Information about the trek to Valley of Flowers
The Valley of Flowers is known in English as the Valley of Flowers. Valley of Flowers Trek is one of the most popular treks in India in the Himalayas. Those who have never visited or visited the Himalayan mountains, those people must have heard the name of this trek. Flowers of Valley Trek gives a feel of heaven on earth.
But there is a solid reason behind the fame and popularity of Valley of Flowers – this Valley of Flowers Trek is one of the oldest and most popular treks in India. In 1980, the Government of India created the Valley of Flowers National Park, and later in 2002, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It also added Valley of Flowers to the list of trekkers around the world. Valley of Flowers is one of the most explored places in Uttarakhand and a favorite trek of the youth. This beautiful valley extends for about 8-10 kms,
When you enter this Valley of Flowers, you will be stunned to see the beauty of this place, this valley is much more beautiful than the pictures you are seeing in this blog.
It is very difficult to describe the beauty of this place in words, you have to experience it yourself and it will be one of the most beautiful experiences of your life.
It would be very difficult for me to compare this panoramic view with any other place or scene. In this beautiful valley, you will get to see different types of flowers, red flowers, yellow flowers, pink flowers, all this is a beautiful sight in itself. In the valley of flowers, you will see views of beautiful peaks everywhere.
Some of them are covered with snow, some meadows are also included, which you can see in the pictures of this blog, and above all, a beautiful river flowing in the middle, named Pushpavati river, view of this river Most trekkers miss it.
But you should not miss this view at all. The Pushpavati river not only adds to the beauty of this place but also gives eternal peace to the mind.
How many days will it take you to complete the trek to Valley of Flowers?
4 days will be counted to trek the Valley of Flowers from Haridwar.
How many kilometers is the trek to the Valley of Flowers?
The trek to Valley of Flowers is 11 kms.
Where does the trek to the Valley of Flowers start?
The trek to the Valley of Flowers starts from Govind Ghat in Uttarakhand.
Now begins the journey to the Valley of Flowers –
Day 1: Haridwar to Govindghat
First of all you reach Haridwar and start your journey from Haridwar to Govind Ghat. The road from Haridwar to Govind Ghat passes through the Badrinath Highway, in this journey you travel along the banks of the beautiful Alaknanda River. It will take you around 10 to 11 hours to reach Govind Ghat from Haridwar and may take less if you do not take rest in between.
And you can book a Taxi In Haridwar.
Day 2: Trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria
Now you want to reach Ghangaria and you will go from Govind Ghat. Earlier everyone used to go by trekking from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria. But now the road from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria has been built here. So you can reach Ghangaria from Govind Ghat by taking a taxi or you can also go by trekking from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria. The distance from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria is 4 kilometers.
And on this way you will come across many dhabas which serve you delicious food and there is also a gurudwara which provides you delicious food for free.
Now after reaching Ghangaria from Govind Ghat, you have to stay at Ghangaria for one night only. Here you will find hotels. And try not to take a taxi from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria and do a pedal trek because this route is also very beautiful and from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria you will walk along the river.
Day 3: Decide And Do The Trek Valley of Flowers back to Ghangaria
Today you have to trek from Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers, which will be 7.5 kms from Ghangaria, this 7.5 kms includes both your coming and going, it means your one way distance will be 3.5 kms.
To do Valley of Flowers Trek, you leave your hotel early in the morning, Valley of Flowers opens at 7 in the morning, so you leave your hotel at 6 in the morning. And buy your ticket for Valley of Flowers Trek. After that you will do full day trekking and enjoy Valley of Flowers Trek.
Important point :- Your trek to Valley of Flowers starts at 7 in the morning, and you have to reach back by 5 in the evening.
Day 4: Trek from Ghangaria to Govindghat
Now after completing your trek of Valley of Flowers Trek, trek back from Ghangaria to Govindghat or you can also take a taxi from Ghangaria to Govindghat.
Make sure you also cover Hemkund Sahib before you head back, Hemkund Sahib will add another day and 6 hours of trek to your journey. Do visit Hemkund Sahib.
You can easily trek to the Valley of Flowers. But the climb to Hemkund Sahib challenges you to the next level and is not easy at all. This 6 kilometer trek takes you to a height of about 4,000 feet. Not only does it present a new challenge, but it also takes you to a beautiful realm that you might not have expected.
Why is the trek to the Valley of Flowers famous?
Valley of Flowers is famous for trekking.
The trek to the Valley of Flowers is famous for the beauty of nature.
Valley of Flowers Trek Indian national park is famous for
The trek to the Valley of Flowers is largely famous for the Pushpavati River.
Famous for Valley of Flowers Trek photography.
The trek to the Valley of Flowers is famous for the alpine flowers.
Best time to trek Valley of Flowers?
The best time to trek the Valley of Flowers is from mid-July to mid-August.
How difficult is the trek to the Valley of Flowers?
Trekking of Valley of Flowers Trek can also be done by those people who are doing the trek for the first time. The climb of Valley of Flowers Trek does not seem difficult to me. You can do it easily.
Which places will come on the way from Haridwar to Valley of Flowers?
First of all you might like to visit :-
Haridwar to Rishikesh
Rishikesh to Srinagar
Srinagar to Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag to Nandprayag
Nandprayag to Joshimath
Joshimath to Govind Ghat
How to reach the trek to Valley of Flowers?
By Train: The nearest railway station to Valley of Flowers is in Rishikesh. You can reach Rishikesh by train. And after that you can take a taxi from Rishikesh to Govind Ghat, this taxi will reach you to Govind Ghat in 11 to 12 hours.
Road (By Road): You can also reach Valley of Flowers by road, you will get a bus from Rishikesh to Joshimath which will take you to Joshimath in 10 to 11 hours and then the distance from Joshimath to Govind Ghat is 20 kms. You will get a bus from Joshimath itself to Govind Ghat.
How much is the fee to enter the Valley of Flowers?
There is a fee of Rs 150 for Indian citizens and common men.
There is a fee of Rs 650 for foreign nationals and common men.
