Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Trek – 6 Days from Rishikesh
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Country
- ⛰️ Uttarakhand
- Places
- Rishikesh, Govindghat, Ghangaria, Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib
- Starts from
- Rishikesh / Haridwar
- Tour type
- Small-group trek with trek leader
- Meals
- All meals on the trek (vegetarian)
- Tour code
- ET-UTT-046
Overview
A monsoon trek into a valley carpeted with hundreds of kinds of wildflowers, plus a climb to Hemkund Sahib, the gurudwara beside a glacial lake at 4,632 m. The valley is open from June to October and is at its most colourful in July and August.
Highlights
- Valley of Flowers National Park (UNESCO)
- Hemkund Sahib gurudwara and lake at 4,632 m
- Ghangaria base village
- Badrinath and Mana village (optional add-on)
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Rishikesh to Joshimath
Drive (about 9 hours) along the Ganga via Devprayag and Rudraprayag to Joshimath.
Day 2: Govindghat to Ghangaria
Drive to Govindghat (or Pulna) and trek about 10 km to Ghangaria.
Day 3: Valley of Flowers
Full day in the valley (about 4 km in), returning to Ghangaria in the afternoon.
Day 4: Hemkund Sahib
Steep climb of about 6 km to Hemkund Sahib. Return to Ghangaria.
Day 5: Back to Joshimath
Trek down to Govindghat and drive to Joshimath.
Day 6: Joshimath to Rishikesh
Drive back to Rishikesh, arriving by evening.
Included
- Hotel or guesthouse stays on twin or triple sharing with breakfast and dinner
- Trek leader and local guide
- Forest entry permits for the Valley of Flowers
- Transfers from Rishikesh and back (shared)
- First-aid kit and oxygen cylinder
Not included
- Travel to the starting city
- Personal gear: trekking shoes, backpack, jacket, poles
- Porter or mule for your personal backpack (can be added)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Anything not listed under Included
FAQs
Do I need trekking experience?
Fitness matters more than experience. Start walking or jogging 4 to 5 km daily at least a month before the trek. We share a preparation plan and packing list after booking.
Is it safe?
Treks are led by certified leaders with first-aid and oxygen. Groups are small, and we turn back if the weather or anyone's health is not right.
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