Valley of Flowers with Hemkund Sahib Trek

Add-ons

Items	Price (₹)	Items	Price (₹)
River Rafting (with Safety Kayaker)	1500	Bungee Jumping	2500
Offloading (Backpack)	1600	Single Occupancy Tent	1600
Trekking Shoes Rental	550	Down Jacket Rental	550
Trekking Pole Rental	250	Poncho / Rain Cover	200
Gloves	200	Thermal Water Bottle	300
Insurance	100 / day

History and Legends of the Valley of Flowers with Hemkund Sahib Trek

The Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib Trek blends natural beauty with deep spiritual significance in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was discovered in 1931 by British mountaineer Frank Smythe, who stumbled upon this hidden paradise filled with vibrant alpine blooms. However, locals had long believed it to be the “Garden of the Gods”, where fairies and divine beings once descended to dance among the flowers.

Nearby lies Hemkund Sahib, a revered Sikh shrine dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru. According to legend, he meditated here in a previous life amidst the seven snow-clad peaks surrounding the crystal-clear Hemkund Lake.

Together, these sacred sites symbolize the harmony of nature, faith, and legend, offering trekkers a journey that’s as spiritually uplifting as it is visually breathtaking.

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: RISHIKESH TO GOVINDGHAT

04:00 PM: Arrive at Govindghat
1. Evening: Check-in at the hotel/guesthouse in Govindghat
2. Dinner: At the hotel/guesthouse
09:00 PM: Overnight stay in Govindghat

DAY 2: GOVINDGHAT TO GHANGARIA AND VALLEY OF FLOWERS

05:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel
06:00 AM: Drive from Govindghat to Pulna (4 km)
06:30 AM: Start the trek from Pulna to Ghangaria (approx. 9 km, 4-5 hours)
11:00 AM: Arrive at Ghangaria
1. Check-in at guesthouse/hotel
11:30 AM: Start the trek to the Valley of Flowers (approx. 3.7 km, 3-4 hours)
1. Explore the Valley of Flowers, enjoying the diverse flora and breathtaking views
04:00 PM: Start the return trek to Ghangaria
07:00 PM: Arrive at Ghangaria
1. Dinner: At the guesthouse/hotel
08:00 PM: Overnight stay in Ghangaria

DAY 3: GHANGARIA TO HEMKUND SAHIB AND BACK TO RISHIKESH

05:00 AM: Early breakfast at the guesthouse
06:00 AM: Start the trek to Hemkund Sahib (approx. 6 km, 4-5 hours)
1. Visit Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and Hemkund Lake
2. 11:00 AM: Begin return trek to Ghangaria
02:00 PM: Arrive at Ghangaria
1. Quick refreshment and rest
02:30 PM: Start descent trek from Ghangaria to Govindghat via Pulna
07:00 PM: Arrive at Govindghat
1. Dinner: Not included
08:00 PM: Depart from Govindghat to Rishikesh
04:00 AM: Arrive at Rishikesh
1. End of the trek

Note on River Rafting

River rafting can be added to your Kedarkantha Trek for an extra thrill. The choice of rafting on the Ganga or Yamuna River will be made based on the safest and most suitable conditions.