As the Valley of Flowers is best in the monsoon season a trip to Ladakh which lies in the shadow of the monsoon can also be made. Take a trip to  Dharamsala where the Dalai Lama is based and then through to Leh driving over the highest motorable road in the world.  Spectacular scenery, clean air and there is an urge to walk and explore the monasteries. This is ideal trekking country but you must be fit – as this is trekking at some of the highest places in the world.  For more information please see our page on Ladakh/Kargil/Zanskar

Suggested itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Delhi- stay one night at the Imperial
 
Day 2 – Drive from Delhi  to Rishikesh  (about 5 hours ) stay overnight at Glass House on the Ganges

Day 3 – Drive from Rishikesh to Joshimath (drive about 8 hrs) stay overnight (at a basic hotel but best in area)

Day 4 and 5  – Drive from Joshimath to Ghanghria - drive 2 hrs to Govindghat,  trek  5 hrs to  Ghangria   (this can be done by pony / horse) stay two nights (or more)    at camp

Ttrek into valley of flowers 

Visit Hemkund Lake

Day 6 - Ghanghria  to Govindghat    -  (trek 5 hours) stay overnight (at basic hotel best in area)

Day 7 -  Govindghat  to Joshimath   -   (2 hours) stay overnight (at basic hotel best in area)

Day 8  and 9 - Joshimath  to Rishikesh -  (about 8 hrs)  stay two nights  at Ananda in the Himalayas

Day 10 - Rishikesh – Delhi (about 6 hours) – stay one night at the Imperial

Day 11 – flight to onward destination.

 Optional  trip to Ladakh or try Rajasthan in the monsoon, it is beautiful