund Sahib. Though not part of the Valley of Flowers, this sacred glacial lake at 4,329 m adds spiritual depth to your adventure, especially on the trek to Hemkund Sahib. Return to Ghangaria for the night.
Day 5 - Descend from Ghangaria → Govindghat → Joshimath
Mode: Drive from Govindghat to Joshimath (20 km)
Trek Distance: 13 km
Trek Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude: Ghangaria (3,049 m) → Govindghat (1,828 m)
Stay: Guesthouses in Joshimath
Walk 13 km downhill to Govindghat, and then take a drive back to Joshimath. As the Valley of Flowers National Park concludes, appreciate the calm mountain views before settling in for the night in Joshimath.
Day 6 - Drive from Joshimath → Rishikesh
Mode: Private taxi or shared jeep
Trek Distance: 255 km
Trek Time: 9 hours
Altitude: Joshimath (1,875 m) → Rishikesh (372 m)
Take a 9-hour drive from Joshimath back to Rishikesh. The beautiful travel through winding streets and mountain scenes could be a peaceful farewell to the Valley of Blossoms enterprise.
🧭 Additional Notes:
Guesthouses: Accommodation is readily available in Ghangaria and Joshimath. It’s fitting to book in advance, particularly during peak trekking seasons.
Weather: The weather can change in the mountains. Carry appropriate clothing and gear for different conditions.
Health & Safety: Acclimatize properly to prevent altitude sickness. Stay hydrated and take necessary precautions.
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Price Includes
- Accommodation: Stay in the guesthouse and hotel as per itinerary during the trek (triple/ quad sharing basis).
- Meals: Provided vegetarian meals from Day 1 Dinner to Day 6 morning tea as per the itinerary.
- Safety Measures: Essential First aid kits with oxygen cylinders and trek guides for emergencies.
- Trek Leader: Services of an expert trek leader which are qualified in Basic and Advanced Mountaineering Courses
- Transportation: Trek offers shared vehicle transportation from Rishikesh as per itineray.
- Guides and Staff: The staff includes cooks and porters for logistical arrangements, and expert guides.
Price Excludes
- Taxes: 5% GST(Service Tax).
- Personal Expenses: Snacks, beverages, mineral water, or additional food items outside the meals provided.
- Insurance: Covered Personal travel insurance and medical insurance.
- Personal Items: Trekking shoes, warm dress, backpack, water bottles, thermos, and toiletries.
- Porter Charges: An Additional charge is taken in case somebody is enlisted to carry individual sacks.
- Individual Investing: Snacks, drinks, bottled water, or any additional food not part of the included suppers.
- Crisis Costs: Any costs in case of health issues, protection, or taking off the journey early.
- Other Startling Costs: Any additional charges due to the terrible climate, delays, or exercises not recorded within the arrangement.
HOW TO REACH
How to Reach the Valley of Flowers – Travel Guide for Your Upcoming Trek to The Valley
Reaching the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib involves a mix of road travel and trekking in the Himalayas. Trek begins from Rishikesh or Haridwar, both well-connected by road, street, and bus (via Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport). From there, travel 255 km by road to Joshimath, followed by a brief 20 km drive to Govindghat, the trek’s beginning point. A 13 km journey from Govindghat takes you to Ghangaria, the base camp. From Ghangaria, it’s a 4 km climb to the Valley of Blooms, open as it were during the monsoon months of July to early September.
Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Railway stations: Haridwar (best connected), Rishikesh
Road route: Rishikesh → Joshimath → Govindghat
Trek length: Govindghat to Ghangaria (13 km), Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers (4 km one way)
Best time to visit: July to September
Mode of transport: Taxi, shared jeep, bus, on-foot trekking
THINGS TO CARRY
- Thermal Innerwear: It makes a difference to keep your body warm by retaining warmth. Select merino fleece or a manufactured texture that remains dry and comfy.
- Waterproof Trekking Boots: Keep your feet dry and warm in cold and snowy weather with waterproof boots that feature warm inner layers.
- Woolen Socks: Keep your feet warm, dry, and fresh, those made from Marino
- Insulated Gloves: Windproof gloves for trekking. Choose flexible ones and carry a backup pair.
- Trek-Ready Jacket Duo: Wear a breathable, waterproof jacket over an insulated layer, down or synthetic, for warmth, dryness, and comfort in all conditions.
- First Aid Kit: Pack a small first aid kit with adhesive bandages, cleaning wipes, pain medicine, and any personal medicines you use.
- Sun Protection: Indeed, in winter, the sun within the mountains is sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, and shades that block UV rays.
- Personal Kit: Toothbrush, wipes, towel, sunscreen for trekking comfort.
CONFIRMATION POLICY
- Within a day of a successful booking, the client gets a voucher of the confirmation through email.
- If the preferred slots are not available, an alternative schedule will be arranged according to the preference of the customer, and a new voucher of confirmation will be sent through email.
- Alternatively, before confirmation, the customer can decide to cancel their booking, and a complete refund will be issued.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancellations made in between 45 days of the start date of the trip will be assessed a cancellation fee of 25% of the total tour cost.
- Cancellations made between 15-30 days of the trip’s start date will be charged 50% of the total tour cost as cancellation fees.
- If you cancel within 0-15 days of the trip’s start date, you will be charged 100% of the entire tour cost as cancellation fees.
- In the event of bad weather or government restrictions, any trips or events may be cancelled. In such a case, the operators will do all possible to give a viable alternative. However, a cash refund is not available on this item.
REFUND POLICY
If you select a refund after canceling your trek, the refund amount will be deposited into the payment account that you had used while making payment to us. It will take ten to twelve working days.
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