Valley of Flowers Distance Chart 2027
Category: Travel | Updated On: March 28, 2026 | Published: February 25, 2026
Introduction
Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the most breathtaking destinations in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, famous for its alpine meadows and 500+ species of flowering plants.
The park is usually open from 1 June to 31 October. I visited the Valley of Flowers last year and put together this Valley of Flowers distance chart to help you plan your route.
How to read the chart: roads end at Govindghat (altitude about 1,828 m / 6,000 ft). From there you take a shared taxi 4 km to Pulna, walk about 10 km to Ghangaria, and then about 4 km to the valley entrance. So for any city below, add about 18 km (4 km by taxi + 14 km on foot) to the road distance.
Planning to go? Our Valley of Flowers trek package 2027: 6 days from Rishikesh at ₹9,500 + GST per person, with stays, meals, permits, the Hemkund Sahib hike and a trek guide included. From Delhi: ₹11,150 + GST.
Note: for the full route, see our guide on “how to reach Valley of Flowers”.
Valley of Flowers Distance Chart 2027
| From | Distance to Govindghat by road (approx.) | Travel time (approx.) |
| Ghangaria (base village) | 4 km on foot | 1.5-2 hrs walk |
| Hemkund Sahib | about 10 km on foot (6 km down to Ghangaria + 4 km) | 5-7 hrs walk |
| Pulna (trailhead) | about 14 km on foot | 6-8 hrs walk, usually split at Ghangaria |
| Govindghat (last road head) | 4 km by taxi + about 14 km on foot | 1 day, with a night at Ghangaria |
| Pandukeshwar | about 4 km | 15 min |
| Badrinath | about 24 km | 1 hr |
| Joshimath | about 20 km | 45 min |
| Auli | about 33 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Pipalkoti | about 55 km | 2 hrs |
| Chamoli / Gopeshwar | about 70-80 km | 2.5-3 hrs |
| Nandaprayag | about 85 km | 3 hrs |
| Karnaprayag | about 105 km | 3.5-4 hrs |
| Chopta / Tungnath | about 120 km (via Gopeshwar) | 4-5 hrs |
| Rudraprayag | about 135 km | 4.5-5 hrs |
| Srinagar (Garhwal) | about 165 km | 5.5-6 hrs |
| Kedarnath | about 210 km by road from Gaurikund/Sonprayag, plus the 16 km Kedarnath trek | 2 days |
| Devprayag | about 200 km | 6.5-7 hrs |
| Rishikesh (route guide) | about 270 km | 8-9 hrs |
| Haridwar | about 290 km | 9-10 hrs |
| Dehradun | about 310 km | 9-10 hrs |
| Mussoorie | about 345 km | 10-11 hrs |
| Chandigarh | about 490 km | 13-15 hrs |
| Delhi | about 520 km | 14-16 hrs |
| Lucknow | about 780 km | 20-22 hrs |
| Jaipur | about 800 km | 20-22 hrs |
Kedarnath To Valley Of Flowers Distance
Many travellers combine Kedarnath and the Valley of Flowers on one trip. After the 16 km trek down from Kedarnath to Gaurikund, it is about 210 km by road from Sonprayag to Govindghat via Rudraprayag and Joshimath (7-8 hours). Plan a night in Joshimath, then continue to Pulna and Ghangaria the next day. Combining the two? See our Kedarnath tour package.
Chopta To Valley Of Flowers Distance
Chopta (base for the Tungnath and Chandrashila trek) is about 120 km by road from Govindghat via Mandal, Gopeshwar and Chamoli, a 4-5 hour drive, so the two make an easy combination.
Mussoorie To Valley Of Flowers Distance
Mussoorie is about 345 km by road from Govindghat via Dehradun and Rishikesh (10-11 hours). Break the drive with a night in Rishikesh or Rudraprayag.
Delhi To Valley Of Flowers Distance
Delhi to Govindghat is about 520 km by road (14-16 hours), usually split with a night in Rishikesh or Joshimath. Full details: Delhi to Valley of Flowers guide.
Rishikesh, Haridwar & Dehradun To Valley Of Flowers Distance
Rishikesh to Govindghat is about 270 km (8-9 hours), Haridwar about 290 km (9-10 hours) and Dehradun about 310 km (9-10 hours), all on the same road via Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Joshimath. Full details: Haridwar & Rishikesh to Valley of Flowers guide.
Valley Of Flowers Trek Distance
Govindghat To Valley Of Flowers Distance
Govindghat (about 1,828 m / 6,000 ft) is the last road head, on the way to Badrinath. From here it is about 18 km to the valley: 4 km by shared taxi to Pulna, about 10 km on foot to Ghangaria (5-7 hours), and about 4 km more to the valley entrance.
Travel tip: stay overnight at Ghangaria and visit the valley the next morning.
Ghangaria To Valley of Flowers Distance
The valley entrance is about 4 km from Ghangaria, 1.5-2 hours on foot. On this stretch you may see your first Himalayan blue poppies and other rare flowers.
- Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers distance: about 4 km
- Time taken: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Timings: entry from 7 AM to 2 PM; everyone must leave the valley by 5 PM.
Hemkund Sahib To Valley Of Flowers Distance
Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and the Valley of Flowers are on separate trails that split at Ghangaria: about 6 km up to Hemkund Sahib and about 4 km to the valley, so about 10 km on foot between them.
- Time taken: 5-7 hours, depending on pace and rest stops.
- Tip: do not plan both on the same day; visit them on separate days.
FAQs
What is the distance from Kedarnath to the Valley of Flowers?
From Gaurikund/Sonprayag (the road head below Kedarnath) it is about 210 km by road to Govindghat via Rudraprayag, plus the 16 km Kedarnath trek. From Govindghat it is 4 km by taxi and about 14 km on foot to the valley. Plan 2 days of travel between the two.
How far is Chopta from the Valley of Flowers?
Chopta is about 120 km by road from Govindghat via Gopeshwar and Chamoli, a 4-5 hour drive. From Govindghat it is 4 km by taxi to Pulna and about 14 km on foot to the valley.
What is the trek distance to the Valley of Flowers?
The walk starts at Pulna, 4 km beyond Govindghat. It is about 10 km to Ghangaria and 4 km more to the valley entrance, so about 14 km one way and 28 km for the round trip, plus however far you walk inside the valley.
How far is Delhi from the Valley of Flowers?
Delhi to Govindghat is about 520 km by road (14-16 hours), usually split with a night in Rishikesh or Joshimath. Then it is 4 km by taxi and about 14 km on foot to the valley.
How far is Hemkund Sahib from the Valley of Flowers?
They are on separate trails from Ghangaria: about 6 km from Ghangaria up to Hemkund Sahib and about 4 km from Ghangaria to the valley, so about 10 km on foot between them. Visit them on separate days.
