Valley Of Flowers Trek from Delhi

Quick Info:

• Trek Difficulty: Moderate
• Duration: 8 days
• Maximum Altitude: 14,100 ft
• Camp Location: Joshimath
• Best time to visit: July to September (Every Date)
• Start/End Location: The trek starts and ends at Delhi

About Valley of Flowers: 

• The 8 km long valley of flowers was discovered accidently by a group of travellers in 1931 who were returning after their expedition from Mount Kamet.
• This beautiful location is now a UNESCO world heritage site and comes under Man and Biosphere program ( MAB) OF UNESCO.
• Beautiful flora and fauna are present here and you will come across flowers with medicinal properties as well. 
• A trip to Hemkund Sahib, the highest religious location, would help to enrich your spirituality.
• The temperate here usually varies between 5 to 20 degree celsius and you can even expect slight rainfall during trekking.

About the Activity:

• The trek starts from Delhi and you will be picked up from your location. You will see places where confluence of rivers take place, like Devaprayag, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag on the way of your trip from Rishikesh to Joshimath/ Govindghat.
• On the next day, you will drive from Joshimath to Ghangaria and come across mesmerising locations like Hemkund Gurudwara base and Govindham Gurudwara.
• You will ride from Ghangaria to Valley of flowers for your trek next day but since camping is not allowed in Valley of flowers in the evening, you will return back to Ghangaria.
• On the 5th day,  you will visit Hemkund Sahib, have a hot lunch from Gurudwara Langar, watch the Brahma Kamal and stay in the guest house for the night.
• Next day you return to Govindghat from Ghangaria and drive back to Joshimath. You can also visit Badrinath ( optional), however since it is a landslide prone area, it will be up to the instructors whether to carry on this trek or not.
• On your last day, you will reach Rishikesh from Joshimath at around 5 pm to 6pm. After that, you can travel from Rishikesh to Delhi and reach on the same day.
• End your trek with lots of memories.

Inclusions:

• Accomodation in Joshimath (Day 1 & Day 5) and in Ghangaria (Day 2, Day 3 & Day 4)
• Meals- (Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast)
• Qualified Trek Leader
• Medical facilities
• Entry fees and permits
• Porters to carry luggage
• Transport from and to Delhi 

Exclusions: 

• Meals during road journey
• Accomodation in Dehradun
• Any expense not included in inclusions or personal expenses
• 5% GST

Cost:

• Govindghat to Govindghat: 6,500 + 5% GST
• Rishikesh to Rishikesh: 8,500 + 5% GST
• Delhi to Delhi: 10,500 + 5% GST

Dates :

• July: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 30, 31
• August: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28
• September: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

How to reach Delhi:

• By Air: Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi is a good option as it handles both domestic and international flights.
• By Rail: Another option is the New Delhi Railway Station, which is located in Paharganj, near Connaught Place, and is where the majority of trains arrive and depart from Delhi.
• By Road: Buses are an excellent option because it is well connected to cities like Jaipur, Agra, Alwar, Dehradun, and even Kathmandu, amongst others.

Know Before You Go for Valley of Flowers Trek:

• Prevent clothing that is uncomfortable (like saris, etc.)
• Carrying jewellery or other valuables isn't advisable.
• Smoking of cigarettes or consumption of liquor at the premises is allowed.
• Kindly get rid of plastics in a manner that is appropriate.
• Plucking of flowers/fruits is strictly forbidden in-house or within the areas around.
• Washroom facilities are common for all.
• The guide or instructor reserves the right to reject any participant deemed unfit to engage in the experience.
• Participants are not permitted to carry any object that is a razor-sharp lighter, luggage case, alcohol, blade, etc.
• The Valley of Flowers Trek may be delayed or postponed due to weather conditions. The new time slot will be informed in this scenario accordingly.