Pilgrimage tours

Hemkund Sahib & Valley of Flowers Yatra

The trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria, the climb to Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib beside its glacial lake, a day in the Valley of Flowers and darshan at Badrinath.

Trip at a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts inRishikesh
RouteRishikesh · Hemkund Sahib · Badrinath
Places3 destinations
StateUttarakhand, India
Ideal forPilgrimage tours, Adventure holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-3YKM2G

Best time to visit: September to November and February to May

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Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib – Hemkund Sahib

Trip overview

The trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria, the climb to Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib beside its glacial lake, a day in the Valley of Flowers and darshan at Badrinath.

The route spends 1 night in Rishikesh, 4 nights in Hemkund Sahib and 1 night in Badrinath, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours and adventure holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Triveni GhatParmarth NiketanBeatles AshramGurdwara Hemkund SahibHemkund lakeLakshman TempleBadrinath TempleTapt KundMana Village

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Rishikesh

Arrive via Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Triveni Ghat: Evening Ganga aarti

Day 2Rishikesh to Hemkund Sahib

Travel from Rishikesh to Hemkund Sahib by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Hemkund Sahib hotel
Lakshman Temple: Small temple beside the lake

Day 3Hemkund Sahib: Trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria and Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib

Trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria
Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib: Star-shaped gurdwara beside a glacial lake

Day 4Hemkund Sahib: Valley of Flowers and Ghangaria

Valley of Flowers: UNESCO-listed alpine valley near Ghangaria
Ghangaria: Base village for both treks

Day 5Hemkund Sahib: Climb to Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers walk (July–August blooms)

Climb to Hemkund Sahib
Valley of Flowers walk (July–August blooms)

Day 6Hemkund Sahib to Badrinath

Travel from Hemkund Sahib to Badrinath by private vehicle
Check in at your Badrinath hotel
Badrinath Temple: Colourful Vishnu temple

Day 7Depart from Badrinath

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
Activities booked with licensed, insured operators

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Rishikesh: Book rafting with a licensed operator and choose the 16 km stretch from Shivpuri for first-timers.
Hemkund Sahib: The climb from Ghangaria gains about 1,300 metres; start early, carry rain gear and turn back if you feel unwell.
Badrinath: Spend a night at Joshimath or Pipalkoti on the way up to break the long drive.

At a glance

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Rishikesh, Hemkund Sahib, Badrinath
Ideal for: Pilgrimage tours, Adventure holidays
Best time: September to November and February to May; June to October; May to June and September to October
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-3YKM2G

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 6 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Rishikesh: September to November and February to May. Hemkund Sahib: June to October. Badrinath: May to June and September to October.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Rishikesh (Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED), about 20 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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