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Valley of Flowers
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Valley of Flowers

A UNESCO alpine meadow bursting with monsoon colour

Duration
6 days
Max altitude
14,400 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Region
Garhwal

Overview

Tucked in the upper reaches of Chamoli, the Valley of Flowers erupts each monsoon into a slow-moving river of colour. This gentle trek is perfect for first-timers who still want a proper Himalayan story.

  • UNESCO World Heritage valley
  • Over 500 species of wildflowers
  • Sacred Hemkund Sahib detour
  • Ghangaria village stay

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Haridwar → Govindghat

    Drive along the Alaknanda through Rudraprayag and Joshimath.

  2. 2

    Govindghat → Ghangaria

    10 km paved trail alongside the Lakshman Ganga.

  3. 3

    Ghangaria → Valley of Flowers → Ghangaria

    Full day exploring the valley with a naturalist.

  4. 4

    Hemkund Sahib & back

    Steep climb to a glacial lake and gurudwara at 14,100 ft.

  5. 5

    Ghangaria → Govindghat → Joshimath

    Descend and drive to Joshimath for a warm bed.

  6. 6

    Joshimath → Haridwar

    Long drive back with tea stops in Karnaprayag.

Elevation profile

Peaks at 14,400 ft

Indicative profile — actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.

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What's included

  • Twin-share stays & camping
  • All meals on trek
  • Certified trek leader & guides
  • Permits & forest fees
  • First-aid & oxygen support

Not included

  • 5% GST
  • Transport Haridwar ↔ Govindghat (₹3,500)
  • Personal gear & insurance
  • Porter/mule charges

How to reach Govindghat

Your base for this trek. Common pickup on Day 1 morning; drop-off on the last day evening.

  • Airport — Jolly Grant (DED)
  • Railhead — Haridwar (HW)
  • Road — 10 hr / 290 km from Haridwar. Shared Tempo Traveller included in the trek price.

Things to carry

The honest list — 8 kg on your back is plenty for this trek. Layers still matter — nights drop below 5 °C.

  • Ankle-length waterproof trekking boots (worn in)
  • Down or synthetic jacket rated to −10 °C
  • Waterproof-breathable shell jacket
  • Two full sets of thermal base layers
  • Three pairs of merino or synthetic socks
  • Insulated + liner gloves, wool cap, sun cap
  • Category 3 UV sunglasses (Category 4 on snow above 4,000 m)
  • One-litre insulated flask + one reusable water bottle
  • Headlamp with fresh batteries
  • Personal medication + basic strip (paracetamol, ORS, band-aids)
  • Government photo ID (original)
We provide, so leave at home:
  • · Tents, sleeping bags and mats rated to trek altitude
  • · Micro-spikes and gaiters on snow sections
  • · Full medical kit with pulse oximeter and portable oxygen

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Questions about Valley of Flowers

The ones our trek leads get asked most.

  • Peak bloom is mid-July to mid-August, right in the monsoon window. Early July is greener with fewer flowers; late August fades but skies clear.
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