(Rishikesh-Joshimath-Govindghat-Ghangaria-Hemkund-Lokpal Sahib-Valley of Flowers-Badrinath-Rishikesh )
Grade : Soft Trek Season : July-August
Duration : 8 Days
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 Accommodation : AC, DLX, EXE, DORM 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
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 Accommodation : DLX, EXE, FAM, DORM 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 cave and Shankaracharya math.
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 Temp : Max -oC Min -oC Accommodation : DLX, EXE, DORM 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.
Altitude : 3048 Temp : Max -oC Min -oC Accommodation : DLX, EXE, DORM 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 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 Temp : Max -oC Min -oC Accommodation : DLX, EXE, DORM 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 Temp : Max -oC Min -oC Accommodation : DLX, EXE, ORD, DORM 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
Altitude : 1259 Temp : Max 30oC Min 8oC Accommodation : DLX, EXE, DORM 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 concludes.
Altitude : 356 Temp : Max 41oC Min 35oC Accommodation : AC, DLX, EXE, DORM 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
