UNESCO World Heritage Site with around 85 species of flowers
Trek: Valley of Flowers Trek with Hemkund Sahib
Region: Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 days
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Base Camp: Govindghat
Max. no of trekkers: 10
Max Altitude: 4633 m
Trek Distance: 45 KM
Eligibility: Moderate difficulty. Previous trekking experience preferred.
Best Time to Visit: Mid July- Mid August is the perfect time to visit this valley as all the flowers will be in full bloom. Though whole July and August is the good season for this trek.
Trek Overview
The Valley of Flowers trek is one of India’s most popular treks in the Himalayas. In 1980, The Valley of Flowers was declared a national park by Government. In 1982 it was renamed as Nanda Devi National Park and later in 2002, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This pushed Valley of Flowers on the bucket list of trekkers from around the world.
The biggest reason for you to love and remember the trek is the beautiful valley itself. When you stand at the entrance of the valley and look ahead, it feels like a colourful carpet of breath-taking beauty.
The valley is at least a couple of kilometers wide and more than 10 kilometers long. Almost 85 species of flowers can be found in this valley.
So, now it’s time for you to get out of your comfort zone, spent quality time with nature, explore this less explored lost valley and be a #Banzara.
Highlights
- Relish 4 days of trekking journey through the lush green forest and beautiful valley of Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand during rainy season.
- Privileged as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the floral fragrance from the carpeting flowers entices you throughout the trek.
- Ever wondered how a concert of humming and thrumming of birds, buzzing and chirping of the wilderness, walking through a valley of your dreamy floral fairyland feels like? Soon you will be able to experience this in this trek. You will surely witness “Brahmakamal”, the state flower of Uttarakhand during trek to Hemkund Sahib. So, come get lost in the truths of the wilderness.
- Connect “Banzara” within you with this trek and experience a beautiful journey.
Short Itinerary
Day 1
Early morning (6am) Drive from Haridwar to Govindghat( around 10-12 hours). Overnight stay at Govindghat.
Day 2
Govindghat to Pulna drive, then start of the trek to Ghangharia (around 12kms/5-6 hours), overnight stay at Ghangharia. Light lunch will be provided on the way.
Day 3
After breakfast starting of trek from Ghangharia to Valley of flowers(5kms), enjoy the beautiful valley of flowers, take beautiful pictures and then back to Ghangharia, overnight stay at Ghangharia.
Day 4
Trek from Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib (around 6kms), visit World’s Highest Gurudwara, have delicious hot lunch and then trek back to Ghangharia. Overnight stay at Ghangharia.
Day 5
Trek back from Ghangharia to Pulna and back to Govindghat.
Day 6
Leave from Govindghat to Rishikesh/Haridwar.
Inclusions
- Staying will be provided at hotel/homestays (triple/quad sharing basis) and all food (breakfast, light lunch (Packed), dinner) during the trek from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast.
- All trekking and camping equipment, medical assistance and first aid kit.
- All forest permits, trekking permits and sanctuary permit.
- Healthy veg meals.
Exclusions
- Transportation cost from/to our basecamp.
- Any other food for your need.
- Personal rucksack carrying cost by porters during trek. ( on advance booking basis)
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Anything not specially mentioned under ‘inclusions’.
How to Reach at basecamp?
First you need to reach Haridwar/Rishikesh/Dehradun as nearest Railway Station is in Haridwar/Rishikesh/Dehradun and nearest airport is Dehradun airport. One might take Government bus to Joshimath/Badrinath from Haridwar/Rishikesh which leaves between 6 am to 7 am.
At Joshimath, from the main market shared taxis leave for Govindghat every half an hour. The last shared taxi leaves by 5:00 pm.
It takes about 1 hour to get to Govindghat. Govindghat is 20 km away from Joshimath.
We also organise transport to Govindghat from Haridwar/Dehradun/Rishikesh. Our vehicles leave at 6:00 am sharp from these places. This personal transportation will be arranged for the trekkers personally and car cost will be shared between them and will be paid directly to the driver.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
- Book your slot with 30% advance payment and rest of the payment can be done on or before 30 days of the departure date.
- Any trekker tested positive for Covid-19 before joining the trek, his/her trek fee will be carried forward for 1 year to avail any of our treks.
- Due to any reason if we have to cancel our trek plans, you will be notified and you will get the full refund.
- Cancellation done 30 days before the departure date, get 90% refund of the full trek fee or get full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
- Cancellation done between 30 days to 20 days before the departure date, get 70% refund or get 90% full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
- Cancellation done between 10 days to 20 days before the departure date, get 50 % refund or get 60% full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
- Cancellation done less than 10 days before the departure date, no refund will be provided or get 40% full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
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