Season: July - Mid Oct        No. of days: 6         Max alt: 4200 mts

The world famous Valley of Flowers is situated in the upper expansions of Bhyundar Ganga in the far interior of Garhwal Himalayas. Spread over an area of 87.5 Sq. Kms. The valley is at an altitude of is 3,250 mts. to 6,750 mts. above mean sea level. Many a legend are associated with this vibrant and eye catching Valley, and are often in the epics of the Ramayana and Mahabharat.

The valley of Flowers National Park starts from Ghangharia but the main valley starts after crossing the gorge and the stream starting from Nar Parvat, At the entrance of the Valley stands the snow-clad peak of Ratban Parvat, towards the left is Nar Parvat, which separates the Badrinath valley from this valley, and to the right is dense Birch forest on the hillsides.

Below the forest are meadows and the River Pushpavati flows through the valley and there are many waterfalls enhancing the beauty of the valley. The bloom starts immediately after the melting of snow but the peak blooming period is from mid July to mid August. Almost 300 species of wild flowers bloom here unhindered by mankind. The prominent species are Braham kamal, Anemone, Geranium, Marsh marigold, Prinula, Lilium, Potentilla, Ranunculus, Inula, Corydalis, Pedicularis, Arisaema, Ligularia, Morina, Impatiens, Saxifrages Bistorta, Anaphalis, Sibbaldia. The myriad shades of the valley have attracted lots of travellers through the years.

The Valley has attracted many a traveller with its myriad colours and exotic tales!

Itinerary
Day 1 : HARIDWAR - JOSHIMATH
We drive 280 kms (8-9 hrs) to Joshimath. Overnight in Tourist Rest House.

Day 2 : JOSHIMATH - GOVINDGHAT - GHANGRIA (3048 / 10000 ft)
Early morning we drive to Govindghat (22 kms), starting point of our trek. From here we will trek 14 kms to reach Ghangria taking about 4-5 hrs. Overnight in tents.

Day 3 : GHANGRIA - VALLEY OF FLOWERS (3658 m / 12000 ft) - GHANGRIA
We will trek 5 kms one way to reach the enchanting valley. Spend time here and return to Ghangria in the evening. Total trekking time would be about 5-6 hrs. Overnight in tents.

Day 4 : GHANGRIA - HEMKUND SAHIB (4329 m / 14200 ft) - GHANGRIA
Today's climb of 6 kms to Hemkund Sahib is steep at places and will take about 4 hrs. return trek will take about a couple of hours. Overnight in tents.

Day 5 : GHANGRIA - GOVINDGHAT - JOSHIMATH
On this day we will trek for about 3 hrs to reach Govindghat and from here drive to Joshimath. Overnight in a Tourist Rest House.

Day 6 : JOSHIMATH - HARIDWAR
Early morning drive 280 kms to reach Haridwar. TRIP ENDS HERE.