Uttarakhand State Tourism
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Valley of Flowers · Hemkund Sahib
Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Trek
6 Days · Starting from₹11,500 per person · Departs: Rishikesh
- A UNESCO World Heritage valley carpeted with 500+ alpine flower species
- Darshan at Hemkund Sahib (4,329 m), the world's highest Gurdwara, beside its glacial lake
- Ghangaria base village — one trek, two of Uttarakhand's greatest sights
- The monsoon-season trip — this is precisely when the valley blooms
- Small groups with a local guide who knows the flowers by name
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For six weeks a year, a hanging valley above the Alaknanda turns into the most famous meadow in the Himalaya. The Valley of Flowers — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — blooms precisely when every other mountain trip shuts down: the monsoon. July and August are not the compromise weeks here; they are the whole point.
The same base village serves Hemkund Sahib, the world’s highest Gurdwara at 4,329 m, making this the rare trek that pairs a naturalist’s day with a pilgrim’s day. The walking is real (9 km up to Ghangaria, a steep day to Hemkund) but requires no technical skill — ponies and porters cover every stage for those who want them.
Monsoon in the mountains demands respect: our itinerary keeps buffer time for rain-delayed roads, and our drivers know the Alaknanda highway’s moods. We are a private tour operator based in Pithoragarh, run by Uttarakhand locals.
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1Rishikesh → Joshimath1,875 m
Altitude: 1,875 m
A full day's drive up the Alaknanda valley past Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag to Joshimath. Evening briefing. Overnight stay.2Joshimath → Govindghat → trek to Ghangaria (9 km)3,049 m
Altitude: 3,049 m
Short drive to Govindghat and Pulna, then the 9 km river-valley trail to Ghangaria, the base village for both the Valley and Hemkund. Ponies and porters available. Overnight stay.3Valley of Flowers day3,500 m
Altitude: 3,500 m
Full day inside the UNESCO World Heritage valley — a gentle 4 km walk in amongst brahma kamal, blue poppies, cobra lilies, and waterfalls, with the Ratban peak above. Return to Ghangaria by evening.4Hemkund Sahib (4,329 m) → Ghangaria4,329 m
Altitude: 4,329 m
The steep 6 km climb to Hemkund Sahib, the highest Gurdwara in the world, set beside a glacial lake ringed by seven peaks. Langar, darshan, and the descent back to Ghangaria.5Ghangaria → Govindghat → Pipalkoti1,260 m
Altitude: 1,260 m
Trek down to Govindghat and drive to Pipalkoti for a warmer, lower night. Overnight stay.6Pipalkoti → Rishikesh — trip concludes340 m
Altitude: 340 m
Morning drive down the Alaknanda to Rishikesh by late afternoon. Optional Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat before you head home.Altitude in metres
What’s included
- Transport from Rishikesh and back by private vehicle
- Accommodation on sharing basis (Joshimath/Pipalkoti and Ghangaria)
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Valley of Flowers National Park entry permits
- Local trek guide from Govindghat onwards
- First-aid kit with the guide
What’s not included
- Travel to and from Rishikesh
- Lunches, beverages, and personal expenses
- Pony / porter charges on the Ghangaria trail
- Helicopter to Ghangaria (available on request, subject to weather)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Anything not listed under inclusions
