Valley of Flower Trek

Valley of Flower Trekking in uttarakhand is an easy and most beautiful trekking experience one can have.

Description

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. The high altitude serine lake, known as Hemkund ( 4329 mts.) lies in heavenly environs. A steep trek from Ghangharia leads one to this spot in about four to six hours. It is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Sikhs, as well as for people from other faiths. There is a Sikh Gurudwara and a Lakshman temple built on the bank of the lake. Encircled by seven snow clad peaks and their associated glaciers, it reflects its surroundings enchantingly on its crystal clear serene waters. The glaciers from Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks feed the lake and a small stream called Himganga flows out of this lake. As alluded to, in the holy Granth Sahib, Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh faith had meditated on the bank of this lake in one of his earlier births. It is widely believed among Sikhs that Guru Govind Singh introduced the features now universally associated with Sikhism. On 15th April 1699, he started the new brotherhood called the Khalsa (meaning the pure, from the Persian word 'Khales') an inner core of the faithful, accepted by baptism (amrit). The five K's' date from this period: kesh (uncut hair) kangha (comb), kirpan (dagger or short sword), kara (steel bangle), and kachh (boxer shorts).

How to Reach

By Air :-

Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 48 km from the Haridwar. There is a daily flight from Delhi for Dehradun

By Train :-

An excellent rail network connects Haridwar to other important cities like Delhi, Mussoorie, Mumbai, Varanasi, Lucknow, and Kolkata.

From Delhi -DDN NZM AC EXPRESS (2205. From Kolkata- Doon Express (13009) From Mumbai- Dehradun Express (19019) From Chennai- Dehardun express (12687)

By Road :-

By road, Haridwar is well connected with major destinations of the country. NH72 connects Haridwar to Nahan (125 km) to the north-west, and thereon to Panchkula, Chandi¬garh and Shimla. NH 72 terminates at Dehardun, which is at 54km from Haridwar. Haridwar is located at a distance of 235 km from Delhi. NH72A links Haridwar to NH58 at Roorkee (35 km) and thereon south to Meerut (170 km) and Delhi (235 km). There is regular bus service from Delhi for Haridwar from Delhi’s ISBT Kashmere Gate.

Attributes

Fixed Departures

• July - 10,16,17,23,24,30,31
• Aug - 1,2,3,4,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21

Itinerary

• Day 01: Haridwar - Joshimath

  Morning after breakfast, drive to reach Joshimath (1874 mt / 253Km) which is the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. Lunch enroute. Evening arrive at Joshimath and check into the hotel Overnight: Hotel

• Day 02: Joshimath - GovindGhat - Ghangaria Trek

  After breakfast, drive to reach Govindghat (1828 mt / 22Km). Start trekking to reach Ghangaria(3049 mt / 14 km Trek) with packed lunch. Ghangaria is also known as GOVIND DHAM, It is the base camp for visiting Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers Overnight: Hotel

• Day 03: Ghangaria - Hemkund - Ghangaria

  Early in the morning start trekking (7 Km) to reach "HEMKUND SAHIB". One of the most revered of all Sikh Shrines, The Hemkund Sahib, the World’s Highest Gurudwara, is situated at an altitude of 4,329 mts. In the afternoon trek down to reach Ghangariya for overnight stay. Evening is free for rest & relaxation. Overnight stay.

• Day 04: Ghangaria - Valley of Flower - Ghangaria.

  Trek to the Valley of Flowers. The whole valley is dotted with varieties of exotic flowers and other flora. Return to Ghangria for overnight stay.

• Day 05: Ghangaia - GovindGhat – Badrinath- Joshimath

  14 Km return trek to Govindghat and then drive to Joshimath via Badrinath . On arrival, check into hotel. Overnight: Hotel

• Day 06: Joshimath- Haridwar.

  Morning breakfast and drive to haridwar. On arrival transfer to the station time to catch train. Overnight: Hotel

Cost Includes

• Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
• Meals while on trek (Veg.) (Egg)
• Trek equipments.
• Permits
• First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder.
• Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff
• Transport from Haridwar to Joshimath and return .

Cost Excludes

• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Food during the transit.
• Insurance.
• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Price Includes.

Transport

Transport from Haridwar to Joshimath and return incuded in the cost

Location

Reporting at Haridwar

Refund Policy

• Up to 24 Days :- 95% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refund.
• Between 14-24 Day :- 70% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refund.
• Between 14-10 Days :- 50% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refunded.
• Less than 10 Days :- No refund

Trek-Essential

• Back pack (60 ltr -70ltr)- with comfortable shoulder straps, frame, and back pack cover (line the bag with polythene).
• Waterproof Trekking shoes –Mandatory high ankle with good grips, (Recommended Quechua).
• 2 synthetic /waterproof Track Pants (Do not bring shorts, tight jeans, Capris.)
• T-shirts - 3 full sleeve.
• 1 Fleece jacket will be a good idea; a woollen sweater would be an alternative.
• 1 Wind proof jacket.
• 1 Heavy jacket.
• Thermal Inners.
• 2 pairs cotton socks and 2 pairs woollen socks.
• 2 pair water proof hand gloves.
• Sun protection cream.
• Woollen cap/ Balaclava.
• Sun Cap.
• Sun glasses – Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected. People who wear spectacles- (A)- Use contact lenses. (B)- Photo chromatic glasses.
• Head Torch with extra batteries.
• 2 Water bottle- one litre each.
• Lip Balm/ cold cream.
• Toilet kit/ toilet Paper / wipes.
• Quick dry Towel- It should be light / thin.
• Personal Medical Kit.
• Walking Stick – Mandatory (At least one).

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