What (And What Not) To Expect On The Valley Of Flowers Trek
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The Valley of flowers trek is one of India’s most popular treks in the Himalayas. Also, it is one of India’s oldest known treks.
This is a moderate-level trek and involves long trekking days with a challenging ascent to the famous Hemkund Sahib.
When you are planning the Valley Of Flower trek, your fitness preparation has to start at least 30-45 days before the trek. One of the best ways to prepare is to start jogging and aspire to cover 5 km in 40 minutes.
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I m a local guy from the valley of flowers . I m a guide with more than 1000 tourists every year . This valley has the most incredible medicinal values one could ever imagine of. You need to understand the values of the flowers and the beauty of this place ..
As i have been working here since 2012 so i have been with so many peoples who expect this as mughal garden which has big-bright flowers which is a myth . I want to clear that their is no gardner here, this is totally untouched natural place . Which is coverd by snow for more than 6 months and then after may till October the valley is open for tourists..... Thanks and please visit the valley of flowers and know its importance and enjoy the beauty.....
Will there be any flowers during the October season.Pls suggest
@@saikumarnc6717 no sir valley turns yellow in late September .. but still looks beautiful..... Still in October you can witness the mesmerizing views and abundance of medicinal herbs there ..... If you pick a right guide you won't miss those hidden treasures of nature .. and the wild life ... October brings a lot of wildlife and birds ..... Black bear , musk deer, blue sheep, etc in the valley....
@@anshulrawat6750 Thank you sir. Do PM me your contact number for me to reach out in future if need raises for me and my friends.
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Sir, what is the best time to visit?
There are so many photoshoped pics of VoF on internet please dont fall for those.. the valley is extremely beautiful but far from the colorful photoshoped pics..
Thanks for throwing light on that Mohammed! There are indeed too many fake pictures that are deceiving.
I am not a fit person but I trekked all days without a mule.... I think what's more important is that one needs to be strong mentally and it's very much doable..... But yeah being fit is also important and I am working on it.
Loved walking around these streets and really enjoyed VOF and Hemkund sahib.. thanks for all the video lessons @swati. It really helped.. I even took my entire backpack and climbed till joshimath from pulna. That was crazy.. 10km trek with 12 kgs backpack. To all my trekkers I want to suggest one thing if you are not fit then you are not for this race. As Swati said this is a difficult Trek , I would completely agree to this because the trail is completely filled with rocks everywhere. You guys need a very good pair of shoes. Not necessarily expensive ones but you can go with less expensive one like price ranges between 3000 to 5000 INR. Hit the gym hard. Do cardio, cycling, running, weight lifting and resistance exercise. Like a month or 2 before you start your trek, make ur body ready. Ensure ur BMI is in accord to the standard but not obese or malnourished. Eat nutritional food, drink water in fractions.. keep up this habit. Overeating will not really help you to trek and you will regret. Stay fit and keep trekking.. one last thing to add.. after you climb 15000 feet all alone and come back walking, you'll be the most satisfied person as I am without any regrets. Looking forward for more trekking in my life. Cheers! For pictures, follow me on Instagram @jasper.minal
I trekked up the VOF and Hemkund Sahib last week (Aug 2-3, 2018). I felt VOF is slightly difficult because the terrain and path are different compared to Hemkund Sahib path. The VOF path is mostly laid out with large stones which are kind of roundish and the path itself is narrow. Certain places the incline is pretty steep. On the otherhand HS trek is very well laid out with wide paths, slabbed kind of stones to walk on. So, although HS trek is higher, it was a bit easier for me. Also the fact that trekking to VOF the previous day (before the HS trek) greatly prepped the muscle groups involved in climbing up. I feel practicing stair climbing with back pack is essential . Jogging helps to an extent to help build stamina, but it's a different set of muscles that help you to climb steep slopes. Cheers
Shaq0112 very precisely said!
Once we reach govindghat by evening..
By what time we can start the trek the next day? Is HS n VOF trekkable same day?ie they are on same path or different.kindly clear the confusion so that a suitable itenary can be planned
@@physicskipaathshala9708 hemkund sahib and valley of flowers are two different paths from ghangaria.. u cannot finish both on same day!
i felt the same, Hemkund sahib trekking is long but i felt it kind of easy even if i hit with AMS.
I guess Im randomly asking but does someone know of a method to log back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot the password. I love any tips you can offer me.
Thank you Swati. I did VOF trek with IndiaHikes this July. It was amazing and what you told is totally correct.
Thanks for your advices, realistic and wise, and thanks also for your smile, a taste of indian happiness...
The trek was magical!
So true! This trek is so popular and everyone thinks it's a walk in the park as u mentioned..!
Hi, nice tips. I intend to do the VOF trek in September and everyone has been telling me it is literally a walk in the park. Glad i saw this video and have some time to do my training as my fitness is presently on the poor to very poor level. Will comment here again if I do manage to do this trek in coming September.
Hi, swathi I m big fan of urs. Ur voice n background music has soothing effect. U seems very calm n explained well, I think I hv seen ur all videos.
Valley of flowers is a must do trek for real trekkers and not for picnicers. Most people think of it as a garden which it isn't and it is difficult if you are not fully prepared. The view is so magnificent that it makes you forget everything else.
Valley of flower trek was an amazing experience. I went on 8th July 18 batch. The trek to Hemkund needs much prep as it is a lot of altitude gain in one day and the trek by no means is easy.
This Video looks more cinematic (intro and ending). I enjoyed the video. Please post more content frequently. Just completed Hampta Pass Trek with IH, really great experience.
It was a wonderful experience worth all the effort.... looking forward to further more treks in future....find ur videos informative n helpful
We went on May 20, we could only go till ghangria and are planning to visit valley of flowers and Hemkund saheb in August/September for sure
Thanks Swathi, seems to lovely trek, will try to join.
I have done lots of Treks in Canada and USA, but nothing quit like the Valley of Flowers, that's on my hit list now, I need to strengthen my knee's because I have knee issues, I guess I can add a couple more days to the trek if need be. Great video.
This post has some good knee exercises that will help you strengthen your knees - indiahikes.com/how-to-recover-from-knee-injury/
Hope this helps! :)
Great video - thanks! I'll be embedding your video on my website March 19th to correspond with my Active Travel Adventures podcast episode about trekking in Northern India.
I did VoF and Hemkund Saheb. Being a devoted runner helped me but I tell you it is not easy if you don't prepare well before. The altitude, oxygen limitation all plays together. But that is the real fun. When you are into the valley, you know you have axhiy something really valuable and memorable. Must do things in life.
That's good advice! Thanks! :)
Thank you for the tips..
Hi Swati... I already had a trek with indiahikes to deoriatal/chandrasila and it was awesome.... Last week I went to valley of flowers...and scenery was too good... I also agree that people on the route were struggling because they underestimated the difficulty of the route..
Is 1st week of june is good time for valley of flower
I completed the trek last week.I have a normal BMI and prepared for the trek for almost a month . Still it was kind of a challenge being my first Himalayan trek, but glad that I did it without any issue. What you spoke is very relevant. People often get confused with the term "easy /moderate " trek. I would suggest people to sincerely prepare before going on this trek. VoF trek is tough on knees and ankle while descending since the path is narrow and rock laid. But if prepared well , every experience is worth cherishing.
Ma'am, I want to take my mother to VoF, she's 55 and has stiff knees. So I want to ask should I take my mother with me or not?
@@sagarpandey243 no
Very nice video
Awesome trek
Its difficult if you include hemkund sahib. Vof itself is manageable.
Also good point to emphasise that luxury treatment is not to be expected.
Thank you
Usefull vedeo
Do you have any details update about whether of Valley of flowers, we have planned 12/7-20/7/22
Hi.. I'm going there this month, I'm paranoid about leeches. Pls tell me of there r leeches somewhere in the valley.
Definitely
I visited valley of flowers on 31st July.. it was Tough, rain makes it even more difficult. Next day trekked to hemkund sahib which was probably the toughest experience I had, it was steep.. Too steep.. But after completing this trek, the feeling was inexplicable.. Yes, you need to be physically fit, and immensely mentally strong.. Just don't take it lightly and go for a stroll in the park.. But it was magical..when you reach VoF or hemkund sahib, you will have a feeling, okay this is some achievement!
Hi swathi, it's lot of helpful info.
Is it possible do valley of flowers during this pandemic ?
Is it recommended for first timers , who are totally beginners ?
Internet coverage SIM oprater bta do plz
Thanks for giving such a valuable information
What is difficulty of Ghangharia to VoF trail. I shall go to ghangharia by helicopter and shall descend on foot. I hope horses / mule is available between Govindghat and Ghangharia and I am not planning about Hemkund Sahib.
I did this track in 2012.....the route looks different.......maybe since 2013.
@indiahikes can this trek be done by a beginner?!
So this inspires me to stop trekking for valley of flowers😂😂
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I think people mostly get misled by two things, this trek being categorized under easy to moderate and secondly the name valley of flowers itself doesn't sound intemidating at all.
I was with the 8th July batch this year and due to bad weather we trekked Hemkund before VoF so the valley seemed a cakewalk compared to Hemkund. 😊
This video summaries the crux of the trek quite well 😊
And thanks to the indiahikes team tor featuring one of my pics in the video 😊😊
Just came back from VoF trek with Renok Advenutures (and regret that every second!). I saw another group lead by India Hikes and they looked like everything we desire in a trekking experience. VoF is a difficult trek (although it is classified as easy). Get a good pair of shoes with firm grip and 100% waterproof. For VoF, the path is very uneven and you need to balance yourself carefully whilst walking. Coming down, you might experience pain in your big toe due to the nature of the terrain - so make sure you get a good pair of shoes.
Be mentally prepared for steep climb for Hemkund Sahib. It is a tough walk due to the steep nature of the climb, unless you hire mules to carry you up.
Last but not the least, please avoid Renok Adventures, they screwed my trekking experience with their amateurish handling.
I think VoF trek is quite easier then Hemkund Sahib... isn't it...
I am 46 year old, 5.5 ft height, 67 kg. Weight. Take 10,000 step walk daily. Should i attempt these teeka, VOF and Hemkund. Any advice please
Back in ‘16 with zero experience, utter underpreparation and straight out of almost a sedentary lifestyle, i trekked to Bramhataal through Bekhaltaal with a friend and a duo of porters, using very basic gears and of course, no mule or anything. Great experience it was.
As for difficulty level, how does the Valley of Flowers stack up?
Hi Anupam, you'll find that in terms of organising the trek, Valley of Flowers is a lot easier. In fact, you don't need an organisation like Indiahikes to do the trek. Just go for the trek by yourself. But prepare for the big ascents, much more than you might have seen on the Brahmatal trail.
Can we take our dog for trek in valley of flowers?
Is it possible to do valley of flowers trek only and how much time does it take
Doing only the Valley of Flowers trek from Govind Ghat to Valley of Flowers and back (without Hemkund Sahib) will take you only 3 days. But we would recommend the Hemkund Sahib climb, it's a very rewarding climb!
Hello mam I came there in July??
With the weather acting up crazier than usual its not logical to trek this month to be honest..
Hey Swathi, it's so nice to see your videos. I am eager to go for treks. But no company. Help me with that. Please. 😊
Then follow- @roof_under_sky on insta
I'm going solo on 16th July. You can join if you want to.
Is this trek good enough to do in september end this year ?
Hi Ishant, yes, VoF is still a great trek to do in September. But there will be fewer flowers in September. You can go for the beauty of the valley and the Pushpavati river. It's still a great trek to do! :)
Do the flowers still bloom in that amount?
In fact they do. Looking at the trail this year, there are indeed still as many flowers, provided you time your time right. :)
What is the right time plz?
We are planning a trip in June month...can you pls tell worth place to visit in June month...
Hi Vitrivel, if you're fitness is in place then Gidara Bugyal trek (indiahikes.com/gidara-bugyal/) is a great trek for June. This trek has a tight window. It's either in June or September. And it's one of the hidden gems of the Himalayas. So, if you're trekking in June, do check this meadow trek out :) Happy trekking!
We are getting some kind of "Luxury" only because of Hemkund sahib. Lots of pilgrims comes there every year including old age people. for their help(ofcourse they can spend lots of money) there are many arrangements like horses, helicopter services, path side shops etc. toilets too. but in the way to VOF trekking, its only for travellers like us. there were no shops, no horses, no toilets, even we can't fill our water bottles from the streams. means we are by our own. so VOF is always peaceful and silent.
You are a solo traveler or not?
Altitude is not problem
Hi i wanna do the trek in June. Is that a good idea?
Let's go together on July 17th if you haven't left yet. I'm going solo.
How many days it takes to finish overall trek. Please let me know....
It takes 4 days to do the trek from Ghangria to Valley of Flowers and to cover Hemkund Sahib as well. You will need 2 days to travel to Ghangria and back from Dehradun / Haridwar.
You'll find details of the trek here - indiahikes.com/valley-of-flowers/
Is october first week a good time to visit vof mam
October would be too late to visit the Valley of Flowers. Time your trek between July, August and early September to see the best of the flowers.
@@Indiahikes k.thank u mam
Is it possible to get a mule over there as my family members want to go but they are not at all fit and hence wont be able to walk that much
Hi Samarth, you do get mules. You can enquire at Gangotri. At Indiahikes, we don't organise mules for our trekkers, but you could do the trek independently.
Can anybody tell me to make a plan in June month?
We wouldn't recommend that because the flowers don't bloom in the month of June. But if you wish to, you can go ahead and do the trek. This is a trek you can easily do on your own, so you just need to go to plan and go to Govind Ghat and do the trek.
Trek pr kbse vehicles milne lage 🙆🏼♂️
Hi. I am about to go to the valley of flowers.. this is my first time trek. Can you suggest me which pair of shoes I should buy..
You could rent shoes instead - store.indiahikes.com/product-category/rentals/
If you would like to buy shoes, you could choose a trekking shoe from Decathlon, they have a good price range and make good shoes.
Is March a good time to visit?
No plan it during monsoons, try kheerganga for march
Do we need water proof shoes for valley of flowers ?
Yes, you will need good water resistant shoes since it is a monsoon trek. Expect mild rains and wet trails on this trek in July, Aug and September.
@@Indiahikes Thanks a lot
Hi.. I m 62 yr old person with controlled diabetes n hypertension. I m regular in daily walk upto 3 km and lead an active life. Wish to trek to valley of flowers and hemkund sahib gurudwara from ghagharia.in August.
if i dont get helicopter service, i will have to trek from pulna to ghagharia as well. I hv few quries.
1.can i stay midway if i m nt able to trek from pulna to ghangharia in one go.
2.Do we get pithu/pony or other assistance while treking from ghangharia to valley of flowers.
3.Do we get good quality trekking shoes, sleeping bag, jackets on rent at ghangharia? Why is the rent like?
4.we r 3 persons and starting from delhi. Where should we stay midway for night halt between rishikesh and govindghat.? Cant undertake long journey for more than 5 hours.
Raaj
There's nowhere to spend the night between Pulna and Ghangharia - you must cover it in one go. But mules are readily available throughout the trail - you can get on one at almost any point in the trail.
There's no mules or ponies on the VoF trail. There are pitthus that'll carry your bag - but given it's a one day trek, your bag should only have food, water and rain gear. They're of 0 use if they're with a pitthu somewhere - so wouldn't recommend that as an option. There is a "palki" service - where you're basically carried on 4 people's shoulders. But (a) you have to hire their services at Ghangharia itself, can't do it on the trail somewhere and (b) they go only till the start of the valley, not all the way. They also return fairly soon from what I saw (I returned to the valley from the khak trail at 2pm, and didn't see a single palki, much to my pleasure)
You won't need a sleeping bag - there are hotels in Ghangharia that'll supply you with as many blankets and quilts as you may want. You aren't allowed to stay in the valley of flowers overnight - there's no camping option on this trip. I did see shops _selling_ jackets and shoes in Ghangharia - but I don't know if they rent it out or not.
There's a fairly big city called Srinagar around 4 hours from Rishikesh. You could spend the night there and reach Joshimath the next day after another 4 hour journey (& do the 1-hr journey to Govindghat the next day). Alternately you could stay at Rudraprayag, that would be 5ish hours from Rishikesh and a similar distance to Govindghat. Rudraprayag doesn't have as many accommodation options as Srinagar, but you'll find homestays and such.
That said, if you're not comfortable travelling longer than 5 hours in a car, I'm not sure you'll be comfortable trekking this trail. Walking 3kms in the plains is a really different ball game from trekking these trails, especially in their current condition (much of the trail is currently damaged, due to cloud bursts). My friends struggled a *lot* - and they're under 30, fairly normal BMIs and walked 5km/day in preparation for the trek. What I learnt is proper cardio, that raises your heartbeat by quite a bit, is important - just walking what you _think_ is "briskly" isn't enough. You also must be mentally prepared for the physical exertions - it isn't an "easy" trek by any stretch of the imagination (at least with current trail conditions)
Why so difficult?I don't think I can ever go😔
Not so difficult, you just have to work on your fitness for a month or so and you can go right ahead :)
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A guide isn't necessary for this trek?
Pay heed to her.. carry a 10ltr of bagpack. A pole is necessary. It's tough. But totally worth it. And yeah there is horse shit everywhere. Get ready for that. It was an awesome trek 5 days without cellphone.
Some of the pics are on my Insta page : @Shootocate
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I hv 5.5 yrs old kid .kya wo ja skta h ..
Pls reply.
Ye jada hogya thoda guys it is normal trek
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