Valley Of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Trek
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Best Time To Visit July to September
Overview
Destination
Joshimath
Boarding Point
Difficulty
moderate
Avg. Group Size
Duration of trip
6D 5N
UNESCO World Heritage Valley of Flowers with 300+ Wildflower Species
Sri Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara & Glacial Sarovar at 15,200 ft
Spectacular Views of Seven Saptarishi Himalayan Snow Peaks
Drive Distance: 253 km | Duration: ~8 Hours,Assemble at the pickup point (Natraj Chowk / Tapovan Chowk) in Rishikesh at 06:30 AM.,Scenic drive along the Badrinath road, witnessing the iconic river confluences of Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Nandprayag alongside the Alaknanda River.,Arrive at Joshimath/Pipalkoti, check into your designated hotel, enjoy a warm dinner, and rest.
Drive: 22 km (1 Hour) | Trek: 9 km (5 Hours) | Altitude: 9,800 ft,After breakfast and a trek briefing, drive 22 km to Pulna, the starting point of the trek.,Begin ascending along the river trail toward Ghangaria village (9,800 ft). Dhabas and refreshment stalls line the path.,Arrive at Ghangaria base village, check into hotel, have dinner, and prepare for the valley exploration.
Trek Distance: 10 km (Round Trip) | Duration: ~7 Hours | Altitude: 9,600 ft to 11,500 ft,Post breakfast, head out for the UNESCO World Heritage Valley of Flowers National Park.,Cross the forest checkpost and enter a 6–7 km valley filled with over 300 vibrant blooming alpine flower species backed by towering glacier views.,Relish the pristine flora and natural beauty before returning to Ghangaria by late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.
Trek Distance: 14 km (Round Trip) | Duration: ~9 Hours | Altitude: 15,200 ft,Early morning start for the steep stone-paved climb up to Sri Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara at 15,200 ft.,Reach the world's highest Gurudwara, visit the sacred crystal-clear Hemkund Sarovar, and gaze at the seven Saptarishi snow peaks.,Enjoy piping hot chai and delicious langar khichdi at the Gurudwara before descending back to Ghangaria for dinner and rest.
Trek: 9 km (5 Hours) | Drive: 22 km (1 Hour),After morning tea and breakfast, commence the easy downhill trek back to Pulna.,Meet vehicles at Pulna and drive back to Joshimath / Pipalkoti.,Check into the hotel, celebrate the successful trek, enjoy dinner, and relax.
Drive Distance: 253 km | Duration: ~8 Hours,After morning tea and breakfast, begin the scenic return journey through the Garhwal mountains.,Arrive back in Rishikesh by evening where the group parts ways with fond memories and friendships.
What's not included ?
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You’ll have a dedicated trip captain or local coordinator available throughout the trip for 24x7 support.
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From planning to completion, we are here at every step of the way. We make sure you’re taken care of - so you can focus on the experience.
The trek is rated Moderate. The hike into Valley of Flowers has a gradual ascent, while the trek to Hemkund Sahib is steep, gaining 4,000 ft in elevation to reach 15,200 ft over stone-paved trails.
The best time is from July to September (monsoon season) when the valley bursts into full bloom with over 300 varieties of exotic alpine flowers.
Accommodation includes 2 nights in hotel at Joshimath/Pipalkoti and 3 nights in hotel/guesthouse at Ghangaria on double, triple, or quad-sharing basis as selected.
All vegetarian meals starting from Day 1 Dinner to Day 6 Morning Tea are included, along with morning/evening tea/coffee and light snacks. Meals during transit on Day 1 and Day 6 are not included.
Yes, backpack offloading can be booked for the entire trek at ₹1,000 per bag (maximum weight 10 kg). Porters and mules are also available locally along the route.
The group convenes at Natraj Chowk / Tapovan Chowk in Rishikesh at 06:30 AM on Day 1 and returns to Rishikesh by the evening of Day 6.
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