TREKS · 4-DAY · MODERATE · MAX 3650M
Valley of Flowers Trek.
Valley of Flowers Trek
UNESCO World Heritage alpine meadow above the Pushpawati gorge. Closed Nov–May for snow; the famous flower bloom is mid-Jul to mid-Aug (300+ species: Brahma Kamal, Blue Poppy, Cobra Lily). Day-hike from Ghangaria base. Hemkund Sahib (4,329m, world's highest gurdwara) is an optional acclimatised add-on. Paved 13km approach makes it accessible to first-time trekkers.
Warnings
⚠Closed November–May for snow; bloom window is mid-July to mid-August (60-day peak)
⚠Forest dept entry rules: 6am–12 noon entry, must exit by 5pm — no overnight in valley
⚠Daily afternoon showers Jul–Aug; mandatory rain gear
⚠Leech-heavy at lower elevations Jul–Aug
Campsites
Ghangaria GMVN Guesthouse
3,050mDorm + twin rooms, hot meals, geyser, charging.
Ghangaria private hotels (Hotel Priya, Govind Ghat Hotel)
3,050mTwin/triple rooms, attached bath in upper-tier rooms.
Cost Estimate
Per-person 4-day trek incl. Joshimath → Govindghat shared transfer, Ghangaria stay (3 nights), forest permit, all meals. Operator = Indiahikes/Trekup India 2025–26 season.
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