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?
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 😍..
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.
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
Is running required? I have strong legs and do steep walks, 55 kg barbel squats, lunges and split squats etc etc. I am fairly fit and do regular exercise but don’t run due to my knee issue
Hi Nandita, the exercises you have mentioned are all good for leg strengthening. In addition to this, it is also important to do cardiovascular exercises which will prepare your body for high-altitude conditions. If you have knee issues, we can suggest you some alternate training plans. You can get in touch with us through email, phone call.
❤️ 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. 🙏🙏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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.
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!
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 😮
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.
Did this trek!! It was not super difficult effort wise but yes it’s a little tricky with the rainfall etc. If you’re properly geared up and are ok with the rain, you can go for it! Just walk carefully and listen to the team leaders
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
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! :)
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.
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.
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. :)
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. :)
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❤️
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
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. 👍🏻
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.
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
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
@@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
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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
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?
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.
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.
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
Book the valley of Flowers Trek 2024: shorturl.at/gjFHN
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.
Yes , If you are regular with your fitness routine and have normal BP readings then it shouldn’t be an issue
u can trek it anytime beautiful❤
I would like to know if the young women trekked. If yes, her story. :)
Yes young lady..go ahead..lots of love ❤
Just want to know ,did u went for trekking,how was ur experience
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?
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 😍..
Dimox?
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.
How much running or stair climbing one must do daily for valley of flowers ?
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
Thanks ! Really positive required information 👍🙏
Thanks a lot dear Swati beta.
Is running required? I have strong legs and do steep walks, 55 kg barbel squats, lunges and split squats etc etc. I am fairly fit and do regular exercise but don’t run due to my knee issue
Hi Nandita, the exercises you have mentioned are all good for leg strengthening. In addition to this, it is also important to do cardiovascular exercises which will prepare your body for high-altitude conditions.
If you have knee issues, we can suggest you some alternate training plans. You can get in touch with us through email, phone call.
❤️ 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.
🙏🙏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Go there ...ruin nature beauty there nd make that place like delhi mumbai.. lots of water botels polybegs I found there ..
Really??! 😮
Does disk protrusion in L4, L5 & S1 disqualify for trekking
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.
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!
Hiii
Please tell your experience, i too want to take my daughter
What will be the nightly accommodation for this trek, lodge or tent?
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 😮
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.
Did this trek!! It was not super difficult effort wise but yes it’s a little tricky with the rainfall etc. If you’re properly geared up and are ok with the rain, you can go for it! Just walk carefully and listen to the team leaders
Thank god I saw this video before trecking....not my cup of tea
u havent tried it yet..who knows..u may be able to do it..
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?
Is this trek possible in this year? Asking for the current Covid situation
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
Sm also waiting for this year july midweek fir the trekk
Yess you can vist there now as for now trek is open for everyone but hemkund sahib is close for now
I am solo traveler.
If you go then Message me
If Possible
What’s the Best month to do this trek in 2024?
September
Hi Swati, thanks for very informative video! That region is prone to landslides during monsoon. Is it safe to travel there during monsoon?
Very helpful. Thanks a lot. It's in my list for almost 4 decades now, don't know if I can do it ever.
You definitely can. All you need is a good fitness regime for two months before the trek and you can go :)
September ... Is it a good time to go??
I have heard... The flowers weather away by then
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! :)
@@Indiahikes thanks for replying ❤️
My journey is about September 21
You have been wonderful.... Will surely be a Part of indiahikes 👍🌷
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.
Apart from trek to Hemkund sahib, how difficult is the trek?? Becos i may take a mule for Hemkund saheb
Can i take my 5 year old daughter to trek?
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.
Kindly suggest me that which drug should I take for breathing problems if I need so..
Mam myself and husband are 59 and 62 years of age and first trekkers to go to valley of flowers plz advise
Thanks for sharing
I am 53 years woman . Can I Trek valley of flowers?
Is waterproof trekking shoes must or non waterproof trekking shoes will do?
Would love to trek here someday 😍 such a mesmerizing place..
How much maximum age for trekking
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. :)
Details about Bagini Glacier trek in mid October !
Should I go for quechua sh100 hiking shoes for this trek
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
Hi! Is 30th june a good date to trek here?
Do you give training for 14 or 15 years old children
Is it available in November because on your website in November there are no dates...
Thank you mam
Very informative video
But ticket kaha se milti hai valley of flowers ke liyye
Plz suggest me about the shoes
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?
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. :)
Can travel with pets.
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❤️
How would it be in May end?
Hi
Will indiahike provide the trekking poles?
Please tell me which shoes good for treaking
In this pandemic year will this valley is open for trackers ?in month of July / August ?
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
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. 👍🏻
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.
Thanks for reply 💐🙏
Hi, can we visit the valley of flowers in last week of December?
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
Swati, thanks for this info 🙏🙏
Is June a good month to go on the valley of flowers Trek?
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
Madam,which month,which week is the best to see most flowers
We are planning in late August or early September?...thanks
Mid July to Late August would be one of the best times. By September, the flowers start reducing in number.
@@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
Is it safe in pregnancy ( fifth month ) to visit this place?
I recently vist there.. i recommend please avoid this trek for now
Is it ok for a person who have heights issues
Hi Rashmi, do you mean you are afraid of heights and if you can do this trek?
Can the children go for valley of flower trek?
Is there any age limit?
Hi, we would suggest children above 8 years of age.
@@Indiahikes ok thank you
Thank you for this video. If I don't do the hemkund sahib, how difficult is only the valley of flowers?
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.
@@Indiahikes Thank you!
Hi swati👋
Mam make video on kgl trek
This is really helpful.
R there ponies till Ghangria
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.
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.
Please tell something about stay in ghangaria.. the cost of accommodation and food if a person is trekking alone.
It could cost anywhere between Rs 600-1000 for stay at Ghangria. The food would cost around Rs 150.
Am preparing for the trip in coming july ,se can make a group for 2.3.4
🤝🤝
Informative
What is the right or best time to visit valley of flowers?
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/
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
Nice guidance 👍
Glad it helped :)
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?
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.
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
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.
You are going to do all these treks back to back?
@@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
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
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?
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.
@@Indiahikes So is it allowed and possible to go to the end of the valley and come back
Wonderful, thanks for precise information 👏 will require all thin next year.
Is the valley open this year
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/
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.
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