You reach Haridwar on Day 1 and feast on a sumptuous breakfast before taking a cab to Joshimath. After travelling a distance of 290 kilometres in 10 hours you reach Joshimath.
The perfect road trip from Haridwar to Joshimath treats your mind and soul with its sheer spectacle. You will journey through beautiful valleys and hills via Rudraprayag, Devprayag, and Karnaprayag. Devprayag treats you to the emerald green confluence of the river Mandakini and Alaknanda river.
There are three more river confluences between Haridwar and Joshimath, which are smaller as compared to the confluence of river Mandakini and Alaknanda.

Joshimath to Haridwar

<ul>
<li>Early morning(7AM) Pickup from Haridwar and arrival at Joshimath by evening.</li>
<li> 290 Km Journey.</li>
<li>10 hour drive via Devprayag</li>
<li>Altitude- 6,000 feet</li>
<li>Nearby attractions: Nav Durga and Narsingh Temple.</li>
<li>Highlights- Cruising through the curvy roads of Uttarakhand in the lap of towering mountains and the Ganges bubbling along, enjoying the beauty of tiny local hamlets, the confluence of Himalayan rivers</li>
<li>Accommodation and food in Hotel.</li>
</ul>

Pickup at Haridwar and drive to Joshimath

Gorge on an early morning breakfast and take a cab to drive till Govindghat follwed by another 4 km drive till Pulna. It is the last motorable point for this trek. At a distance of 22 kilometres from Joshimath and perched at an altitude of 5,500 feet, Govindghat is a famous pilgrimage Centre for the Sikh community. It is the nearest town to the famous Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara and Hemkund lake.
From Pulna you trek 9 kilometres to reach Ghangaria (10,200 feet),which is the base camp for the Valley of Flowers. The trek traverses through a well-maintained stone path that can either be covered by walk or on a pony. After a walk of 5 km you get to see the clear and astonishing view of Hathi Parvath.

Drive to Govindghat and trek to Ghangaria

<ul>
<li>Altitude- 6,000 feet to 10,200 feet</li>
<li>Distance- 40 kilometre drive and 9 kilometre trek distance</li>
<li>Time taken- 44-minute drive and 5-hour trek</li>
<li>Highlights- Exploring the villages of Govindghat Ghangaria, enjoying the confluence of Pushpawati and Himganga rivers at Ghangaria</li>
<li>Accommodation and food in Lodge.</li>
</ul>

Drive till Govindghat and trek to Ghangharia

Start your day early in the morning after having a hearty breakfast. A 10-kilometre trek, aka Hemkund Sahib Yatra, takes you to Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and Hemkund lake. Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is the world’s highest Gurudwara located at an altitude of 14,200 feet.
The last 5 km trek from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib is a steep climb. Many people prefer taking the uphill journey on a pony. Overnight stay is not allowed at Hemkund Sahib. It is advisable that you leave Hemkund Sahib by 2 p.m. so that you reach back Ghangaria before nightfall.

Ghangaria to Hemkund Lake / Gurudwara and back to Ghangaria

<ul>
<li>Altitude gain- 10,000 feet to 14,200 feet</li>
<li>10 Km Trek.</li>
<li>7 Hours duration.</li>
<li>Highlights- Soul-touching and life-enriching experience at Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara and Hemkund lake</li>
<li>Accommodation and food in Lodge.</li>
</ul>

Ghangaria to Hemkund Lake and Gurudwara and back to Ghangharia

You start your day early so that you get ample time to spend in the beautiful Valley of Flowers. Today’s 5-kilometre trek is not very steep and journeys through almost the same level throughout. It brings you to the most colourful valley bedecked with exotic flowers of various hues. This colourful panorama complemented with snow-clad mountains, white clouds and gliding river crossing through the valley is like a painted canvas. 
Being a biological reserve, ponies are not allowed to enter the valley.
Spend some time in this bounty of nature before heading back to Ghangaria for an overnight stay.

Ghangaria to the Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangaria

<ul>
<li>10,000 feet to 12,800 feet</li>
<li>5 Km Trek.</li>
<li>4 Hours Duration.</li>
<li>Highlights- Soaking your soul in the fresh and colourful ambience of the Valley of Flowers</li>
<li>Accommodation and food in Lodge.</li>
</ul>

On Day 5 we will trek back to Govindghat, which is a 14 Km/5 Hours trek. After reaching we drive back
to Joshimath and stay overnight at local hotels/guest house.

Trek from Ghangaria to Govindghat and then drive to Joshimath

<ul>
<li>14 km trek distance and 22 kilometres drive</li>
<li>14 km trek distance and 22 kilometres drive</li>
<li>Highlights-Reliving Day 2, enjoying the scenic vistas of Govindghat, Ghangaria, and Joshimath</li>
<li>Accommodation and food in Lodge/Hotel</li>
</ul>

Drive back to Haridwar enjoying the scenic landscape of Uttarakhand, rejoicing the idyllic views and reliving the memories of your six-day adventure in the pristine Himalayan valley. This 10-hour road trip can be your ideal affair with the Himalayas as you can make quick stops to click pictures, explore the tiny hamlets en route and feast on the sumptuous Pahadi cuisine on the roadside dhabas.

Drive from Joshimath to Haridwar

<ul>
<li>Breakfast in Joshimath</li>
<li>290 Km Journey</li>
<li>10 hour drive</li>
<li>Will reach Haridwar by 7 PM</li>
</ul>

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Valley of Flowers And Hemkund Sahib Trek 2023: Moxtain 

Valley of Flowers Trek

Valley of Flowers is a national park in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is considered as a most beautiful Himalayan trek. Get complete trek details here.

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Valley of Flowers And Hemkund Sahib Trek 2025: Moxtain