Valley of flowers Trek require you to trek for 4 days from Govindghat. This document will tell you the total distance to be trekked on each day and various options available to skip trekking.
It is a common question; people want to know about the number of kilometers which one need to trek for a trip to Valley of Flowers. Total valley of flowers trekking tours will be approximately 50-55 km in four days. That can be explained below.
Experience a scenic place where the nature blooms with its entire vista which can be accessible by a tedious but lovely stroll. Eye catching spectacles like the cascading waterfalls, small streams and above all the flowery meadows awaits the visitors all through the way.
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Trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria
Govindghat Altitude: 5500 feet (1676m)
Ghangaria Altitude: 10200 feet (3110m), There is almost an altitude gain of 4700 feet (1432m).
From Govindghat to Ghangaria the trek officially is 14 km but after the flood in 2013 the trek has been rerouted at many places and the total distance has been increased. Although not official but it should be approximately 16 km now. It will take almost 8-10 hours of trekking.
Whether you can skip trekking: Yes, you can easily get ponies from Govindghat for Ghangaria. Other option is to take Helicopter or Palanquin/porter. Helicopter will fly only when weather conditions are ok.
Following are some of the pictures of the trek between Govindghat and Ghangaria. Click picture to enlarge.
Valley of flowers trek Govindghat to Ghangaria. These guys are taking a suitcase on the trek. They may not be knowing that this is not a good idea at all.
Valley of flowers trek Govindghat to Ghangaria, Bridge constructed in 2014 near village Bhyuandar. After crossing this bridge you need to trek for another 4 km to reach Ghangaria.
Valley of flowers trek Govindghat to Ghangaria, Ponies carrying the supplies
Bridge near Bhyuandar village on the trek between Govindghat and Ghangaria.
Newly constructed trek between Govindghat and Ghangaria.
Valley of flowers trek Govindghat to Ghangaria
Valley of flowers trek Govindghat to Ghangaria
Newly constructed trek between Govindghat and Ghangaria.
Bridge near Bhyuandar village on the trek between Govindghat and Ghangaria.
Newly constructed trek between Govindghat and Ghangaria.
Valley of flowers trek Govindghat to Ghangaria
Newly constructed trek between Govindghat and Ghangaria.
Newly constructed trek between Govindghat and Ghangaria.
Valley of flowers trek Govindghat to Ghangaria, clicked in 2012.
If you are looking for a wellness/fitness travel to an exquisite place that has wonders of nature, then the valley of flowers trek tour is the tour you must plan. The valley of flowers Trek 2021 would come with a long list of benefits for your inner self. Are you wondering what total is the valley of flowers trek distance? It requires trekking for 4 days from Govindghat covering nearly 50-55 km in these days. The trek comprises of the trekking activity that begins from Govindghat to Ghangaria and further to Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangaria. The next set is from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and back to where you started. The last is from Ghangaria to Govindghat.
Crossing a small stream near Village Ghangaria
Trek just after entering the entry gate of the valley. Beautiful dense and humid forest can be seen on both sides.
Glacier near the entry gate of the valley. This picture was taken in June first week, 2012.
Glacier near the entry gate of the valley. This picture was taken in June first week, 2012.
Frozen Glacier near the entry gate of the valley. This glacier can be found till mid July.
Porters taking a palanquin inside the valley of flowers, They are crossing a shallow stream near the entry gate of the valley.
Devkant Sangwan crossing a stream near the entry gate of the valley
Shallow stream takes place of huge glacier near the entry gate. The glacier melts by July end.
Near the entry gate of the valley, after crossing a beautiful glacier / stream depending upon the date of visit, you will find this type of terrain.
Just before starting of dense forest near the entry gate of the valley
Just before starting of dense forest near the entry gate of the valley
Trek passing through dense forest.
Just after passing through the dense forest near the entry gate of the valley.
Just after passing through the dense forest near the entry gate of the valley.
Just before starting of dense forest near the entry gate of the valley
Somewhere 1.5 km from the entry gate of the valley of flowers.
Valley of flowers trek : 2.5 km from Ghangaria, there will be flowers on the both side of the trek
2 km inside the entry gate of the valley.
Near the official starting point of the valley.
Trekking over the glacier in the valley of flowers.
Near the official starting point of the valley
Near the official start point of the valley of flowers. Pink flowers are Impatiens, this flower paints the valley in pink color from July end to August End. This picture was taken in September 1st week, 2012
Near the official start point of the valley of flowers. Pink flowers are Impatiens, this flower paints the valley in pink color from July end to August End. This picture was taken in September 1st week, 2012
Near the official starting point of the valley. Just after crossing this temporary bridge the valley starts.
Near the official starting point of the valley. Just after crossing this temporary bridge the valley starts.
Just after the official starting point of the Valley of flowers
Trek inside the valley of flowers.
You need to cross some 3-5 such shallow streams, depending upon how deep you go into the valley.
2 km from the entry gate of the valley of flowers
In the middle of the valley of flowers
Impatiens flowers inside the valley of flowers.
Trek inside the valley, flowers can be seen on both side of the trek.
Flowers on both side of the trek, you can see Potentilla and Geraniums on left side.
Inside the valley of flowers
Trek near the Pushpawati river bed. This is 6 km inside the valley of flowers.
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and back to Ghangaria
Ghangaria Altitude: 10200 feet.
Hemkund Sahib Altitude: 14000 feet.
Distance to be trekked: 6 km one side.
This is quite steep and it is at higher altitude which makes it more difficult. I recommend you to take a pony for sure at least for going uphill. You can come walking while coming back. The trek is continuously uphill as can be seen in the picture. Helicopter is not available this day.
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib trek Lot of snow on both sides of trek. If you wish to see this you need to visit before mid June.
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib trek Lot of snow on both sides of trek. If you wish to see this you need to visit before mid June.
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib trek Lot of snow on both sides of trek. If you wish to see this you need to visit before mid June.
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib trek, The picture was taken in May last week. this is Devkant Sagnwan
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib trek This is not the picture of trek, actually these children wanted to stand on this glacier. Picture was taken in September 1st week.
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib trek : The trek was under construction, you will find it in better shape now.
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib trek, You can see the whole trek from bottom of the hill. The left side gorge is the gateway to Valley of flowers.
The trek to valley of flowers separates from here.
A beautiful couple from our group in 2014, this is start of the trek.
Ghangaria to Govindghat
It is gradual coming down. Just reversal of Day 1. You can take pony just to save some time if you wish to go to Badrinath in the evening. It will take almost 4-5 hours to reach Govindghat by trekking and 3 hours by pony.
Following table explain the availability of porter/palanquin, pony or helicopter on various days along with their charges.
Services
Day 1 Govindghat to Ghangaria
Day 2 Ghangaria Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangaria
Day 3 Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and back to Ghangaria
Day 4 Ghangaria to Govindghat
Helicopter Service
Available @ Rs. 3000 – 4500 per person one side.
Not available
Not available
Available @ Rs. 3000 – 4500 per person one side.
Pony
Available @ Rs. 1000-2000 per person. Highly dependent upon demand and supply
Not available
Available @ Rs. 1000-2000 per person. Highly dependent upon demand and supply
Available @ Rs. 1000-2000 per person. Highly dependent upon demand and supply
Porter
Available @ Rs. 2000 – Rs 4000per porter. They can carry luggage or even people.
Available @ Rs. 2000 – 4000per porter. But you need to take his entry ticket also. Entry ticket is Rs. 150 per person.
Available @ Rs. 2000 – Rs 4000per porter.
Available @ Rs. 2000 – Rs 4000per porter.
Palanquin
Available but price is very dynamic as availability is very low. Price varies between Rs. 6000 to Rs. 8000 per day. As 4 porters are needed.
Same price as of Day 1 but you need to pay for entry tickets of the four porters also.
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