Valley of Flowers
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6 days 5 Nights
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Highlights
- Day 1– Haridwar/Rishikesh to
- Govindghat/Joshimath
- Day 2– Trek from Pulna (Govindghat) to
- Ghangaria (approx. 10km)
- Day 3– Trek from Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers
- and back (Trek 5km, one-way)
- Day 4– Trek from Ghangaria to the world
- renowned Shri Hemkund Sahib (4,329m- A
- highly revered sikh pilgrimage site)
- Day 5– Trek from Ghangaria to Pulna
- (Govindghat), Drive to Joshimath
- Day 6– End of the Valley of Flowers Trekking
- Journey. Drive from Joshimath to Haridwar
Day 1: Getting to Joshimath
The Pilgrim Hamlet
(approx. 278 kms, 8.5 hrs)Depart from Haridwar early in the morning and
steer towards Joshimath which should take
around approximately 8.5 hrs. It is indeed a little
strenuous yet also a stunning mountain drives.
The entire journey traverses the mountainside,
with the river flowing below you. (Don’t
forget to take pictures at the confluence of
Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers at Devprayag!)
The roads are treacherously cut on mountain
edges and at times, you only see the river flowing
in the gorge deep below. You would come across
many eating joints enroute hence one doesn’t
need to worry about lunch. Arrive in Joshimath in
the evening. Adorned by pilgrims and travellers
alike, this celestial place is surrounded by
beautiful mountains, perched at an altitude of
1821 meters above sea level. Halt the night here
for a spanking new start the next day
Day 2: Trek from Pulna (Govindghat) to Ghangaria (14km gradual ascent trek)
Altitude: 6,300 ft (1,920 m) to 9,600 ft (2,926 m)
via 7,200 ft (2,195 m)
At dawn we depart from Joshimath to
Govindghat, from there we switch to Local
Transfers to get to Pulna - the starting point of
the trek. We then start our climb for Ghangaria.
As we ascend, the river Lakshman Ganga, flows
gently down below. After a sharp climb, getting
to Ghangaria feels like an achievement. After
arrival at Ghangaria, explore the surroundings in
the evening followed by dinner. Ghangaria is also
known for having a helipad and a few camping
spaces. It is a one-street village, lined with hotels,
lodges, guesthouses, restaurants and a
Gurudwara.
Day 3: Trek from Ghangaria to Phoolon ki Ghaati (Valley of flowers) and back (approx. 6km, one-way
Altitude: 9,600 ft (2,195 m) to 11,500 ft (3,505 m)
We start the trail early so that we get more time to
spend at the Valley. We come across a gate where we
need to buy entry tickets to the valley. A kilometer into
the gate, there is a scenic bridge across a stream
gushing below. We pass gently through a coniferous
forest, before descending to the bridge, climbing up a
rocky path, with the forest in the rear, the spectacle of
the first flowers beginning to emerge. The valley is
gorgeous, and there are meadows of flowers right out of
a fairytale! Himalayan Balsam, is the most predominant
flower of the valley and a thick coverlet of these …
Day 4: Trek from Valley of Flowers To Hemkund Sahib and back
Altitude: 9,600 ft (2,926 m) to 14,107 ft (4,300 m)
and back
Today’s climb to Hemkund Sahib is steep at
certain points and will take approximately 3 – 4
hrs of ascend. We hence start out early post a
scrumptious breakfast. Surrounded by seven
snow-capped mountains, Hemkund Sahib is a
well renowned Sikh Shrine built next to the
beautiful Hemkund Sahib lake. The lake is
surrounded by wild flowers with Brahma Kamal
being the most popular among them. The
atmosphere of this place exudes a feeling of calm
and tranquility, which is most needed after the
strenuous trek. Another interesting aspect of the
lake is that it remains frozen for six months!
Hence not accessible throughout the year…
Day 5: Ghangria to Joshimath
This is the day when we start our downhill trek,
back to Pulna (Govindghat). The climb down is
definitely much easier, almost a cake walk. Upon
reaching Govindghat, we rested a bit and then
drive to Joshimath to check into the hotel to
retire for the day.
Day 6: Joshimath to Haridwar
Post breakfast we depart from Joshimath early in
the morning for your return journey. We would
arrive at Haridwar late evening
- Transportation during the journey from the
- pickup on day 01 to drop on day 06 is covered
- (Haridwar to Haridwar).
- Accommodation – Stay is included from Day 1
- to Day 5 (Joshimath to Joshimath). You will be
- staying in lodges on all days of the trek.
- Rooms will be shared with fellow trekkers.
- Accommodations on sharing basis as per
- itinerary.
- Meals – Dinner at Joshimath on Day 1 to
- breakfast at Joshimath on Day 6 are included.
- We provide simple vegetarian food on all days
- of the trek.
- Total Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 4 Packed Lunches
- during trek days and 5 Dinners
- Trip Coordinator
- Experienced Local Guide/Trek guide
- Basic First Aid Kit
- Valley of Flowers entry fees.
- Any additional expenses such as personal
- nature/Medical Exigency.
- Additional accommodation/food costs
- incurred due to any delayed travel.
- Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in
- Package Inclusions.
- Any Airfare/Rail fare other than what is
- mentioned in “Inclusions” or any type of
- transportation from which is outside the
- itinerary.
- Monument entry fees during sightseeing.
- Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations,
- Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural
- calamities or Delays.
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