Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Ex Haridwar / Dehradun — 5 Nights & 6 Days

Day by day

Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.

1. 1
   Day 1

   Haridwar / Dehradun — Devprayag — Rudraprayag — Joshimath — Govindghat

   Begin the Himalayan journey with an early pickup from Haridwar or Dehradun. Meet the driver and tour representative, load the luggage and proceed towards the upper Alaknanda Valley. Guests should carry identification, trekking footwear, rain protection and essential medicines in easily accessible bags. Travel through Rishikesh and continue into the Garhwal mountains. En route, pass Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi…

   ≈ 9-11 hrs driving Overnight Govindghat Meals Dinner
2. 2
   Day 2

   Govindghat — Pulna by Road — Trek to Ghangaria

   After an early breakfast, check out from the Govindghat hotel and carry only the baggage required for the three-night stay in Ghangaria. Larger or unnecessary luggage may be stored according to the hotel or operator's arrangement. Porter, mule or palki services are not included and must be arranged at direct cost. Drive approximately 3 kilometres to Pulna, the motorable starting point of the trek. After a briefing…

   3 km ≈ 5-7 hrs driving Overnight Ghangaria Meals Breakfast & Dinner
3. 3
   Day 3

   Ghangaria — Valley of Flowers Trek — Ghangaria

   Wake up early for the principal nature experience of the journey. After breakfast, carry a small daypack with water, packed snacks if arranged, rain protection, a warm layer, personal medicines, camera and valid identification. Proceed with the trek guide towards the Valley of Flowers entry gate. Complete the required permit and entry formalities. The Valley of Flowers is a protected national park and UNESCO World…

   4 km ≈ Approx. 4 km one way to the valley entry/interior; 7-10 km o driving Overnight Ghangaria Meals Breakfast & Dinner
4. 4
   Day 4

   Ghangaria — Hemkund Sahib Trek — Ghangaria

   Begin before sunrise or at the earliest recommended time for the demanding trek to Hemkund Sahib. After breakfast, carry warm layers, rain protection, water, energy snacks, personal medicines and identification. The trail gains significant altitude over approximately 6 kilometres and is considerably steeper than the Valley of Flowers route. Climb slowly through a series of paved sections and switchbacks. The…

   6 km ≈ 7-10 hrs driving Overnight Ghangaria Meals Breakfast & Dinner; langar may be available at Hemkund Sahib
5. 5
   Day 5

   Ghangaria — Pulna — Govindghat — Joshimath — Auli

   After breakfast, check out from the Ghangaria accommodation and begin the approximately 10-kilometre descent towards Pulna. The downhill route follows the same Laxman Ganga trail used on Day 2. Walk carefully, particularly on wet stones and steep paved sections. Trekking poles may reduce pressure on the knees. Porter and mule services remain payable directly. Take short rest and refreshment stops according to the…

   10 km ≈ Approx. 10 km descent trek, 3 km local drive and approx. 25 driving Overnight Auli Meals Breakfast & Dinner
6. 6
   Day 6

   Auli — Joshimath — Dhari Devi — Devprayag — Rishikesh / Haridwar Departure

   After breakfast, check out from the Auli hotel and begin the long return journey towards Rishikesh or Haridwar. Descend through Joshimath and follow the Alaknanda Valley towards the lower Garhwal region. Subject to road conditions and available time, stop at Dhari Devi Temple for darshan. Temple access may require walking from the parking area and depends on local administration and crowd conditions. Continue…

   ≈ 8-10 hrs driving Meals Breakfast

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