How Difficult is the Valley of Flowers Trek | Tips To Prepare

How Difficult is the Valley of Flowers Trek | Tips To Prepare | Indiahikes

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The Valley of flowers trek is one of India’s most popular treks in the Himalayas. Also, it is one of India’s oldest known treks.
This is a moderate-level trek and involves long trekking days with a challenging ascent to the famous Hemkund Sahib.
When you are planning the Valley Of Flower trek, your fitness preparation has to start at least 30-45 days before the trek. One of the best ways to prepare is to start jogging and aspire to cover 5 km in 40 minutes.
You can read more about fitness preparation here - indiahikes.com/himalayan-trek...
In this video, Swathi Chatrapathy talks about the difficulty of the Valley of flowers trek and also provides some pro tips to help you prepare for your Himalayan adventure.
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@Indiahikes 7 ай бұрын

Book the valley of Flowers Trek 2024: shorturl.at/gjFHN

@anshu2638 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot dear Swati beta.

@littletoes6622 3 жыл бұрын

❤️ to ur work and education India Hikes.. I regularly wait and watch all ur videos. One suggestion :- Its easy to understand and imagine what u try to make us understand and imagine but is it possible to show some demo of using the equipments during the video...it will be really helpfull, so that PPL can also watch and understand the correct posture and equipment using techniques. I hope you get the message to teach everyone specially the beginners. 🙏🙏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@sudhanshubhardwaj1304 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Really positive required information 👍🙏

@ShairyMishra 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to trek here someday 😍 such a mesmerizing place..

@johanwhiz2632 2 жыл бұрын

Swati, thanks for this info 🙏🙏

@sanjaygupta9032 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@kinderdhillon13 2 жыл бұрын

But I sometimes face breathing problem..last year my friend gave me a tablet which he took from a medical at Gobindghat..and when we started our remaining 6km hike to Hemkund sahib he gave me that tablet because I was facing problem in breathing but not that much..I took that tablet nd that was not a good decision because I was feeling so sleepy nd vomit..although I was lucky that I have my friends with me who took care of me and helped me to reach gurudwara sahib..I slept 2 hour in darbar sahib nd believe me that two hours sleep was best 😍..

@TravellingdoctorPrithvi Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks a lot. It's in my list for almost 4 decades now, don't know if I can do it ever.

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

You definitely can. All you need is a good fitness regime for two months before the trek and you can go :)

@sutaparoybarman7386 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a young girl of 64 years. Is it possible for me to trek to valley of Flowers. From childhood I cherish this desire. Please reply.

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Yes , If you are regular with your fitness routine and have normal BP readings then it shouldn’t be an issue

@veersilvant1987 2 жыл бұрын

u can trek it anytime beautiful❤

@naimalum 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to know if the young women trekked. If yes, her story. :)

@JB-yn6yc Жыл бұрын

Yes young lady..go ahead..lots of love ❤

@modamoo2560 2 ай бұрын

Just want to know ,did u went for trekking,how was ur experience

@tithikabir2714 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Swathi, Thanks for sharing the knowledge! Since VOF is a monsoon trek hence please can you help me in understanding if one needs to have water resistant trekking shoes or just the waterproof shoes would work. If its waterproof then can you also clarify when exactly one needs full water-resistant shoes.

@sangeetazstories 2 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful.

@divyagautam8397 3 жыл бұрын

Informative

@sanjaysbhargava27 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thanks for precise information 👏 will require all thin next year.

@Ajay_palwal 11 ай бұрын

Thank you mam Very informative video But ticket kaha se milti hai valley of flowers ke liyye

@aryasamanta7074 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, you're planning to visit 20th July this year. It's the Rainy season, weather forecast showing heavy rainfall. Isn't it risky as there could be flash flood or landslide?

@kinderdhillon13 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going 4th time from last 5 years🥰..we go on our bikes from Rudrapur(Uttarakhand)..this year we were waiting to open Hemkund Sahib yatra sinch last 1.5 months but now it opened nd I’m so exited to visits in the heaven again..we are planning to visit there in next week❤️

@somabose9015 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell me which shoes good for treaking

@koushikmallik2371 2 жыл бұрын

Details about Bagini Glacier trek in mid October !

@sahilbansal486 2 ай бұрын

Hi Swati, thanks for very informative video! That region is prone to landslides during monsoon. Is it safe to travel there during monsoon?

@srinivaskumar738 Жыл бұрын

Nice information will you please clarify this that a senior citizen ie cardiac patient with one stunt in can go for this Trek Thanks in advance

@somnathbanerjee1188 2 жыл бұрын

Nice guidance 👍

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped :)

@ashnaparkar1639 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Will indiahike provide the trekking poles?

@kinderdhillon13 2 жыл бұрын

Kindly suggest me that which drug should I take for breathing problems if I need so..

@ritikadatta6037 3 ай бұрын

What will be the nightly accommodation for this trek, lodge or tent?

@ramachandrachandu2627 2 жыл бұрын

Should I go for quechua sh100 hiking shoes for this trek

@khannaveed6440 3 жыл бұрын

Mam make video on kgl trek

@jeevan875 2 жыл бұрын

How would it be in May end?

@satabdigoswami-lw6co 2 ай бұрын

Plz suggest me about the shoes

@adityabhattad4614 3 жыл бұрын

Is it available in November because on your website in November there are no dates...

@sammirnaik 2 ай бұрын

Swati, very informative video regarding trek to Valley of Flowers.I am 64 years young man. Reasonably fit n fine.Can I undertake the trek?

@soumyadeepbhattacherya9450 3 жыл бұрын

Is waterproof trekking shoes must or non waterproof trekking shoes will do?

@diptisengupta1120 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't trek in Himalayas '61 years , went in high altitudes in Himalayas , want to access hemkund by pony and am a solo traveler , have joint pain , doing exercise and walking regularly ,may Igo with you this season , eager to join , please help.

@janedsouza8321 2 жыл бұрын

Mam myself and husband are 59 and 62 years of age and first trekkers to go to valley of flowers plz advise

@roykalam 2 жыл бұрын

Do you give training for 14 or 15 years old children

@sangeetajoshi798 Жыл бұрын

Apart from trek to Hemkund sahib, how difficult is the trek?? Becos i may take a mule for Hemkund saheb

@chumbuckettt 2 ай бұрын

Hi! Is 30th june a good date to trek here?

@msparmaar5227 3 жыл бұрын

Does disk protrusion in L4, L5 & S1 disqualify for trekking

@Indiahikes 3 жыл бұрын

If the protrusion has not healed, it's better to wait for it to heal and then trek. A trek could stress it further. It's best to consult your doctor before trekking. Another tip would also be to try a light, local trek before heading out on a Himalayan trek. You'll understand how your body is taking to it.

@amitrawat3724 3 жыл бұрын

Go there ...ruin nature beauty there nd make that place like delhi mumbai.. lots of water botels polybegs I found there ..

@ta_raji 3 жыл бұрын

Really??! 😮

@iamsaurabh2545 2 жыл бұрын

Hi swati👋

@lakshmimanikyam4390 Жыл бұрын

🤝🤝

@saurabhsarkar5342 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely presentation Swati. 👌👌👍👏👏 I hv a plan to go to that circuit in the month of October, 3 rd week. How wld be your guidance n advice?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

The third week of October would be a bit too late to visit the Valley of Flowers. There won't be any flowers left in the valley, and there could be snow towards the upper reaches, especially towards Hemkund Sahib. it's better to go earlier, in September or max, wrap it up by the first week of October.

@vijaykhandekar2432 3 жыл бұрын

In this pandemic year will this valley is open for trackers ?in month of July / August ?

@Indiahikes 3 жыл бұрын

We are hopeful about treks reopening in July. But a lot depends on the state-imposed rules and Covid numbers in the country. We'll have to wait and see how Uttarakhand opens up the state for tourism. We'll run the trek only when we feel it is safe enough to do it

@sumitrawat6551 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell something about stay in ghangaria.. the cost of accommodation and food if a person is trekking alone.

@Indiahikes 3 жыл бұрын

It could cost anywhere between Rs 600-1000 for stay at Ghangria. The food would cost around Rs 150.

@manishdebbarma8974 3 жыл бұрын

Am preparing for the trip in coming july ,se can make a group for 2.3.4

@manjulagangrade2012 2 жыл бұрын

We eagerly want to visit velly but, we are a couple aged above 55 years .. can you suggest what kind of precautions we have to take during this trip.

@sharmilabhosale726 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. If I don't do the hemkund sahib, how difficult is only the valley of flowers?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sharmila, If you’re only doing the Valley of Flowers trek then it’s quite easy. But we do recommend also doing The Hemkund Sahib Trek as it’s very rewarding.

@sharmilabhosale726 2 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes Thank you!

@mahuapait2107 3 ай бұрын

I am 53 years woman . Can I Trek valley of flowers?

@vijithag6429 Жыл бұрын

Hi, can we visit the valley of flowers in last week of December?

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

Hi Vijitha, the right time to do Valley of Flowers is monsoon that is from July to September. Please refer this link to check how the trek looks like during these months - indiahikes.com/valley-of-flowers#best_time_to_do_trek

@parth0990 Жыл бұрын

September ... Is it a good time to go?? I have heard... The flowers weather away by then

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

Yes, you'll not see the maximum flowers, but you will still see the last of the flowers. It's the best time to trek in the valley with no crowds and better weather! :)

@parth0990 Жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes thanks for replying ❤️ My journey is about September 21 You have been wonderful.... Will surely be a Part of indiahikes 👍🌷

@naturelover7409 Жыл бұрын

How much running or stair climbing one must do daily for valley of flowers ?

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

Hi. To do this trek comfortably, you must be able to cover 5km in under 35 minutes. This is the minimum fitness required for this trek. You can learn about how to get fit for Valley of Flowers here: indiahikes.com/valley-of-flowers#getting-fit

@msparmaar5227 3 жыл бұрын

How much maximum age for trekking

@Indiahikes 3 жыл бұрын

We don't have a maximum age for this trek. We believe everyone must trek and that's our vision. So as long as you work on your fitness and have a fitness routine, you can trek, no matter your age. If you need special guidance in terms of fitness or preparing for the trek, the Indiahikes team will be happy to help. Just write to us on Info@indiahikes.com. :)

@itialab5250 2 жыл бұрын

Madam,which month,which week is the best to see most flowers We are planning in late August or early September?...thanks

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Mid July to Late August would be one of the best times. By September, the flowers start reducing in number.

@itialab5250 2 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes thanks but this year,since the whole of north India had the hottest march and there were showers,flowers have already started blooming in the valley of flowers

@saswatipaul8301 3 жыл бұрын

Is this trek possible in this year? Asking for the current Covid situation

@Indiahikes 3 жыл бұрын

We are actually hopeful about treks reopening from July onwards. A lot depends on the state-imposed rules. So we'll have to wait and watch. But we're mostly on the positive side

@manishdebbarma8974 3 жыл бұрын

Sm also waiting for this year july midweek fir the trekk

@ghumakkadrider0.1 3 жыл бұрын

Yess you can vist there now as for now trek is open for everyone but hemkund sahib is close for now

@MRBYERANI1 Жыл бұрын

Hello Thanks for amazing video. I am a woman in early fifties. To be in Vally of Flower is my dream. Last year bilateral robotic knee surgery performed on my knees. Doctor who performed this surgery told me that one can do trek after this surgery, just avoid to jump from height of 5 feet and more. Is there any situation like jumping from height? Please answer. 👍🏻

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

Hi Anita, there are no such sections on the Valley of Flowers trek where you have to jump from heights of 5 ft. If you’re advised that you can do a trek, you can go for it. But the Valley of Flowers trek climbs up to 14,107 ft and you need to have a good fitness level. You should be able to run 5 km in 40 minutes or brisk walk for 10 km in 90 minutes.

@MRBYERANI1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reply 💐🙏

@meeragoradia1257 2 жыл бұрын

R there ponies till Ghangria

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Meera, There are ponies available at Gangotri, but we don’t encourage people to use them. And if you’re trekking with us, we don’t have the option of ponies, since we only take trekkers trekking.

@robinbeckman6230 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I would like to take my 4-year old daughter on this trek. She is very athletic, although very young. Do you think a child this young is capable? Thank you!

@kawaljeetsinghk 11 ай бұрын

Hiii Please tell your experience, i too want to take my daughter

@jyotipathak4914 3 жыл бұрын

What is the right or best time to visit valley of flowers?

@Indiahikes 3 жыл бұрын

You'll find your answer here, and in good detail, which most ppl won't tell you :) - indiahikes.com/best-time-to-visit-valley-of-flowers/

@ghumakkadrider0.1 3 жыл бұрын

We vist valley of flowers recently nd best time to visit valley of flowers is end of july or 1 or 2nd week of aug

@sunnykochhar5096 Жыл бұрын

Can travel with pets.

@rashmin7066 Жыл бұрын

Is it ok for a person who have heights issues

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

Hi Rashmi, do you mean you are afraid of heights and if you can do this trek?

@eramangalthgeeta7854 2 жыл бұрын

I am 55year old young girl with a past history of ankle injury and surgery. But very much agile and active now. Can I trek to valley of flowers?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

If you can do a local hike and see how you fare while walking on an incline, ascents and descents, that will give you a better idea. If you can do that, no reason why you cannot trek to Valley of Flowers. Just wear good shoes with ankle support and you'll be fine. :)

@pradhyumn1734 Жыл бұрын

Is June a good month to go on the valley of flowers Trek?

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

Not yet. July onwards is good to visit Valley of Flowers. That's when the flowers bloom. You can visit all the way till the end of September. You'll get a good idea of what to expect in each month on this page - indiahikes.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-valley-of-flowers

@theyellowwords9540 3 ай бұрын

What’s the Best month to do this trek in 2024?

@Bio14935 3 ай бұрын

September

@kawaljeetsinghk 11 ай бұрын

Can i take my 5 year old daughter to trek?

@Indiahikes 11 ай бұрын

Hmm we wouldn't recommend climbing to Hemkund Sahib, because that's way too rigorous. But to Valley of Flowers, you could give it a shot. If she finds it hard, there are several other services like mules to bring her back down. We wouldn't encourage going on mules, but just in case it's impossible for her, you can use the option as a back-up.

@asthagupta4274 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, wanted to know if july is good time to do this trek Me and my friends are planning for it but due to shortage of time we could to it in July So can you please help with this information whether in July we would be able to witness the beauty of flowers in this trek.

@Indiahikes 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Astha, you will be able to see flowers in July on this ter. You'll get a very good idea of the best time to do this trek here - indiahikes.com/best-time-to-visit-valley-of-flowers/#gref

@amvfandom6318 Жыл бұрын

Can the children go for valley of flower trek? Is there any age limit?

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

Hi, we would suggest children above 8 years of age.

@amvfandom6318 Жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes ok thank you

@nikitasharma8312 3 жыл бұрын

Is it safe in pregnancy ( fifth month ) to visit this place?

@ghumakkadrider0.1 3 жыл бұрын

I recently vist there.. i recommend please avoid this trek for now

@nehalalwani2014 3 жыл бұрын

Is the valley open this year

@Indiahikes 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is, very much. We have opened up dates too (infact, most of them are almost full). You'll find them here - indiahikes.com/valley-of-flowers/

@anushetty6780 11 ай бұрын

VOF was much easier and enjoyable than hemkund because there r no pony's allowed in vof which makes it clean to trek. Hemkund becomes little irritating cos constant passing of pony's were you should be very careful of there rubbing /pushing you from front and back and if it rains path becomes totally messy with their droppings 😮

@Indiahikes 11 ай бұрын

True, we agree. One of the reasons we try to reduce the number of mules on all our treks. Firstly by discouraging offloading of backpacks and secondly by making our own equipment light and compact so that we need fewer mules. The story is different at Valley of Flowers though, where even people sit on mules and go up. It's not something we encourage.

@prashanthchittani4461 2 жыл бұрын

I am planning for this trip in the last 2 weeks of October. Can this be achieved? 1. Kedarnath 2. Chandrashila 3. Badrinath 4. Valley of flowers 5. Hemkund

@dhanyachowdary4477 2 жыл бұрын

Since I've done chandrashila, I think I can reply to this. Conquering chandrashila is moderate. But it's beautiful to get the view on top of the world. The experience would be breathtaking.

@vishwanathnb128 2 жыл бұрын

You are going to do all these treks back to back?

@prashanthchittani4461 2 жыл бұрын

@@vishwanathnb128 yes, I was planning the same, but not now.. I will just do Kedarnath, Chandrashila, Badrinath.. next year valley of flowers and Hemkund. So that I can cover Auli as well after that

@anujsrivastava9438 2 жыл бұрын

All these 5 aren't possible in a single trip so you planned well now first 3 in one trip and 4&5 in second

@yashwantmithilesh5275 3 жыл бұрын

The Valley is around 10kms long so in the trek do you cover the whole valley or we'll just enter the valley and come back without seeing the whole valley?

@Indiahikes 3 жыл бұрын

We trek about 5 km into the valley almost covering the flowering parts. We get a good view of the glacier too. After that, the trail becomes rocky and you stop seeing any more flowers. You also have to return to Ghangria. So that's as far as you can go.

@yashwantmithilesh5275 3 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes So is it allowed and possible to go to the end of the valley and come back