Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Holy Lake Trek (6 Days / 5 Nights)
Kedarnath, India | 6 Days / 5 Nights
Overview
Walk amidst carpeted meadows of vibrant Himalayan wildflowers, rare blue poppies, and the sacred Brahmakamal. Combine this botanical marvel with a spiritual trek to Shri Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and Lakshman Mandir perched beside a glacial lake at 14,200 ft.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Brahmakamal Flowers
- Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara
- Monsoon Paradise
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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1
Haridwar to Govindghat / Joshimath (Drive 290 km)
Drive through the Panch Prayags along Alaknanda river to Govindghat base camp.
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2
Govindghat to Ghangaria (10 km Trek along Pushpawati)
Trek along the rushing river to Ghangaria base camp surrounded by pine and birch trees.
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3
Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers National Park (Trek 4 km each side)
Enter the UNESCO protected valley. Marvel at endless fields of orchids, anemones, and blue poppies.
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4
Ghangaria to Shri Hemkund Sahib (14,200 ft) & Return
Steep zig-zag trek to holy Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and glacial lake surrounded by seven snow peaks.
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5
Ghangaria to Govindghat & Drive to Badrinath / Joshimath
Trek down to Govindghat. Optional evening darshan at Badrinath Dham or Auli cable car.
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6
Joshimath to Haridwar / Rishikesh Drop
Scenic return drive with drop-off at Haridwar by evening.
What's included
- ✓Haridwar to Haridwar AC Transport
- ✓5 Nights Accommodation in Govindghat and Ghangaria
- ✓All vegetarian meals included on trek
- ✓UNESCO National Park entry permits and forest guide
- ✓Certified wilderness first-aid trek leader
Not included
- •Pony / Mule personal charges
- •Personal porter
Explorer Reviews
"Private tea ceremony and the dawn bamboo walk felt sacred — zero crowds, total serenity."
— Riya Sharma, Kyoto Imperial Serenity & Ancient Trails
"Every transfer, meal and guide was world-class. The Glacier Express carriage alone was worth the trip."
— Riya Sharma, Swiss Alpine Horizons & Glacier Express