Valley of flower trek & Hemkund Sahib
Region:- Garhwal, Uttarakhand,
Duration:- 6 Days
Grade:- moderate
Altitude:- 14,100 ft.
Approx trekking:- 37 km.
Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park, located in West Himalaya, in the state of
Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora. This
richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear,
snow leopard, musk deer, brown bear, red fox, and blue sheep. Birds found in the park include
Himalayan monal pheasant and other high altitude birds. At 3352 to 3658 meters above sea level,
the gentle landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park complements the rugged mountain
wilderness of Nanda Devi National Park to the east. Together, they encompass a unique transition
zone between the mountain ranges of the Zanskar and Great Himalaya.
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Haridwar to Joshimath
Day 2: Drive Joshimath to Govindghat -Pulna and Trek to Ghangharia
Day 3: Ghangaria to Valley of Flower back to Ghangaria
Day 4: Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib back to Ghangaria
Day 5: Ghangaria to Govindghat and drive to Joshimath
Day 6: Departure Day
Note: On Day 6, you’ll reach Haridwar between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. You can
book your travel any time after 8:00 pm.
Detailed Itinerary
Valley of flower trek & Hemkund Sahib
6 Days || 14,100 ft || Easy
DAY 01: HARIDWAR​/RISHIKESH-JOSHIMATH (6,151 FT)(DRIVE/287 KM) (8-9 HOURS)
1. Drive to Joshimath via Devprayag. On the way visit Devprayag where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
rivers meet. The confluence makes it The Holy Ganges.
2. Arrival at Joshimath by evening, Joshimath: The religious centre, established by Adi
Shankaracharya, which he called Jyotirmath, later came to be known as Joshimath.
3. Near by temples one can visit are Nav Durga and Narsingh
DAY 02: JOSHIMATH - GOVINDGHAT/GHANGARIA (10,000 FT) (20 KM DRIVE/9 KMTREK) (3 TO 4 HOURS)
1. After an early breakfast drive to Govindghat. Which is the starting point of the trek
2. From Govindghat there is a gradual ascent along a well maintained pilgrim trail to Ghangaria.
3. Upon arrival at Ghangaria check into Camp. Explore The surroundings in the evening.
DAY 03: GHANGARIA TO VALLEY OF FLOWERS & BACK TO GHANGARIA (11,320 TO12,820 FT.) ( 8 KM TREK 4-5 HOURS)
1. Trek from Ghangaria to the Valley of Flowers
2. Mesmeric Valley of Flowers starts. Delight in the sight of green carpets being adorned by a
myriad of exotic flowers and flora. Arriving at the valley, gaze through its enchanting beauty and
romance the various colours of the nature
3. Spend amazing moments discovering the bright and appealing flowers in the valley
4. Back to Ghangria for overnight stay.
DAY 04: GHANGARIA (8,050 FT) – HEMKUND SAHIB GURUDWARA & LAKE (11,320 FT )(10 KM TREK 6 TO 7 HOURS)
1. Rise early to take a 7 kms trek to Hemkund Sahib. Hemkund Sahib is the most venerated Sikh
Shrines, and considered to be the World’s Highest Gurudwara at an altitude of 4,329 m.
2. 6 km Hemkund Trek (Each Way), heads to Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara & Lake
3. Start trekking back to Ghangria, Campsite and an overnight stay. ad Ghangria.
DAY 05: TREK FROM GHANGRIA (9,600 FT) TO GOVIND GHAT (6,300 FT). DRIVE TO
JOSHIMATH (6,150 FT) (5 HOURS, 12 KM TREK + 20 KM DRIVE)
1. Trek from Ghangria (9,600 ft) to Govind Ghat (6,300 ft). Drive to Joshimath (6,150 ft); 5 hours,
12 km trek + 20 km drive
DAY 06: DEPART FROM JOSHIMATH TO HARIDWAR
1. Depart from Joshimath. You will reach Haridwar between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
2. The awesome tour ends here