Valley of flowers
Trekking in Valley of Flowers · Duration: 6 days, 5 nights · Difficulty: Easy
The Valley of Flowers is one of India’s most beautiful and mesmerizing national parks, located at an altitude of 3,658 meters in the Bhyundar Valley, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
Overview
The Valley of Flowers is one of India’s most beautiful and mesmerizing national parks, located at an altitude of 3,658 meters in the Bhyundar Valley, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This lush valley is renowned for its wide variety of alpine flora such as Vajardanti, Marsh Marigold, and Shomalap.
Inclusions:
- Expert guide
- Camping’s rent
- Forest fees
- Trekking gears
- All meals from arrival dinner to last day breakfast
- Pick & drop as per itinerary
Exclusions:
- No pickup and drop from/for your home
- Porters/Mules not included
No personal expenses covered
Things to carry
- Warm clothes (thermals, fleece,
- jacket, gloves, woolen cap) and rain gear.
- Good trekking shoes, backpack,
- and a small daypack.
- Personal toiletries, sunscreen,
- lip balm, and quick-dry towel.
- Water bottles, headlamp, power
- bank, and basic first aid kit.
- ID proof, some cash, and personal
- medications.
Who can join
- Participants should be physically
- fit and able to walk 8–10 km a day.
- Minimum age recommended is 12 years; minors must be
- accompanied by adults.
- Suitable for beginners with basic
- trekking or hiking experience.
- Not recommended for people with serious
- heart, lung, or joint issues.
Valley of flowers itinerary
Day 1: Rishikesh/Haridwar to Govindghat
Our journey will start from haridwar to joshimath, we will pick you up from Rishikesh/Haridwar at around 6:00 am in the morning. We will reach Govindghat around 6:00 pm. Dinner and stay at hotel at Govindghat.
Day 2: Trek to Ghangaria via poolna
After breakfast, 4km drive to poolna and then an easy ascend to Ghangaria. We will be having Midway Lunch. Reach Ghangaria, after the climb and drop off your bags at the hotel.
Day 3: Ghangaria to Hemkund sahib
After breakfast, 6km Trek to Hemkund sahib, the trail will be easy to moderate.
Arrival at the Gurudwara, Devote yourself in the peaceful aura of the Gurudwara and take a dip in Glacial Lake and do visit the Lokpal temple located in the Gurudwara.
Descend back to Ghangaria before 2pm due to unpredictable weather. Reach Ghangaria, have evening tea and snacks and early dinner.
Day 4: Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers
After Breakfast, head towards the Valley of Flower, the world heritage site declared by UNESCO. After taking pictures and packed lunch, head back towards Ghangaria. Enjoy your dinner and stay at the hotel as your trek has been completed.
Day 5: Ghangaria to Govindghat
After the breakfast head yourself towards Govindghat 9 km. Lunch will be on the way. Arrival at hotel in Govindghat, followed by dinner.
Day 6: Govindghat to Haridwar
Drive to Haridwar following the same route. Arrival at haridwar at 8pm, so you can plan your further journey. Valley of Flowers Trek Package Concludes here!! Good bye till next time.
Who runs it
- Back In Adventure Kullu
- Himalayan Banjara Dehradun
- Himalayan Banjara
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