Day 1
Haridwar / Dehradun → Rudraprayag
165 km, 5 hrs
En-route Devprayag - sangam of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi forming the Ganga.
Overnight: Rudraprayag
5 Nights / 6 Days · Trek + Road
Valley of Flowers + Badrinath - 5N / 6D
A trekking yatra that combines the alpine bloom of the Valley of Flowers (a UNESCO biosphere at 3,858 m) with the Vaishnav darshan of Shri Badrinath Temple, Tapt Kund, and Mana Village - the last Indian village on the Indo-Tibet road. Starts from Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station.
TL;DR · This is a trekking yatra - not a road-only Char Dham package. Day 3 starts with a 14 km gradual ascent from Govindghat to Ghangaria on a well-maintained pilgrim trail. From Ghangaria, day 4 is a 5 km trek into the Valley of Flowers. Pony, doli, and porters are NOT permitted inside the Valley of Flowers - the only way in is on foot. Badrinath darshan happens on day 2 before the trek, with Tapt Kund hot sulphur spring, Vyas Gufa, and the source of the Saraswati at Mana Village. Pricing is tiered by group size and vehicle class, with a 2-tier hotel ladder (Luxury / Deluxe).
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2
Rudraprayag → Badrinath
165 km, 5 hrs
Shri Badrinath Temple darshan, Tapt Kund hot sulphur spring, Narad Kund, Vyas Gufa & Ganesh Gufa, Bhim Pul, Mana Village (origin of Saraswati).
Overnight: Badrinath
Day 3
Badrinath → Govindghat → Ghangaria
25 km drive + 14 km trek
Drive to Govindghat then 14 km gradual ascent on the pilgrim trail. Arrange porters at trek base.
Overnight: Ghangaria
Day 4
Ghangaria → Valley of Flowers → Ghangaria
5 km each way (trek only)
Trek to Valley of Flowers (3,858 m). Brahma Kamal, fane Kamal, Pushpawati stream. Pony NOT allowed - trek is the only option inside the valley.
Overnight: Ghangaria
Day 5
Ghangaria → Govindghat → Rudraprayag
14 km trek + 130 km drive
Trek down to Govindghat, then drive to Rudraprayag.
Overnight: Rudraprayag
Day 6
Rudraprayag → Rishikesh → Haridwar
165 km, 5-6 hrs
En-route Rishikesh - Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat. Drop at Haridwar Railway Station.
Pricing matrix - per person (INR)
Two hotel tiers - Luxury and Deluxe - across group sizes from 2 pax to 24 pax. All prices are per person and include transport, accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, tolls, parking, driver allowance, and taxes. Crysta upgrade is available at the 2-pax tier (see Mid Sedan vs Ertiga/Innova/Crysta rows).
| Group size | Transport | Deluxe | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Pax | Mid Sedan Car | ₹31,070 | ₹26,450 |
| 02 Pax | Ertiga / Innova / Crysta | ₹38,000 | ₹33,380 |
| 04 Pax | Ertiga / Innova / Crysta | ₹28,471 | ₹23,851 |
| 06 Pax | Innova / Crysta | ₹25,295 | ₹20,675 |
| 06 Pax | Tempo | ₹27,605 | ₹22,985 |
| 08 Pax | Tempo | ₹25,439 | ₹20,819 |
| 10 Pax | Tempo | ₹24,140 | ₹19,520 |
| 12 Pax | Tempo | ₹23,273 | ₹18,653 |
| 14 Pax | Tempo + Dzire | ₹24,387 | ₹19,767 |
| 14 Pax | Tempo + Innova | ₹25,377 | ₹20,757 |
| 16 Pax | 2 x Tempo | ₹25,439 | ₹20,819 |
| 18 Pax | 2 x Tempo | ₹24,717 | ₹20,097 |
| 20 Pax | 2 x Tempo | ₹24,140 | ₹19,520 |
| 22 Pax | 2 x Tempo | ₹23,667 | ₹19,047 |
| 24 Pax | 2 x Tempo | ₹23,273 | ₹18,653 |
Supplements (INR)
| Item | Deluxe | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Extra person | ₹13,570 | ₹9,660 |
| Child without bed | ₹10,005 | ₹7,245 |
| Single room supplement | ₹18,860 | ₹14,260 |
VOF and Hemkund Yatra is operational only in the monsoon-fed bloom window (typically June to early October, subject to weather and regulatory clearance). Pony and porter rates at Govindghat fluctuate with the season.
What's included
- Ex-Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station transfers
- Accommodation for all 5 nights (Rudraprayag x2, Badrinath x1, Ghangaria x3 - tier-based)
- Daily breakfast and dinner at hotels
- 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 Dehradun or Haridwar
- VIP darshan charges at Badrinath
- Helicopter ticket and VIP darshan charges (if any)
- Porterage during the Govindghat-Ghangaria-Valley of Flowers trek
- Pony, doli, or porter on the trek (own cost; pony NOT permitted inside Valley of Flowers - trek only)
- Stick hire at Govindghat
- Lunch, tips, liquor, and personal expenses
- Entrance fees during sightseeing
- Travel insurance
- Any expense due to bad weather, road closures, or landslides
Compare options
If your group's primary goal is the bloom and the Sikh Gurdwara, the VOF + Hemkund 5N/6D sibling drops Badrinath and adds the steep 6 km Hemkund climb. For a shorter ex-Haridwar trek see the VOF 4N/5D; ex-Delhi pilgrims should consider the 6N/7D ex-Delhi. Pilgrims who want all four Dhams instead should look at the Char Dham 9N/10D road yatra.
VOF + Badrinath 5N/6D Trek + Vishnu darshan. Badrinath, Tapt Kund, Mana Village. From ₹18,653 VOF + Hemkund Sahib 5N/6D Trek + Sikh pilgrimage. Hemkund Sahib (4,329 m). From ₹17,498 VOF 4N/5D ex-Haridwar Shortest VOF-only itinerary. Trek-focused. See pricing VOF 6N/7D ex-Delhi Bookended by Delhi rail/air pickup. See pricing VOF + Auli 4N/5D Trek plus Auli ropeway and meadows. See pricing Char Dham 9N/10D - Road Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath. Traditional yatra. From ₹26,488
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 stay is on-trek and basic. Budget hotels in India are basic accommodation - please set expectations accordingly.
- Pony, doli, and porters are NOT permitted inside the Valley of Flowers. The 5 km stretch from Ghangaria into the valley must be done on foot. Pony is available between Govindghat and Ghangaria (own cost).
- The Valley of Flowers National Park operates seasonally (typically June to early October). Dates are subject to weather and regulatory clearance.
- In case of a hike in hotel rates, the package cost will be amended accordingly.
- If group members do not arrive or depart with the group, additional transfer charges apply.
- 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 is shut.
