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4-Day Itinerary for Valley of Flowers in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Reach Joshimath
    6 hours (170 km) from Dehradun Airport

    Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and rest for a while. In the afternoon, visit the Narsingh Temple and Kalpavriksha. In the evening, take a stroll around the market and taste some local delicacies.

  2. Day 2: Govindghat and Ghangaria
    1 hour (21 km) from Joshimath to Govindghat, then 13 km trek to Ghangaria

    Start early in the morning and reach Govindghat. From here, begin the 13 km trek to Ghangaria. The trek is inclined and requires a moderate level of fitness. The stunning views of the mountains and rivers will keep you motivated along the way. In the evening, rest in your hotel and have a warm dinner.

  3. Day 3: Valley of Flowers
    3 km (1 hour) trek from Ghangaria

    Wake up early and have breakfast. Start the trek to Valley of Flowers and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Witness exotic flowers such as Brahma Kamal and Blue Poppy along with the stunning view of the Zanskar range. In the afternoon, descend back to Ghangaria and relax. You can also visit the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara if you have energy left.

  4. Day 4: Departure
    13 km trek to Govindghat and 1 hour (21 km) drive to Joshimath

    Start the trek to Govindghat early in the morning. From here, drive to Joshimath, and then to Dehradun airport for your departure.

Recommendations

If you have additional time, you can visit Auli for some adventure sports such as Skiing and Trekking. You can also visit Badrinath Temple and Mana Village, the last village of India on the Indo-China border. To maximize your fun, you can also try local food such as Kachmauli, Bhang ki Chutney, and Bal Mithai. We suggest that you carry comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a raincoat, and a camera to capture the beautiful memories. Have a happy journey!

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