What is the cost of Valley of Flowers Trek?
The Valley of Flowers Trek, situated at Chamoli District of Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful and popular treks of the country. Valley of Flowers National park is also recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The National Park is famous for its more than 500+ varieties of Flowers that bloom throughout the year and the best time to visit the National Park is from Mid June to Mid September. The duration of this trek is 6 days and 5 Nights and along with the Valley of Flowers you also visit the Highest Gurudwara of the World Hemkund Sahib.
Generally there are two types of packages available for Valley of Flowers trek
- Dehradun/Rishikesh to Dehradun/Rishikesh Package (Both pick up options are available at same price)
- Pipalkoti/ Joshimath to Pipalkoti/Joshimath Package
01. Dehradun/Rishikesh to Dehradun/Rishikesh Package
Cost: ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 per person approx
Inclusions:
* Transportation (Dehradun → Joshimath → Dehradun)
* Vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks, Dinner)
* Accommodation: Hotel/Guest House on all Days of trek at Triple/Quad Sharing basis
* e-book of Valley of Flowers
* Experienced and qualified guides with support staff
* Forest permits
* Medical support (first aid kit, Oxymeter, oxygen cylinder)
Note: Meals during transportation on Day 1 and Day 6 are not included.
- Pipalkoti/Joshimath to Pipalkoti/Joshimath Package
Cost: Around ₹6500-9000 per person approx
Inclusions Same as the Dehradun package, except transportation.
Trekkers need to reach Pipalkoti/Joshimath Base camp (Home stay) on their own.
Additional Expenses to Consider
Apart from the package cost, trekkers may need to spend on the following:
- Meals during transportation (only for Dehradun package)
₹100–150 per meal (Approx. ₹600 for Day 1 & Day 5 combined).
- Rental gear (if needed)
Average: ₹700 per person.
It is advised to book in advance to ensure availability.
Link to Book the Rental gears: https://www.thesearchingsouls.com/rentalproduct/
- Backpack offloading (optional)
Around ₹1,000 per bag for the entire trek (Only two days offloading happens).
- Miscellaneous/Personal expenses
Around ₹1,000 for emergencies.
Valley of Flowers trek Cost Summary:
Pipalkoti/Joshimath to Pipalkoti/Joshimath : ₹ 8500 per person approx
Dehradun to Dehradun: ₹ 10500 per person approx
Total Cost with Rentals, Transportation, Meals and offloading may vary from ₹ 8500 to 15000.