November: avoid3-4 days from Rishikesh (2 nights in Ghangaria)
UNESCO World Heritage alpine valley above Ghangaria with over 600 flowering species, best in July-September; trek from Govindghat via Ghangaria.
Trek Govindghat-Pulna-Ghangaria (about 9 km on foot after 4 km by road), then day-hike about 4 km each way into the valley. Combine with Hemkund Sahib.
November: Closed
When to go
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Things to do
Day trek into the Valley of Flowers: Entry 07:00-14:00, out by 17:00
Climb to Hemkund Sahib: 05:00-12:00, 14:00-20:00
Village stay at Ghangaria
Darshan / visit at Hemkund Sahib: 05:00-12:00 and 14:00-20:00 in season (open about May-October)
Safari / nature walk at Valley of Flowers National Park: 1 June - 31 October 2026: entry 07:00-14:00, all visitors out by 17:00