Permit: Because the Valley of Flowers is a strictly protected national park, you have to get an entry permit.
Timings: You’re allowed inside during specific daytime hours. You must hike back out on the very same day, as sleeping inside the park boundaries is prohibited.
Overnight stay not allowed: Overnight stay or camping is not allowed inside the valley. Trekkers need to be back at Ghangaria by 5 PM.
Be monsoon prepared: Keep in mind that monsoon season creates some seriously slick trails. Trekking poles and solid waterproof boots are going to be incredibly helpful here. Don’t expect much cell service either, as mobile connectivity is spotty at best along the route. Just mentally prepare yourself for standard, rugged mountain conditions.
Hemkund Sahib: If you have a few extra days, a lot of trekkers bundle this hike with a visit to Hemkund Sahib, a highly revered Sikh pilgrimage site sitting just above Ghangaria. Others head even deeper into the Garhwal Himalayas to check out destinations like Badrinath and the village of Mana.
Situated at an altitude of around 3,600 m, the Valley of Flowers is a dream destination and is now open to tourists.
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