4-Day Valley of Flowers Trek in Uttarakhand with Hemkund Sahib

Drive: Haridwar/Rishikesh to Govindghat (292 km | 10-12 hrs)
Trek: Govindghat to Ghangaria (14 km | 5-6 hrs)

• Early morning pick-up from Haridwar or Rishikesh, followed by a drive via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Joshimath.
• Reach Govindghat, the starting point for the trek.
• Begin trekking to Ghangaria (3,049 m), or take a mule/helicopter if preferred.
• Check in to the hotel/guesthouse and relax.

Overnight stay: Ghangaria

Trek: Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers (6 km one way | 3-4 hrs)

• Start early in the morning for the trek to Valley of Flowers National Park.
• Explore the valley, covered with over 500 species of alpine flowers such as blue poppies, orchids, and primulas.
• Enjoy stunning views of snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, and meadows.
• Spend 3-4 hours exploring the valley, then trek back to Ghangaria.

Overnight stay: Ghangaria

Trek: Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib (6 km one way | 4-5 hrs)

• Begin early in the morning for the trek to Hemkund Sahib (4,632 m), one of the highest Sikh shrines.
• Visit the Gurudwara and take a holy dip in the glacial lake.
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks.
• Trek back to Ghangaria by late afternoon.
• Rest and explore the local market.

Overnight stay: Ghangaria

Trek: Ghangaria to Govindghat (14 km | 4-5 hrs)
Drive: Govindghat to Haridwar/Rishikesh

• After breakfast, descend from Ghangaria to Govindghat.
• Drive back to Haridwar/Rishikesh, with a stop at Devprayag, the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers.
• Drop-off in Haridwar/Rishikesh by evening.