Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib and Auli
Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib and Auli from Rishikesh
The Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib and Auli from Rishikesh covers about 600 km of driving over 7 days. For 7 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹49,700–60,700 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 7 days
- Driving
- 600 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 2
- from Rishikesh
- Fare from
- ₹49,700–60,700
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 7 days
A monsoon trek with one vehicle from Rishikesh: up the Alaknanda to Govindghat, on foot to Ghangaria, the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib, then Auli on the way back.
The vehicle waits at Govindghat for the trekking days, so the group pays night halts, not empty drives.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib and Auli
₹49,700–60,700
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 600 km loop one way · 7 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Rishikesh
- Valley of Flowers
- Auli
Day-by-day plan (7 days)
Day 1: Rishikesh to Govindghat287 km
The long drive up by Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Joshimath.
Day 2: Trek to Ghangaria
On foot or by pony from Govindghat.
Day 3: Valley of Flowers
A day in the valley with the forest permit; back to Ghangaria.
Day 4: Hemkund Sahib
The climb to the gurdwara and the lake, back to Ghangaria.
Day 5: Ghangaria to Auli47 km
Down to Govindghat and on to Joshimath and Auli.
Day 6: Auli
Gorson Bugyal and the views of Nanda Devi.
Day 7: Auli to Rishikesh266 km
Down the valley to Rishikesh.
What the circuit costs
About 600 km over 7 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 7 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹42,300–53,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹49,700–60,700 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹57,000–71,700 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Cost per person
The 7-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹3,530–4,440 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹2,920–3,570 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹2,190–2,760 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Landslides close the Badrinath road at times in the monsoon: keep a spare day.
- Each trekker carries rain gear; ponies and porters are hired at Govindghat.
Operators for Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib and Auli
Approved operators who take groups to Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib and Auli. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
51 km by road from Rishikesh
Fleet details on request
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
87 km by road from Rishikesh
1 vehicle · 17 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
216 km by road from Rishikesh
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
208 km by road from Rishikesh
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib and Auli?
7 days. Over 7 days: day 1: Rishikesh to Govindghat; day 2: Trek to Ghangaria; day 3: Valley of Flowers; day 4: Hemkund Sahib; day 5: Ghangaria to Auli; day 6: Auli; day 7: Auli to Rishikesh.
How far is the Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib and Auli circuit?
About 600 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 1 (Rishikesh to Govindghat), 287 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib and Auli trip cost for a group?
For 7 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹42,300–53,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹49,700–60,700; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹57,000–71,700 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
Valley of Flowers ke liye sabse achha mahina kaun sa hai?
July se September, jab phool khilte hain. Park June se October tak khula rehta hai; barish mein raste band ho sakte hain, isliye ek extra din rakhein.