Price Variants:
Govindghat to Govindghat - 6249 INR
Haridwar to Haridwar / Rishikesh to Rishikesh - 8249 INR
Valley of Flowers trek is one of the most renowned Indian treks all across the continents. It is famous not only amongst the Indian community of trekkers but also amongst the Europeans.
The trek happens within the Valley of Flowers National park which was declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. It is also one of India’s oldest trek that makes it super popular.
It is a valley that radiates with innumerable colors of charming flowers. Red, pink, purple, and yellow are a few of the colors of the wildflowers.
Along with the beauty of flowers also comes the spirituality of Hemkunnd Sahib Gurudwara. Nestled deep in the valley of flowers, Uttarakhand at a height of 14,000 ft, it is one of the most beautiful sights to witness.
The Gurudwara inhabits a beautiful crystal clear lake that is snow-fed by the glaciers sitting on the sides and in the backdrop. In post-monsoon time with clouds hovering just above the building, the landscape almost looks like a paradise hidden in the mountains.
Right before the route towards the valley of flowers starts, there is a route that diverts to the Hemkund Sahib. The 6 hours long hike that instantly takes you from 9,400 ft to 14,100 ft exceptionally fulfilling. With peaceful Sikh pilgrims buzzing the way to the Gurudwara, the trail stays lively and joyous.
The valley of flowers trek is an ideal trek that vaults the beauty of blooming flowers, lush green meadows, snow-clad mountains, and the spirituality of Hemkund Sahib. To get so much beauty all in one place is an exception in itself.
The Valley of Flowers is a typical monsoon and post-monsoon trek of India. The best time to visit the valley of flowers is in July, August, and early September. It is during this time, most of the flowers bloom and glow under the warm sun. If you are there at the correct time, you get to trek through an entire field of blossoming bright colored flowers.
As it is post-monsoon, the temperature doesn’t dip too much. On average, the day temperature swings between 5 - 10 degree celsius and in the night goes maximum between 0 - 5 degree celsius.
One of the best perks of this season is that the weather stays pleasant all around the day. During the time of drizzling, even a bunch of clouds comes down and hover just above your head.
Overall, as far as the weather is concerned, you will have the most pleasant experience of your life. The valley is at about 10,000 ft. above sea level that gives it the benefit of being a colder region.
The only thing you will miss out on this trek is the thrilling camping experience. But guess what, to give you the exceptional experience possible, we have sorted a few of the best guest houses in the valley.
On all days, you will be allotted rooms on a sharing basis in the reserved guesthouse. Once you are there with us, you don't have to worry about your stay and food. One of the added perks of the guesthouses in the attached washroom facilities which you miss in the camp stays.
This trek comes under the easy to moderate category. The trail in the valley is fairly easy and plain. Especially during the autumn because of the meadows and flowers, you don't face any problems while trekking through.
The only part where you might feel exhausted or face difficulty is when you climb the Hemkund Sahib trail. The sudden change in altitude from 9,500 ft to 15,200 ft is due to the steep trail. But what’s best is that the trail is complemented by enormous views of the entire valley of flowers (Phoolo ki Ghati) and the great Himalayas.
As far as overall difficulty is concerned, this trek is also accessible to kids above 5 years of age to elders up to 75 years of age.
Day 4: Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib & Back
Trek: 12 km
Altitude: 15,200 ft.
Stay Type: Stay in a guest house on a sharing basis.
Meals Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Day 5: Ghangaria to Govindghat Via Poolna
Drive: 4 km
Trek: 9 km
Altitude: 9,600 ft.
Stay Type: Stay in a guest house on a sharing basis.
Meals Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Day 6: Departure
Drive: 270 km (10 Hours)
Stay Type: Stay in tents on a sharing basis
Meals Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
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1. Shirts / T-shirts –2/3, Jeans / Trekking Pants -2
2. Windproof jacket of decent quality (no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a hood
3. Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
4. Thermal inner wear (upper & lower), Scarf/muffler (optional)
5. Woollen cap, Woollen gloves, Woollen socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
6. Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes (shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
7. Lightweight floaters/sandals/slippers
8. Raincoat / Poncho, Small light weight towel
9. Water bottle (sturdy ones, no empty Bisleri bottles!!)
10. Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
11. Sun glasses, Walking stick / Trekking pole
12. Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm, Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
13. Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
14. Personal toiletries
15. Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
1. You will be greeted by our trek team on your arrival to Govindghat.
2. All stays included from Day 1 to Day 5 on sharing basis at Guest House.
3. All meals included from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast. Vegetarian meals will be served throughout the trek.
4. Skilled local staff who have ample knowledge of the route
5. Hot water in buckets can be provided on request depending on availability.
6. All fee included -
(i) Forest Permit fee included
(ii) Entry fee to Valley of flowers
1. The above trek charges does not include the GST charges (5%).
2. Personal essentials -
(i) Equipment - Gumboots, trekking poles, etc.
(ii) Insurance - Personal and travel insurances.
(iii) Beverage - Mineral water bottles/bottled or canned beverages
(iv) Snacks - Chocolate, dry fruits, protein or nutrition bar.
(v) Entertainment - Camera or drone fees.
3. Transportation - The charges of transportation on day 1 and 6 are to be borne and shared between the trekkers.
4. In case if your trek remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure" or by personal choice after you arrive
at the starting point, you will not be able to get refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain unutilized by you.
5. Any additional cost incurred due to changes in Government Guidelines related to travel/trek/COVID-19 will be borne by the Guest.
6. Anything which is not included in Inclusion.
1. If cancellations are made 25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, no cancellation fee will be charged.
2. If cancellations are made between 4-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, EITHER 75% of the total booking amount will be returned to the guest (25% of the total booking amount will be charged as cancellation fee) OR whole advance amount can be adjusted against any trek within next 12 months.
3. If cancellations are made within 4 days from the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 100% of the total booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
4. If you book the tour/trek/activity by making a partial payment of the total booking amount and fail to make the 100% payment before 30 days from the date of travel. In this case, your booking will get canceled automatically and can only be reconfirmed once you make the full payment, depending on the availability of slots.
5. In case if your tour/trek/activity remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical emergency, government policy changes, local strikes, or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain underutilized by you.
6. Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.
7. The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
Q1. How
to reach the Valley of Flowers?
Answer: Air: Book
a flight to Dehradun airport and then
take a cab to Rishikesh.
Road: You can take a bus, there are regular buses
from Delhi to Rishikesh which take around 5-6 hours.
Rail: You can book a train direct to Rishikesh or book a
train to Dehradun / Haridwar and then take a cab or bus from there to reach
Rishikesh.
Q2. What
kind of food will be provided for the trek?
Answer: Vegetarian meals
Q3. What
equipment can I rent from you?
Answer: Trekking Pole, Trekking Shoes, Fleece
Jacket, and Rucksack.
Q4. What
will the temperatures be like during this trek?
Answer: During Monsoon
(from mid-July to end of August), days remain pleasant, with highs of 17
degrees Celsius, while the nights are cool, with a minimum temp. of 7 degrees
celsius.
Q5. What
is minimum number of days required to trek the Valley of Flowers?
Answer: 5 Days
Q6. How
long is Valley of Flowers trek?
Answer: 5 nights/6 days
Q7. What
is Valley of flowers trek difficulty?
Answer: Easy to moderate.
Q8. What
is the level of fitness expected from the participants coming for Valley Of
Flowers trek?
Answer: The
Valley of Flowers trek is considered an easy to moderate trek. But since you
will have to do some steep climbing it is advisable that you prepare yourself
for this by walking for at least 1 hour a day and around 3-4 kms per day. Also
help yourself with deep breathing while you are trekking at high altitudes, you
can also do some stretching and sit-ups every day which will help you later
while climbing the steep trails.
Q9. What
is the good time for valley of flowers trek?
Answer: The best time to do Valley of flowers trek is from
July-September.
Q10. What
is The Valley of Flowers trek cost?
Answer: 6,249 + 5.00 % GST
Q11. How
is the Valley of Flowers weather?
A. While the summer days here are a bit hot, this place
is best known for its spring season. This place has tolerable climatic
conditions. However, the winters here can be really chilly due to its height.
Q12. How
far is the Valley of Flowers from Auli?
Answer: The
Valley of Flowers is not directly accessible by road, so you have to reach the
base camp Govindghat which is situated at a distance of 31 KM from Auli.
Q13. What
kind of clothes and equipments should I carry before going on Valley of Flowers
trekking?
Answer: A pair of lightweight pants, Wool
jumpers or lightweight fleeces, Full sleeve t-shirts and warm shirts, thermal inners,
Scarf, woolen cap, and inner fleece gloves, water bottle, A walking stick or a
trekking pole, Torch/Flashlights with spare batteries, Comfortable and
waterproof trekking shoes, Dry fruits, One pair of thick woolen socks and 4-5
pairs of normal socks.
Q14. Are
there any local stores/shops from where I can shop trekking necessities?
Answer: Yes,
there are stores and shops in Joshimath from where you can buy necessary items.
Q15. Is
it safe for a solo woman traveller to trek in Fixed departures?
Answer: Yes, it is absolutely safe for solo woman
to travel in fix departures. Women will be sharing tents with each other. In
case if there is only one woman on the trek, you will be given a separate tent.
Q16. What
are the mandatory documents required for the trek?
Answer: ID Proof i.e adhaar card, driving license (Soft Copy to be sent
to us in Advance & original to be carried) is the mandatory document
required for the trek.
Q17. How
is the Valley of Flowers trek experience?
Answer: Known
as the most beautiful trek in the world with the blue Primula, Valley of
Flowers Uttarakhand is a must-do trek for every trekker. Blessed with
exotic flowers, flora and faunas, magnificent views, this Valley of Flowers
trek will take you to the world of snow-clad mountains and high cliffs.
Q18. What
type of shoes is appropriate for Valley of flowers trek?
Answer: Hiking/ trekking shoes.
Q19. Is
Valley of Flowers a good trek for a first timer?
Answer: Yes,
the trek is perfectly fine for the ones who are trekking for the first time.
Q20. What Experience is required on Valley of flowers trek?
Answer: No need of prior experience.
Q21. Why
should I go for this trek?
Answer: The
region of Valley of Flowers is rich
in flora and fauna and is also a National Park and a UNESCO world
heritage site where you can experience a true new world far away from disturbed
space.
Q22. How
should I select my trekking shoe?
Answer: Trekking shoes with thick soles and most
importantly, it should be comfortable; Flip-flops must be lightweight
Q23. What
are the nearby attractions that I can explore?
Answer: Gorson
Bugyal · Malari · Pandukeshwar · Niti Valley · Govindghat · Joshimath ·
Badrinath · Mana Village.
Q24. What
is the minimum & maximum age limit?
Answer: Min age limit is 8 years and there
isn’t any specific upper age limit.
Q25. What
will be the accommodation type in this trek?
Answer: Guest House
Q26. Can
we visit Hemkund Sahib during Valley of Flowers trek?
Answer: Yes you
can visit Hemkund Sahib on 3rd day of your trek to Valley of
Flowers.
Q27. How
to reach the Valley of Flowers from Delhi?
Answer: Air: Book
a flight to Dehradun airport and then
take a cab to Rishikesh.
Road: You can
take a bus, there are regular buses from Delhi to Rishikesh which take around
5-6 hours.
Rail: You can book a train direct to Rishikesh or book a
train to Dehradun / Haridwar and then take a cab or bus from there to reach
Rishikesh
Q28. What
are the important things to remember while going for the Valley of flowers
trek?
Answer:
Q29. What
kind of tents and sleeping bags will be provided to us?
Answer: Guest Houses will be provided during the trek.
Q30. Are
there any washroom/toilet facilities on the trek?
Answer: Yes
Q31. If
we trek in snow, what equipment will you provide?
Answer: You will be provided with good quality of
gaitors and microspikes, ropes and ice axe depending upon the snow.
Q32. When
will there be snow on this trek?
Answer: There
will be snow only in the winter months during which the valley can’t be
accessed.
Q33. Is
the trekking pole necessary?
Answer: It is
not mandatory but it is more convenient to trek with the pole.
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