The Valley of Flowers is the rarest thing in Himalayan trekking: a walk you do in the monsoon, on purpose. Through July and August a UNESCO-listed valley in Chamoli erupts into a carpet of hundreds of alpine flower species, fed by the cloud and the melt.
The Valley of Flowers is the rarest thing in Himalayan trekking: a walk you do in the monsoon, on purpose. Through July and August a UNESCO-listed valley in Chamoli erupts into a carpet of hundreds of alpine flower species, fed by the cloud and the melt.
Paired with a climb to the glacial lake and gurudwara at Hemkund Sahib (14,100 ft), it is a gentle, soul-quieting trek rather than a hard summit. We base it out of Govindghat and walk to Ghangaria, the hamlet from which both the valley and Hemkund open up.
A long, river-hugging drive from Dehradun to Govindghat near Joshimath. Overnight stay.
A steady climb along the Pushpawati river to Ghangaria, the base hamlet for both the valley and Hemkund.
The day you came for: into the valley itself, hours among the blooms, then back to Ghangaria.
A steep climb to the glacial lake and gurudwara at Hemkund Sahib, then back down to Ghangaria.
Descend to Govindghat and drive the short way to Joshimath for the night.
The long, scenic drive back to Dehradun.
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+91 90562 23556The valley is open June to October, but the bloom peaks from mid-July to late August during the monsoon. That is when to go for the flowers.
Yes, very. Gradients are gentle and there is no technical climbing. The Hemkund day is the only steep stretch and it is optional. Children who can walk a few km manage well.
Expect rain, that is what feeds the flowers. We plan around it with good rain gear advice and flexible day timings, and the trail is well established.
Pick your dates and make one call. We handle the tents, the trail, the meals and the logistics, so all you do is reach Dehradun and walk.