Valley Of Flowers Trek

While on an expedition to Mt. Kamet , Frank S. Smith an English mountaineer & explorer discovered the valley of flowers. The valley is an enchanting sight with an impressive array of over 300 varieties of wild Himalayan flowers. The snow-capped peaks including Nilgiri Parbat (6474 m) stand in bold relief against the skyline. The Legend is that Hanuman collected 'Sanjeevani' herb from this valley to revive Lakshman. Other attraction of the trek is a day excursion to Hemkund Sahib - A sacred Sikh shrine is situated on the foot of the Hemkund Lake (4320 mt) and Badrinath - one of the four Hindu Pilgrimage (Dham) in the Himalayas.

Day 1: Haridwar - Karnprayag - Joshimath

Arrive Haridwar that start driving to reach Joshimath (290 km), winter abode of Lord Badrinath and seat of Adi Sankarachrya. On arrival check-into hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangaria

Drive to Govindghat (18 km). After an early lunch start trekking to Ghangaria (13 km) the base camp for 'Valley of Flowers' and Hemkund Sahib. Overnight stay in tourist lodge / tented camp.

Day 3: Ghangaria - Valley of Flowers - Ghangaria

Proceed for excursion to Valley of Flowers. The whole valley is dotted with variety of exotic Himalayan flowers and other flora. In the afternoon return back to camp at Ghangaria.

Day 4: Ghangaria - Hemkund - Ghangaria

Day excursion to Hemkund Sahib, one of the Holiest pilgrimage for the Sikhs. Snow covered peaks and mountains make the backdrop for 'The Hemkund Lake'. The climb to Hemkund Sahinb is very steep. In the evening return back to Ghangaria for overnight stay.

Day 5: Ghangaria - Joshimath

Morning after breakfast trek down to Govindgath than 18 km drive to Joshinmath.Check in the hotel for Overnight stay.

Day 6: Joshimath - Haridwar

Morning after breakfast drive down  (164 km) to reach Rishikesh vaya Deoprayag which is the meeting point of the Bhagirathi and Alakananda rivers.Than after proceed to Haridwar for the onward destination.

How to reach Haridwar/Rishikesh

By Air :- The Nearest Airport is Jolly grand 25 km away from  Dehuradun.Daily flight operates to and from Delhi, which is the nearest international airport. Delhi is connected by air to all the major Indian cities like: Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata etc.

By Rail :- Haridwar is a major railhead in the northern railways and is connected to major cities like Delhi, Dehradun, Ujjain, Kolkata, Gorakhpur, and so on. Some of the trains that pass Haridwar are Upasana Express, Janashatabdi Express, Uttaranchal Express, Ujjain Express etc.

By Road :- The NH 54 passes through the city of Haridwar. The highway is connected to Delhi, Dehradun, Nainital and other major cities within the state and outside. Its around 300 km from Delhi.