Valley of flowers Trek: The Best Monsoon Trek in India

Introduction

 

The famous trail, or Phoolon ki ghati, the Valley of flowers, is known by many names because the trail is the longest-running and is filled with thousands of blossoms.

The Valley of flowers is one of the most gorgeous hikes you’ll ever experience. The birds’ chirps and butterflies, the fluttering of their wings, and the mist in the awe-inspiring surroundings create a more peaceful and real for trekkers. It is a popular destination along with the rare and beautiful flora and fauna of the Himalayas and the ravines filled with Flowers are a sanctuary of nature that is located within the west Himalayan region in the State of Uttarakhand. The path of the ravine of wildlife starts from the thick forests to and along the River Pushpawati and is accessible through crossing Bridges, glaciers, and streams of water along the route of the trek.

About the valley of flowers

A trail of the valley of flowers leads you to vibrant beautiful flowers with authentic texture. This is believed as the place in which Hanuman collected the mystical plant to bring back Lakshman in the faith that was the basis of The Hindu epic Ramayana. When you set your feet in the ravine, potent scents ooze through the flora, creating a sense of heaven. The lake that is hidden with a height of 14,400 feet, is an undiscovered hutch for many kinds of wildflowers as the louseworts, the lilies, cistus, and calendulas Geraniums, zinnias poppy, petunia, and many others. The temperature is 12 degrees Celsius between 20 and 30 degrees in the daylight. It is the temperature ranges from 4° Celsius to 10 and 12 degrees in the evening. The ideal time to visit the area is during the rainy season, which is from June through September. You should have at the minimum an entire week to finish this amazing hike.

Itinerary

Day 1: Departing at Rishikesh towards Govindghat at an approximate length that is (269kms) along with an (11hours)journey.

Day 2: Govindghat to Poolna at the length between (4kms) along with (1 hour).

The distance to the trek between here and the summit is 9. km at an altitude between 6,300ft and 9,600ft which takes 6 hours to complete the travel.

Day 3: The journey from Ghangaria to the valley of flowers, then back is approximate 3.7kms each way, which is about 6 hours, with the altitude of 9600ft up to 11,500ft.

Day 4 Day 4: From Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and back. the trek’s distance is about 6kms and the duration of the trek is 8-9 hours at an altitude of 9,600ft up to 17,107 feet long.

Day 5: Take a bus from Ghangaria and then to poolna and then later towards Govind ghat again, which is 9kms away and takes 4 hours, with the altitude range of 9600ft up to 7,200 feet long.

Day 6: Drive through Govindghat to Rishikesh covering 293kms and 9 to 10 hours of driving time.

Details

• Location: Uttarakhand, India.
• Trekking point: Haridwar.
• Altitude: 14,400ft long.
• Trek type moderate and hard.
• Distance of the trek: 47kms.
• Duration: 6 Days.
• Temperature: During the daytime, it is 12degC-20. at night the temperature is 4degC-10.
• The most ideal time to visit is between June and September.

Cost of the trek and other charges

It is estimated that the Trekking price of the valley of flowers starts at 8000rs for each head(adult) With an advantage of an 18.9% discount. after the discount, the real cost is 6500rs for each head. The trek starts from Govindghat and finishes at Govindghat only. The costs include vegetarian meals during the trek, trekking equipment, as well as medical aid, first aid essentials to protect yourself, and certified guides with trained staff are also included.

Important note

• The ID cards you carry are mandatory to enter the trek. Without ID cards, you’ll not be permitted to get admission to the trek.
• Your accommodation will be properly arranged throughout the journey.
• They provide toilets to keep your valuables the facilities.

Conclusion

Explore more and have fun until its conclusion by going on the gorgeous Valley of flowers trek. It is the ideal way to get away from the routine and relax while being surrounded by nature. I hope this article has helped you to learn more about this place to trek.