- Best time
- Jul–Sep
- How long
- 3–4 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,000–5,000
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,000
- Nearest railhead
- 275 km away
- Nearest airport
- 295 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
Two treks from the hamlet of Ghangaria — the UNESCO Valley of Flowers that blooms in hundreds of colours through the monsoon, and Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh shrine beside a glacial lake at 4,160 m.
Things to do in Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
Valley of Flowers
Alpine valley in full bloom July–August; turn back by 2 pm.
Hemkund Sahib
Star-shaped gurdwara by Hemkund lake — a steep 6 km climb.
Lakshman Lokpal Temple
Small temple beside the lake at Hemkund.
Govindghat–Ghangaria Trek
10 km along the Pushpawati (shared jeeps cover the first 4 km).
Ghangaria Helicopter
Short shuttle from Govindghat to Ghangaria, weather permitting.
Where to stay in Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
Ghangaria
Lodges and GMVN — sleep here for both treks.
Govindghat & Joshimath
Before and after the trek.
What to eat
Gurdwara langar
At Govindghat, Ghangaria and Hemkund.
Trail dhabas
Parathas, Maggi and chai.
Good to know
- The valley opens on 1 June and closes on 31 October; entry is only by day and you cannot camp inside.
- Hemkund Sahib opens late May; ID and registration needed.
- Book Ghangaria rooms early for the August peak.
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