Ghangaria Uttarakhand- Complete information About Travel Guide/ Hotels/Base camp

About Ghangaria Village, Uttarakhand

Ghangaria is a small village located in the Chamoli district of the Garhwal region, Uttarakhand Northern state of India. Ghangaria is a base camp for travelers on the way to Hemkund Sahib (It is a Sikh Holy Pilgrimage site) And Valley of Flowers (National Park in Uttarakhand, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Ghangaria village is 3,049 meters above sea level. Ghangaria village lies in the meeting point of river Pushpawati (this river came from Valley of Flower) and river Hemganga (this river came from Hemkund Sahib).

Ghangaria village is the last human dwelling, settlement, and resting place for tourists on the way to Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flower. Ghangaria is a 12 km trek from Govindghat or tourists can take a taxi also on a sharing term up to 4km from Govindghat. The helipad is also available in Ghangaria. Ghangaria is blessed with natural beauty. Valley of Flower can be reached in a 5 km trek from Ghangaria. Hemkund Sahib can be reached through a 6 km trek from Ghangaria village. In Ghangaria village there are so many restaurants that provide North Indian food, Garhwali food, Pahari food, Chinese, Punjabi food.

Overview about Ghangaria Village-

State- Uttarakhand

District– Chamoli

Country– India

Altitude– 3,049 meters

Language– Hindi & Garhwali

Trek level– Easy to Moderate.

Best time to visit Ghangaria Village for Tourist-

The best time to visit Ghangaria is from April to October after October valley remains close, As it a base camp for travelers to the Valley of Flower and Hemkund Sahib. But Tourists should avoid the Rainy season because trek becomes quite difficult and the risk of landslide also increases. Always carry a raincoat, as it can rain anytime in Ghangaria Valley during the rainy season. After November Ghangaria is covered with snow.

Tourist Places to visit near Ghangaria village-

Valley of Flower: –

Valley of Flower national park is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its Flora, Fauna, and beautiful scenery view.

Hemkund Sahib: –

Hemkund Sahib is a holy pilgrim site of Sikhs known as Gurudwara. It is devoted to 10th Guru Govind Singh.

Ghangaria Village: –

Tourists should visit Ghangaria village as it is a base camp for travelers. To see village tourism, local culture, food.

Badrinath: –

Badrinath temple is one of Char Dham. Badrinath plays an important role as a Hindu pilgrim site. Badrinath to Ghangaria distance is around 10 km.

Vasudhara Waterfall: –

Vasudhara waterfall located near Badrinath. This waterfall is very beautiful. It is 9 km from Badrinath.

Best hotel/stay for Tourist in Ghangaria-

Hotel Kuber

Kuber Annex

Hotel Nanda Lokpal

GMVN guesthouse

Blue Poppy Swiss Cottage, Camps

How to Reach Ghangaria Village, Uttarakhand-

By Bus-

Take a bus From Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Delhi to Govindghat. Govind Ghat is easily assessable from motor vehicles. Then from Govindghat 13 km trek is there to reach Ghangaria Village.

By Air-

The nearest airport to Ghangaria lies in Dehradun, Jolly Grand Airport. Then you can hire a taxi to Ghangaria Village. Jolly grand Airport is 291 km away from Ghangaria village.