6-Day Valley of Flowers Trek with Hemkund Sahib

6 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Witness around 300 species of flowers in this exceptionally beautiful high-altitude Himalayan valley on a 6-day private trek. Marvel at the blooming meadows of...

Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Srinagar, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Jyotirmath, Valley of Flowers National Park, Chamoli · Languages: English, Hindi

Know before you go: The itinerary can be altered or changed in case of any natural calamity or anything beyond our control.

About Srinagar

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Srinagar

The legendary capital in the Himalaya, much-fought-over Srinigar clutches Dal Lake in a medley of rickshaws and regal boathouses. Get a local guide to unravel its tumultuous history.

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What's Included

Accommodation (guesthouse and camping)
All meals while on the trek
Trek equipment
Permits
First aid medical kit
Qualified and experienced trek leader, guide, and support staff
All transportation during the trek program

Not Included

Any kind of personal expenses
Insurance
Mules or porter to carry personal luggage (extra cost: 250 per day per bag)
Meals during travelling

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Drive from Rishikesh or Haridwar to Govindghat

Reach Haridwar or Rishikesh in the morning. Reach Haridwar or Rishikesh in the morning. Drive to Govindghat (8-9 hours). Drive to Govindghat (8-9 hours). Have breakfast or lunch on the way. Have breakfast or lunch on the way. Pass through many popular places, famous for their beautiful views as well as religious significance, including Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Dhari Devi, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath, and Vishnuprayag, along with the Alaknanda River and its tributaries. Watch the confluence of rivers:Alaknanda and Bhagirathi in Devprayag.Alaknanda and Mandakini in Rudraprayag.Pinder and Alaknanda in Karnaprayag.Alaknanda and Dhauliganga in Vishnuprayag. Pass through many popular places, famous for their beautiful views as well as religious significance, including Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Dhari Devi, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath, and Vishnuprayag, along with the Alaknanda River and its tributaries. Watch the confluence of rivers: Alaknanda and Bhagirathi in Devprayag. Alaknanda and Bhagirathi in Devprayag. Alaknanda and Mandakini in Rudraprayag. Alaknanda and Mandakini in Rudraprayag. Pinder and Alaknanda in Karnaprayag. Pinder and Alaknanda in Karnaprayag. Alaknanda and Dhauliganga in Vishnuprayag. Alaknanda and Dhauliganga in Vishnuprayag. Enjoy the views of Uttarakhand's villages, towns, and hills. Enjoy the views of Uttarakhand's villages, towns, and hills. Reach Govindghat at around 05:30 PM and stay overnight in a hotel or guesthouse. Reach Govindghat at around 05:30 PM and stay overnight in a hotel or guesthouse.
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Day 02

Trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria

Get up early in the morning and have tea and breakfast. Get up early in the morning and have tea and breakfast. Have lunch on the way. Have lunch on the way. Trek along the Pushpawati River and enjoy views of Hathi Paravat, waterfalls, and villages along the route. Trek along the Pushpawati River and enjoy views of Hathi Paravat, waterfalls, and villages along the route. Reach Ghangaria around 06:00 PM and stay overnight. Reach Ghangaria around 06:00 PM and stay overnight. Distance covered: 13 km. Duration of the trek: 8.5-9 hours.
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Day 03

Explore the Valley of Flowers from Ghangaria

Have breakfast and trek to the Valley of Flowers (5-hour trek). Have breakfast and trek to the Valley of Flowers (5-hour trek). See flowers on both sides of the route along the way. See flowers on both sides of the route along the way. Cross the river and ascend for 1 km. Then continue on a straight 1 km trekking route that passes through the Valley of Flowers. Cross the river and ascend for 1 km. Then continue on a straight 1 km trekking route that passes through the Valley of Flowers. Return via the memorial of Joan Margaret Legge, who died here while exploring this valley. Return via the memorial of Joan Margaret Legge, who died here while exploring this valley. Return to Ghangaria for a night halt. Return to Ghangaria for a night halt. Distance covered: 10 km.
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Day 04

Trek to Hemkund Sahib and Hemkund Lake

Wake up early in the morning to catch the sunrise view. Wake up early in the morning to catch the sunrise view. Trek 6 km up and 6 km down. Trek 6 km up and 6 km down. Enjoy the majestic views of the valley, snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, flora, and fauna on your way. Enjoy the majestic views of the valley, snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, flora, and fauna on your way. Reach Hemkund Sahib Shrine, from where the view is very beautiful. Reach Hemkund Sahib Shrine, from where the view is very beautiful. Visit Hemkund Lake. You can also take a dip in the lake and visit the Gurudwara. Visit Hemkund Lake. You can also take a dip in the lake and visit the Gurudwara. Return to Ghangaria. Return to Ghangaria. Distance covered: 12 km.
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Day 05

Descend from Ghangaria to Govindghat

Get up early in the morning and begin your trek to Govindghat (4.5 hours walk). Get up early in the morning and begin your trek to Govindghat (4.5 hours walk). Stay overnight at Govindghat. Distance covered: 13 km.
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Day 06

Return to Rishikesh or Haridwar

Depart for Rishikesh or Haridwar along the Alaknanda River, which is joined by many water streams and rivers on the way (8-9 hours drive). Depart for Rishikesh or Haridwar along the Alaknanda River, which is joined by many water streams and rivers on the way (8-9 hours drive). Enjoy adventure activities in Rishikesh such as whitewater rafting, camping in the jungle, kayaking, bungee jumping, air safari, and more. Enjoy adventure activities in Rishikesh such as whitewater rafting, camping in the jungle, kayaking, bungee jumping, air safari, and more.