Expedition Overview
Nestled in Chamoli Garhwal, the Valley of Flowers blooms with over 500 varieties of wild blossoms during the monsoon. The expedition also ascends to Hemkund Sahib (14,200 ft), a sacred high-altitude Sikh pilgrimage shrine.
Choose Your Package Tier
Basecamp Tier (Govindghat)
Ex-Govindghat: All-inclusive trek, alpine tents, nutritious meals, permits, NIM/WFR guide & medical kit.
- ✓ Reporting at Govindghat Basecamp
- ✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
- ✓ All hot vegetarian mountain meals
- ✓ Forest permits, oxygen & oximeter checks
With Transit (Rishikesh / Haridwar)
Most PopularIncludes round-trip basecamp transport (Rishikesh / Haridwar) plus all trek inclusions, permits & gear.
- ✓ Round-trip shared SUV/Tempo (Rishikesh / Haridwar)
- ✓ Basecamp homestay/hotel night included
- ✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
- ✓ Forest permits, oxygen & NIM/WFR guide
Upcoming Fixed Departures
Live Strapi Inventory| Departure Dates | Batch Status | Base Price / Climber | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 | Only 5 seats left | ₹10,500 | |
| 5 Aug 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 | Full | ₹10,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 | Available (10 seats) | ₹10,500 |
Day-by-Day Trail Itinerary
Day 1 Haridwar to Govindghat
1,920 m · 290 km trek
Haridwar to Govindghat
Scenic mountain drive via Devprayag and Joshimath.
Day 2 Govindghat to Ghangaria
3,049 m · 14 km trek
Govindghat to Ghangaria
Trek along the roaring Pushpawati river to the Ghangaria basecamp.
Day 3 Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers & return
3,600 m · 8 km trek
Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers & return
Explore the UNESCO floral paradise surrounded by snow-capped cliffs.
Day 4 Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib & return
4,329 m · 12 km trek
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib & return
Steep ascent to the glacial Hemkund Sahib lake and return to Ghangaria.
Day 5 Ghangaria to Govindghat
1,920 m · 14 km trek
Ghangaria to Govindghat
Descent trek down to Govindghat.
Day 6 Govindghat to Haridwar
314 m · 290 km trek
Govindghat to Haridwar
Return drive to Haridwar Railway Station.
Camp-to-Camp Elevation Profile
Altitude Gradient & Waypoint Profile
Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index
Typical seasonal ranges from basecamp field logs — not a live sensor feed.
Feels like 11°C (Clear Alpine Sky)
North-Westerly Breeze
Mild acclimatization required
Cat 3/4 Polarized Lenses Required
5-Day Seasonal Outlook
High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab
Barometric telemetry and Lake Louise AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) clinical screener.
Relative to Sea Level
Standard 1013 hPa
Minimum Required
Affects Digestion & Heat
Lake Louise AMS Clinical Screener (2018 Consensus)
Self-evaluate altitude symptom severity before or during high moraine crossings.
Zero significant acute mountain symptoms recorded. Maintain hydration pace of 4+ liters/day and proceed with standard ascent schedule.
Included in Package
- ✓ Haridwar to Haridwar road transfers
- ✓ Ghangaria guesthouse accommodation
- ✓ Nutritious meals throughout the trek
- ✓ Certified trek leaders and Nanda Devi National Park permits
Exclusions
- × Backpack offloading service
- × Personal trekking gear and rain ponchos
- × Personal medical expenses
How to Reach Basecamp & FAQs
Basecamp Reporting: Govindghat, Uttarakhand
Shared mountain taxis leave daily from Rishikesh to Joshimath and Govindghat at 5:30 AM.