Day 1
Haridwar / Dehradun → Rudraprayag
165 km, ~5 hrs
En route Devprayag - holy confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi where the rivers become Ganga. Rudraprayag is one of the revered Panch Prayags.
Overnight: Rudraprayag
4 Nights / 5 Days · Trek + Auli Skiing Town
Valley of Flowers + Auli - 4N / 5D
Combine a Valley of Flowers trekking yatra with an overnight at Auli - the Himalayan meadow / skiing town near Joshimath, reached by ropeway. The trek and the day-walk into the Valley of Flowers (3,858 m) finish with a scenic Auli stay before descending to Haridwar. Subject to weather and regulatory clearance.
TL;DR · This is a trekking yatra, not a Char Dham helicopter pilgrimage. You walk 14 km up to Ghangaria and 5 km each way into the Valley of Flowers - reasonable fitness required. Best season: July to early September (full bloom). The ropeway from Joshimath up to Auli is the climax - a Himalayan meadow at ~2,500 m with snow in winter and bugyal flowers in early summer. For destination context see our Valley of Flowers travel guide. Want all four Dhams too? See our Char Dham 9N/10D by road.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2
Rudraprayag → Govindghat → Ghangaria (trek)
130 km drive + 14 km trek
Drive 4 hrs to Govindghat, then 14 km trek up the well-maintained pilgrim trail to Ghangaria. Arrange porters at Govindghat.
Overnight: Ghangaria
Day 3
Ghangaria → Valley of Flowers → Ghangaria
5 km each way (trek)
Trek 5 km to Valley of Flowers (3,858 m). Brahma Kamal, Fane Kamal and rare wildflowers; Nilgiri Parbat (6,474 m) on the skyline. Pony not allowed - trek only.
Overnight: Ghangaria
Day 4
Ghangaria → Govindghat → Joshimath → Auli
14 km trek + 20 km drive + ropeway
Trek down to Govindghat, drive to Joshimath, then ropeway up to Auli (if time permits). Auli is the famous Himalayan meadow / skiing town at ~2,500 m.
Overnight: Auli
Day 5
Auli → Rishikesh → Haridwar
~290 km, ~9 hrs
Descend from Auli, drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh - Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat. Drop at Haridwar railway station.
Pricing matrix - per person (INR)
Two hotel tiers - Deluxe and Luxury - across group sizes from 2 pax to 12 pax. All prices are per person and include transport, accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, tolls, parking, driver allowance, and taxes. Joshimath - Auli ropeway tickets are not included - paid direct on the day.
| Group size | Transport | Deluxe | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Pax | Indigo / Dzire | ₹20,963 | ₹24,890 |
| 02 Pax | Innova | ₹26,738 | ₹30,665 |
| 04 Pax | Innova | ₹18,798 | ₹22,725 |
| 06 Pax | Innova | ₹16,151 | ₹20,078 |
| 06 Pax | Tempo | ₹17,595 | ₹21,522 |
| 08 Pax | Tempo | ₹15,910 | ₹19,837 |
| 10 Pax | Tempo | ₹14,900 | ₹18,827 |
| 12 Pax | Tempo | ₹14,226 | ₹18,153 |
Supplements (INR)
| Item | Deluxe | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Extra person | ₹7,590 | ₹11,270 |
| Child without bed | ₹6,210 | ₹8,280 |
| Single room supplement | ₹10,810 | ₹14,720 |
What's included
- Ex-Haridwar / Dehradun pickup and drop
- Accommodation for all 4 nights (Rudraprayag x1, Ghangaria x2, Auli x1)
- Daily breakfast and dinner at hotels only
- All toll, parking, and driver allowance
- All applicable taxes
- Vehicle with experienced hill driver (non-AC in hill sections)
Not included
- Air or train fare to Haridwar / Dehradun
- Joshimath - Auli ropeway tickets (own cost, paid direct)
- Porterage during the Govindghat - Ghangaria trek
- Pony / doli / porter charges (own cost)
- Entrance fees during sightseeing
- Lunch, tips, telephone, laundry, liquor, and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any expense due to bad weather, road closures, or landslides
Compare options
Three Valley of Flowers variants and a related Char Dham road option. Pick by starting city (Haridwar vs Delhi) and whether you want to add Auli skiing town to the trip.
VOF + Auli 4N / 5D Trek + Joshimath ropeway + Auli overnight. From ₹14,226 VOF 4N / 5D - ex-Haridwar The compact trek without the Auli stop. From ₹14,226 VOF 6N / 7D - ex-Delhi Bookended with Haridwar nights. Pickup ex-Delhi. From ₹20,116 Char Dham 9N / 10D - by Road Pair the trek with all four Dhams - the traditional road yatra. From ₹26,488
Read more about Auli - the Himalayan meadow / skiing town this package adds - and Valley of Flowers for the alpine flora that defines the trek.
Important notes
- All vehicles in the hills are non-AC. Mountain hotel services cannot be compared to plain areas - we use the best available at each stop.
- Ghangaria stays are basic - the village has no road access; everything is portered up.
- Pony, doli, and porter charges on the Govindghat - Ghangaria trek are at own cost. Hire trekking sticks at Govindghat.
- Pony is not allowed inside the Valley of Flowers - only trekking-in is permitted.
- The Joshimath - Auli ropeway is excluded from the package - book and pay direct on the day. Subject to operating hours and weather.
- Drink only tap or boiled water; eat only hot, freshly cooked food at altitude. Carry monkey cap, raincoat, canvas shoes with grip, and personal medication.
- Any expense incurred due to weather, road closures, or landslides is not covered. We will re-route where possible but cannot guarantee completion if a road or trail is shut.
- Budget hotels in India are basic - please set expectations accordingly.
