Mumbai to Valley of Flowers
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Overview
The Valley of Flowers National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Chamoli district of the Garhwal Himalayas, a 87 sq km high-altitude valley at 3,352 to 3,658 metres carpeted with over 600 species of flowering plants during the brief summer bloom from July to September. The valley was unknown to the outside world until British mountaineer Frank Smythe stumbled upon it in 1931 during his return from a Kamet expedition and wrote a book about its extraordinary floral diversity. The valley shelters rare Himalayan species including the blue poppy, Brahma Kamal, and cobra lily. From Mumbai, Valley of Flowers is approximately 1680 kilometres away — a 30-32-hour drive on NH 48 to Delhi → NH 334 to Dehradun → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Chamoli → Joshimath → Govindghat → 17 km trek that offers pleasant highway views. Planning a trip from Mumbai? Our outstation cab service to Valley of Flowers includes professional drivers, AC vehicles, and no hidden charges.
NH 48 to Delhi → NH 334 to Dehradun → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Chamoli → Joshimath → Govindghat → 17 km trek UttarakhandHistory & Significance
Frank Smythe's 1931 discovery and his subsequent book 'The Valley of Flowers' brought international attention to this hidden Himalayan valley. Joan Margaret Legge, a botanist who spent years studying the valley's flora, died in a fall here in 1939 and is buried within the valley. UNESCO inscribed it as a World Heritage Site in 2005 alongside Nanda Devi National Park, recognising the region's outstanding natural beauty and ecological significance.
Distance & Travel Time
Cab Fare — Mumbai to Valley of Flowers
| Car Type | Seats | One-Way (15% off) | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | ₹42,850 Flat 15% OFF | ₹50,400 |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹48,600 Flat 15% OFF | ₹57,150 |
| Innova | 7 | ₹48,600 Flat 15% OFF | ₹57,150 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹57,150 Flat 15% OFF | ₹67,200 |
| Innova Hycross | 7 | ₹80,000 Flat 15% OFF | ₹94,100 |
Estimated for 1680 km. Toll, parking & driver allowance extra. Call for exact quote.
Route Highlights
- 600+ flowering plant species — including rare Himalayan blue poppy, Brahma Kamal, and cobra lily
- UNESCO World Heritage Site — inscribed alongside Nanda Devi National Park in 2005
- Trek from Govindghat — a scenic 17 km trek through gorges, waterfalls, and birch forests to the valley
- Hemkund Sahib — a Sikh gurdwara at 4,329 metres near the valley, one of the highest in the world
- Peak bloom season — the entire valley transforms into a carpet of colour from late July to mid-August
Places to Visit in Valley of Flowers
Valley of Flowers National Park
A vast alpine valley at 3,352-3,658 metres where over 600 species of flowering plants create a natural garden of staggering diversity — the valley is open only from June to October and requires a permit.
Hemkund Sahib
A Sikh gurdwara at 4,329 metres beside a glacial lake surrounded by seven peaks, reached by a steep 6 km trek from Ghangaria; one of the highest and most dramatically sited places of worship in the world.
Ghangaria
The base camp at 3,049 metres for both the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib, a small settlement with basic guesthouses, reached by a 14 km trek from Govindghat.
Govindghat
The roadhead and starting point for the trek at 1,828 metres on the Alaknanda River, 25 km from Joshimath, where trekkers register and begin the two-day walk to the valley.
Pushpawati River Valley
The river that flows through the Valley of Flowers, fed by glacial melt from the surrounding peaks, with several small waterfalls along its course through the flower-carpeted meadows.
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