Valley of Flowers Trek: Traventure Himalayas

Rs. 14000/pp GST 5%

  • 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Start: Rishikesh
  • End: Rishikesh
  • Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Meals

Valley of Flower Trek in Uttarakhand

In recent years, the Valley of Flowers journey has gained appeal. For any nature enthusiast, the sight of a valley inundated with flowers of all shapes and colors can be alluring. The local folklore enhances the mood of this valley. They even go so far as to make the aroma of flowers so strong that tourists become oblivious. We haven't had any such experiences, but we believe it's real. The valley is adorned with some of the most vibrant, magnificent, and clean flowers, making it one of the most picturesque valley hikes in the Himalayas.

Depature Date

June 2024 July 2024
August 2024 September 2024

Cost Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Pick and Drop Service from mentioned location
  • Fees for the guide and the chef
  • Camping facilities' rent
  • Entrance fees to the forest
  • To transport camping gear, a porter and mule are required. Please keep in mind that personal baggage can be borne by mules and/or porters for a fee
  • From the first day's dinner until the last day's brunch, both of the meals are vegetarian
  • Throughout the walk, you'll be staying in a tent or if possible, then in a guest house
  • No pickup and drop point from/for your hometownt
  • Personal costs include things like tips, personal medications, and conference calls, etc
  • Apart from what is mentioned above, some transportation assistance during the trek
  • Porters/mules can carry personal luggage weighing up to 12 kg per bag per person for Rs 350 per day per bag

Short Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Car drive from Rishikesh to Govind Ghat (260Km)
  • Day 2 : Trek from Govind Ghat to Ghangariya ( 9Km)
  • Day 3 : Trek from Ghangariya to Valley of flower and back to Ghangariya (8km)
  • Day 4 : Trek from Ghangariya to Hemkund Sahib & back to Ghangariya (13km)
  • Day 5 : Trek from Ghangaiya to Govindghat
  • Day 6 : Govindghat to Rishikesh

Details Itinerary

Day 1 : Car drive from Rishikesh to Govind Ghat (260Km)

At 7 a.m., meet us at the Rishikesh Railway Station. To prevent any delays, please arrive a day early in Rishikesh. We begin our ascent to Govind Ghat. It could take up to 11 hours to complete the journey.

Day 2 : Trek from Govind Ghat to Ghangariya ( 9Km)

Start your day off right with a beautiful sunrise and a filling breakfast! After that, we begin the ascent to Ghangharia, which is at a height of 2926 meters

Day 3 : Trek from Ghangariya to Valley of flower and back to Ghangariya (8km)

Start your day early in the morning and take in the breathtaking sunrise from your hotel room. After breakfast, we will begin our trek to the Valley of Flowers, which is located at a height of 3505 meters.

Day 4 : Trek from Ghangariya to Hemkund Sahib & back to Ghangariya (13km)

Rise before the sun on this day for an early breakfast! Begin by preparing for a potentially challenging day ahead! On this day, you can trek to Hemkund Sahib, which is located at an elevation of 4300 meters! The trek will take up to 10 hours to complete, and the terrain will remain steep the entire time.

Day 5 : Trek from Ghangaiya to Govindghat

For the descent back to base camp, get up early. We begin our descent after another beautiful sunrise and filling breakfast. The goal is to arrive early so that you have enough time to explore the surrounding areas, such as Auli, at your leisure. This is the place where you can spend the night!

Day 6 : Govindghat to Rishikesh

We begin with a hearty breakfast before departing for the long drive back to Rishikesh. As your journey with us comes to an end, you will arrive in Haridwar late in the afternoon.

FAQs

  • Footwear: The trekking boots which must be waterproof and snow proof, 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 includes liner gloves, bandannas, sun hats, woollen 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, 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 woollen socks and standard socks, scarf/muffler (optional)
  •  Waterproof Trekking/Hiking shoes with a thick heel and high ankles that are comfortable to wear. Sneakers/sport 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 Avil 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 metres 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 cream (aches, & sprains)
  • If you're vulnerable to knee injuries, you should wear a knee cap. Powder with antifungal properties
  • Cancellation: If a trek is cancelled at the last minute due to a natural disaster or unforeseeable circumstances (such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, attack, or bandh), Traventure Himalayas will have a trek voucher for the full number. The voucher can be used for the same or a different trek over the next year.
  • In case you wish to cancel the trek, then please be aware of these things:

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