New Delhi: Intercity travel company zingbus has recorded a fivefold increase in bookings over the past year for trips covering the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib under Chyll by zingbus, its curated travel experiences platform, prompting the company to extend the model to Leh through the Delhi–Manali–Leh corridor.
The increase comes during the Valley of Flowers National Park’s brief annual blooming season, when the UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts visitors to its alpine meadows, waterfalls and Himalayan landscapes.
zingbus said the response to its Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib itinerary indicated growing demand for organised travel to Himalayan destinations where transport, accommodation and local logistics can otherwise require considerable planning.
“India has no shortage of extraordinary destinations. The larger challenge is making them simple, reliable and comfortable to reach,” said Prashant Kumar, Co-founder and CEO, zingbus. “The fivefold growth we have witnessed on this corridor indicates that the potential audience for Himalayan travel is significantly larger when the planning and logistical barriers are removed.”
Complex Himalayan Journeys Packaged Into One Itinerary
Reaching destinations such as the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib generally involves coordinating long-distance buses, local transportation, accommodation, meals and several transfers.
For travellers unfamiliar with the region, arranging all those pieces independently can turn a Himalayan holiday into something resembling a logistics assignment before the trekking shoes are even unpacked.
Through Chyll by zingbus, the company combines these components into a single itinerary, targeting travellers beyond experienced trekkers and organised groups.
The Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib package covers seven days and six nights, beginning in Delhi. Travellers take an overnight zingbus service to Rishikesh before travelling by road to Govindghat and then Ghangaria, which serves as the base for both treks.
The itinerary includes the Valley of Flowers National Park, known for its alpine flowers and mountain landscape, as well as Hemkund Sahib, situated at an altitude of approximately 15,200 feet.
Accommodation, meals, local transfers and return travel to Delhi are included in the package, with prices starting at ₹13,499 per traveller.
“Planning the journey independently would have meant coordinating several bookings and transfers across unfamiliar locations. Having the transport, stay and meals organised allowed us to focus on the trek and the overall experience,” said Rohit Tanwar, a Chyll traveller who completed the journey in June.
Leh Becomes the Next Destination
Following the growth seen on the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib corridor, Chyll by zingbus is now extending its curated travel format to Leh through the Delhi–Manali–Leh route.
The move forms part of zingbus’ broader effort to link its intercity road transportation network with complete destination-based travel experiences.
The strategy also reflects a wider opportunity in Himalayan tourism: popular destinations may command strong interest, but reaching them often involves multiple transport modes, overnight stops and local arrangements.
By bringing those elements under a single itinerary, zingbus is betting that reducing logistical complexity can make remote Himalayan destinations accessible to a wider section of Indian travellers. As interest in experiential and mountain travel grows, convenience may increasingly become as important as the destination itself — especially when getting there involves considerably more than simply buying a ticket.
