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Valley of Flowers Hemkund Trek

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  • 📅
    Duration
    6 Day
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    Altitude:
    4161
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    Grade:
    Moderate
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    Best Time:
    Aug Sep
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    Temperatures:

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    Starts From:
    Joshimath
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    Airport:
    Jolly Grant Airport, Dehraoon, Uttrakhand
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    Railway:
    Rishikesh, Uttrakhand

Key Geographical Highlights

4 Popular Peaks:
Gauri Parbat ( 6708m ), Hathi Parbat ( 6727m ), Mandir Parbat ( 6559m ), Nilgiri Parbat ( 6474m )
1 Lakes:
Hemkund ( 4150m )
4 Rivers:
Alakananda, Bhyunder Ganga, Pushpawati River, Laxman Ganga
1 Villages:
Bhyunder
1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:
Valley of Flowers National Park

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Valley of Flowers Hemkund Trek - Itinerary & Route Details

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

  • ▼ Day 1Arrival DayJoshimath 1850m

    Arrive In Joshimath
    Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
    Cost Of Transport Included: NO

    Journey from Haridwar to Joshimath is a long one, but definitely not a boring one. As you swirl up, yopu come accross the Prayags ( confluence of rivers) of Uttrakhand, coming down from the Himalayan Glaciers on the higher reaches of the Himalayan state. These rivers unite to form the mighty Ganga which flows down Haridwar to rest for India. Ganga is known as the lifeline of India, and Uttrakhand - The Dev Bhoomi ( God's Land)

    The streets are colorful too !! 

    Travelling in mountain roads for 280 KMS can be really tiring. So take a good sleep in your hotel tonight. 

    Day 1
    375 - Rishikesh
    Day 1
    1450 - Karn Prayag
    Day 1
    1400 - Chamoli
    Day 1
    1850 - Joshimath


    260Km, 8hrs.

  • ▲ Day 2Trekking DayGhangaria 3094m

    From Joshimath (1850m ) To Ghangaria (3094m ), Via - Govind Ghat (1815m ), Bhyundar (2458m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 10 Kms
    Overnight In: Ghangaria (3094m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Early morning post breakfast, we board our vehicles to drive to Ghangaria from where our trek starts. It's a straight walk into the valley after crossing the bridge on the Alakananda river and following the Laxman Ganga.

    The trek is beautiful through the greens passing by the villages of Pulna and Bhyundar. Being a pilgrimage route, the trail is well maintained and it takes about 5 -6 hours to reach Ghangaria. Soon after crossing the village of Bhyunder, as we approach Ghangaria, we come to the meeting point of the Bhyunder Ganga which originates from Hathi Taal at the base of Kankul Pass and Hathi Parvat, and Pushpawati river. Both of them are tributaries of the Laxman Ganga which further is the tributary of Alakananda.

    We follow the Pushpavati river which flows through the Valley Of Flowers and soon arrives at a level ground marked by few commercial settlements. This is Ghangaria and we rest for the day here, either in a hotel or in a tent.

    Day 2
    1850 - Joshimath
    Day 2
    1815 - Govind Ghat
    Day 2
    2460 - Bhyundar
    Day 2
    3095 - Ghangaria


    10Km, 5 - 6hrs.

  • ▲ Day 3Trekking DayGhangria 3094m

    From Ghangria (3094m ) To Ghangria (3094m ), Via - Valley of flowers (3531m ) - 8 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Ghangria (3094m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    We start the day early after breakfast to have some good time on hand for the Valley of Flowers - A Unesco World Heritage Site. Remember to carry pack lunch as the day will be long and with no food to buy on the way.

    Soon after we start, within some 30 minutes we reach the entry gate to buy tickets to the National Park.  The trek is an easy one with a well laiden trek path. Once you enter the valley, have your own time in it. Here it's all of the vivid colours of varied species of flowers, river Puspawati flowing through it and green walls of a mountain rising on both side. 

    It's better we head back by 2 - 3 PM for Ghangaria.

    Day 3
    3095 - Ghangria
    Day 3
    3535 - Valley of flowers
    Day 3
    3095 - Ghangria


    8hrs.

  • ▲ Day 4Trekking DayGhangria 3094m

    From Ghangria (3094m ) To Ghangria (3094m ), Via - Hemkund Sahib (4161m ) - 6 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Ghangria (3094m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Today we are destined for Sri Hemkund Sahib and the pious lake of Hemkund. It's a pilgrim route but a tough one as compared to the previous day. It's steep and climbs up higher above 4000 meters to take us to one of the most pious places for the Hindus and especially the Sikhs. 

    The trail climbs up steep once you leave Ghangaria but the views around keep you motivated. The positive environment of the Gurudwara makes you feel good. Have lunch at the Gurudwara. Remember to leave back for Ghangaria soon post 2 PM. 

    Day 4
    3095 - Ghangria
    Day 4
    4165 - Hemkund Sahib
    Day 4
    3095 - Ghangria


    6hrs.

  • ▲ Day 5Trekking DayJoshimath 1850m

    From Ghangria (3094m ) To Joshimath (1850m ), Via - Bhyunder (2458m ), Govindghat (1815m ) - 5 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Today we finish out trek as we head back to Joshimath retracing our track. We trek back on the same route following the Laxman Ganga, crossing by Bhyunder village to reach Govind Ghat. From Govind Ghat, we then further drive back to Joshimath.

    If we are not constrained, we may chose to visit the heritage shrine of Badrinath as well. 

    Day 5
    3095 - Ghangria
    Day 5
    2460 - Bhyunder
    Day 5
    1815 - Govindghat
    Day 5
    1850 - Joshimath


    5hrs.

  • ▲ Day 6Trekking DayRishikesh 372m

    From Joshimath (1850m ) To Rishikesh (372m ), Via - Chamoli (1400m ), Karn Prayag (1450m ) - 8 Hrs. 260 Kms
    Overnight In: Rishikesh (372m )
    Accommodation: None
    Meals Included: None

    We return to Rishikesh to day. We have to leave early morning today in order to reach Rishikesh or Dehradoon on time to make our journet to onward destination or back home

    Day 6
    1850 - Joshimath
    Day 6
    1400 - Chamoli
    Day 6
    1450 - Karn Prayag
    Day 6
    375 - Rishikesh


    260Km, 8hrs.

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