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Uttarakhand Travel Guide: Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers · Char Dham roads · Forest foothills

Flower valleys, glacial sources, pilgrim towns, and forested foothills — a Himalayan state for treks, road trips, and slow mountain time.

Plan your trip

Best time: July to early September for the Valley of Flowers in bloom; April to June and October for clear trekking and road trips.
How to reach: Dehradun has the nearest airport and railhead; the hills are then several hours of mountain driving away. Rishikesh and Haridwar are the usual gateways.
Getting around: Shared jeeps and buses connect hill towns; a hired car or self-drive gives the most flexibility on the winding roads.
Rough budget: A week of hill travel runs roughly ₹15,000–30,000 per person depending on treks, permits, and stays.

Days 1–2: Rishikesh, then drive to Joshimath or Govindghat, gaining height gently.
Days 3–4: Trek to Ghangaria and the Valley of Flowers in bloom.
Days 5–6: Auli’s meadows or a return via Devprayag and the river confluences.