Valley of Flowers Trek

Garhwal Himalaya · Chamoli district, Uttarakhand

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

4-6 days

Max altitude

3,858 m

Base

Govindghat

About the Valley of Flowers Trek

A UNESCO World Heritage alpine valley that erupts with hundreds of wildflower species in the monsoon, near Hemkund Sahib.

Trek at a glance

Best season: Jul-Sep (monsoon bloom)
Base town: Govindghat
Region: Garhwal
District: Chamoli

UNESCO siteMonsoon wildflowersHemkund Sahib nearby

Peaks visible / nearby

⛰️ Mana Peak7272 m · 17.9 km
⛰️ Deoban6855 m · 16.9 km
⛰️ HATHI PARVAT6727 m · 10.5 km
⛰️ Hathi Parbat6727 m · 11 km
⛰️ Gauri Parbat6708 m · 9.5 km
⛰️ Nilkantha6596 m · 18.8 km
⛰️ Mandir Parbat6559 m · 12.1 km
⛰️ Bidhan6520 m · 17.7 km

Before you go: grades, altitudes and seasons above are approximate. High-altitude treks carry real risk - go with a registered operator, acclimatise properly, and check current permits and weather. Some routes (e.g. inside national parks) need permits.