At an altitude of 3800 m and under the snow for most of the year,
from July to September, you actually get to see a heavenly paradise in
the form of the Valley of flowers. An explosion of color and beauty,
with countless flowers, the floor of the valley looks like a carpet,
from heaven, with all its grandeur. It is a World Heritage Site and is
also declared as a National Park in 1982. An abode of fairies according
to the locals, this legend might be true. An easy trek, not very rough;
if you are physically fit, you can attempt it. From the Valley of
flowers, Hemkund is not very far. It is a Sikh shrine. We can cover it
in 1-2 days.
DAY 1 From Rishikesh to Govind Ghat
From Rishikesh we leave early morning to go to Govind Ghat (Altitude
1900 m). The trek commences here and the trail for the Valley of flowers
and Hemkund Sahib starts. Reaching Ghangria, the path divides. One
leading to Hemkund and the other to the Valley of flowers. After a 9
hour drive we can rest ourselves in a guest house at Govind Ghat or
Joshimath.
At an altitude of 3800 m and under the snow for most of the year,
from July to September, you actually get to see a heavenly paradise in
the form of the Valley of flowers. An explosion of color and beauty,
with countless flowers, the floor of the valley looks like a carpet,
from heaven, with all its grandeur. It is a World Heritage Site and is
also declared as a National Park in 1982. An abode of fairies according
to the locals, this legend might be true. An easy trek, not very rough;
if you are physically fit, you can attempt it. From the Valley of
flowers, Hemkund is not very far. It is a Sikh shrine. We can cover it
in 1-2 days. 
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