Valley of Flowers
A UNESCO valley that blooms only in the rain
Why this trek is special
- ✦A UNESCO World Heritage valley carpeted in 500+ flower species
- ✦The monsoon-only bloom — July to September, and then it's gone
- ✦Hemkund Sahib, the glacial lake shrine at 14,107 ft
- ✦Brahma Kamal, blue poppies & waterfalls at every bend
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Rated 2/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
A long, beautiful monsoon drive up the Alaknanda past all five Prayags. Govindghat hums with pilgrims bound for Hemkund.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Lodge / guesthouse stays at Govindghat & Ghangaria
- ✓ Trek leader + local guides
- ✓ Valley of Flowers National Park entry fees
- ✓ Twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Haridwar ↔ Govindghat (shareable cab)
- ✗ Pony / helicopter services to Ghangaria
- ✗ Personal expenses
Permits & paperwork
Valley of Flowers National Park (Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage) day permits are arranged by us and included. The valley opens only June–October; the bloom peaks July–September. Carry a govt. photo ID.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Valley of Flowers? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.