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