Place Details:
Govindghat is the beginning point for trek to Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. It is around 22 km from Joshimath at the confluence of Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga rivers. Mules and Porters are available for hire at the place and it is also the parking point for tourists. It is situated at NH58 at an elevation of 1828 kilometres above the sea level.
BEST TIME TO VISIT VALLEY OF FLOWERS
The average minimum and maximum temperature of Valley of flowers is as given below. The best time to visit Valley of flowers is also specified.
| MONTH | BEST TIME | | MIN. TEMP (°C) | MAX. TEMP (°C) |
| January | | | 7 | 20 |
| February | | | 7 | 20 |
| March | | | 13 | 27 |
| April | | | 13 | 27 |
| May | | | 13 | 27 |
| June | Best time | | 13 | 27 |
| July | Best time | | 13 | 27 |
| August | Best time | | 13 | 27 |
| September | Best time | | 13 | 27 |
| October | | | 13 | 27 |
| November | | | 7 | 20 |
| December | | | 7 | 20 |