Description

Valley of Flowers Trek is a trek to a vast valley settled in the vicinity of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The entire valley of flowers is rich in biodiversity and lies in the transition zone between the Greater Himalayas and Zanskar Range. 

The best time to visit Valley of Flowers is in the months of July and August when the blooming of flowers is at peak. Around 300 species of wild-flowers bloom during this season. The prominent species are Brahmakamal, Blue Poppy, Cobra Lily Anemone, Geranium, Marsh Marigold & Prinula. Apart from a wide range of flora, the valley of flowers national park is also home to rare and endangered animals such as Himalayan Black Bear, Brown Bear, Snow Leopard, Red Foxes, Himalayan Tahrs, Musk deer and Monals.  Also, the valley has to offer much more than flowers. There are waterfalls, glaciers, towering mountains, gushing rivers and quaint villages.

The landscape of Valley of Flowers showcases the wilderness and raw beauty of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The Valley of Flowers national park covers an expanse of 87.5 square km and about 8 km long and 2 km wide.

The trek to Valley of Flowers begins from a small village named Govindghat located 22 km from Joshimath on the Rishikesh Badrinath Highway. The actual trek starts from Pulna, which is 4 km and a 20 minutes drive from Govindghat. The trek from Pulna to Ghangaria is 9 km long and is done on a paved trail. Ghangaria is a small settlement where trekkers can stay and buy some essentials. The route further from Ghangaria divides into two routes, one leading towards Valley of Flowers and the other one leading towards Hemkund Sahib.

Another important destination that will be covered in this trip is Hemkund Sahib, which is a renowned pilgrimage site for Sikhs and also the highest gurudwara in the world, situated at an altitude of 4632 meters or 15200 feet above the sea level. The Trek to Hemkund Sahib also starts from the village Ghangaria. The trek from Ghangaria is about 8 KM long and the trail is fully paved but quite steep.

Itinerary (Rishikesh to Rishikesh)

1st Day : Rishikesh to Govindghat (290 Kilometers, 12 Hours Drive)

• The group will assemble at the pick-up point by 8 AM.
• The trek leader will be introduced here followed by a group introduction and tour breifing.
• Later on, we'll head towards Govindghat.
• Midway, we'll cross Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath, and Panch Prayag.
• We'll be reaching Govindghat by the evening.
• Post-check-in, dinner will be served followed by an overnight stay in Govindghat.
• The pickup point is Rishikesh ISBT (tentative).

2nd Day : Govindghat to Pulna Drive (04 Kilometers) | Ghangaria Trek (09 Kilometers)

• Post breakfast, we'll head out for Pulna village.
• Upon reaching our destination, we'll start trekking towards the first checkpoint, Ghangaria Village.
• We'll reach Ghangaria Village by the afternoon.
• Lunch will be served after checking into our accommodation.
• Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Ghangaria Village.

3rd Day : Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers Trek and back (08 Kilometers)

• After an early breakfast, we'll head out for a Forest Check Post.
• Midway, we'll have a packed lunch during one of the break sessions.
• On reaching Forest Check Post, we'll move towards Valley of Flowers, which is the main attraction of the whole trek.
• After a while, we'll trek down from Valley of Flowers to Ghangaria village.
• Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Ghangaria Village.

4th Day : Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib Trek and back (16 Kilometers)

• Breakfast will be served in the morning.
• After which, we'll head out for a trek to Hemkund Sahib(World's Highest Gurudwara).
• Midway, we'll be having a packed lunch during one of the breaks.
• We'll reach our destination by the afternoon and will stay for a while before trekking back to Ghangaria Village.
• Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Ghangaria Village.

5th Day : Ghangaria to Govindghat Trek (09 Kilometers)

• After an early breakfast, we'll head towards Govindghat.
• Upon reaching Govindghat, we'll check into our respected accomodation.
• Lunch will be served here.
• Post lunch, the rest of the day is at leisure and you're advised to go for a visit to Badrinath temple and Mana village (The last Indian village at the Indo-China border) (personal expense).
• Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Govindghat.

6th Day : Govindghat to Rishikesh (270 Kilometers, 09 Hours Drive)

• Post breakfast, we'll head out for Rishikesh.
• We'll reach Rishikesh by the evening.
• The group disassembles here.
• The Valley of Flowers Trek ends here.

Inclusions

Transportation during the journey from the pickup on day 01 to drop on day 06 is covered.

Accommodations on sharing basis as per itinerary.

Meal Plan: AP (Breakfast+ Lunch + Dinner, starting from Day 01 Dinner till Day 06 Breakfast)

Trip Lead will be present at all times during the tour.

Local Guide will be present at all times during the tour.

All kinds of Permits

First Aid Kits

Oxygen Cylinders

Infrared Thermometer

Oximeter

Exclusions

Early check-in at the hotel.

Any additional expenses such as of personal nature.

Additional accommodation/food costs incurred due to any delay travel.

Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions.

Any Airfare / Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclusions” or any type of transportation from Manali or Srinagar.

Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.

Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural calamities.

Any other services not specified above in inclusions.

Additional help such as mules, porters for carrying luggage/personal stuff will be on a personal expanse.

Additional gears such as jackets, warm clothes, shoes, walking stick, raincoat/Poncho or more is to be brought/rented by the individual only.

Cancellation Policy

No cancellations will be taken over the call or WhatsApp message. Please reply to the email of the payment receipt that you have received at the time of booking regarding the cancellation.

Free Cancellation up to 60 days before the departure date (Booking amount is non-refundable)

If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 59 days to 45 days of the Departure Date then only 10% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.

If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 44 Days to 30 Days of the Departure Date then only 25% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.

If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 29 Days to 15 Days of the Departure Date then only 50% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.

If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within15 Days to 8 Days of the Departure Date then only 75% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.

If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 7 Days from the Departure Date then 100% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.

You are not applicable for a refund if you fail to show up on the day of departure under the given timeline that has been provided to you beforehand. 

There would be no refund provided in case there occur some problems due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances. On the occasion of any such happenings, we have a backup plan ready most of the time and we'll be moving onto that. There are times when we would have to cancel some activities mentioned in the itinerary but it's only due to the reason that we would be bound by a circumstance that is not in our control.

If a trek is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.) then the participants would be provided with a travel voucher for the same amount that can be used within 365 days of the issuance date for any package worth the same amount.

If a trek/trip has to be aborted midway due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.). In that case, no refund would be provided.

JustWravel will not bear any extra expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.).

Cancellations policy differs for popular destinations and also during peak season, kindly confirm with your operator once.

Things To Pack

Rucksack (40 Liters+)

Daypack

Backpack Rain Cover

Suncap

Woolen Cap

Mufflers/Neck Warmer

Polarised Sunglasses

Inner Thermals (2 pairs)

Comfortable Pants (Trek Pants)

Fleece Jacket

Warm Jacket

Down Jacket/Main Jacket

Poncho

Gloves

Socks (2 Woolen/2 Cotton)

Undergarments

Sandals

Trekking Shoes (Forclaz 100/Arpenaz 100 or better)

Towels

First Aid Kit

Personal Medication

Head Torch

Water Bottle

Power Bank

Mobile Charger/Travel Charger

Hand Sanitizer

Toiletries

Tissue Roll

Cold Cream

Lip Guard

Sunscreen Lotion(SPF 40+)

Documents – ID(Driver’s License, AADHAR Card, Voter ID:: Passport and Visa copy for Foreign Nationals)