Embark on a beautiful trekking journey through the Valley of Flowers
Overview
The Valley of Flowers trek is a beautiful adventure thru the lovely valley nestled inside the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. This 7-day trek takes you through the luxurious inexperienced meadows, dense forests, and scenic landscapes, leading you to a natural paradise that blooms with colorful flowers in the course of the monsoon season.
The trek begins from Govindghat and keeps to Ghangaria, a picturesque village nestled amidst the towering Himalayas. From there, you will trek through the Valley of Flora, which is domestic to over 300 species of plant life inclusive of the Himalayan blue poppy, Himalayan bellflower, and Himalayan cobra lily.
As you hike thru the valley, you'll additionally catch glimpses of snow-capped peaks including Nilgiri Parbat, Rataban, and Nar Parbat, and the glistening waters of the Pushpawati River. you'll additionally have the possibility to go to the sacred Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, situated at an altitude of 4,329 meters above sea stage.
This trek is an ideal combo of adventure and spirituality, presenting a memorable experience for nature lovers and trekkers alike.
Meals: On Own
Accommodation: Regenta On the Ganges
Drive from Delhi to Rishikesh. Arrive in Rishikesh and check-in at the hotel. Later, you can spend the rest of the day in leisure.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast in Rishikesh and Dinner in Pipalkoti
Accommodation: In the hotel
After breakfast, depart early for the trip from Rishikesh to Joshimath/Peepalkot. Along the way, you'll pass some of the Garhwal Himalayas' most picturesque valleys and rivers. Deoprayag, Shrinagar Rudraprayag, Karnprayag, Nandprayag, Chamoli, and Pipalkoti are just a few of the well-known cities and villages that are passed by the well-built mountain road.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Kuber Annexe or similar
Govindghat is reached after a two-hour trip via Joshimath and the Alaknanda River? From here, our trekking journey begins.
Hundreds of Sikh pilgrims visit the shrine at Hemkund on any given day, and after getting out of our jeeps, we join this joyful mob ascending to Ghangaria. To reach to the hamlet of Pulna, the climbing mule path climbs past terraced fields and flora (3 km). The trail becomes slightly wilder and more forested from here, with sporadic views of snow-capped peaks. The 7 kilometers from Pulna to Bhyundar Village are an uphill trek with a modest altitude. The trail crosses the Laxman Ganga through a bridge that is elevated by enormous boulders not far from Bhyundar.
Overnight stay in Ghangaria.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Kuber Annexe or similar
The trail is well chalked out and is a delightful ramble as it climbs gently through a coniferous forest, before descending to a bridge, and check-post that marks the official entry to the Valley of Flowers. Climbing up a rocky trail, with the forest behind us, the first flowers begin to appear.
Trekkers will be led into this Garden of Eden in the early morning after breakfast to explore various angles of the Bhyundar Valley. Packet lunches, hot beverage flasks, and other types of refreshments would also be provided. After a round of refreshments, the company would be taken back to our base camp at Gangharia before the end of the day.
Dinner and overnight stay
PS: The Government regulations do not permit any camping within the notified area of the valley and entry to the valley is restricted to permit holders only.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Kuber Annexe or similar
Another day's visits to the Valley of Flowers or the holy shrine of Sikhs - Hemkund Sahib (5 km each way).
Hemkund is a unique location that is a "must-see." The location, which features a lake and a Lakshman Temple and Gurudwara of Guru Govind Singh, is 4329 meters above sea level. Sikhs, Hindus, and others adore Guru Govind Singh, and Hemkund has grown to be well-known worldwide through time.
Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner
Accommodation: Monal Resort or similar
We follow the same track and return to Govindghat, where we board a waiting jeep that drives us to Joshimath. Further, drive to Karanprayag and Rudraprayag. Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Regenta On the Ganges
Drive to Rishikesh. In the evening witness the fascinating prayer and floating candles on the holy banks of the Ganges River. Overnight in a hotel along the banks of the Ganges River. Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast in Rishikesh
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, check out from Rishikesh and drive to Delhi.
Tour ends.
Highlights
- The variety of flowers and the spectacular views
- Panoramic views of the snowy peaks
- Drive along the River Alaknanda
- The beauty of the Valley of Flowers
- Hemkund Sahib, the holy shrine of Sikhs
- Fascinating prayer and floating candles on the holy banks of the Ganges River in Rishikesh
- A scenic drive through villages, towns and mountains
- Option of visiting famous Hindu shrine of Badrinath
Included
- Accommodation for 02 nights in Rishikesh Accommodation for 01 night in Pipalkoti
- Accommodation for 03 nights in Ghangaria Accommodation for 01 night in Rudraprayag
- Meals as per the itinerary Trekking with a guide
- Eco fees/ Government fee/permit to enter the valley. All TaxesAn Oxygen cylinder (330 litres) for the entire trip for emergencies.
- Porters/mules to carry luggage from Govindghat to Gangharia and back In-between Meals, tea-coffee etc during the trek.
- All surface transfers by a private vehicle (air-conditioning will not work while going uphill) All Taxes
