5N/6D Valley of Flowers Trek

• You will be picked up sharp at 6:30 AM from Rishikesh.
• The drive to Joshimath (a town in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand) is at a distance of 290 km and takes approximately 8-9 hrs.
• Spend the day exploring Joshimath, and visit the famous temples like Narasimha Temple and Shankaracharya Math.
• Overnight stay at Hotel in Joshimath.

Meals – Dinner.

• On the next day after breakfast, drive from Joshimath to Govindghat by company transport and from Govindghat to Poolna by local sharing taxi.
• Start trekking from Poolna to Ghangaria (approximately 09 km).
• The trek passes through picturesque landscapes alongside the roaring Alaknanda River.
• Overnight stay at Homestay in Ghangaria.

Meals – All meals

• Embark on an early morning trek from Ghangaria to the Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangaria (approximately 5 km one way).
• Spend the day exploring the enchanting valley, marvelling at the myriad of colourful and exotic flowers and breathtaking scenery.
• Carry a packed lunch and sufficient water.
• Return to Ghangaria for an overnight stay.

Meals – All meals

• Trek from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and back to Ghangaria (approximately 6 km one way).
• Explore Hemkund Sahib, a revered Sikh pilgrimage site located beside a glacial lake.
• Enjoy the serene surroundings and panoramic mountain views.
• Return to Ghangaria for an overnight stay.

Meals – All meals

• After breakfast, start descending to Govindghat then finally drive back to Joshimath. 
• The trek is easy and offers you a perfect view of nature that you might not have even expected.
• You will be reaching Joshimath by evening or night. 
• Overnight stay in a guest house. 

Meals – All meals

• Today will be the last day. 
• Early morning after having Tea/Coffee we will depart to Rishikesh from Joshimath, concluding your Valley of Flowers adventure.
• Breakfast and lunch on the way at your own expense.

Meals – Tea/Coffee.

• We will confirm your booking within 24 hours.
• In case of non-availability for the date, our team will get in touch with you to work out best possible dates. Kindly bear with us as this industry does not work with real-time inventory view from vendor partners. 

• If you wish to cancel before receiving a confirmation, you will receive 100% refund. 

• Full Refund- If cancelled before 7 days. 
• No Refund- If cancelled by the customer in less than 7 days. 
• If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable.

• 100% at the time of booking. 

Rescheduling is subject to availability.

Once the cancellation window ends, rescheduling cannot be done.

Each booking allows for a maximum of two rescheduling opportunities. After which, no further changes can be made to the booking.

Any price differences resulting from rescheduling, such as changes in seasonal rates or availability, will be applicable and will be communicated to the customer during the rescheduling process.

In the event that a customer requests a rescheduling but fails to attend the newly scheduled appointment, it will be considered a missed appointment, and our standard cancellation policy will apply

• The best time to go for the Valley of Flowers Trek is from Mid-June to September end. During this time, the monsoon has just settled and the valley is blessed with colorful and blooming flowers. This is one of nature’s most beautiful Kalaediscope.   

• The starting point for this expedition is Rishikesh.  You can reach here by air, rail or by road. If you wish to reach Rishikesh by air then Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun is the nearest. You can take a direct train to Rishikesh and it is well connected with govt and private buses running from the major cities in the north region.    

• The maximum altitude of this trek is 14,100 ft. 

• Please read the “What to carry” section on the product details page.  

• The difficulty level for this trek is Easy to moderate. The highest altitude is 14,100 ft. The total distance is 35 kms. If you are someone who does not work out regularly, it is advisable to start working out at least a month before the trek to avoid any discomfort.
• If you are able to Jog 5 kms in 30 minutes, your stamina is good to go. You can prepare yourself by running and doing cardio exercises.  

• This is a Easy to Moderate trek. Morning jogs and running 15 days before the trip will be helpful during the trek. 
• To gain stamina, you can try cardio and running along with stretching every day to strengthen your muscles and work on your flexibility. 

• The total trek distance is 20 kms and the time it will take you to complete the same is 6-7  hours a day. 

• In case you are sick and not able to complete the trek, you will be sent down to the base camp depending on the circumstances. Kindly note that a refund or reschedule for the same is not applicable. Any extra expenses incurred during this transfer will be borne by the traveler.

• Full Refund- If cancelled before 7 days before scheduled departure. 
• No Refund- If cancelled by customer in less than 7 days before scheduled departure. 
• If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable.

• The payment policy is 100% at the time of booking. 

• Refunds are subjected to the cancellation policies . All refunds will be processed in 10 business days to the source account. 

• In case of extreme bad weather, government restriction or political disturbance, if activity is cancelled; then the operator will suggest the best possible alternative. However, a cash refund will not be applicable. In case of a change in itinerary due to weather, any additional expenses will be borne by the traveler. 

You will be picked up sharp at 6:30 AM from Rishikesh and have a drive to Joshimath (a town in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand) by surface 290 km approximately 8-9 hrs. You can spend the day exploring Joshimath. Make sure to visit the famous temples like Narasimha Temple and Shankaracharya Math.  Conclude the day with an overnight stay at the hotel in Joshimath.

Meals – Dinner.

As the second day begins, have your breakfast and drive from Joshimath to Govindghat. You will be transferred to Govindghat by company transport and from Govindghat to Poolna by local sharing taxi.

After reaching Poolna, start trekking towards Ghangaria (approximately 09 km). The trek passes through some of the most picturesque landscapes alongside the roaring Alaknanda River. Call it a night with an overnight stay at Homestay in Ghangaria.

Meals – All meals

Start your third day with an early morning trek from Ghangaria to the Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangaria (approximately 5 km one way). Spend the day exploring the enchanting valley, marvelling at the myriad of colourful flowers and breathtaking scenery. Make sure to carry the packed lunch and sufficient water to enjoy it amidst the serene atmosphere. Finally, return to Ghangaria for an overnight stay.

Meals – All meals

On day 4, trek from Ghangaria to the much-awaited Hemkund Sahib and back to Ghangaria (approximately 6 km one way). Explore Hemkund Sahib, a revered Sikh pilgrimage site located beside a glacial lake. Enjoy the serene surroundings and panoramic mountain views. Return to Ghangaria for an overnight stay.

Meals – All meals

Day five marks the beginning of your return journey. After breakfast, start descending to Govindghat then finally drive back to Joshimath. The trek is easy and offers you a perfect view of the surroundings that you might not have even expected. You will be reaching Joshimath by evening or night. Conclude the day with an overnight stay in a guest house. 

Meals – All meals

Today will be the last day of the tour. Early morning after having Tea/Coffee we will depart to Rishikesh from Joshimath, concluding your Valley of Flowers adventure. You can have breakfast and lunch on the way at your own expense. Return home with a bag full of unforgettable memories.

Meals – Tea/Coffee.