Valley of Flowers Trek
| SUMMARY | ||
| Duration of Trip | : | 07 Nights / 08 Days |
| Season | July-August. | |
| Main Activities | : | thousand varieties of flowers, ferns and Himalayan herbs grow in the valley. |
| Key Places | : | (Rishikesh-Joshimath-Govindghat-Ghangaria-Hemkund-Lokpal Sahib-Valley of Flowers-Badrinath-Rishikesh). |
| Airport assistance and transfer to hotel. | ||
Detailed Itinerary
T.g. Longstaff and Frank Smythe discovered, for the outside world, this enchanting place by chance in 1931. Though the local villagers of Bhundar Valley knew it as andankanan since time immemorial. They feared venturing into the valley, because of the spirits and fairies that were thought to be haunting the beautiful valley. They feared that the spirits would carry them away. More than thousand varieties of flowers, ferns and Himalayan herbs grow in the valley. The most beautiful of all Himalayan flowers, the blue Primula can be seen blooming in thousands in the valley. The best time to see the valley in full bloom is from mid July to mid August.To reach the valley one has to trek from Govind Ghat, on the route to Hemkund Sahib, upto Ghangaria, 12 kms ahead.Few furlongs ahead of Ghangaria the trek route to the valley takes a detour towards left. The valley is about 5 kms from Ghangaria
Day 1 : Rishikesh
All the participants are requested to assemble at GMVN
- Rest House, Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight
at TRH, Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh.
Altitude : 356
Temp : Max 41oC Min 35oC
Description : Rishikesh is the base
for Chardham Yatra and gateway of Garhwal Himalayas,
Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers.
Local Sites : Triveni Ghat, Laxman
Joola, Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev
Sinagar (Lake City) – It Is At Once A Collection Of Images: It Tells The Story Of Love Of The Mughal Emperors For This Paradise Like Vale With Deep Green Rice Fields, Rivers, Gardens In Bloom And Lakes Rimmed By Houseboats, Where Lush Wild Gardens Of Lotus And Water-Lily Grow Amidst Bustling Lanes.
Afternoon Enjoy A Relaxing Shikara Ride On The Lake – Its One Of The Most Soothing & Relaxing Aspects Of A Holiday In Kashmir.
Overnight Stay At The Hotel Or Houseboat.
Day 2 : Joshimath
After breakfast, drive 256 kms to Joshimath.
Hot lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at TRH Joshimath.
Altitude : 1890
Temp : Max 25oC Min 6oC
Description : It is the most important town
on route to Badrinath and is a major halting station.
Its religious history,magnificiant scenery, bracing
climate and well stocked market provide the visitor
with all he needs for a holiday or a pilgrimage. The
ancient name of Joshimath was Jyotirmath because Adi
Guru Shankaracharya attained englightenment here in
a cave. In this cave he wrote his famous Shankar Bhasya
and set forth in the great task of reviving the Hindu
religion.
Local Sites : Narshinga temple,Durga temple,Tapovan,
Kalpvirsha,Shankaracharya
Day 3 : Ghangharia
22 kms drive by
bus to Govindghat. Further 14 kms trek to Ghangharia
with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at TRH
Ghangharia.
Altitude : 3048
Description : Ghangria is situated
on the bank of Pusphavati river also known as
Laxman Ganga ,surrounded by fur trees.
Local Sites : Visit valley of
flowers and Hemkund Sahib.
Day 4 : Ghangharia
5 kms trek to Valley of Flowers with packed lunch.In the afternoon, trek 5 kms back to Ghangharia. Dinner and overnight at TRH Ghangharia.
Day 5 : Ghangharia
6 kms trek to Hemkund
Lokpal Sahib with packed lunch.In the afternoon, trek
6 kms back to Ghangharia. Dinner and overnight at TRH
Ghangharia.
Altitude : 3048
Description : Ghangria is situated
on the bank of Pusphavati river also known as Laxman
Ganga ,surrounded by fur trees.
Local Sites : Visit valley of flowers
and Hemkund Sahib.
Day 6 : Badrinath
14 kms trek to Govindghat with packed lunch. Further
22 kms drive to Badrinath. Dinner and overnight
in TRH / Hotel Devlok, Badrinath.
Altitude : 3110
Description : It is situated on the bank
of Alaknanda , standing like twin sentinels over
the valley are the Nar and Naryana peaks,and in
the distance soars the respelendent Neelkanth
peak. The Badrinath temple is in the lap of Narayana
Parvat with Neelkanth in the background.
It is called the Moksha dham/Vishnu lok.
Local Sites : Mana village,Ganesh Gufa,Vyas
Gufa,Bhim Pul,Shesnetra,Brahma Kapal,Narad Kund,Tapt
Kund,Panch Dharas,Charanpaduka and Mata Murti.
Day 7 : Pipalkoti
78 kms drive to Pipalkoti.Lunch enroute. Dinner and
overnight in TRH Pipalkoti.
Altitude : 1259
Temp : Max 30oC Min 8oC
Description : -Pipalkoti is a busy
town cradled in the lap of lush green mountains and
terraced fields
Day 8 : Rishikesh
222 kms drive to Rishikesh. Lunch enroute. Arrival Rishikesh.
TOUR END
