Valley of Flowers Trek
Cities Covered Haridwar-1Day(s) Govindghat -2Day(s) Ghangaria -3Day(s) Hemkund Sahib-4Day(s) Joshimath-5Day(s) Haridwar-6Day(s)
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- Hotel Stay
- Meals
- Transfers
- Sightseeing
- Cruise
Itinerary
Day 1 : (Haridwar) Pickup from Haridwar Railway Station and Drive to Joshimath (base camp) by taxi
Total distance 257 km 10/11 Hours journey Mode of journey By taxi Altitude Joshimath 6152 feet Night stay Hotel on twin share basis Osm Vacation transport for trekkers from Haridwar Railway Station in the morning which will leave for Sankri around 6:00 am to 7:00 am. Today start your journey with team Osm Vacation from Haridwar, The drive to Joshimath is 10/11 hours long, along the sacred rivers Alaknanda, Mandakini and Ganga. Devprayag is en route at the confluence of river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. This is beautiful place The journey wont get boring because there are sudden changes in the scenery as you go further. Reach Joshimath base camp , relax in a hotel, in the evening you can explore nearby areas. Get back, have dinner and enjoy comfortable stay in the hotel.
Day 2 : ( Govindghat ) Drive from Joshimath to Govindghat by taxi (18 km) (1 Hours) same day trek to Ghangaria
Total distance 09 km 5/6 Hours journey Mode of journey On foot Altitude Ghangaria 10,101 feet Night Stay Hotel on twin share basis Post breakfast, the drive will be towards Govindghat. Start trekking from Govindghat on a neat trail which is always in a very good condition because it is swept by the volunteers every day. Walk along the riverside through the sunny and shaded parts from Poolna to Ghangaria. Cross a river to get to the other side, continue hiking and later see a tabular land which indicates that Ghangaria is near. Ghangaria has a helipad and space for camping. Ahead lies Ghangaria village, there are restaurants, hotels and a Gurudwara which offers food and accommodation overnight stay Hotel
Day 3 : (Ghangaria ) Trek from Ghangaria to Valley of flowers
Trek Distance 10 km 7/8 Hours journey Mode of journey On foot Altitude Valley of flowers 12,140 feet Night Stay Hotel on twin share basis Today, you will be trekking to a World Heritage Site and National Park of Flowers. Post breakfast leave with packed lunch Ghangaria and come across the entry gate of the valley of flowers national park. Get in and witness the impeccable beauty of the carpeted flowers. A kilometer ahead is a bridge over a gushing stream. Now, look at any direction and it looks just perfect! Cross a bridge and try to count the number of colorful flowers youll see. The towering mountains can be seen overlooking the valley making the sight spell binding. Go deep and get mesmerized by the scented flowers, the valley stretches from 6-7 km until a glacier comes into sight. July and August are peak months to visit the valley of flowers, the prominent flowers that you will see are Blue Poppy, Dog flower, Hooked stick seed, Snake foil, Meadow Geranium and Himalayan Rose. Have lunch and after exploration get back to hotel in Ghangaria.
Day 4 : (Hemkund Sahib) Trek from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib 14,100 feet) back to Hotel
Trek Distance 12 km 7/8 Hours journey Mode of journey On foot Altitude Hemkund Sahib Ji 14,100feet Night Stay Hotel on twin share basis Leave Ghangaria early before 6:00 am. The Gurudwara starts at 5:00 am and people recite chorus outside Gurudwara gate. So get ready with a poncho and head to Hemkund Sahib. The path is steep, climb gradually and come across a cascading waterfall on the right. The tree line recedes and the views get clearer and ahead lies a melting glacier. To prevent altitude sickness takes proper rest breaks but do not sit down because it will make trekking ahead difficult. After a strenuous climb reach the Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib Ji. Behind it lies a lake which remains frozen for 6 months. Go inside the Gurudwara, have tea there and explore the surroundings. The Hemkund Lake is clear, serene and peaceful. Brahama Kamals grow in abundance around this Lake. After spending good time there, get down to Ghangaria by descending on steep terrain.
Day 5 : (Joshimath) Trek from Ghangaria to Govind Ghat (09km) same day drive to Joshimath (18 km) (1/2 Hours)
Trek Distance 09 km 5/6 Hours journey Mode of journey On foot Night Stay Hotel on twin share basis After breakfast with packed lunch trek From Ghangaria get back to Govindghat and from there drive down to Joshimath. Overnight stay Hotel
Day 6 : (Haridwar) Drive from Joshimath to Haridwar via Rishikesh by taxi
Trek Distance 258 km 9/10 Hours journey Mode of journey By Taxi Night Stay Hotel on twin share basis Today last breakfast with Osm Vacation After breakfast leave early 07. Am, have your lunch en route and you can reach Haridwar evening 5 to 6 Pm
Other Info
- Transport Facility
- Forest Permit and entrance fee
- Accommodation in tents on twin share basis
- All meals: breakfast, packed lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, soup and dinner
- Good Experience Trek Leader guide and Technical guide
- Medical Kit
- Oxygen Cylinders
- Crampons and Gaiters
