Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Trek
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Valley of Flowers comes alive in monsoon with over 500 species of wild alpine flowers including Blue Poppy and Brahma Kamal. Combined with the holy high-altitude lake of Hemkund Sahib.
Max Altitude14,400 ft
Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
Starting BaseRishikesh / Govindghat
Best SeasonJuly to September (Bloom Season)
Expedition Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage National Park blooming with 500+ flower species
Spot rare flowers like Brahma Kamal, Blue Poppy & Cobra Lily
Visit Hemkund Sahib — Highest Sikh pilgrimage shrine at 14,400 ft
Trek alongside Pushpawati river and glacial waterfalls
DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE MAP
Detailed Trek Itinerary
01
Drive Rishikesh to Govindghat / Poolna
🏔️ 6,000 ft🚶 Drive
10-hour drive along Panch Prayag confluences to Govindghat (6,000 ft).
02
Poolna to Ghangaria Basecamp
🏔️ 9,800 ft🚶 10 km
Trek along Bhyundar Ganga river through lush woods to Ghangaria village (9,800 ft).
03
Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers National Park & Back
🏔️ 11,500 ft🚶 8 km
Full day exploration inside Valley of Flowers (11,500 ft) amid carpets of wild blossoms.
04
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib Holy Lake & Back
🏔️ 14,400 ft🚶 12 km
Steep climb up to Hemkund Sahib shrine and glacial lake at 14,400 ft.
05
Ghangaria to Poolna → Drive to Joshimath
🏔️ 6,200 ft🚶 10 km
Descend to Poolna and drive to Joshimath for night stay.
06
Drive Joshimath to Rishikesh
🏔️ 1,100 ft🚶 Drive
Scenic return drive arriving at Rishikesh by evening.
What's Included in Package
Rishikesh Transport Pick & Drop
Ghangaria Hotel / Guest House Stay with Hot Meals
UNESCO National Park Entry Fee & Certified Guide
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