Valley of Flowers Trek – Day-Wise Itinerary (Ex Rishikesh)

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Region: Chamoli, Uttarakhand
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 3,658 m (Valley) and 4,300 m

Day 1: Rishikesh to Joshimath (1,870 m)

Drive: 8 to 9 hours

• Start early and drive through Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag.

• Enjoy views of river confluences, forested hills and winding Himalayan roads.

• Arrive in Joshimath, the gateway to Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib.

• Evening trek briefing and rest.
  Overnight: Joshimath

Day 2: Joshimath → Govindghat → Pulna → Ghangaria (2,925 m)

Drive: Joshimath to Govindghat (1 hour) + Pulna (10–15 minutes)
Trek: 9 km | 5 to 6 hours

• Begin your trek along the Pushpawati River.

• Walk past small villages, forest stretches and gentle ascents.

• Reach Ghangaria, the base for Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib.

• Light acclimatization walk in the evening.
  Overnight: Ghangaria

Day 3: Ghangaria → Valley of Flowers → Ghangaria

Trek: 8–10 km round trip | 5 to 6 hours

• Enter the UNESCO World Heritage Site Valley of Flowers National Park.

• Explore meadows filled with alpine flowers: blue poppy, Brahma kamal, Himalayan bellflowers, geraniums and more.

• Enjoy views of streams, waterfalls, snow-covered ridges and the Pushpawati riverbed.

• Explore the valley up to the river-crossing area.
  Overnight: Ghangaria

Day 4: Ghangaria → Pulna → Govindghat → Joshimath / Auli

Trek: 9 km | 4 to 5 hours

• Descend to Pulna and drive to Govindghat.

• Continue onward to Joshimath or Auli for a more scenic stay.

• Evening free for a local walk or relaxation.
  Overnight: Joshimath or Auli

Day 5: Joshimath to Rishikesh

Drive: 8 to 9 hours

• Drive through river valleys and mountain roads.

• Reach Rishikesh by evening and conclude your trek.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in hotel, homestay or campsite

• Breakfast and dinner

• Transportation (pickup and drop)