About this Trek & Pilgrimage
A Sikh shrine and a UNESCO wildflower valley in one trek
Two of the Himalayas' great treks in one trip. Hemkund Sahib is a revered Sikh gurdwara set beside a glacial lake at ~4,300 m, while the UNESCO-listed Valley of Flowers bursts into a carpet of alpine blooms each monsoon.
Both are reached from Ghangaria, above Govindghat. This 7-day guided trip includes the stays, meals, forest permits and a guide, with mules/porters available for hire. A moderate-to-hard high-altitude trek best done in the July–September bloom.
Trip Highlights
A holy lake shrine and a valley of blooms
Hemkund Sahib gurdwara & glacial lake
The UNESCO Valley of Flowers
Hundreds of alpine flower species
The scenic Ghangaria base trek
Forest permits & guide handled
Stays, meals & support included
Trip Gallery
A taste of the journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Seven days of trek and bloom
- Drive from Haridwar to Joshimath via the Prayags.
- Overnight in Joshimath.
- Drive to Govindghat/Pulna and trek ~9 km to Ghangaria.
- Overnight in Ghangaria (mules/porters available).
- Trek into the Valley of Flowers National Park (day permit).
- Explore the blooming meadows; return to Ghangaria.
- Steep trek to Hemkund Sahib (~4,300 m) and its glacial lake.
- Darshan at the gurdwara; descend to Ghangaria.
- Trek down to Govindghat and drive to Joshimath.
- Rest and recover; overnight.
- Long drive down to Rishikesh.
- Optional evening Ganga aarti; overnight.
- Short drive to Haridwar.
- Trip concludes on arrival.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Pick-up & drop at Haridwar
- 6 nights stay in Joshimath, Ghangaria & en route
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- All travel by private vehicle
- Trek guide & support where applicable
- Required permits (forest / inner-line as applicable)
- Driver allowance, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Airfare / train fare (can be added)
- Pony, palki, porter & personal trek gear
- Entry tickets & personal expenses
- Lunches (unless specified)
- GST as applicable
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Things to Carry
Himalayan trekking essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Permits: Forest / eco-development permits apply to areas like the Valley of Flowers and Nanda Devi Biosphere, and inner-line permits to Adi Kailash / Om Parvat. We arrange the required permits for you.
Fitness & altitude: These are moderate-to-hard high-altitude treks. Good cardio fitness, some prior trekking and gradual acclimatisation are important; we recommend carrying a doctor''s fitness note.
Best time: The Valley of Flowers is best in the July–September bloom; most other treks are best May–June and September–October, when the passes are clear.
Guided & supported: Treks are guided with a support team and camping where required. Weather can change fast at altitude — carry proper trek shoes, warm layers and rain protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
A revered Sikh gurdwara at ~4,300 m beside a glacial lake, dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is one of the highest gurdwaras in the world and also sacred to Hindus (Lokpal).
The valley blooms with the monsoon, roughly mid-July to mid-August at its peak, with flowers visible through September. This trip is timed for that window.
Moderate to hard — a ~9 km trek to Ghangaria, then a gentle valley trek and a steep ~6 km climb to Hemkund. Good fitness helps, and mules/porters are available.
No — it is a national park with no overnight stays or camping inside. You visit on a day permit from Ghangaria and return by evening.
Yes — the Valley of Flowers needs a forest/eco-development day permit. We arrange the required permits as part of the trip.
You need reasonable fitness for the steep Hemkund climb at altitude. Take it slow; ponies are available for much of the route if needed.
It is a monsoon-season trek by nature (that is when the valley blooms), so expect rain and slippery trails. Good rain gear and grippy shoes are essential.
Yes — they lie on the Badrinath road via Govindghat, so we can combine them with a Do Dham or Char Dham. See our Do Dham with Valley of Flowers trip.
