5 Nights 6 Days
Specific Tour
15 people
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Located at a staggering height of 4632 meters (15,197 feet), amidst seven mountain peaks with a glacial peak in the middle, one can trek 25 km from Govindghat which is the second last station on Rishikesh-Badrinath highway, to reach this amazing gift of nature.On the other hand, the Valley of Flowers National Park, a world heritage site, is situated at an altitude of 3700 – 4000 Mtrs in the west Himalayan region and is the second core zone of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The Valley of Flowers covers an area of about 87.50 sq km, housing almost 300 varieties of alpine flowers. It was discovered by great mountaineer Frank S Smith in the year 1931. The trek to Valley of Flowers also starts from Govindghat and diverts from Ghangaria which is near Govind Dham and is about 16 km from Govindghat.
The region of Valley of Flowers is rich in varied flora and fauna. The valley of flowers was declared as the National Park of India in the year 1982 and it is now a UNESCO world heritage site. The virgin beauty of this mystical valley has always lured botanists, nature lovers and adventure lovers.
Tucked at 3,658 meters in Bhyundar Valley, the Valley of Flowers in Chamoli district sprawls over a vast expanse of 87.50 square KMs, measuring 8 km long and 2 km wide. Valley of Flowers is the second core zone of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve blessed with numerous cascading waterfalls, silvery glaciers and thickets that greet the visitant at every step. Ghangaria, a tiny hamlet situated 13 km from Govindghat is the last human habitation center on the way to Valley of Flowers.
The valley of flowers seems to change its colors throughout the season from May to October, as blooms hundreds of different flowers, taking on various colours and shades as time progresses. The valley is home to many celebrated flowers like the Brahmakamal, the blue poppy and the cobra lily.
It is a much sought destination for flower-lovers, botanists, trekkers, photographers, bird watchers and wildlife photographers. This valley is very popular among International tourists and thousands of foreigners flock to Valley of Flowers every year.
Shri Hemkund sahib, the highest Gurudwara in the world is a pilgrimage place for lakhs of Sikh devotees. It is is located in the
Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. This place is dedicated to 10th Sikh guru, shri Guru Gobind Singh ji. It is written in Dasamgranth by Guru ji “where there is a sacred lake surrounded by seven huge mountain peaks called ‘Sath Nishan sahib’ there I have meditated”. It is believed that he meditated at this place in his previous janma. He then took the avatar of Guru Gobind Singh ji to kill the demons.
His devotees came in search of this place and with the help of local guide Shri Nanda Singh they found this sacred place and built
Gurudwara here in 1936.
Day 1: Haridwar to Govind Ghat. Govind Ghat to Joshimath.
Day 2: Joshimath to Ghangaria.
Day 3: Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers trek, back to Ghangaria.
Day 4: Ghangaria to Shri Hemkund Sahib trek. Back to Ghangaria.
Day 5: Ghangaria to Joshimath.
Day 6: Joshimath to Haridwar return.
You can also check out the detailed itinerary from here.
We’ll provide Veg meals on all days of the trip.
For the duration of this adventure, you will be staying in guest houses or in lodges, on sharing basis starting from day 1 to day 5.
For the trip, We will provide the transportation from Haridwar to Haridwar on sharing basis. It can be any shared transportation, depend upon availability and no. of persons in a team.
If a trip is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rains, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc), Desi Nomadz will issue a trek voucher for the full amount. The voucher can be redeemed for the same trek or another trek in the next one year.
In case you wish to cancel your trek please e-mail us at support@desinomadz.com. Cancellation requests are not taken over phone.
The cancellation charges are as under:
Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the trek — full refund.
Cancellation between 30 days and 20 days to the start of the trek — 50% refund.
Cancellation less than 20 days to the start of the trek — no refund.
Please note:
If service purchased with a voucher code, then voucher amount will be deducted from deposit amount while refund to customer.
In case of refund, there will be a deduction of bank charges (if applicable) from the total fee you have paid. Also, if you have opted for a trek insurance, the amount will not be refunded.
You reach Haridwar on Day 1 and board on to our sharing transportation towards Joshimath. After traveling a distance of 290 kilometres in 10 hours you reach Joshimath. The perfect road trip from Haridwar to Joshimath treats your mind and soul with its sheer spectacle. You will journey through beautiful valleys and hills via Rudraprayag, Devprayag, and Karnaprayag. Devprayag treats you to the emerald green confluence of the river Mandakini and Alaknanda river. There are three more river confluences between Haridwar and Joshimath, which are smaller as compared to the confluence of river Mandakini and Alaknanda.
Gorge on an early morning breakfast and reach till Govindghat follwed by another 4 km drive till Pulna. It is the last motorable point for this trek. At a distance of 22 kilometres from Joshimath and perched at an altitude of 5,500 feet, Govindghat is a famous pilgrimage Centre for the Sikh community. It is the nearest town to the famous Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara and Hemkund lake. From Pulna you trek 9 kilometres to reach Ghangaria (10,200 feet),which is the base camp for the Valley of Flowers. The trek traverses through a well-maintained stone path that can either be covered by walk or on a pony. After a walk of 5 km you get to see the clear and astonishing view of Hathi Parvath.
You start your day early so that you get ample time to spend in the beautiful Valley of Flowers. Today’s 5-kilometre trek is not very steep and journeys through almost the same level throughout. It brings you to the most colorful valley bedecked with exotic flowers of various hues. This colorful panorama complemented with snow-clad mountains, white clouds and gliding river crossing through the valley is like a painted canvas. Being a biological reserve, ponies are not allowed to enter the valley. Spend some time in this bounty of nature before heading back to Ghangaria for an overnight stay.
Start your day early in the morning after having a hearty breakfast. A 10-kilometre trek, aka Hemkund Sahib Yatra, takes you to Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and Hemkund lake. Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is the world’s highest Gurudwara located at an altitude of 14,200 feet. The last 5 km trek from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib is a steep climb. Many people prefer taking the uphill journey on a pony. Overnight stay is not allowed at Hemkund Sahib. It is advisable that you leave Hemkund Sahib by 2 p.m. so that you reach back Ghangaria before nightfall.
On Day 5 we will trek back to Govindghat, which is a 14 Km/5 Hours trek. After reaching we drive back to Joshimath and stay overnight at hotel/guest house.
Drive back to Haridwar enjoying the scenic landscape of Uttarakhand, rejoicing the idyllic views and reliving the memories of your six-day adventure in the pristine Himalayan valley. This 10-hour road trip can be your ideal affair with the Himalayas as you can make quick stops to click pictures, explore the tiny hamlets en route and feast on the sumptuous Pahadi cuisine on the roadside dhabas.
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