Ultimate Travel Guide: How to Reach Valley of Flowers from Indore

Day 1: Travel to Dehradun

Indore, India on June 17, 2025

6:00AM

Start from Indore Airport or Railway Station

Board an early morning flight from Indore to Dehradun. If no direct flights, opt for connecting flights via Delhi. Alternatively, take a train from Indore to Dehradun which may take approximately 20-24 hours.
INR 3500-6000 (flight), INR 500-1500 (train), 3h (flight), 20h+ (train)

11:00AM

Breakfast at indore local eatery

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at a well-known eatery in Indore like 'Sarafa Bazaar' for local poha and jalebi before departure.
INR 100-200, 1h
View Hotels

Day 2: Dehradun to Joshimath

Dehradun, Uttarakhand on June 18, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at Dehradun

Start your day with breakfast at 'Kalsang Friends Corner', famous for Tibetan momos and thukpa, open from 7:30AM to 9:30PM.
INR 150-300, 1h

8:30AM

Road journey from Dehradun to Joshimath

Hire a taxi or take a bus to Joshimath, approximately 290 km by road, taking 9-10 hours through scenic mountains. Start early to reach by evening.
INR 2500-4000 (taxi), INR 800 (bus), 9-10h

7:00PM

Dinner in Joshimath

Dine at 'Hotel Himalayan Orchard' restaurant serving tasty North Indian and local Garhwali cuisine.
INR 300-600, 1h
View Hotels

Day 3: Trek to Valley of Flowers

Joshimath/Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand on June 19, 2025

6:00AM

Breakfast in Joshimath

Have an early nutritious breakfast at the hotel for energy before starting the trek.
INR 200-400, 0.5h

7:00AM

Travel to Govindghat

Drive from Joshimath to Govindghat (about 25 km, takes roughly 1-1.5 hours).
Included in taxi fare, 1h

8:30AM

Start trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria

Begin the 13 km trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria (Base camp for Valley of Flowers). Trek takes around 5-7 hours at moderate difficulty.
Free entry, 6h

3:00PM

Check in at guest house in Ghangaria

Relax and acclimatize at guest house like Hotel Snow View to prepare for the next day's trek.
INR 1000-2000, Rest of the day

7:00PM

Dinner at Ghangaria

Enjoy dinner featuring local cuisine at the guest house or nearby eateries.
INR 300-600, 1h
View Hotels