Govindghat

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About

Govindghat, a small yet renowned village among tourists and pilgrims. Situated in Uttarakhand, Chamoli district, this popular place is enroute to Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib and the renowned Valley of Flowers trek. As it serves as the starting point for these popular places, Govindghat attracts a multitude of devotees and adventure lovers who consider it as a convenient stopover. To cater to this number of tourists, it offers a range of

How to reach

Located around 300 km from Dehradun, this place is situated in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Being the starting point for Valley of flowers and Hemkund Sahib ji, this place is well connected with the motorable road. Bus, shared taxi, and various private cab services are readily available from Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Haridwar ISBT. The nearest railway station is in Haridwar, about 296 km away, and the nearest airport is in Dehradun, around 276 km away.

Best time to visit

This place is open round the year, but frequented during pilgrimage and trekking seasons. Being the gateway to the valley of flowers and Hemkund sahib, this place is thronged with the number of visitors during May to October, resulting in overcrowding. However, the best time to visit is from May to June and September to October. Visitors should avoid traveling during the monsoon and winter seasons, as they may face various issues during these times.