Govindghat

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.

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.

It is located at an elevation of 1,828 meters (approximately), which is around 6,000 feet from sea level.