Valley of Flowers
The day hike from Ghangharia into a valley of alpine meadows, streams and wildflowers.
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I’m Chetan Bhawani. I’m sharing notes from my travels and practical guides to help you plan your own treks, pilgrimages and trips.
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Route notes and preparation tips, with a separate guide for each leg of the Valley of Flowers journey.
Govind Ghat to Ghangharia
The approach to the Valley of Flowers, with a walking day that deserves its own plan.
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Tungnath & Chandrashila
The climb from Chopta to Tungnath, with the steeper summit leg to Chandrashila.
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Tiruvannamalai & Girivalam
Plan the Arunachaleswarar Temple visit and the roughly 14 km Girivalam around Arunachala Hill.
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Before you set out
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Check the Uttarakhand forecastAbout this journal
I’m Chetan Bhawani, a dentist and content creator based in Hyderabad. This is where I keep notes from my travels, alongside practical guides for anyone planning a similar trip.
I share personal notes where I have them and link to sources for route details and trip planning.