Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Trek
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Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Trek

A UNESCO World Heritage meadow in bloom, and the high glacial lake of Hemkund Sahib.

Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
DifficultyEasy – Moderate
Max altitude14,107 ft (4,300 m)
RegionChamoli, Uttarakhand
Starting from₹9,999
Overview

About the Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Trek

Walk through a UNESCO-listed meadow alive with wildflowers each monsoon season. The Valley of Flowers National Park blooms with hundreds of species from July to September, framed by waterfalls and snow peaks.

The trek also visits Hemkund Sahib — the Sikh pilgrimage shrine beside a glacial lake at 14,107 ft — experiencing the spiritual calm of this place nestled in the Himalayas. Our guides from nearby Joshimath have walked these trails every season since childhood.

Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
DifficultyEasy – Moderate
Maximum altitude14,107 ft
Starting pointRishikesh
Ending pointRishikesh
Best seasonJul – Sep
Group size8 – 12 trekkers
AccommodationCamping + homestays
MealsVegetarian meals on trek
Trek distance≈ 38 km on foot
Highlights

Why you will love it

UNESCO World Heritage

Hundreds of wildflower species in bloom.

Hemkund Sahib lake

A glacial lake and shrine at 14,107 ft.

Waterfalls & streams

The Pushpawati river and countless cascades.

Monsoon favourite

A great family trek during the rains.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Drive up the Alaknanda valley via Joshimath to Govindghat.

    Dinner Guesthouse
  2. Drive to Pulna and trek along the Lakshman Ganga to Ghangaria, the base for both treks.

    Breakfast, lunch & dinner Guesthouse
  3. Spend the day inside the Valley of Flowers National Park exploring the meadows.

    Breakfast, lunch & dinner Guesthouse
  4. A steep climb to Hemkund Sahib and its glacial lake, then return to Ghangaria.

    Breakfast, lunch & dinner Guesthouse
  5. Trek down to Pulna and drive to Joshimath.

    Breakfast, lunch & dinner Guesthouse
  6. Drive back to Rishikesh.

    Breakfast
What is covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Accommodation during the trek (tents / homestays / guesthouses as per itinerary)
  • All vegetarian meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day
  • Forest, trek and camping permits
  • Certified trek leader and local Garhwali guides
  • Safety equipment: first-aid kit, oxygen cylinder, pulse oximeter, stretcher
  • Camping gear: tents, sleeping bags, mats, dining & toilet tents
  • Porters / mules for common equipment

Not included

  • Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, tips, laundry)
  • Transportation to/from the base unless specified
  • Travel and trek insurance
  • Emergency evacuation and hospitalisation costs
  • Personal porter / backpack offloading
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

You should be able to walk 5–6 km on hilly terrain comfortably. We recommend 3–4 weeks of jogging or brisk walking (5 km in under 40 minutes) before the trek.

Trekking shoes with ankle support, three warm layers (fleece, down jacket, waterproof shell), thermal innerwear, woollen cap and gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, a 40–60 L backpack, water bottles and personal medicines. We share a detailed packing list after booking.

Yes. The Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Trek is a great first Himalayan trek — gradients are gentle and our leaders set a comfortable pace.

Our trek leaders monitor weather daily and will change the plan, use a buffer day or turn back if conditions become unsafe. Safety decisions by the trek leader are final.

Cancellations more than 30 days before departure receive a full refund minus a small processing fee; 15–30 days: 50% refund or a full trek voucher; under 15 days: trek voucher only. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.
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