Uttarakhand · From Haridwar
Auli and Joshimath Tour
4 Nights / 5 Days
Rudraprayag - Joshimath - Auli
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Package ID 0546Pilgrimage
Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Seven days for the Valley of Flowers and Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib: the walk to Ghangaria, the alpine meadows and the high lake, from Haridwar.
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Quick facts
In short: Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers is a 6-night, 7-day tour that also covers Haridwar, Joshimath, Govindghat and Ghangaria. It starts in Haridwar and ends in Haridwar. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0546
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Places
- Haridwar, Joshimath, Govindghat, Ghangaria, Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib
- Starts
- Haridwar
- Ends
- Haridwar
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- March to June and October to November are the best times for Uttarakhand hill stations; October to June suits a Corbett safari.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0546
- Tour
- Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Destination
- Uttarakhand
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers are open from about June to early October; flowers peak from July to early September. The walks are steep; ponies and porters are paid locally. Stays at Ghangaria are simple.
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Day 1 — Haridwar to Joshimath
Arrive at Haridwar station, where our representative meets you, and drive up the Alaknanda valley via Devprayag and Rudraprayag to Joshimath (about 270 km, 9–10 hours). Overnight stay in Joshimath.
Overnight: Joshimath
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Day 2 — Govindghat to Ghangaria
Drive to Govindghat and Pulna, then walk about 10 km up the Lakshman Ganga valley to Ghangaria (ponies or porters paid locally). Overnight stay at Ghangaria (simple stays).
Overnight: Ghangaria
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Day 3 — Valley of Flowers
Walk into the Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (about 4 km in; forest permit paid locally), a high meadow of hundreds of alpine flowers at its best from July to early September. Return to Ghangaria. Overnight stay at Ghangaria.
Overnight: Ghangaria
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Day 4 — Hemkund Sahib
Climb about 6 km to Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib by its glacial lake at about 4,150 metres, where Guru Gobind Singh is said to have meditated in a past life, with the Lokpal Lakshman temple beside it (ponies paid locally). Return to Ghangaria. Overnight stay at Ghangaria.
Overnight: Ghangaria
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Day 5 — Ghangaria to Joshimath
Walk down to Pulna and drive to Joshimath, with an optional visit to Badrinath (about 45 km) if time allows. Overnight stay in Joshimath.
Overnight: Joshimath
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Day 6 — Joshimath to Rudraprayag
Drive down to Rudraprayag (about 140 km), stopping at Nandprayag and Karnaprayag on the Alaknanda. Overnight stay in Rudraprayag.
Overnight: Rudraprayag
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Day 7 — Rudraprayag to Haridwar
After breakfast, drive to Haridwar (about 160 km) via Devprayag for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Joshimath → Ghangaria → Joshimath → Rudraprayag
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Joshimath | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–4 | Ghangaria | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 5 | Joshimath | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 6 | Rudraprayag | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers?
For this 6-night tour of Joshimath, Ghangaria, Joshimath and Rudraprayag:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers cover?
The route is Joshimath → Ghangaria → Joshimath → Rudraprayag. Overnight stays: 1 night in Joshimath, 3 nights in Ghangaria, 1 night in Joshimath and 1 night in Rudraprayag.
How long is the Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers, and where does it start and end?
6 nights and 7 days (6 Nights / 7 Days). It starts in Haridwar (Day 1: Haridwar to Joshimath) and ends in Haridwar (Day 7: Rudraprayag to Haridwar).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers?
No. The Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers starts in Haridwar and ends in Haridwar, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Joshimath, Ghangaria, Joshimath and Rudraprayag. This applies to all 6 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Joshimath, Ghangaria, Joshimath and Rudraprayag each morning after an overnight stay, so 6 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 7). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 6-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Joshimath, Ghangaria and Joshimath, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Uttarakhand trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Uttarakhand trip
Best time: March to June and October to November are the best times for Uttarakhand hill stations; October to June suits a Corbett safari.
Transfers and sightseeing are as specified on each package, with pick-up from the railway station, bus stand or airport as listed; many packages use a private cab and include tolls, parking and driver allowance.
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