From the blog
Only one hurdle in visiting valley of flowers this year. The broken bridge over river Alaknanda at Govindghat.
Today morning I talked to a local person who has a hotel at Ghangaria and houses at Pulna Village and Bhuandar Village. I asked him about the latest position of Govindghat and possibility of a trip to valley of flowers in near future. The main hurdle between the valley of flowers trip in 2013 is the absence of a bridge over Alaknanda River. But I hope It will be constructed within a month. I was discussing with Mr Raghuveer Chauhan, he told me that the hotel owners are coming together to construct the bridge if the authorities will not do it. I promised him to do as much help I can do financially to construct that bridge and I am in talks with other site owners who organize trips to valley of flowers to contribute. I appeal everyone who is willing to support for the cause can contact me. Even a small help will be very useful.
I was told by Mr Raghuveer chauhan that Village Ghangaria is ok and if the bridge is constructed over the river the valley of flowers trips will be possible in upcoming months of 2013.
We human beings are very tiny in front of nature. We damage nature and nature takes revenge like this. Let us stop damaging nature.
Although I try to give best information from my sources but there may be differences in actual position. Please take your decisions carefully. I will not be responsible for any loss due to any information here. I am totally dependent on information passed on by locals.
Please follow the blog for daily updates about valley of flowers trip, 2013.
Questions travellers asked us
Real questions from readers of this page over the years, answered by Devkant Sangwan. Each one shows its date. Roads, rules and arrangements may have changed since, so please ask us about your own dates.
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Shivani P. ·
What about the VOF trek and the hurdles this year?
According to times of india, it is not possible to visit the valley this year.
Please tell me.
I want to plan this trip in the first weak of August.
Yours,
SHIVANIDevkant Sangwan ·
Hi,
The bridge which is mentioned in the article is under construction. As per officials it will be constructed by June last week. So in the month of August you can have a trip to valley of flowers. -
Hemant S. ·
Hi, devkant
I would like to visit in the month of August 2014.
Interested in photography, Nature lover, I'm pure vegetarian , from Mumbai alone ,
As last year roads washed out .. Is it possible / advisable / safe to visit ?
Expecting true reply.on
Regards
HemantDevkant Sangwan ·
Hello,
You can plan to come to valley from second half of July to late August. -
Soorya ·
Any updates? I've been getting mixed information.One source cited a temp bridge has been constructed while another reported the river flowing in the valley of flowers has destroyed most of the flowers! Sooo confused now
Devkant Sangwan ·
Hello soorya,
Flowers are intact. If you are getting an information that the flowers are destroyed is totally wrong. I know the geography of the area and it could not happen. Moreover no one has been to valley of flowers after the disaster as a vital bridge connecting valley of flowers and Ghangaria Village is swept away. You can read this post on Valley of flowers trek, 2013 washed off by floods for more details and keep following my blog for latest information. -
Santoshbs ·
Thanks for your updates, keep them coming.
I have a trek planned from Aug 3 and hope it happens or would I have to reschedule...!Devkant Sangwan ·
You can read this post on Valley of flowers trek, 2013 washed off by floods for more details and keep following my blog for latest information.
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Swapnali ·
Hello mr sangwan. I have been regularly reading your blog. we have planned a trip to valley of flowers at the end of august this year. our trek will start by 23rd august . do you think situation would come back to normal in joshimath and govindghat by that time. what should we do? should we cancel our bookings or should we wait for some time?
Devkant Sangwan ·
I strongly hope that the situation will be at least ok by August this year. I will recommend you that please wait and watch. you can ask questions here I am constantly in touch with locals.