Valley of Flowers Trek

5/5.0 (3 Reviews)

VOF national park ,Uttarakhand

Highlights

Delhi to Delhi Transfers

6 Nights / 7 Days

4.9/5.0 Rating (2000+ Reviews)

Solo Traveler Friendly

Full assistance for first timers

Stay in Hotels & Homestays

All meals during trek

Hemkund Sahib Included

About the campsite

Valley of Flowers is a fairyland situated high in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level, protected by snowy mountains. Unknown to humans, for centuries this enchanting valley lay frozen during the colder months, and burst into its youthful beauty every year, as the snow melted with the advent of summer. Every year, the valley was splashed with color as it bloomed with hundreds of kinds of flowers, taking on various shades of colors as months progressed. Finally, one day, nature condescended to bless humans with this heavenly sight, when Frank Smith - mountaineer, explorer, and botanist - chanced upon it in the monsoon of 1931.

The Valley of Flowers National Park lies in the northern part of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This national park shares borders with Nepal and Tibet. During the monsoon season, this magnificent valley comes alive with more than 300 varieties of Alpine flowers and the entire valley blooms with a carpet of flowers in multiple colors. The snow-capped peaks provide a perfect backdrop for this natural wonder. The park is situated at a height of 3,600 meters (11,811.0 ft) above sea level, and spreads around 87.5 square kilometers. It was declared a national park in 1982, and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Provided you are fit and don't mind an arduous trek, this is a site worth seeing.

The valley is home to many celebrated flowers like the Brahmakamal, the Blue Poppy and the Cobra Lily. It is a much sought-after haunt for flower lovers, botanists and of course trekkers, for whom a sufficient excuse to embark on a mission to reach a place, is that it exists! Legends associate the valley with the area from where Hanuman of Ramayana collected. 'Sanjeevani' herbs to revive Lakshmana, the younger brother of Rama. Hanuman had to visit far-flung areas in his search for the life-saving herbs, some named after him. The Valley of Flowers National Park, when in full bloom would have made even Wordsworth settle here! Waves after waves of the most beautiful flowers adorn the Valley for a very brief period during the summer, after which it goes back to oblivion, only to be seen next summer!

When in flower, the Valley is not to be missed! And in that captivating, mist-covered valley bounded by the mighty Himalayan mountains on all sides, roam some of the most elusive creatures found in India. The Snow Leopard, the Himalayan Black Bear, Serow, and the Himalayan Golden Eagle are all found in and around the valley! It could well get lucky for you! We also visit the enchanting Hemkund sahib, Badrinath, and the gorgeous hill resort of Auli. Come with us on this authentic Himalayan camp of ours which is well and truly, beyond wild!

Activities

Hiking

Campfire

Amenities

Tour Guide

Stay in Homestays

Safety Features

First Aid Kit

Certified Instructors

Itinerary

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Day 0

Night:

Transfer
Reach Delhi latest by 7:30pm on Jul 6 / Jul 27 / Aug 11 / Aug 13 / Aug 24 / Aug 31 / Sep 07 & proceed to Haridwar by bus / train

Day 1

Morning:

Transfer
HARIDWAR JOSHIMAT: Morning after breakfast, drive to reach Joshimath (1874 mt / 253Km) which is the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. Lunch enroute. Evening arrive at Joshimath and check into the hotel Overnight: Hotel

Day 2

Morning:

Hiking
JOSHIMATH - GOVINDGHAT - GHANGARIA TREK: After breakfast, drive to reach Govindghat (1828 mt / 22Km). Start trekking to reach Ghangaria(3049 mts / 14 km Trek) with a packed lunch. Ghangaria is also known as GOVIND DHAM, It is the base camp for visiting Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers overnight

Day 3

Morning:

Hiking
GHANGARIA - HEMKUND - GHANGARIA: Early in the morning start trekking (7 Km) to reach "HEMKUND SAHIB". One of the most revered of all Sikh Shrines, The Hemkund Sahib, the World’s Highest Gurudwara, is situated at an altitude of 4,329 mts. In the afternoon trek down to reach Ghangariya for an overnight stay. The evening is free for rest & relaxation.

Day 4

Morning:

Hiking
GHANGARIA - VALLEY OF FLOWER - GHANGARIA: Trek to the Valley of Flowers. The whole valley is dotted with varieties of exotic flowers and other flora. Return to Ghangria for an overnight stay

Day 5

Morning:

Hiking
GHANGARIA - GOVINDGHAT – BADRINATH- JOSHIMATH: 14 Km return trek to Govindghat and then drive to Joshimath via Badrinath. On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight: Hotel

Day 6

Morning:

Transfer
JOSHIMATH- HARIDWAR: Morning breakfast and drive to Haridwar. On arrival transfer to the station, time to catch the train.

Day 7

Morning:

Transfer
DELHI - HOMETOWN: Reach Delhi in the morning & return to your respective home towns from Delhi. Book flight/train post 9:30am Jul 13 / Aug 03 / Aug 18 / Aug 20 / Aug 31 / Sep 07 / Sep 14

Important Info

Advance Pay & Block:
You can pay 5,000 + 5% GST non-refundable advance and block your slots. The remaining amount could be paid 10 days before the event.

Advance Payment link:
https://rzp.io/l/exoticampvalleyofflowers

Haridwar to Haridwar:
You can also avail the trip from Haridwar to Haridwar for 9999/-
Inform us post advance payment.

The accommodation for the entire trip is in Guest houses/Homestays/Hotels.
NO CAMPING / NO TENT STAYS.

Cost Includes:
- Train / Bus transfer from Delhi to Haridwar & back to Delhi
- All the needed entry fees along with permits
- Meals during the trek days only vegetarian (Day 1 Dinner till Day 6 Breakfast)
- During the trek, charges for accommodation in the guest house, homestay
- Porters in order to carry vital equipment of organizers
- Hiking skilled and proficient trek leader, cook, guide, and support staff

Exclusions:
- Porter cost
- Emergency Helicopter service
- Food during transit
- Visit to Badrinath and Mana village (500/person)
- Additional costs occurring due to any change in the plan because of weather

Temperature: 7°C to +27° C
Trekking Distance: 36km
Difficulty Level: Easy
Highest Altitude: 3800 m
Starting and Ending Point: The trek starts at Haridwar and ends at Haridwar
Railway Station: Rishikesh
Best Season: July, August & September

Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes
Pay attention to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and smooth trekking experience
Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the trek
Before undertaking the trek, consult a physician
Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek
The trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites
Always book flights on the Flexi travel plan with a date change option.
In the event of extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances (landslides) preventing reaching the destination, participants will be dropped at Haridwar, with incurred costs adjusted towards their next Exoticamp trip

The accommodation for the entire trip is in Guest houses/Homestays/Hotels.
NO CAMPING / NO TENT STAYS.

The package is designed for a three / four sharing basis. If you wish to avail of two sharing, please contact us upfront and pay an additional Rs. 5000 if you are a couple (5000 per couple). For all other cases (friends, parent-kids, siblings), it's Rs. 3000 per person. Please update this information post-booking so we can block your stay accordingly.

We can only offer a limited number of double-sharing rooms due to the nature of trekking routes and group bookings for stays. Please inform us in advance if you require a double sharing room to secure your accommodation.

If your slot is booked with us after train tickets reach the waiting list (WL), we will adjust the train ticket cost of ₹1500. You can then book a bus or train of your choice to reach your destination early morning on Day 1.

*Always book flights on flexi travel plan with date change option.

Visit to Badrinath and Mana village is excluded from the package. But on Day 5 we will arrange transport to Badrinath and Mana village for those who can start early in the morning and pay an additional Rs.500/-

Cancellation Policy:

75% refund for all cancellations done 7 days before the date of stay
No refund for cancellations within 7 days from the date of stay
Booking dates cannot be transferred/rescheduled
In the case of govt. imposed lockdowns / Covid disruptions, an option to reschedule booking to any other date within a year will be given. No refund will be issued
Refunds if any will be credited to the source account in 7 working days
Cancellation policy applies only when you make full payment for the trip through the website.
This policy does not apply for non-refundable advance payments.

Campsite Rules

No Alcohol

No Smoking

No Littering

Valid ID required

Only veg food served

How to get here?

Reach Delhi from your respective destinations & avail a full package that includes transfers from Delhi & back

Flight Details:
Onward - Book flights/trains that reach Delhi latest by 7:30 pm on Jul 6 / Jul 27 / Aug 11 / Aug 13 / Aug 24 / Aug 31 / Sep 07
Return - Book flight/train post 9:30 am on Jul 13 / Aug 03 / Aug 18 / Aug 20 / Aug 31 / Sep 07 / Sep 13

*Always book flights on Flexi travel plan with a date change option.

3 Reviews

Rashma

(5/5.0)

Amongst the few Himalayan treks I have trekked, this stands out to be one of the best visual treat to the eyes. The blooming flowers and the well built trails, the accommodations, the food provided everything was on point. The hospitality I received Throughout the trek elevated the whole trek experience. The rules and regulations were followed strictly and this made all the fellow trekkers comfortable achieving the expectations.

Nambirajan

(5/5.0)

This is my first booking with Exoticamp and it was a solo for me. The host(Jerry) was extremely hospitable and made sure everything went smoothly. I really enjoyed the whole trek. The fellow trekkers who booked with exoticamp were great and really enjoyed their company. Will surely make travel/trek plans with exoticamp in future!

Sivakami Gandhikirishna

(5/5.0)

We went to valley of flowers trekking.. The trek was really good and we explored a lot, able to breath some fresh air. The organisers took good care of us. They used to escort us all along the trek and lead the trek and there was no doubt of safety issues.

Rashma

(5/5.0)

Nambirajan

(5/5.0)

Sivakami Gandhikirishna

(5/5.0)

Sripradha Mukundan

(3/5.0)

Valley of flowers and Hemkund Sahib trek is one of the best Himalayan treks I've been on. As a solo traveller I was a bit hesitant before joining but the people I've met her proved me otherwise. I made some amazing friends here. This trek has made us push our limits so much and we're super proud of what we were able to achieve! Although their marketing and advertisements of their campsites have been great, their communication is something that needs to be worked on. Communication was a bit bumpy and a prompt response is not given even if we raise queries. There were few confusions since a single person handles that, it has been difficult to get response from once we booked the trek.