Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Trek | UNESCO World Heritage
Valley of Flowers blooming with hundreds of rare Himalayan botanical species
Expedition Overview
Walk through a living botanical paradise inside the UNESCO World Heritage Valley of Flowers National Park. In full monsoon bloom, over 500 varieties of wild Himalayan wildflowers paint the river valley in vibrant colors. Combined with a pilgrimage climb to the high-altitude glacial lake and gurudwara of Hemkund Sahib at 15,200 ft.
Trek Highlights
Detailed Expedition Itinerary
Rishikesh to Govindghat / Joshimath Drive
Drive 10 hours along the Alaknanda river via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag.
Govindghat to Ghangaria Trek (9,600 ft / 14 km)
Trek along the roaring Pushpawati river to Ghangaria basecamp.
Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers (12,500 ft / 8 km return)
Enter the UNESCO core zone; explore carpeted flower valleys and Pushpawati river bed.
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib (15,200 ft / 12 km return)
Steep scenic climb to the glacial Hemkund lake and holy Gurudwara.
Ghangaria to Govindghat & Drive to Joshimath
Descend to Govindghat and transfer to Joshimath hotel.
Joshimath to Rishikesh Departure
Return drive to Rishikesh arriving by evening.
Base Camp & Assembly Office Location
Rishikesh Railway Station / Tapovan, Rishikesh
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201
Tapovan Chowk
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- ✓Joshimath & Ghangaria hotel/guesthouse stays on twin/triple sharing
- ✓All meals on trek from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast
- ✓Valley of Flowers National Park entry permits & forest eco-fees
- ✓Certified wilderness trek leaders & medical first aid
What's Excluded
- ✕Pony/palanquin charges (if opted individually)
- ✕Transport Rishikesh-Govindghat
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the best time to see the flowers in full bloom?
Mid-July to mid-August is the peak blooming window when maximum species of Himalayan wildflowers blanket the valley.
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