Valley of Flowers Trek
duration: 6 days
base camp: Pipalkoti
altitude: 14,100 ft
grade: medium
best time: May – oct
Trek Summary
The Valley of Flowers trip ends with wonder and admiration for nature’s magnificence. Wandering across its blooming meadows becomes a mystical experience. The valley whispers resilience and growth at every turn.
The Valley of Flowers trip is a spiritual journey.The largest reason behind my appreciation and recalling the trek may be the gorgeous valley itself. When you enter the valley, you notice a colourful mat lying out in front of you. The valley is at least a few kilometres wide and more than ten kilometres long.
In front of me were the mats with waves of pinks, blues, and yellows moving along with the breadth. Along with a walk through a beautiful valley, it tells you about an amazing journey of trust that people took. Along this amazing 14,000-foot climb to the lake, you see kids, teens, adults, and even toddlers. An awful lot of people use ponies or helpers to help them, but some people climb on their own strength.
Itinerary
Day 1: Rishikesh to Pipalkoti
From Rishikesh, we’ll drive the renowned Badrinath Road. The 9-hour drive to Pipalkoti is long, but the scenery will keep you captivated. You will pass through 4 of the five sacred confluences of Ganga—Devaprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Nandaprayag—offering ample opportunities for photography and unforgettable experiences.
Day 2: Pipalkoti to Govindghat-Pulna and trek to Ghangharia
40 km drive from Govindghat to Pulna, which is located at a height of 2,000m/6,800ft. The drive will be of 4 hours. You are trekking for 9kms from Pulna to reach Ghangharia. You will reach in 4 hours Ghangharia. From Govind Ghat to Ghangaria, you can also take a helicopter.
You will also come across some of the amazing sites, such as Govind Dham Gurudwara, Govindghat, Hemkund Gurudwara base, and Information Center.
Day 3: Ghangaria to Valley of Flower and back
In the valley, you can see the blue poppy, the Himalayan rose, the snake foil, the dog flower, the field geranium, the hooked stick seed, and the white leaf hog foot. The valley is 6-7km long.
Day 4: Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and Returning
Early in the morning, we will start our trek after breakfast to visit the famous holy shrine of Hemkund Sahib. Reaching Hemkund Sahib will take about three to four hours.
Day 5: From Ghangaria to Govindghat and back to Pipalkoti
From Ghangaria to Govindghat, the 13 km walk takes 5 hours. After breakfast, descend to Govindghat and travel back to Joshimath. If the weather and road are okay, we’ll visit Badrinath. The journey will reverse from Ghangaria to Govindghat on day 5. The walk is straightforward and offers a stunning glimpse of nature you might not have expected.
Day 6: Pipalkoti to Rishikesh
We will drive back to Rishikesh at 6 AM to arrive around 6-7 PM. Travel breakfast and lunch on your own.
price inclusion & exclusion
- Places to Stay While Hiking (Camping)
- Vegetarian Food for the Trek
- Sleeping bags with an appropriate sub-zero temperature rating, a cozy mattress, and all-season camping tents for two people
- The following items are considered safety gear: slings, microspikes, an ice axe, a seat harness, carabiners, and a static rescue rope.
- The amount charged for Indian nationals includes forest permits, camping charges, trek permits, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) permission.
- Skilled in mountaineering and first aid; qualified to lead treks
- Skilled local guide, chef, and assistants
- Mules or porters for Commonwealth baggage
- Complete first aid kit with oximeter, portable oxygen tank, and other essentials.
- Transportation
- Food for the road trip
- Risk coverage
- GST
- Porters or mules to transport individual bags. (the officials at the base camp can take care of any additional baggage, if any).
- Increase in Expenses Caused by Natural Disasters
- Any extra expense not specified in the inclusion list.
FAQs
The Valley of Flowers trek is considered to be of moderate difficulty overall. The trail involves a gradual ascent through beautiful landscapes, including forests, meadows, and river crossings.
The Valley of Flowers is famous for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its vibrant alpine flowers, which blanket the valley in a riot of colors during the summer months.
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10,999
/ Per Person
+5% GST & Transportation Cost
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