Valley of Flowers With Hemkund Sahib Tour Package
- Joshimath (2N), Ghangaria (3N)
- 6 Days / 5 Nights | From Haridwar
- Easy / Moderate Trek
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- Rs.8999/PP Book Now
Package Overview
Straight out of a fairytale, the mesmerizing Valley of Flowers is a floral paradise known for countless alpine flowers and shrubs which offering a kaleidoscopic landscape of different hues and colors with snow-capped Himalayan peaks in the background. At a height of 4,632 metres, Hemkund Sahib is a beautiful Sikh pilgrimage destination which is located near Valley of Flowers. With this Valley of Flowers tour package, tourists can enjoy natural beauty throughout your trek from Ghangaria to Valley of flowers and then, from Ghangaria to Gurudwara Sri Hemkund Sahib.
Trek Route
Haridwar/Rishikesh – Devprayag – Srinagar – Karnaprayag – Joshimath – Govindghat
The trek to Valley of Flowers commences from Govindghat situated on the confluence of Alaknanda River and Lakshman Ganga (Bhyundar Ganga). From Rishikesh/Haridwar to Govindghat, the tourists will be provided cab/taxis for transportation.
Govindghat – Pulna – Bhuyndar – Ghangaria – Valley of Flowers
From Govindghat, the trek ascends towards Pulna village which is situated just 3 kms away. From Pulna, Bhyundar village is located 2 kms away at a height of 2,400 meters. Ghangaria is the next hating point which is located 3 kms from Ghangria.
Valley of Flowers Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Haridwar/Rishikesh – Joshimath – Govindghat (291km/11 hrs)
Leave Haridwar or Rishikesh early in the morning towards Govindghat. The long journey will take the trekkers along the Alaknanda River on the Badrinath highway as we pass some of the revered cities such as Devprayag, Srinagar and Karnaprayag. The journey from Haridwar/Rishikesh will take around 10 hours. Spend the night at GMVN or local guesthouses at Joshimath. Take a shared cab (taxi) from Joshimath to Govindghat which will take around 45 minutes.
Day 2: Govindghat – Ghangaria (13 km/7 hours)
Leave Govindghat early on a well-defined trail towards Ghangaria, a hushed village located at a height of 3,000 metres. The 13-km trek to Ghangaria via Pulna and Bhyundar will take around 7 hours to complete. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and lofty mountain peaks along the route. Halt for the night at Ghangaria.
Day 3: Ghangaria – Valley of Flowers – Ghangaria (10 km/6 hours)
Leave Ghangria early in the morning in order to have all day to yourself to enjoy the beauty of Valley of Flowers. The trek is relatively easy to tread and enjoy the journey towards the floral paradise. Due to Valley of Flowers’ highly heterogeneous landscape, it gives rise to rich variety of flowers that makes up for a spectacular landscape.
Enjoy your time at the valley and soak in the beautiful landscape. Return back to Ghangaria for the night stay.
Day 4: Ghangaria – Hemkund Sahib – Ghangaria (12 km/8 hours)
Start your trek towards Hemkund Sahib early morning from Ghangaria. The trek route to the Hemkund Sahib is moderately difficult as compared to Valley of Flowers’. Reach Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and enjoy the breathtaking views of Hemkund Lake with lofty Himalayan peaks in the background. Return back to Ghangaria on the same day.
Day 5: Ghangaria – Govindghat (13 kms/5 hours)
Bid adieu to the majestic Ghangria village and descend towards Govindghat. It you start early at 6 AM, you will reach Govindghat by 11 AM. From Govindghat, aim for reaching Joshimath to spend the night or spend the night at Govindghat itself.
Day 6: Govindghat – Haridwar/Rishikesh (291 km/11 hours)
Leave Govindghat early in the morning to reach Haridwar/Rishikesh by evening. Leave for Delhi the same evening or rest at Haridwar for the night. TOUR ENDS.
Package Inclusions
- Accommodation during the trek (lodges – 3 people per room)
- All meals – vegetarians
- Trekking permits and Forest camping charges
- Trekking equipments (ice axes, ropes, etc.)
- Safety equipments (first aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, stretcher)
- Services of an expert trek leader (qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses)
- Services of an expert trek team (guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules)
Package Exclusions
- Transportation charges to and from the base camp. Apart from that, transportation charge from Haridwar to Govind Ghat and return is additional, and is to be paid directly to the driver.
- Backpack offloading charges – Rs. 500* plus service tax of 9%. Charges for last minute offloading during the trek will be Rs. 335 per day plus service tax of 9%. Please note that backpacks cannot weigh more than 9 kg. No suitcases/strolleys/duffel bags will be allowed.
- Last day stay at Haridwar
- Personal expenses of any kind
- Anything not included in the inclusion