Valley of Flowers
Valley of Flowers
Valley of Flowers
Trek Information
- Area: Chamoli/Uttarakhand
- Duration: 07 Days
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Maximum Altitude: 12,001ft
- Season: Aug - Sep
About the trek
Valley of Flowers is a vibrant and splendid national park reposing in West Himalayas. Nestled in Uttarakhand, this alluring place is famous for its charming meadows of alpine flowers. Endowed with a diverse range of endemic flora, it is picturesque in its beauty. This lush region is also home to some rare and endangered animal species. You may spot animals like Asiatic black deer, snow leopard, musk deer, red fox, brown bear and blue sheep. High in the lofty Himalayas of the Garhwal region sprawls this enchanting valley. Legends believe it to be the place from where Hanuman had collected the Sanjeevani buti for curing Lakshmana. This place has floral pastures, running streams and beautiful backdrop of the mountains.
- Day 1: Delhi – Haridwar - Rishikesh
- Day 2: Rishikesh - Joshimath (245 kms / 8-9 hrs) Altitude: 1890 mts/
- Day 3: Joshimath - Govindghat (22 kms / 1 hrs) Altitude: 1828 mts - Ghangaria (14 kms / 3-4 hrs) 3048 mts
- Day 4: Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangaria (5 kms one side / 4-5 hrs) Altitude: 3352 mts – 3658 mts
- Day 5: Ghangaria -Hemkund - Ghangaria (5 kms/2-3 hrs) Altitude: 4329 mts.
- Day 6: Ghangaria - Govind Ghat - Joshimath - Rudraprayag (130 kms/5-6 hrs)
- Day 7:Rudraprayag - Haridwar - Delhi
Basics Gears
- Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
- Trekking Shoes
- Trekking Pole
- LED Torch
- One Water Bottle (one litre)
- Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
Clothes
- Trekking Jacket
- Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
- Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
- Two collared t-shirts
- Thermals
Accessories
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
- Lip Balm (SPF 30)
- Sun cap
- Synthetic hand gloves
- Two pair of Socks
- Raincoat/Ponchos
Others
- Daypack (20 litres), if you opt to offload your backpack
- Toiletries
- Cutlery
- Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Mandatory Documents
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID, Medical Certificate)
If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.
