A transit camp at Ghangaria is set at the base of Valley of flowers and Hemkund Sahib trekking routes offering simple accommodation for trekkers and pilgrim travellers.
The blend of colours with rich alpine and green meadows leaves the beauty of the Valley of Flowers undisputed to date. The Valley of flowers is an ever-phenomenal gift of mother nature to humanity. Trekking such a landmark is a journey full of excitement and adventure. Trek through Alpine Woodland, Pushpawati river and unlimited waterfalls, glaciers, and bridges that caters to the final destination of Valley of Flowers .
Valley of Flowers Opening Dates June 1, 2022 July to mid-August is the best time to witness the natural beauty of the Valley. The Valley is closed in October/November due to on and on precipitation and snowfall.
The registration to this World heritage site opens at 7:00 am every Day and sharply closes at 2:00 pm. A nominal fee of Rs. 150 for Indian nationals and Rs. The Tourism department charges 600 for foreigners.
From the manifold natural world to the rich terrains of The Himalayas, the Valley of flowers has always been a distinctive spot to explore. After its accidental discovery by three British mountaineers in 1931, the Valley of Flowers was declared a national park by the government of Uttarakhand in 1980. Finally, the unblemished beauty got its final appraisal when declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005. Above 300 indigenous species of plants and a variety of rare and endangered animals is the centrepiece for Biologists, tourists, hikers etc. The Valley stretches to the extent of 87 km2 and is about 8 Km. long and 2 Km. Wide in Chamoli district. Height of approximate 3658 meters above sea level, the charming beauty of the Valley seems to be luring Nanda Devi National Park to the East, creating a transition zone. Diverse alpine forest with green meadows, the Valley will always leave you mesmerized with the number of milky waterfalls and silver glaciers. The last uncrowded village of Ghangaria serves as the base camp for all the travellers, which is 13 Km. from Govindghat. The park is accessible only during summer, from June to October, when the bio-diversity is at full bloom. Travel to the Valley of Flowers is a must-do ride for nature lovers, Botanists, Zoologists, the people who love trek, and wildlife photographers. Countless people globally march every year to witness this world Heritage site.
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The Valley of flowers lies in the lap of the Himalayas. The higher altitude and unfavourable weather conditions are only the obstacles. In summer, June to October is the time of opening of the Valley, and the Valley opens exactly on the 1st of June 2022.
Due to unpredictable precipitation and pulse dropping temperature, the JourneyJourney halts from the month of October and resumes in the month of June next year. Simply the Valley is closed in winter from October.
Voyagers and nature admirers march to the gorgeous Valley of flowers, which offers them to magnify the jam-packed beauty in the form of cascading waterfalls and prettiness in the form of multicolour flora and exuberant dense timberland. The Valley always seems to be glistening in glory. Trekking over such a masterpiece is something like heading towards eternity with the endless feeling of joy.
Hemkunt Sahib is one of the most popular Sikh shrines. Connected to Hindu mythology even, every year, jam-packed visitors of both the community travel every year. The spread of eternal vibes and the Himalayan glimpse motivate the pilgrims to overcome the long-haul passages to reach the house of the Lord. The shrine's popularity attracts travellers globally in the summers. Most popular among these shrines is Hemkund Lake. The holy dip is believed to cure different ailments of the body. Therefore the pilgrims never miss the opportunity to take a holy bath.
Being the last colonized village on the way to the Valley of flowers, Ghangaria has gained seeming popularity among the tourists. Visitors have a chance to explore the beauty of the village, their customs and beliefs and above all, their local music. Ghangaria also serves as the base camp for the Valley of flowers. Another adjoining village that can be added to the explorable JourneyJourney is Byundar village, enrooting Ghangaria from Govindghat .
The glowing masterpiece of nature with varied 600 above floral species and nesting some rarest of the rare endangered species of animals make it an exemplary site to explore. Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is an Indian National Park established in 1982. Located in district Chamoli in Uttarakhand. The Valley remained hidden until 1931, when accidently discovered by 3 Britishers, Frank S. Smythe, Eric Shipton and R.L. Holdsworth, who lost their way during an accomplished expedition of mt Kamet. They tend to meet at a point full of flowers. Driven through the charming beauty, they named it ''the Valley of flowers. Later after the discovery, one of the visitors ''Frank Smythe'' also mentioned the Valley in his book ''Valley of flowers''. In 1939 a renowned botanist Joan Margret Legge died while carrying out her research on some grave floral species. A memorial was laid down by her sister with local rituals. In 1982 the Valley of flowers was declared a national park by the government of Uttarakhand. In 1993 Prof. Chandra Prakash Kalia carried out the research and listed above 520 alpine plants and later on authored 2 books ''the valley of flowers myth and reality'' and ''Ecology and Conservation of the Valley of Flowers National Park, Garhwal Himalaya.''
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Valley of flowers is publicly accessible from 1st June onwards every year. The Valley remains operative from the month of June to the month of October. Before planning any expedition, the travellers should carefully read the advisory issued by the government of Uttarakhand. Start afresh early in the morning from the transit point Ghangaria to spend ample time in the Valley. Being a world heritage site, registration is obligatory. The visitor needs to share his/her initials, including a fixed entry fee. Most importantly, plastic bottles are impermissible to carry along with to the Valley. Travellers can start their excursion to the Valley in early morning at 7:00 am. to the last allowable applicant by 2:00 pm. Travellers are advised to plan their return by 5:00 pm. evening before sunset to get plan their night halt. Travellers, hikers or trekkers should always carry the emergency medicines, first aid kits and an extra pair of shorts, mackintosh, socks as well extra batteries (for the visitors carrying a camera) along with to avoid any inconvenience due to unpredictable weather. With no food outlets in the Valley, eatables should be planned with respect to the stay in the Valley. High altitude sites are always prone to low oxygen levels, so the Bronchitis patients, asthmatics or patients with any kind of allergy-related to lungs are advised to cancel this jaunt. The Valley spreads its charm throughout the season, but the most favoured is in the month of July and August when a majority of floral species are of ripe age. Travellers or tourists are advised to seek every update about the climatic conditions before planning a visit to the Valley of flowers.
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There are a bunch of stories that keeps on prevailing in Indian mythology for quite a long time. Historical records claims, that the Valley remained untouched till 1937. The Hindu mythology upholds that before the exploration, this place was repeatedly visited by the Hindu Gods and Pandavas and was under their influence. Some of them believe this Valley to be in possession of unlimited fairies and spirits. Thereby human interference at a particular time is prohibited. Anyone who visits the Valley after sunset never comes back. Few believers tend to connect this Valley to Ramayanakal, where Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama, meditated beside a lake in this Valley for many years. Finally, in the battle of Ravan and Lord Ram, Lakshman was injured and fainted. The Lord Hanuman took away the Sanjeevni Booti (a rare herb with magical medicinal properties) from this Valley and saved the life of Lakshman restoring his strength through the odour of the herb. Simultaneously, Sikh mythology shares their words of experience about the holy Gurudwara Shri Hemkunt Sahib. They believe that their tenth and last Guru- Shri Guru Gobind Singh meditated here for years until eternity and finally united with God in this Valley. Shri Guru Gobind Singh, the holy saint of Sikhs who did self, attests himself to be reincarnated, has mentioned in his holy book that he meditated in the Himalayas by an adjoining frozen lake surrounded by seven peaks. The place was known as ""Sapat Shring"" in the holy dasham granth book. The Sikhs started searching the place mentioned and kept on searching the mentioned place. They kept their hunt on from 1884 to 1936, when the first-ever Gurudwara (the Sikh holy shrine) was built. With lots of changes over a period of five decades until the last Gurudwara was constructed in the shape of an inverted lotus. Another belief is the dip in the holy Hemkund Lake. The holy lake is said to possess some medicinal properties and blessings of their Gods, which cures many diseases in no time. Lots of beliefs are deeply connected to this Valley and the holy lake, but one undeniable fact is that the Valley of flowers is truly a blessed spot and a God's gift to mankind.
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Book your Valley of Flowers Trek tour package 2022 Trekking always includes glee and elation. But when the destination is ''Valley of flowers Tour Package Uttarakhand, then the trip became more angelic participation. Valley of flowers trek in the Himalayas is the most admirable terminus to checkout. The voyage to the Valley begins at Govindghat or Pulna village after bisecting the well-known Alaknanda River through a hanging bridge. Having to face the crooked path early but slowly, the track sheers through an arising valley of lush green fields. The JourneyJourney becomes more enthusiastic when the graceful Ganga becomes swifter, and walking through the Valley, the glimpse of the mountain in white attire makes the JourneyJourney memorable. The 7 km passage from Puna to Bhyundar village is jammed with some overwhelming art of nature to capture. Most ravishing is when we cross the tumbling down waterfalls and cold-water springs. The pink and dark red colour of Rhododendrons all over the area makes the trip blissful. Trekkers can pause their journeys to enjoy the tea at small wayside stalls all over the route. Young enthusiastic tourist guides are available at Bhyundar village. Halting to rest awhile, the JourneyJourney begins again on the right bank of Lakshman Ganga until a log bridge supported on huge boulders is reached. Bisecting the bridge to the left bank, the walking passage becomes sheerer and tougher. After 2kms run, you will get over to Ghangaria, the base camp for the hikers to the Valley of Flowers package price 2022 and Hemkunt Sahib.
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Planning to visit the Valley of flowers but still in the middle, we can lend a helping hand. Take a look over the detailed travel plan for the Valley of flowers trek.
With the first brightening, leave for Joshimath from Rishikesh. It is a safe and long journey of 255 Km from Rishikesh. Joshimath is the dwelling place of Lord Badrinath. By the arrival at Joshimath in the evening, plan for an overnight stay in a hotel. Avail direct bus service to Joshimath from ISBT Rishikesh if you prefer to go by bus. For a comfortable ride to Joshimath, private taxis or cabs are also available from the Rishikesh Taxi stand.
For more economical journeys use public transport. If you are unable to find any direct public transport to Joshimath, break your JourneyJourney to smaller destinations or opt for share away transport like jeeps, tata sumo and max. Road route is broken to smaller destinations:
After breakfast, steer to Govindghat with a distance of about 22 Kms from Joshimath. Time to trek towards Ghangaria with cram-full meals. Ghangaria, otherwise known as Govind Dham, serving as a base camp, is the transit point to the Valley of flowers and Shri Hemkunt Sahib shrine. Post completion of 10 Kms, Ghangaria arrives. Travellers should have an overnight stay here. Hotels and rooms are available for night halt.
A new route was developed after the 2013 flood calamity. You can also opt to follow this new route from Govindghat to Pulna village, distancing 4Km, which is vehicle driven. Earlier the walking distance was 14 Kms.
If the travellers find it difficult to trek, then the ponies are available at Govindghat. Book your pony and make your ride easy and comfortable else, use the pony to carry your luggage or any carriable goods.
Time to fasten your backpacks and start trekking to the Valley of flowers. The trek is an easy one while overpassing through dense green woodland and beautiful alpine species of silver fir, juniper and birches to gaze. Walking by green meadows, the Himalayan floral vegetation creates an alluring natural art by mother nature. The number of cascading waterfalls, small rivulets, colourful, rare insects and birds makes you feel out of the world. One of the most ravishing places to find is the shelter of numerous species of birds and rare colourful butterflies after the angelic halt in the valley time to wrap the trip. Return to Ghangaria and find a hotel for an overnight stay.
After a nutritious breakfast, commence your journey with 10 kms trek to Govindghat and then a motor ride to Joshimath via Badrinath. Halt your JourneyJourney at Joshimath for a night stay in the hotel available.
Drive to Rishikesh after morning refreshments and be prepared to say goodbye to the Valley and thanks to the government of Uttarakhand for a pleasant trip.
You can prolong your stay in Ghangaria for a day or two and visit the prominent Sikh Shrine Shri Hemkunt Sahib as well, which is exactly 6 kms from Ghangaria.
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Our Photo Gallery below will be of great help to those who want to travel the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand. Sometimes in photos, you find what you really want to find. The weather, the view here and why this place is so famous worldwide. You can get an idea of this from the photos provided by us. All photos are of our former customers who planned their booking with us.
Location : Near Badrinath, in Garhwal Region of Uttarakhand. National Park : It was declared as National park in 1982. World Heritage Site : Declared as World Heritage Site on July 14, 2005 by UNESCO. Best time to visit : July and August Hotels : Blue Poppy Swiss Cottage camps and Blue Poppy Resorts in Auli. Entry Fee: Rs. 150 for Indians and Rs. 650 For non-Indians Entry Timings : 7 am to 5 pm Opening Date : 1st June Closing Date : 4th October Time needed for Valley of flowers trek : 7 days Ex Haridwar.
Valley of flowers will open on 1st June 2022 and will close on 4th October, 2022. It remained closed for public in 2013 after the floods in June 2013 till 4th October, 2014 as the trek between Ghangaria and the valley was damaged. It was reconstructed by September, 2014 and valley was opened for public for 6 days from 4th October to 9th October, 2014. You can visit out best time to visit to know what will be best time among these four months of accessibility of the valley.
The usual and the most official time for visiting starts at 7 am till 2 pm in the noon. It requires you to start trekking back to the camp by 1:30 pm and touch the place safely by 5 pm. It is advisable to reach the entry gate by 6:45 am to get the first-hand ticket into the Valley and enjoy it to the maximum time. Trekking from the entry to the place you have to go takes time as everyone has their pace. It is hence better to keep a margin to avoid bad experiences.
