Overview
Download Track PDFThe trek to the Valley of Flowers is famous for its blooming alpine flora, with over 500 species of rare and colorful flowers, including the iconic Brahma Kamal and Himalayan Blue Poppy, creating a mesmerizing carpet of colors during the monsoon season.
VOF IMPORTANT FACTS
- Highest Elevation - Approximately
- 3,566 meters (11,700 feet)
- Region - Uttarakhand, India
- Best time to visit - June to september
- September to November
- Grade - Easy to Moderate
- Trekking Distance - Approx. 37 kms
- Age Group - 12-55 yrs (Suitable for all
- ages, from children to elderly pilgrims)
- Nearest Airport - Jolly Grant, Dehradun
- Nearest Railway Station - Rishikesh
- Pickup & Drop Point - Rishikesh
Itinerary
Drive: 200 kms | Time: 9 - 10 hrs
Pick-up from Rishikesh at a pre-determined location
Drive: 4 kms | Time: 20 Mins | Trek : Approx. 9 km
Drive From Govindghat - Pulna and Trek to Ghangaria .
Altitude Pulna: 2100 m/ 6900 ft , Ghangharia: 3,000 m/ 9,800 ft.
Dirve Govindghat to Pulna in Local Union Transport 4km in 20 min.
Then Trek (Pulna to Ghangharia): 9 km | 4 hours.
Trek: Approx. 4 kms ( each side ) | Time: 6-7 hrs.
Start your day with an early morning breakfast.
After breakfast, embark on a scenic trek from Ghangaria to valley of flowers .
Trek back to Ghangaria on same day .
Dinner and overnight stay at ghangaria .
Trek: Approx. 6 kms ( each side ) | Time: 8-9 hrs.
Early morning breakfast .
Begin your trek towards Hemkund Sahib .
Ascend gradually, enjoying breathtaking views .
Trek back to Ghangaria by evening .
Dinner and overnight stay in Ghangaria .
Trek: Approx. 9 kms | Time: 4-5 hrs.
Trek Distance (Ghangharia- Pulna): 9 km | 4-5 hrs.
Drive Distance (Pulna- Govind Ghat): 4km | 15min.
Dinner and overnight stay in Govindghat .
Drive : 200 kms | Time: 9-10 hrs
Early morning breakfast in govindghat @ 6:00 AM .
Depart For Rishikesh .
Includes/Excludes
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation (as per the itinerary):
- Guest house in Govindghat Day 1 and Day 5 as per the itinerary).
- Ghangharia on Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4.
- All meals (including tea, snacks etc.) from Day 1 Dinner to day 5 dinner.:
- 1 Mountaineering & First aid qualified professional trek Leader.
- Local experienced guides (Number of guides depending on the group size).
- Enough support staff.
- Medical kit,Stretcher,Oxygen cylinder,Oximeter,Stethoscope.
- Transportation (as per the itinerary):
- Transport from Rishikesh to Govindghat and back ( As per the itinerary).
EXCLUSIONS
- GST.
- All items of a personal nature & anything not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’
- Any entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’
- Porter, pony, horse, train & air tickets charges.
- All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals that are not specified.
- Travel Insurance, Medical Insurance, Laundry charges, Mineral Water &
- Telephone charges.
- The AC in the transport vehicle would be turned OFF when the hill area
- starts. No misbehaviour whatsoever will be entertained.
- Any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions may attract
- extra charge
Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
Trekking Shoes X 1 pair
Trekking Jacket X 1
Three (Five in Winter) Warm Layers
Trek Pants X 2 (One Wear & One
Carry)
Thermals & Extra Pair of Clothes
Water Bottle (1 Litre)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 50/70) & Lip
Balm (SPF 30)
Sun Cap, Normal Cap
Synthetic Hand Gloves
Three pairs of Socks
Raincoats / Ponchos
Plastic Cover (for wet clothes)