Overview
High-altitude Himalayan trek
Seasonal flower paradise
Visit sacred Hemkund Sahib
Breathtaking alpine views
Crystal-clear Hemkund Lake
Rich biodiversity
Moderate trekking challenge
A combined trek to the high glacial lake and gurudwara of Hemkund Sahib and the blooming UNESCO Valley of Flowers, both reached from Ghangaria.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Haridwar → Joshimath Approx. 255 km
★ Highlights: Drive
Drive from Haridwar to Joshimath.
◗ Overnight Stay: Joshimath
Day 2
Govindghat → Ghangaria Trek 9 km
★ Highlights: Forest trail
Drive to Govindghat and trek to Ghangaria.
◗ Overnight Stay: Ghangaria
Day 3
Hemkund Sahib Trek 12 km return
★ Highlights: Glacial lake
Climb to Hemkund Sahib and its sacred lake, then return.
◗ Overnight Stay: Ghangaria
Day 4
Valley of Flowers Trek 8 km return
★ Highlights: Alpine blooms
Trek into the Valley of Flowers and return.
◗ Overnight Stay: Ghangaria
Day 5
Ghangaria → Joshimath Trek + drive
★ Highlights: Descent
Trek down to Govindghat and drive to Joshimath.
◗ Overnight Stay: Joshimath / Pipalkoti
Day 6
Drive towards Haridwar Approx. 200 km
★ Highlights: Drive
Drive towards Rishikesh.
◗ Overnight Stay: Rishikesh
Day 7
Departure
★ Highlights: Departure
Transfer to Haridwar for departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ What's Included
- ✓✓ Accommodation in hotels / guesthouses on road sections and tents (twin / triple-sharing) during the trek.
- ✓✓ All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and breakfast / dinner on road sections.
- ✓✓ Experienced trek leader, local guide and support staff (cook and helpers).
- ✓✓ Common camping equipment — tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, kitchen and dining gear.
- ✓✓ Forest permits, camping charges and applicable trek fees.
- ✓✓ Surface transfers from the base town to the road-head and back, and all presently applicable taxes.
❌ Not Included
- ✗✗ Air / train fare and travel to / from the base town unless specified.
- ✗✗ Personal trekking gear (shoes, jackets, poles) and personal porter / mule for own bags.
- ✗✗ Meals on road sections other than those mentioned, and personal expenses.
- ✗✗ Emergency evacuation, pony / porter charges beyond common load, and insurance.
- ✗✗ Any cost arising from delays due to weather, landslides or factors beyond control.
- ✗✗ GST as applicable and anything not specified under inclusions.