Day 1 · 1,828 m
Up the Alaknanda
Govindghat · Drive from Rishikesh · 10 hrs
A day of river gorges and hairpin bends along the Alaknanda. The air thickens with monsoon cloud and the hills turn a green that photos never quite get right.
Valley of Flowers trek, Uttarakhand
A UNESCO valley that blooms in hundreds of colours after the rains.
For eight weeks a year this hanging valley turns into the most crowded garden on earth: blue poppies, cobra lilies, balsam and primula. We walk it slowly, the way it deserves.
- Duration
- 6 days
- Highest point
- 4,329 m
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Valley of Flowers, one day at a time
Day 2 · 3,049 m
To Ghangaria
Ghangaria · 10 km · 6 hrs
A stone path climbs beside the Pushpawati river past waterfalls that weren't there last week. Ghangaria is the last village before the valley, and our base for three nights.
Day 3 · 3,658 m
Into the valley
Valley of Flowers · 8 km · 7 hrs
The valley opens slowly, then all at once. Your leader names the flowers as you walk; you will forget most of the names and none of the colours.
Day 4 · 4,329 m
Hemkund Sahib
Hemkund lake · 12 km · 8 hrs
A steep climb to a glacial lake and the Sikh shrine on its shore. Brahma kamal grows wild along the last switchbacks, and the langar tea is the best you'll ever drink.
Day 5 · 3,500 m
A slower second look
Valley of Flowers · 6 km · 5 hrs
A gentler day deeper into the valley, with time to sit, sketch and watch for the Himalayan monal that likes to show off on the rocks above the trail.
Day 6 · 1,828 m
Down to the river
Govindghat · 10 km · 4 hrs
Back down the stone path, legs lighter than they were on the way up. A hot shower, a long lunch, and the drive home begins tomorrow.
- Day 1 · 1,828 m
- Day 2 · 3,049 m
- Day 3 · 3,658 m
- Day 4 · 4,329 m
- Day 5 · 3,500 m
- Day 6 · 1,828 m
Valley of Flowers, answered
How many days is the Valley of Flowers trek?
The Valley of Flowers trek takes 6 days with Wifi to Wild, starting and ending at Govindghat in Uttarakhand.
What is the highest point on the Valley of Flowers trek?
The highest point is Hemkund lake at 4,329 m, reached on day 4.
When is the best time to do the Valley of Flowers trek?
Jul – Sep. It is one of our monsoon meadows treks; the next departure is 12 Jul.
How difficult is the Valley of Flowers trek?
Valley of Flowers is graded Moderate. You walk 6 days and climb to 4,329 m, so you should be comfortable walking five to six hours a day.
How much does the Valley of Flowers trek cost?
Valley of Flowers costs from ₹12,499 per person with Wifi to Wild, including certified trek leader and local crew, all meals on the trail, cooked fresh, tents, sleeping bags and microspikes, forest permits and camping fees.
Where does the Valley of Flowers trek start?
It starts at Govindghat (1,828 m). Drive from Rishikesh · 10 hrs.
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