Valley of Flowers Trek
Price:
₹56500
People:
10
Tour Overview
Tour Date: 23rd July 2026 - 31st July 2026
Experience the breathtaking Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. This moderate Himalayan trek (ages 10–60) is best visited from mid-July to mid-August, when over 300 species of alpine wildflowers— including the Blue Himalayan Poppy and Brahma Kamal— bloom across the valley.
Discovered in 1931 by mountaineer Frank Smythe, the valley is one of India’s most scenic monsoon treks, perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers.
The journey also includes a trek to Hemkund Sahib, a sacred high-altitude glacial lake at 14,200 ft.
What Included
Not included
Tour Plan
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Day 1: Arrival at Dehradun – Transfer to Rishikesh
Overnight at Rishikesh | Distance: 33 km / 1.5 hrs Arrive at Dehradun Airport and transfer to Rishikesh (drive of 1 hour). Check-in to your hotel. Time permitting, we will visit Ram Jhoola. Evening by the Ganga. Overnight at Rishikesh. Note: While most guests prefer flying directly to Dehradun, if your city has limited flight options or fares are unusually high, you can consider flying to New Delhi and then taking a train to Haridwar or Rishikesh. Our travel executive will be happy to guide you with suitable connections and travel options. -
Day 2: Rishikesh – Joshimath – Auli
Overnight at Auli | Distance: 275 km / 9–10 hrs Start early and drive along the Ganga and Alaknanda rivers, pausing (photo-stops) at the sacred confluences of Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Nandprayag. Reach Auli by evening. -
Day 3: Auli – Trek to Gurson Meadows – Auli
Overnight at Auli | Trek: 6 km / 3–4 hrs Today’s hike takes you through enchanting pine forests to the breathtaking Gurson Meadows, which offer sweeping views of Nanda Devi and several majestic Himalayan peaks. This is not only a visually rewarding hike, but also an important part of our journey— it helps us acclimatize gently to higher altitudes before we begin the main trek to Ghangariya and Valley of Flowers. Gradually increasing our activity and elevation at this stage ensures better adaptation, reduces the risk of altitude-related issues, and makes the days ahead much more enjoyable. Return to Auli by afternoon for rest and an evening at leisure. -
Day 4: Auli – Govindghat – Pulna – Trek to Ghangaria
Overnight at Ghangaria | Drive: 50 km | Trek: 11 km / 7 hrs Drive to Govindghat and take a local jeep to Pulna. Begin the scenic trek to Ghangaria, following the Pushpawati River. -
Day 5: Trek to Valley of Flowers – Return to Ghangaria
Overnight at Ghangaria | Trek: 11 km / 7–8 hrs Explore the Valley of Flowers National Park, a breathtaking carpet of alpine wildflowers set amidst towering peaks. -
Day 6: Trek to Hemkund Sahib – Return to Ghangaria
Overnight at Ghangaria | Trek: 12 km / 9–10 hrs Trek to Hemkund Sahib, one of the most revered Sikh pilgrimage sites in the Himalayas. Witness the divine serenity of the lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. -
Day 7: Ghangaria – Trek to Govindghat – Drive to Badrinath and then to Auli
Overnight at Auli | Trek: 11 km | Drive: 80 km Descend from Ghangaria and drive back to Auli via Badrinath. Please note: The visit to Badrinath is subject to prevailing weather and road conditions. The final decision to proceed will rest solely with the Tour Leader, keeping in mind the safety and well-being of the group. -
Day 8: Auli – Drive to Rishikesh
Overnight at Rishikesh | Distance: 240 km / 8–9 hrs After breakfast, begin the scenic return journey to Rishikesh. Overnight to Rishikesh. -
Day 9: Rishikesh – Dehradun Airport Drop
Post breakfast, depart for Dehradun Airport.