Valley of Flowers Trek

DAY 1 – RISHIKESH TO GOVINDGHAT

• Distance 291 kms, Drive by comfortable Suv.
• Pick up from Rishikesh railway / Bus station at 6 am.
• travel time will be 10 to 11 hours.
• Last ATM & Mobile networks will be available Upto joshimath.
• Last market for buying any essential will be joshimath.
• Stay at Hotel on shared basis.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DRIVE

• Devprayag ( Confluence of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda River )
• Rudraprayag (Confluence of Mandakini & Alaknanda river )
• Karanprayag ( Confluence of Pindar & Alaknanda river )
• Nandprayag ( Confluence of Nandakini & Alaknanda rivir )
• Vishnuprayag ( Confluence of Dholi Ganga & Alaknanda rivir )
• Joshimath ( Beautiful hill station & last Market of the trip)

DAY 2 – GOVINDGHAT – PULNA TO GOVINDGHAT

• 4 kms drive to Pulna village, Last road head of the trek.
• Start 9 kms ( 4 to 5 hours, Gradual Ascent) trek to Ghangaria.
• Mules porter facility available at pulna.
• Fresh drinking water is available along the route.
• Packed Lunch will be provided.
• BSNL network is available at Ghangariya.
• Helicopter service is also available from govindghat to Ghangariya, Operation depends on wheather. (Not included in the package)
• Stay at Ghangariya will be in a guest house (Shared Accommodation).

EXPLORE AT GHANGARIYA:

• Hemkund sahib gurudwara base, Govind dham Ghangariya.
• Valley of flowers information center, Ghangariya.

DAY 3: GHANGARIYA TO VALLEY OF FLOWERS AND RETURN TO GHANGARIYA

• Trek start after a early breakfast at 7:30 am.
• Trek distance 4 kms each way, above 7 hours to explore the valley.
• The valley is 6 to 7 kms deep ends with a glacier.
• no shops or food inside the valley, you will be provided with packed lunch.
• return for base at ghangariya before sunset.
• night stay at guest house (shared accommodation).

POPULAR FLOWERS AT VALLEY OF FLOWERS:

Blue Poppy, Snake Cobra lilly, White Leaf Hog Foot, Himalayan Rose, Meadow Geranium, Dog Flower, Hooked Stick Seed, and River Anemone.

DAY 4: GHANGARIYA TO HEMKUNDSAHIB & BACK TO GHANGARIYA

• 6 kms trek one way, total trek time 7 hours.
• Entire trek is Gradual and steep mixed ascent on a stone paved path.
• Mule ride service is also available for this trek.
• Water can be filled from the small shops and dhabas on the trek,
• Enjoy hot lunger at gurudwara as lunch.
• Spend couple of hours exploring the lake, landscapes & peaks,
• later return to base at ghangariya.
• Night stay at Guest house (Shared Accommodation)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• See the rare Brahma Kamal and blue poppy flower along the trek closer to hemkund lake.
• Beautiful & picturesque hemkund lake.
• Visit to the lokpal temple, the only temple of lakshman (Your brother of lord ram from Ramayana).

DAY 5: GHANGARIYA TO GOVINDGHAT & DRIVE TO BADRINATH

• Distance to Govindghat 13 kms, Time 5 to 6 hours.
• Packed lunch will be provided for the trek.
• Upon reaching Govindghat we hop into car and drive to Badrinath.
• Explore one of the most holiest town and one the char dham Badrinath town at an elevation of 11,000 feets.
• stroll or drive to Last Indian village Mana on china border.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY

• Badrinath Temple darshan.
• Explroing the last indian village Mana.
• Bheempul, Ganesh gufa.
• bhotiya tribe village walk.

DAY 6: BADRINATH – RISHIKESH

• After morning tea, start drive back to home.
• will reach Rishikesh by 6 or 7 pm, you can plan your further travel anytime after 8 pm.

DAY 1: R – RISHIKESH – GOVINDGHAT

(Distance: 270km, Travel Time: 7-8 hrs;
Elevation: Govindghat – 1,828m/6,151ft

Valley of flowers trek begins at Rishikesh railway station, you will be picked up by our representative who will guide to to the ready vehicles to start the first leg of the journey i.e. drive to Govindghat , all day we will drive along the beautiful alaknanda river, if time allows you can visit devprayag and rudraprayag on the way, the decision will be of the trek leader.

your lunch will arranged on the way at a scenic spot, nestled at the banks of Alaknanda river govindghat is the starting point of the trek also, the group will halt overnight here, ample time to relax and walk through the small market and a beautiful bridge.

DAY 2: GOVINDGHAT – GHANGHARIA

(trek – 14km, Travel Time: 5 -6 hrs;
Elevation: Govindghat – 1,828m/5,997ft, Ghangharia – 3,048m/10,000ft)

You may take ponies or Porter. helicopter is accessible too. In any case, you can’t rely upon Helicopter as flying of Helicopter relies on climate conditions. It could conceivably fly on a specific day.

The initial 9 kms of trek are nearby Pushpavati. Subsequent to eating on the banks of the waterway, we will cross it. The expected 4 kms are marginally more extreme. An aggregate elevation pick up is roughly 1.5 kms.

Reach Ghangaria by the night and unwind. One can likewise visit the adjacent waterfall and appreciate the beautiful district. Some uncommon types of flying creatures and tailless rats can be seen here.

DAY 3: GHANGHARIA – VALLEY OF FLOWERS – GHANGHARIA

Distance: 7km, Travel Time: 4 hrs;
Elevation: Valley of Flowers – 3,500-3,962m/11,483-12,998ft)

After an early morning breakfast, we Start the trek to the incredible valley of flowers, Leaving early gives us an opportunity to spend more time in the Valley, which allows us to witness an amazing show of nature, as you can experience different colors of the valley at different hours.

The trek to the valley of flowers from Ghangariya begins with a sudden change in the plants is noticed after passing the forest check post, and a very pleasant walk across the pushpavati river bridge, which introduces a tough 1.5 kms uphill trek to enter the magical valley of flowers.

Entering the vast fields of nature’s abode, fills one with a deep wonder of the marvelous nature, take a moment or two to gaze at as much beauty as you can, take pictures make vidoes, selfie’s or a short meditation is advisable during this moment of entering the valley of flowers.

Later You will be led by our flora and fauna expert who will take you through the stories, identifications and activities that will make your visit to the valley of flowers trek an unforgettable experience.

DAY 4: GHANGHARIA – HEMKUND SAHIB – GHANGHARIA

(Distance: 5km, Travel Time: 3 hrs;
Elevation: Hemkund Sahib – 4,632m/15,200ft)

Visit to the highest sikh pilgrimage, Shri hemkund sahib gurudwara is a treat inclusion in the valley of flowers trek itinerary, The majestic lake is situated at an elevation of 15,200 fts above sea level near the hemkund sahib gurudwara.

the lake offers beautiful views of himalayan peaks & glaciers surrounding the Glacial lake, also a variety of rare flowers like blue poppy and Brahmakamal can be seen around the hills while trekking near the the lake.

Enjoy the supper offered by the gurudwara, later we trek back to the valley of flowers base camp at Ghangariya Village.

DAY 5: GHANGHARIA – GOVINDGHAT – BADRINATH

(Distance: trek – 14km, Travel Time: 5 – 6 hrs;
Elevation: Govindghat – 1,828m/5,997ft)

Early morning depart from the Ghangariya – Valley of flowers trek base, we will try to reach govindghat by lunch time, post lunch hop into jeeps and drive to Badrinath Town. its a beautiful drive you will see waterfalls, and glaciers on the way alongside roaring alaknanda river.

Check into the hotel upon arrival at Badrinath town, bath in the serene spiritual presence of the holy town Badrinath Ji, which is one of the four Dham in India, and one of the most spiritual center in India.

later we will walk or drive to Mana – the last village of India, visit the origin of sarsawati river which disappears after this point and later only seen at Allahabad.

you will also get a chance to visit bheempul, Ganesh gufa and some cool refreshment joints at mana, also it can be a great place for shopping woolen items.

DAY 6: BADRINATH – RISHIKESH

(Distance: 270km approx, Travel Time: 7-8 hrs)

This is a day ago of the outing. After an early takeoff from Badrinath, you can eat and lunch while in transit to Haridwar. You will achieve the goal by night. This is the place we disappear and the outing finishes up with awesome recollections.

we will depart very early morning around 5:30 am to avoid any delays due to any landslides or traffic jams, on the way to make it to Haridwar on time for your onward journey.

the journey can be a little tiring but our team will arrange your breakfast and lunch at scenic spots to provide some nice breaks.

Reach Rishikesh by evening, trip concludes with happy memories.

BY ROAD:

Govindghat is the last road-head and also the starting point of the trek, Ghangariya base camp is at a distance of 12 kms from Govind ghat.

BY TRAIN:

Haridwar junction is the closest railway station, at a Road distance of 294 kms from Govindghat, Starting point of the valley of flowers trek.

BY AIR:

Closest airport to valley of flowers is Dehradun, however now helicopter services are also operated from Govind ghat, starting point of the trek.

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation on a twin/tripple sharing basis in tourist guest houses at Govindghat and Ghangariya.
• Transportation from Rishikesh and back by SUV(Bolero) / tempo traveller.
• Tour guide during the entire valley of flowers trek.
• All forest entries for the valley of flowers trek.
• Sightseeing and local information.
• All meals during the Valley of flowers trek.
• Morning & evening tea, cookies.
• (Guest house, Home-stay, Camping)
• All Meals while on trek & transits (Veg.) (Egg)
• Trek equipment.
• First aid medical kit.
• Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff.
• All transportation during the trek program

EXCLUSIONS:

• Any Air/Train/Bus fare for valley of flowers trek.
• Any meals other than 3 meals a day and tea & snacks en route.
• Personal expenses like laundry, telephone and fax calls, alcoholic beverages, medical expenses, gratuities etc.
• Any Insurance
• Cost arising of any unforeseen circumstances.
• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Inclusions”.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:

• 100% cancellation charges for No show / Non avail (irrespective of reasons).
• 70 % Cancellation less than 7 days in advance.
• 50% in case of 15 days in advance.

Fixed Departure :

Batch 1 : 1 July – 6 July

Batch 2 : 8 July – 13 July

Batch 3 : 15 July – 20 July

Batch 4 : 22 July – 27 July

Batch 5 : 29 July – 3 August

Batch 6 : 5 August – 10 August

Batch 7 : 12 August – 17 August

Batch 8 : 19 August – 24 August

Batch 9 : 26 August – 31 August

Batch 10 : 2 September – 7 September

Batch 11 : 9 September – 14 September