Explore India’s beautiful backyard on foot
Discover the mystical palette of colours, highlighted by the grey tones of jetting peaks and the lush green carpets covering slopes, on this 13-day trekking tour from Gamsali valley to the Valley of Flowers in India’s Western Himalayas.
Let the dramatic, tranquil scenery carry your mind away from the real world and immerse you in the bliss of the wild. Pass by varied terrain, ranging from ice and snow to bubbling streams and high pasture lands. At times the challenging conditions will require you to tap into your mountaineering knowledge. Enjoy catching a glimpse of India’s culture before and after your trek in Delhi and Haridwar!
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Mystical Valley of Flowers Trekking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Delhi
Meet and greet a tour representative on arrival in Delhi before transferring to your hotel. When the clock hits noon, embark on a sightseeing tour around Old Delhi. Check out one of the largest mosques in India, Jama Masjid. You’ll stop at Red Fort and take a rickshaw to the mosque. En route, you’ll pass Chandni Chowk, a popular shopping spot for those living in Old Delhi. Next, you’ll visit the Raj Ghat. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner and a relaxing night at your hotel in the evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Travel to Joshimath
Wake up early and transfer to the New Delhi railway station for your train to Haridwar, where you’ll enjoy breakfast. Upon arrival, meet a tour representative and begin your drive to Joshimath. Admire the four confluences on the Holy River Ganga en route. Check into your hotel once you reach Joshimath, which is where you’ll meet your trekking crew. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure in this mountainous town.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Joshimath (1,875m / 6,150ft)
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Begin the trek from Govindghat
After an early breakfast, drive to Govindghat for the start of your tour. Today you will hike to Ghangaria, practically a wonderland. It’s also the base village for the Valley of Flowers! Spend your first night at either a camp or a lodge.
Overnight Location: Camping or hotel in Ghangaria (3,049m / 10,003ft)
Distance: 13 km, 1400 m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Walk to Valley of Flowers
Get ready for enchanting views today! Meander through landscapes painted in green hues and admire the exotic, vibrant flora dotting the land as you enter the Valley of Flowers National Park. Spend the night at Tipra Kharak Camping Grounds.
Overnight Location: Camping at Tipra Kharak Camping Grounds (3,700m / 12,140ft)
Distance: 10 km, 600 m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Hike to Bhyunder Icefall Camp
Today’s hike has you traversing challenging, technical terrain. Expect to walk across moraine as you embark on a gradual climb to your campsite.
Overnight Location: Camping at Bhyunder Icefall Camp (4,600m / 15,091ft)
Distance: 6 km, 700 m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Hike along the glacier
After a refreshing sleep in the wild, continue your hiking adventure along the glacier for the next 5 km. Be prepared for a technical hike! Eventually, the path will dip and lead you to your campsite.
Overnight Location: Camping at Bhyunder Icefall Camp (4,600m / 15,091ft)
Distance: 5 km, 300 m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Hike to Rataban (E) Glacier
Continue hiking along the glacier after consuming breakfast. Today’s hike will take you to the pass, where Himalayan views soar around you. Bask in these supernatural vistas before resting your muscles at your campsite.
Overnight Location: Camping at Rataban (E) Glacier (4,500m / 14,763ft)
Distance: 8 km, 500 m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Hike to Edi Udiya
Eat breakfast before walking through the stunning valley. Eventually, you’ll reach your campsite, where a blanket of grass and comfortability await!
Overnight Location: Camping at Edi Udiya (4,500m / 14,763ft)
Distance: 6 km, 500 m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 Marvel at Ghansali Village
Embark on a 6 km ascent after munching on breakfast. Eventually, the scenery will unfold into Ghansali Village. This quaint village offers plenty of character. Admire the slate roofing atop the old houses! You’ll spend the last night of your paranormal trek adventure in Malari Village, a small town cradled by towering peaks, near the Tibet border.
Overnight Location: Camping in Malari (4,900m / 16,076ft)
Distance: 400 m, 6 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10 Drive back to Joshimath
Enjoy breakfast before driving back along the scenic route to Joshimath. Watch how the stark green scenery dissolves into rocky formations jetting high into the sky. Be on the lookout for wildlife- mountain goats, musk deers, Himalayan tahrs, and even snow leopards dot the area. Snow leopards are tough to spot, but you never know, it may just be your lucky day!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Joshimath (1,875m / 6,150ft)
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 11 Transfer to Haridwar
Get ready for a long drive to Haridwar, an ancient pilgrimage site. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and get ready for a cultural experience at an aarti—a religious ritual—at Har Ki Pauri. Eat a fulfilling dinner before relaxing at your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Haridwar
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 12 Sightseeing around Haridwar
Eat breakfast before checking out of your hotel and touring the sights of Haridwar. Begin by visiting the largest Ashram in town: Shantikunj. Afterward, take a 5-minute cable car ride to Mansa Devi Temple and admire the views of Haridwar below. End your tour with a stop at Gita Kutir in the afternoon, an Ashram that serves 400-500 people a day. Eventually, you’ll make your way to the railway station for your 6:15 pm train ride to Delhi, where you’ll have dinner. Once you arrive in Delhi, close to 11 pm, you’ll transfer to your hotel for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 13 Tour New Delhi
Before you head to the international airport in the evening, enjoy a half-day tour around New Delhi. Check out India Gate, drive by the president’s home, visit the unrusted but ancient Qutub Minar, and more. Enjoy a final meal together at a local restaurant before transferring to the international airport. The tour ends once you reach the airport.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Mystical Valley of Flowers Trekking Tour Dates and Prices
This guided trekking tour to Uttarakhand in India is always run as a private tour for your group only and the price depends on the size of your group. Please note that the prices might increase during public holidays.
Prices below are per person:
- Guided Groups of 2: $2,785 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 3: $2,634 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 4-6: $2,180 USD per person
- Guided Groups of 7+: on request
Accommodation on Mystical Valley of Flowers Trekking Tour
This tour will have you staying in a combination of hotels and alpine tents at overnight campsites. When you’re not camping, expect to stay in 3-4-star hotels. The hotels provided come with modern amenities that elevate your comfort. Do note that rooms are double occupancy, but you can always upgrade to single occupancy for an additional fee. Single travellers are also required to pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement of $342 USD to have a private room in a hotel. It’s often also possible to match single travellers up.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel The Royal Plaza in Delhi ★★★★
Enjoy a sprinkle of luxury here. During your stay, let your body unwind in the indoor or outdoor pool or head to the spa for an added boost of relaxation.
Himalayan Abode Home Stay in Joshimath ★★★
Homestays may have a reputation for being cozy, but this one blends luxury with warmth. Enjoy the comfortable amenities and mountainous views!
Camping in Uttarakhand
Enjoy sleeping under the stars! You’ll camp in beautiful locations along the trail with all the necessary equipment provided.
Himalayan Abode Home Stay in Joshimath ★★★
Homestays may have a reputation for being cozy, but this one blends luxury with warmth. Enjoy the comfortable amenities and mountainous views!
Ganga Lahari in Haridwar ★★★
This hotel seamlessly marries old-world charm with modern necessities. You’ll find a foot bath, restaurant, massage chair, WiFi, and more on-site.
Hotel The Royal Plaza in Delhi ★★★★
Enjoy a sprinkle of luxury here. During your stay, let your body unwind in the indoor or outdoor pool or head to the spa for an added boost of relaxation.
What’s included in the Mystical Valley of Flowers Trekking Tour?
Meals
12 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 12 dinners are included on this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 12 nights is included on this tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation is included for transfers to the different locations, pick-up, and drop-off spots throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Guide
- Camping, permit, and entrance fees
- Trekking arrangements: tents, mules, helpers
- Toilet tent
- Kitchen tent
Not included
- Flights to and from Delhi
- Any additional nights before and after the tour
- Tour guide gratuity
- Personal necessities such as drinks during mealtimes and laundry
- Sleeping bags
Optional Extras
- Extra night in Delhi before and after the tour
- Sleeping bag rental – around $13 USD per day
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Rajiv has been working as a guide since 1996, and fell in love with sharing the ancient cultural and social roots of India with travellers. Rajiv believes that the diversity of India’s different regions in terms of food, language, and culture makes travelling the country an experience like no other. Rajiv runs all kinds of tours, but especially enjoys trekking tours. He’s climbed mountains up to 8,000 feet in -10 degrees with groups and considers those to be his greatest achievements as a guide.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead?
- A: I enjoy giving people walking tours of the city, because that’s the best way to give a vivid introduction to the country and also because there is an element of surprise on the streets. It cannot be controlled or planned, and I immensely enjoy presenting that world to them.
- Q: What is one experience anybody visiting your country should have?
- A: Learning to cook traditional Indian food.
- Q: What is one local dish or drink that visitors absolutely have to try?
- A: Masala Dosa, it’s very tasty.
- Q: What is the best part about guiding?
- A: Providing them with more than they expected and noticing and taking care of any discomforts the guests might experience. Sometimes the guests don’t say it, so as a guide you have to be very attentive to that.