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Reaching Valley of Flowers

Reaching Valley of Flowers

How To Reach Valley Of Flowers

Reaching Valley of Flowers

How to Reach Valley of Flowers

The nearest airport from Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand is in Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 295 kilometers (183 miles) away, and the nearest railway station is in Rishikesh, 276 kilometers (171 miles) away. The closest you can get to The Valley of Flowers by road is Govind Ghat. This requires around an 11 hour drive to Joshimath from Dehradun, then another one hour to Govind Ghat. From Govind Ghat it is a 13-kilometer (8.1 miles) trek along a steep, narrow, but well defined mountain trail to base camp at Ghangaria. This will take between 4 and 8 hours. From Ghangaria, another 3 km trek leads to the valley.

Reaching Valley of Flowers National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand
Reaching Valley of Flowers National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand

Location of Valley of Flowers

The Valley of Flowers is nestled in the upper expanses of Bhyundar Ganga near Joshimath in Gharwal region, previously the was Bhyundar Valley.

  • District: Chamoli
  • Nearest Town: Joshimath

The Trek in Valley of Flowers

Getting to the Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand requires a trek of about 17 km (10.5 miles). The nearest major town is Joshimath in Garhwal, which has convenient road connections from Haridwar and Dehradun, both about 270 km (168 miles) from Joshimath.

Govind Ghat is a lovely place close to Joshimath, around one hour distance, where the trek begins. From Govind Ghat, a trek of 16 km (11.8 miles) brings trekkers to the Ghangaria, a small settlement located about 3 km (2 miles) from the Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand. The Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand starts near a gorge over the Pushpawati River.

Reaching Valley of Flowers National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand
Reaching Valley of Flowers National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand

Location of Valley of Flowers

The Valley of Flowers lies in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is situated at an elevation of 3,658 metres above sea level in the upper expanses of Bhyundar Ganga, near Joshimath. The lower reaches of Bhyundar Ganga, near Govindghat is known as Bhyundar Valley. 

Valley of Flowers Getting There - How to Reach

Govind Ghat is situated on the banks of Alaknanda River at an elevation of 1828 mts where you can stay overnight if you are reaching in the evening, you will find plenty of budget and deluxe hotels in Govindghat. From Govindghat there is a new road of aourn 4 kms which leads to Pulna Village, from here the trek is just 14 kms to reach Valley of Flowers. Ghangaria (which is the basecamp) is just 10 kms from Pulna. 

Total Distance from Delhi: 508 kms (by Road)  + 13 kms (trek from Pulna Village)

Reaching Valley of Flowers By Air:

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand but the roads are only connected upto Govind Ghat from where you have to commence trek of 16kms to reach Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand. It is situated at a distance of 292kms from Jolly Grant Airport and is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Govind Ghat is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Govind Ghat.

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Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand
Reaching Valley of Flowers National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand

Helicopter Services for Valley of Flower:

If you are planning to cover Hemkund Sahib with Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand, then definitely take the Helicopter service. As compared to many other treks, Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand do offer you option between trekking or using Helicopter. There is a Helicopter service from Govind Ghat to Govind Dham (Ghangaria). Helicopter will drop you at helipad ground at Govind Dham (Ghangaria). However, from Govind Dham (Ghangaria) to Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand you need to trek only- no other option! So manage your luggage accordingly, however you may get a porter from Helipad ground to Govind Dham (Ghangaria).
Note: If the weather is bad, the helicopter service is not operational.

Reaching Valley of Flower By Train:

The nearest railway station to Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand is Rishikesh but the roads are only connected upto Govind Ghat from where you have to commence trek of 16 kms to reach Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand. Rishikesh railway station is situated 273 kms before Govind Ghat on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Govind Ghat is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath and many other destinations to Govind Ghat.

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Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand
Reaching Valley of Flowers National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand

Reaching Valley of Flower By Road:

Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand is connected upto Pulna village (4 kms from Govind Ghat) with motorable roads and from here you have to commence trek of 13 kms to reach Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand. Govind Ghat is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Haridwar, Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Govindghat are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Rishikesh, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Ukhimath, Srinagar, Chamoli etc. Govindghat is situated on National Highway 58 making it easy to reach.

Road Route from Delhi: Delhi - Meerut - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Rudraprayag - Joshimath - Govind Ghat - Pulna Village - Trek (13 kms) - Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand

Road Route Via Haldwani Ranikhet (Kumaon Region): Haldwani - Ranikhet - Karnaprayag - Joshimath - Govind Ghat (Distance approx. 332 Km)

Valley of Flowers National Park Distance Chart

Road distances and travel time from/to Valley of Flowers National Park from/to various cities within or outside Uttarakhand - Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand

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Road Distance Chart to Valley of Flowers

Following is the driving distance chart to Valley of Flowers from various cities and towns in Uttarakhand and from Delhi NCR Region (New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad).

  • Chandigarh to Valley of Flowers: 493   kms
  • Delhi to Valley of Flowers: 518 kms
  • Ghaziabad to Valley of Flowers: 497 kms
  • Noida to Valley of Flowers: 520 kms
  • Gurgaon to Valley of Flowers: 552 kms
  • Meerut to Valley of Flowers: 452 kms
  • Lucknow to Valley of Flowers: 683 kms
  • Shimla to Valley of Flowers: 554 kms
  • Jaipur to Valley of Flowers: 791 kms

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