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.
- Trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria
- Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangaria
- Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and back to Ghangaria
- Ghangaria to Govindghat
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
ServicesDay 1
Govindghat to GhangariaDay 2
Ghangaria Valley of Flowers and back to GhangariaDay 3
Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and back to GhangariaDay 4
Ghangaria to Govindghat
Helicopter ServiceAvailable @ Rs. 3000 – 4500 per person one side.Not availableNot availableAvailable @ Rs. 3000 – 4500 per person one side.
PonyAvailable @ Rs. 1000-2000 per person. Highly dependent upon demand and supply Not availableAvailable @ Rs. 1000-2000 per person. Highly dependent upon demand and supplyAvailable @ Rs. 1000-2000 per person. Highly dependent upon demand and supply
PorterAvailable @ 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.
PalanquinAvailable 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.Available @ Rs. 6000- Rs. 8000 for both sides.Available @ Rs. 6000- Rs. 8000.
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