Govindghat Travel Guide

Situated on the way to Badrinath at the convergence of the Rivers Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga in the Chamoli district is a beautiful town named Govindghat. A pristine destination of Garhwal, Govindghat is visited by not just the devotees but also the adventure lovers. This place is situated at an altitude of 1800 m and is considered an appropriate base for those heading to the popular pilgrimage site of Hemkund Sahib and the breathtaking Valley of Flowers. This famous tourism place in Uttarakhand remains a preferred halt after Joshimath for both pilgrims

and trekkers who like to trudge in the Garhwal Himalayas to either seek the blessings of the divine one at Hemkund Sahib or to imbibe the beauty of nature in the Valley of Flowers. Evidently, one can find a decent number of accommodations also in Govindghat which overlooks the pristine rolling hills and lush greenery and offers incredible peace to all those who visit here. Ahead of Govindghat is another base point called Ghangaria from where officially the trek to Hemkund as well as Valley of Flower begins.

Best Time to Visit Govindghat

The weather remains very pleasant throughout the year except in the winters. Due to excessive snowfall, Govindghat remains inaccessible in the winter season. The other two seasons that of summer and monsoon are perfect to plan a trip to Govindghat and further.

Summer

Lasting between the months of April and June, summers are moderately hot and the temperature ranges between 15°C and 30°C in Govindghat. The best part of this season is the cool breeze that soothes one completely.
Monsoon

Monsoon begins from mid-June and continues till the end of September in Govindghat. The temperature ranging between 12° and 27° on an average making it an ideal time to visit this place and make the most of it. You get to trek as well as experience the beauty of the place during this time.
Winter

Beginning from the month of November and lasting till February, winter in Govindghat are usually pretty chilly. The temperature fluctuates between 0°C and 10°C. For the winter period, the place remains mostly inaccessible with the fair chances of heavy snowfall.

Where to Stay in Govindghat?

Govindghat houses a number of accommodations ranging from mid-range to budget hotels and guest houses for the visitors. However, the nearby Joshimath city offers better places to stay in varied range. Apart from it, camping facility is also provided in Govindghat as well as Joshimath for those seeking a different staying experience.

How to Reach Govindghat?

The accessibility of Govindghat by motorable road is quite good. One can also choose the other two means of transport also to reach here, however, the final leg of the journey has to be made by roadways only.

By Air

The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant situated in Dehradun and is about 285 km from the town. When you get down at Dehradun, there are regular local buses and taxis which you can board to reach here.
By Rail

The nearest railhead to this town is the Rishikesh Railway Station, which is about 273 km from this town, however, the closeby Haridwar Railway Station has better connectivity and thus is a more preferred railhead. Once you get down at the station, you can book a cab for Govindghat.
By Road

Located alongside the national highway, Govindghat is very-well connected to the major cities and towns of Uttarakhand, like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Srinagar. There are many interstate buses as well that run between the major cities of Uttarakhand and Govindghat giving a better access to the town.