The Valley of Flowers, nestled in the Indian Himalayas, is a mesmerizing tapestry of vibrant colors and breathtaking beauty. Spread across an expanse of high-altitude meadows, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a floral paradise, adorned with a kaleidoscope of alpine flowers in full bloom during the summer months. The sheer diversity of flora, ranging from exotic orchids to endemic species, creates a surreal landscape that seems straight out of a fairytale. As sunlight dances on the petals and the crisp mountain air carries the fragrance of the blossoms, the Valley of Flowers enchants all who venture into its ethereal embrace, offering a glimpse of nature’s awe-inspiring splendor.
Overview
Valley of Flowers “phoolon ki ghati” trek is like going on a morning walk through nature’s own backyard filled with vibrant and lively flowers that fill you with fresh breath and your soul with a sense of easing.Nestled in the vicinity of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve with its multitude of different types of flowers that spread to an expanse of 35 square miles, this trek is one of the most beautiful treks in India. The sheer beauty that this place offers makes it a popular trek among all kinds of trekkers, and with Hemkund Sahib on the opposite side of the valley, this trek also attracts many pilgrims along.In 1980, the Indian government created the Valley of Flowers National Park, and later in 2002, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This pushed Valley of Flowers on the bucket list of trekkers from around the world.
Trek basic details
- Trek length: 41 Km
- Altitude: 14450 ft
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Haridwar to Govindghat (295 km , 9-10 hrs drive)
We start our journey with a 10-hour drive from Haridwar to Govindghat, the beautiful scenery that accompanies you provides you a glimpse of four of the Panch Prayag which are five holy sites of the confluence of the river Ganga namely - Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Nand Prayag. You'll note the sharp bends in the road and the valley getting deeper and deeper as you drive up along the Alaknanda River, you will reach our base camp at 1920 meters later in the evening. Have a delicious dinner and rest for the night to acclimatize.
Day 2 :
Trek from Govind Ghat to Ghangariya (10km , 6-7 hrs trek)
Start your day off right with a beautiful sunrise and a filling breakfast! After that, we begin the ascent to Ghangaria, which is at a height of 2926 meters which takes about 7 hours.The first part of the journey to the holy Hem Kund is motorable and generally crowded with Sikh pilgrims. Throughout the day, the trek's landscape is a gentle incline. Until you cross the river, you'll be walking alongside it for the majority of the way. After that, the river would be concealed from view. Once we reach Ghangariya you can check in and explore around by yourself in the neighbourhood.
Day 3 :
Trek from Ghangariya to Valley of Flowers & back (8km,6-7 hrs trek))
We will begin our trek to the Valley of Flowers after breakfast. The terrain is relatively simple, after a short walk you arrive at the Valley of Flowers National Park’s Gates. As you enter and cross a low-rise old bridge and the landscape suddenly changes as the valley opens up on one side, exposing a breathtaking vista of a seemingly endless expanse of flowers of all colors and types.
Start your descent back to the Ghangariya guest house once you have taken in the wholesome view.
Day 4 :
Trek from Ghangariya to Hemkund Sahib & back (13km ,8-10 hrs trek))
Long day ahead, rise for an early breakfast and we will head out as early as possible for the Hemkund Sahib trek, located at an elevation of 4300 meters, this part of the trek is the only reason we call this a moderate trek.
Begin your climb up a steep path, and you’ll feel your breath go heavier and the air goes lighter do not worry it is all completely normal. Take breaks and keep drinking water, however, the breathtaking views will take your mind away from the struggle in a jiffy. Take in the serenity and tranquility that pervades the place, as well as the picturesque sight of the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara alongside the lake, when you finally arrive at the Hemkund Sahib. It's a beautiful sight to behold, particularly when the rare Brahma Kamal appears every now and then!
Start your descent after a good rest, and after having lunch alongside the lake (Do not litter). Go easy on the descent, as the terrain remains the same as it was in the morning, Steep as stairs.
Day 5 :
Trek from Ghangariya to Govindghat (10km ,5-6 hrs trek))
For the descent back to base camp get up early, and have your breakfast to a stomach full to the amazing view as this will be the last you see of it for now. The goal is to arrive early and safely so you can spend the evening exploring the local neighborhood. Rest for the night after having a good pahadi dinner.
Day 6 :
Drive Govindghat to Haridwar (295km, 8-10 hrs drive)
We begin with a hearty breakfast before departing for the long drive back to Haridwar. As your journey with us comes to an end, you will arrive in Haridwar late in the afternoon.
Includes / Excludes
Inclusions
- Pick and drop from Haridwar.
- Stays for all night in homestays, tents, or hostels, on triple or quad sharing.
- from Dinner on the first night to brunch on the last day. (3 meals a day).
- Fees for guide, chef, and porter (carrying camping gear and tent equipment)
- Entrance fees to the forest.
Exclusions
- Transportation or stays at Haridwar or to Haridwar.
- In case of an emergency, all kinds of assistance will be provided, but the cost is to be borne by the guests.
- Any meal or dish ordered apart from those mentioned earlier.
- Laundry, tips, shopping, porterage & bills of any nature of personal use.
- Any expenses or surcharge occurred due to bad weather or other emergencies or due to a change of dates.
- Travel insurance, medical insurance, or Covid test fees.
Things to carry and other policies:
Things to carry for the trek:
- Footwear: The trekking boots which must be waterproof and snowproof, normal boots, floaters, and woolen socks.
- Backpack: (50 ltr), Daypack (20-30 ltr), Duffel bag.
- Clothes: Jacket and trousers that are both waterproof and breathable. Jacket (synthetic or down feather fleece), synthetic insulated trousers, poncho, sweatshirt, inner thermal (upper & lower), fleece, t-shirts, cotton trekking pants, shorts
- Season-wise Clothes: Hand and head protection include liner gloves, bandannas, sun hats, woolen caps, and face masks, among other things.
- Accessories: Sunglasses/goggles, anti-glare lenses, water bottle, hydra bag, and headlamp with spare bulb and extra batteries are all recommended.
- Trekking Gears: Toolkit for an emergency. Sunscreen, a toiletry pack, water purification pills, Ziploc packs, ear plugs, a first-aid kit, and the necessary medications are all recommended.
- Camping Equipment: Sleeping bags of lining (extreme -5 to +5 Celsius if you have one), trekking sticks, and so on.
- Warm top/light micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T-shirt – 2/3
- Water resistant/repellent trekking pants with an inner lining for added warmth- 2 High-quality windproof/water-resistant outer shell (jacket) with a proper hood
- Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen Jumper, Down Jacket with at least 600 fill capacity Innerwear with a thermal component (upper and lower)
- Woolen hat, inner fleece gloves, and outer water-resistant gloves
- 4–5 pairs of thick woolen socks and standard socks, scarf/muffler (optional)
- Waterproof Trekking/Hiking shoes with a thick heel and high ankles that are comfortable to wear. Sneakers/sports shoes are ideal for camp.
- Poncho or raincoat. A small, light-weight towel
- A hydration pack and an insulated water bottle (optional)
- Sunglasses with UV cover and the potential to cut light, as well as a cap or floppy hat to shield the strong sun off your skin (important when traversing through snow)
- Trekking pole or sturdy walking stick Lip Balm, Sunscreen Lotion
- Flashlight/torch (with extra batteries) Medications, if any special prescription is needed Toiletries for personal use
- Carry a rain cover over your luggage • Day pack/small bag that you can carry on your back all day to keep your essentials in
Keep a few poly bags or plastic containers in your bag to place your things in if you need to in case of heavy weather.
Personal Medical Kit (MANDATORY FOR ALL)
- 10 Diamox tablets (to prevent AMS)
- Nifedipine – 5 pills Dexamethasone – one strip
- 6 tablets of Crocin (fever)
- 4 tablets of avomine (motion sickness) 4 capsules of Anvil 25mg (allergies)
- 4 tablets of Combiflam (Pain killer)
- 6 tablets each of Norflox TZ and Lomofen (diarrhea) 10 tablets of Digene (acidity)
- 10 Omez/Rantadine capsules (antacids) 3 to 5 meters of crepe bandage
- 1 tiny roll of gauze 10 strips of bandage 1 small roll of cotton 10 packets of ORS
- Moov spray Betadine or other antiseptic creams (aches, & sprains)
- If you’re vulnerable to knee injuries, you should wear a knee cap.
Powder with antifungal properties
Payment terms & policies:
- 50% of the total package value is to be paid in advance.
- Other 50% complete payment at least 7 days before DOJ.
- Travel ticket fares are to be paid in full in advance as per the client’s requirements.Change of date up to 10 days before DOJ on extra chargeable as applicable
General terms & conditions:
- The above-mentioned Itinerary is completely interdependent on weather conditions, so please make sure you pay heed to the cab driver’s suggestions.
- The cab and the driver are not available for personal purposes, you can always ask to hire with payment as agreeable by the driver and owner.
- The meals are solely on the buffet system, anything ordered apart from the buffet will have to be paid directly by the guests.
- Just Traventure will not be held responsible for delays in Flights or Buses. Please make sure you take considerable time to manage your availability at the prerequisite timing
- Rates mentioned above are valid for Indian nationals on independent booking or confirmation only after initial payment/booking amount.
- Hotel rooms shall be booked in the base category of the hotel, if an aforementioned hotel is out of room the room shall be booked in a similar hotel with proper intimation to the client.
- Rates may change with changes in room category and travel preferences. It will be intimated prior to the booking.
- Please take full responsibility for your belongings as the driver and JUST Traventure cannot be held responsible for losses that occurred on the trip.
- Just Traventure assumes no responsibility for any malfunction/wear and tear to your clothes, supplies, or other belongings while in the camp/hotel. Just traventure is not responsible for any injuries caused during the trip due to any unforeseeable circumstances.
- Just traventure is not responsible for any loss of personal belongings and or damage to camp/hotel properties, the latter will have to be completely borne by the guests.
- Packages price does not include any meals apart from the above-mentioned, cost for tips, medications, and satellite calls. Other transportation assistance apart from what is mentioned above. All other expenses are to be borne by the guests.
Cancelation & Refund policies.
- A flat 20% cancellation fee is levied on any cancellation beyond 24 hours from the payment confirmation.
- A 50% Cancellation fee is levied if canceled on or after 25 days before DOJ.
- A 90% cancellation fee is levied if canceled on or after 7 days before DOJ.
- In case of a no-show, 100% of the total value is non-refundable.
- Travel ticket cancellation will be solely based on government norms or the concerned company’s criterion.
- No refund shall be applicable on unutilized services once the time window has passed.
- If a trip is canceled at the last minute due to a natural disaster or unforeseeable circumstances (such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, or attacks), Just Traventure will have a voucher issued for up to 60% value of the booking. The voucher can be used for the same or a different package over a year.
