Description
Valley of Flower
About the trek
Valley of Flowers is a vibrant and splendid national park reposing in West Himalayas. Nestled in Uttarakhand, this alluring place is famous for its charming meadows of alpine flowers. Endowed with a diverse range of endemic flora, it is picturesque in its beauty. This lush region is also home to some rare and endangered animal species. You may spot animals like Asiatic black deer, snow leopard, musk deer, red fox, brown bear and blue sheep. High in the lofty Himalayas of the Garhwal region sprawls this enchanting valley. Legends believe it to be the place from where Hanuman had collected the Sanjeevani buti for curing Lakshmana. This place has floral pastures, running streams and beautiful backdrop of the mountains.
Day 01 : Delhi – Haridwar - Rishikesh
In the morning transfer to Delhi railway station and take an AC train for Haridwar at 06:50 hrs. After arriving in Haridwar meet our guide and transfer to Rishikesh, check into your hotel. Evening time is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 : Rishikesh - Joshimath (245 kms / 8-9 hrs) Altitude: 1890 mts/
Take an early breakfast and get ready for a drive to Joshimath via Devprayag. Enroute, visit Devprayag where the pious Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet. Reach Joshimath in the evening and check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Joshimath - Govindghat (22 kms / 1 hrs) Altitude: 1828 mts - Ghangaria (14 kms / 3-4 hrs) 3048 mts
Today, get ready for a drive to Govindghat after taking an early breakfast. Govindghat is our starting point for the trekking. From here, there is a gradual trail to Ghangaria. Arrive at Ghangaria and check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 : Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangaria (5 kms one side / 4-5 hrs) Altitude: 3352 mts – 3658 mts
After breakfast trek to Valley Of Flowers (3858 m) from Ghangaria. After enjoying the beauty of valley trek back to Ghangaria. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : Ghangaria -Hemkund - Ghangaria (5 kms/2-3 hrs) Altitude: 4329 mts
In the morning, we will start trekking (7 Km) to reach "HEMKUND SAHIB". One of the most prominent Sikh shrines. In the afternoon trek down to reach Ghangaria for overnight stay. Evening is free for rest and relaxation.
Day 06 : Ghangaria - Govind Ghat - Joshimath - Rudraprayag (130 kms/5-6 hrs)
In the morning trek down to Govind Ghat and from here drive to Srinagar via Joshimath, Chamoli and Rudraprayag. On arrival check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 07 : Rudraprayag - Haridwar - Delhi
In the morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar.
Basics Gears
- Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
- Trekking Shoes
- Trekking Pole
- LED Torch
- One Water Bottle (one litre)
- Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
Clothes
- Trekking Jacket
- Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
- Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
- Two collared t-shirts
- Thermals
Accessories
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
- Lip Balm (SPF 30)
- Sun cap
- Synthetic hand gloves
- Two pair of Socks
- Raincoat/Ponchos
Others
- Daypack (20 litres), if you opt to offload your backpack
- Toiletries
- Cutlery
- Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Mandatory Documents
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID, Medical Certificate)If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.