Char Dham & high Garhwal · Alpine meadows, UNESCO, and the Sikh shrine
Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib group trip guide
Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib: Alpine meadows, UNESCO, and the Sikh shrine in Char Dham & high Garhwal, Uttarakhand. From Haridwar it is 313 km by road. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Haridwar costs ₹42,500–52,000 for a 6-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Haridwar
- 313 km by road (to the Badrinath road beside the valley; the trek starts at Govindghat)
- Time to give it
- 4–5 days
- Best season
- July to September for the flowers (open June to October)
- Fare from Haridwar
- ₹42,500–52,000 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Dehradun (DED)
The Valley of Flowers National Park, part of the UNESCO site Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks, is a high meadow that blooms with alpine flowers in the monsoon.
From the trekking base at Ghangaria a steep path climbs to Hemkund Sahib, a gurdwara beside a glacial lake; both are reached on foot from Govindghat.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib from each city, from the tables below.
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)
Dehradun → Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
₹42,500–52,000
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 343 km one way · 6 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A trekking trip for fit families, college groups and Sikh sangats; the vehicle waits at Govindghat.
Forests, flowers & adventureTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
Distances are to the Badrinath road beside the valley; the trek starts at Govindghat.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehradun | 343 km | 10–11 h | – |
| Haridwar | 313 km | 10–12 h | – |
| Roorkee | 340 km | 11–13 h | – |
| Delhi | 573 km | 14–16 h | – |
Group fares from Haridwar
Round trip with driver, 6 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 6 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹29,900–39,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹36,200–45,700 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹42,500–52,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹48,800–61,400 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹91,400–1,22,900 |
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.
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.
When to go and how long
- Best season: July to September for the flowers (open June to October).
- Time to give it: 4–5 days.
- Who goes: Trekkers, Sikh pilgrims, College groups, Nature lovers.
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Circuits that include Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Dehradun (DED).
- Nearest railway station: Rishikesh.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
Approved operators who take groups to Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
340 km by road from Valley of Flowers
Fleet details on request
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Valley of Flowers
1 vehicle · 17 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
Serves Valley of Flowers
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Valley of Flowers
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
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Questions groups ask
Haridwar se Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib kitne km hai? (How far is Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib from Haridwar?)
313 km by road (to the Badrinath road beside the valley; the trek starts at Govindghat): 10–12 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Haridwar (313 km one way, 6 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹42,500–52,000, 40–49 seater bus ₹91,400–1,22,900. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib cost?
Round trip from Haridwar with driver: SUV / Innova ₹29,900–39,400; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹36,200–45,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹42,500–52,000; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹48,800–61,400; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹91,400–1,22,900. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib?
4–5 days. With the drive from Haridwar, plan 6 days in all. A trekking trip for fit families, college groups and Sikh sangats; the vehicle waits at Govindghat.
When is the best time to visit Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib?
July to September for the flowers (open June to October).
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib from abroad?
Nearest airport: Dehradun (DED). Nearest railway station: Rishikesh. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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