Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
Duration
Compact SUV
Stay Facility
Standard
Start-End city
Dehradun
Operator
Evynx Curated
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Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
A UNESCO alpine-meadow trek to Hemkund Sahib, with a Rishikesh stop, from Dehradun.
About this tour
Highlights
- Valley of Flowers UNESCO World Heritage - 10 km alpine meadow, 500 wildflower species, blue poppy
- Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara at 4,329 m - glacial lake ringed by seven snow peaks, one of the highest Sikh shrines
- Brahma Kamal wildflower - India's national flower at high altitude in the Valley of Flowers meadow in August
- Pushpawati River stone bridge - the entry crossing into the UNESCO valley above the clear glacial stream
- Jolly Grant gateway - Rishikesh full-day arrival and a 3.5-hr Rudraprayag return
Inclusions & Exclusions
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Itinerary at a Glance
Itinerary
Dehradun to Rishikesh in 90 Minutes - Full Ganga Day Before the Mountain Drive
Dehradun hotel pickup at 07:00 AM and the 90-minute Vyasi-highway run to Rishikesh - arriving by 09:30 AM for a full-day Rishikesh experience before the mountain drive to Govindghat next morning.
The Alaknanda River Corridor - Devprayag to the Govindghat Confluence
Early checkout by 06:30 AM and the 8-hour Alaknanda river road past Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag to the deep gorge base camp of Govindghat at 1,828 m.
The Stone Trail Along the Laxman Ganga - 10 km Guided Trek to Ghangaria
Early breakfast at 07:00 AM, main luggage stowed in the vehicle, and the 10 km stone-paved guided trek from Pulna village alongside the roaring Laxman Ganga river to Ghangaria forest base at 3,048 m.
Into the UNESCO Meadow - 500 Wildflowers and the Pushpawati River
An early entry into the Valley of Flowers National Park - a 3 km flat meadow walk through over 500 wildflower species including the rare blue poppy and Brahma Kamal, ending at the valley head and a stream crossing.
Stone Stairs to the Glacial Lake - Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara at 4,329 m
The steep 6 km stone-stair climb from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib (4,329 m) - a glacial lake ringed by seven snow peaks and one of the highest Sikh gurudwaras in the world.
Trek Return and the Mountain Road Back to Rudraprayag
Morning trek descent from Ghangaria to Pulna village (10 km), vehicle collection at Govindghat, and the 3.5-hour mountain road drive to the riverside Rudraprayag rest stop.
Rudraprayag Morning and the 3.5-Hour Jolly Grant Return
A relaxed Rudraprayag morning before the 3.5-hour highway return to Dehradun - ending the circuit.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
- Trek-rated waterproof shoes mandatory - valley floor is wet even outside monsoon
- Full waterproof jacket and pants required (July-August monsoon is peak bloom AND peak rain)
- Original ID for park entry permit and Gurudwara registration
- Fitness: able to walk 10 km uphill with 1,350 m altitude gain (Govindghat to Ghangaria)
- Trekking poles (recommended for Hemkund stone stairs descent)
- Binoculars for the seven Hemkund peak identification from the lake shore
- Valley of Flowers open June 1–October 31 only; peak bloom July-August, peak clarity September
- Overnight camping inside the Valley of Flowers core zone is strictly prohibited by park rules
- Helicopter Govindghat-Ghangaria: government service (HNBGU); pre-book as daily slots are limited
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Effective date: 27 Aug 2026
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