Valley of Flowers

Location of Valley of Flowers Trek

Valley of Flowers Trek is a  located in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand India. This is remotely villages  located and it takes minimum 3, 4  days to reach Valley of Flowers from Haridwar. The last motor-able point is Govindghat. You can check our trek itinerary page for more day wise information.

Getting to the base camp Joshimath, Govindghat – Ghangria  !!

Take an overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi. New Delhi-Dehradun A/C special train from New Delhi station is the best option. The train reaches Dehradun at 5.40 am. If you Meet to our office member and drive to from Dehradun to  base Joshimath The drive is spectacular and along the Ganga, Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. En route visit at Devprayag. The historical town is situated on the confluence of river Alaknanda & Bhagirathi River which makes the holy Ganges.   this is beautiful  Camp Site ..Over night stay in Hotel!!

We are Per Day Climb Altitude for this trek

Note: – Level: The trek experience and Easy, moderate Valley of flowers is classified Trek.

Dehradun / Risikesh  -( 730 Meters )

Joshimath  – (1820, Meters )

Ghangria  – (3078, Meters )

Valley of flowers   (3120, Meters )

Hemkund shahib   (4412, Meters ) (11796feet)

Key Points about this trek:

– Level: Difficult (so first timers should avoid)

– Proper conditioning & training of body required

– Need proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperatures

– Shoes are the single most important equipment

– High Altitude requires proper acclimatization

– Post monsoon or pre-monsoon is the best time. During rains the region is prone to landslides

– Phones don’t work

– Beautiful landscape so carry good photo gear (I couldn’t carry my best equipment)

– Travel light (my backpack was heavy at about 10 kg)

– Keep an extra day in your itinerary for .account for bad weather

ATM Point & Mobile connectivity:-

Govindghat   is the last point where you will receive mobile network. Only BSNL so ensure you finish your important telephone calls here. Inform anxious family members about poor connectivity during the trek.

Dehradun, Joshimath, and Badrinath  city is also where you will find the last ATM in case you need to withdraw money before starting the trek Journey.

The most common question asked is “What things to carry on a Trek?”

First of all trekkers must bring the documents mentioned below –

1. Government ID proof, carry original and a photocopy of any of these – (Driving License, Adhar Card, Pan Card, Voter Id etc.)
2. Medical certificate by a doctor
3. Risk certificates

Foremost Requirements

• Strongly built Trekking Shoes
• Backpack (50 to 60 liters)

To reduce your expenses HPMA offer trekking items on rent at nominal prices. Make a special renting request before the trek to get trek gear on rent.

Things you can get on Rent

• Trekking shoes
• Backpacks
• Hiking Pole
• Poncho

Clothes to Carry On A Trek

Carry clothes according to the season. In winters there is chilly cold and in summers the temperature remains cold. (Day and Night temperature varies)

-Jacket

Take at least 2 jackets with you, it should be warm enough to protect you against chilly cold.

-Trekking Pants

You should have 2 – 3 trek pants on a week long trek and take more for longer treks.

-Thermals

At night the temperature lowers and to keep yourself warm and sleep comfortably wear thermals.

-Warm clothes

Keep enough woolen layers and fleece according to the season.

-T- shirts

To avoid sunburns always carry full sleeved t shirts which dries easily and covers neck and arms properly.

-Poncho/Raincoat

They are useful during rain and snowfall.

Necessary Items

• Water Bottle
• Gloves (Waterproof and woolen)
• Cap
• Socks (Regular and woolen
• Sunglasses
• Hiking Pole
• Torch
• Toiletry Items

(Toilet paper, Sunscreen, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Face Wash, Sanitizer etc.)

(Avoid using wet wipes and sanitary napkins during your trek because they are not biodegradable and cause harm to the environment. If you use them in mountains make sure you bring them back with you.)

Medical Kit is Mandatory

(Use medicines only after prescribed by the doctor) (In case if any problem arises during the trek follow the instructions given by your trek leader because they are certified in First Aid Mountaineering courses.)

Carry These Medicines in Your Medical Kit

• Avomine for treating motion sickness
• Diamox for treating altitude sickness
• Avil to treat allergies
• Saradon to cure headache
• Combiflam to relieve pain
• Crocin for treating fever and headache
• Digene to cure acidity
• Norflox TZ and Lomofen to prevent Diarrhoea
• Betadine (Antiseptic cream)
• ORS
• Moov/Volini spray for treating sprains
• Band aid
• Elastic bandage
• Gauze

Har Ki Dun Protection and Mountaineering Association is Making Your Trek Safe

WE CARE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND IT IS OUR PRIORITY

• We have a team of more than 80+ guides to serve in the mountains and they are professionally trained from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) Uttarkashi, Hanifle Centre; Mussoorie and Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) Delhi. We also have Kitchen staff to serve in the mountains and supporting staff goes along to manage the activities.

• The trek leaders are certified in courses of Mountaineering. On every high altitude trek we carry oxygen cylinders and First Aid kits. We take proper care of everything and make sure you feel safe and comfortable with us.

• Getting to high altitude can be a problem to some people, the risks are enormous but we minimize them by providing best quality equipment which are changed on regular basis.

• We do every possible thing to make your treks safe because if you trust and choose us then it becomes our responsibility to make your safety our top most priority. The risk factor can never be abolished but it can be reduced and if you have a heart of mountaineer then this “risk factor” is the real pleasure and we can help you overcome every risk successfully without fear by taking proper care of your safety.