Hemkund Sahib and Valley of flowers Opening date 2019

August 20, 2022March 25, 2019 by Devkant Sangwan

Ghangaria full of Snow. Ghangaira in winters

This year there has been above normal snowfall in Himalayas. This affected the opening date of Hemkund Sahib and valley of flowers. In 2019 the Valley of flowers and Hemkund Sahib are opening on 1st June. Earlier Hemkund Sahib used to open on 25th May. But this time there is lot of snow on trek. Indian army clears the trek route and officially the opening date is fixed at 1st June.

The Hemkund Sahib is opening on 1st June in 2019.
Hemkund Sahib Trust manager Sh Sewa Singh.

Frequently asked questions About the Valley

Can senior citizens visit valley of flowers?

Senior citizens also want to come to this heaven on earth but they are confused about whether they can do it or not. We have been taking senior citizens to the valley. There are options of helicopter and ponies to skip trekking.

What type of shoes is appropriate?

When you go for trek you should wear appropriate type of shoes so that your main concentration is on trekking and enjoying nature. We have seen that shoes of many people breaks while trekking and sometimes people develop blisters.

Minimum age to visit valley of flowers

Whether kids can do the trek or not? What is the minimum age requirement? Please read this full page to get the answer to this question. Couples with young children willing to visit valley of flowers can go through this page.

Minimum number of days required to explore the valley

Minimum number of days recommended going for trek to the valley. Why we need an extra day for the trip. Read full report with pictures of the valley.

How difficult is Valley of flowers trek.

Trek difficulty of the Valley of Flowers trek. Vital statistics are given here. How much altitude is to be gained every day while trekking? How much distance is to be covered every day? What is Fitness level required for the trek?