Valley of flower & Hemkund Saheb Trekking
Cover Destination: Haridwar – Rishikesh- Devpriyag – Badrinath ji – valley of flower – Hemkund sahib ji
Best Time to visit - Jun To September
Valley of Flowers is situated at an altitude of 3660M. This valley is 10 km long and 3 km wide. Trek to Valley of Flowers starts from Govindghat or Govind Dham, which is 25 kms from Joshimath. Valley of flowers is 17 Kms from Govindghat. For overnight stay one can find basic hotels in Ghangaria (which is 14 kms from Govindghat) as overnight camping in not allowed in valley.
Hemkund Saheb :- Situated at a height of over 15,000 feet above the sea level in the Himalayan ranges of northern India, Sri Hemkunt Sahib has emerged as a popular centre of Sikh Pilgrimage which is visited by thousands of devotees from all over the world every summer. According to Bachitra Natak, the autobiographical account of the tenth Guru, Gobind Singh, it was at Hemkunt 'adorned with seven snow peaks' that he meditated in his previous birth.
It is here that one must stress the significance of the gurdwara, for it is the gurdwara that stands as the epitome of all the principles that constitute the Sikh faith.
Day 1: Arrival At Haridwar
On arrival at Haridwar Railway station meet our representative. Transfer to the hotel . evening is free to explore Har-ki-pauri & aarti darshan . Dinner & over night stay
DAY 2: Haridwar- Joshimath/Pipalkoti (275 Km/ 9-10 hrs drive) :
After an early breakfast at drive to Joshimath en route visit Deopriyag, Rudrapriyag. Karnpriyag and Nandpriyag. On arrival at Pipalkoti/Joshimath check in hotel. Rest of the time free for individual activities. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3: Joshimath/Pipalkoti to Badrinath (75 Km / 3 hrs drive)
Early morning drive for about 3 hrs to Badrinath ji, after having a bath in the taptkund have the darshan of badrivishal ji. Brahamakamal is significant for pinddan shraddh of ancestors(pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like mana,vyas gufa, maatamoorti, charanpaduka, bhimkund and the "mukh" of the saraswati River.just within the three kms of Badrinath ji.
Day 4:Badrinath ji - Govindghat–Ghangria (25 km drive & 14 Km trek)
After early breakfast drive to govind ghat 25 km . On arrival at Govind ghat we start the trek by crossing the river Alaknanda over a bridge and from there walking towards the Bhyundar valley through forest area and a few villages. There are numerous waterfalls and absolutely lush green landscape all around. The gradient of the trail is moderate. The 14 kms trek to reach Ghangria takes about 5-6 hrs, one can also hire a mule Overnight in Camp or Guest house at Ghangharia.
Best Time to visit - Jun To September
Valley of Flowers is situated at an altitude of 3660M. This valley is 10 km long and 3 km wide. Trek to Valley of Flowers starts from Govindghat or Govind Dham, which is 25 kms from Joshimath. Valley of flowers is 17 Kms from Govindghat. For overnight stay one can find basic hotels in Ghangaria (which is 14 kms from Govindghat) as overnight camping in not allowed in valley.
Hemkund Saheb :- Situated at a height of over 15,000 feet above the sea level in the Himalayan ranges of northern India, Sri Hemkunt Sahib has emerged as a popular centre of Sikh Pilgrimage which is visited by thousands of devotees from all over the world every summer. According to Bachitra Natak, the autobiographical account of the tenth Guru, Gobind Singh, it was at Hemkunt 'adorned with seven snow peaks' that he meditated in his previous birth.
It is here that one must stress the significance of the gurdwara, for it is the gurdwara that stands as the epitome of all the principles that constitute the Sikh faith.
Day 1: Arrival At Haridwar
On arrival at Haridwar Railway station meet our representative. Transfer to the hotel . evening is free to explore Har-ki-pauri & aarti darshan . Dinner & over night stay
DAY 2: Haridwar- Joshimath/Pipalkoti (275 Km/ 9-10 hrs drive) :
After an early breakfast at drive to Joshimath en route visit Deopriyag, Rudrapriyag. Karnpriyag and Nandpriyag. On arrival at Pipalkoti/Joshimath check in hotel. Rest of the time free for individual activities. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3: Joshimath/Pipalkoti to Badrinath (75 Km / 3 hrs drive)
Early morning drive for about 3 hrs to Badrinath ji, after having a bath in the taptkund have the darshan of badrivishal ji. Brahamakamal is significant for pinddan shraddh of ancestors(pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like mana,vyas gufa, maatamoorti, charanpaduka, bhimkund and the "mukh" of the saraswati River.just within the three kms of Badrinath ji.
Day 4:Badrinath ji - Govindghat–Ghangria (25 km drive & 14 Km trek)
After early breakfast drive to govind ghat 25 km . On arrival at Govind ghat we start the trek by crossing the river Alaknanda over a bridge and from there walking towards the Bhyundar valley through forest area and a few villages. There are numerous waterfalls and absolutely lush green landscape all around. The gradient of the trail is moderate. The 14 kms trek to reach Ghangria takes about 5-6 hrs, one can also hire a mule Overnight in Camp or Guest house at Ghangharia.
Day 5: Ghangaria – VALLEY OF FLOWERS – Ghangria (08 to 10 Km Trek)
It's a delightful and short ascent to the valley. Gradient is moderate and the landscape extremely soothing to the eye. It will take about a couple of hours to reach the valley. The beauty of this world renowned valley totally lives up to its reputation. There are unending meadows laden with varieties of alpine flowers, network of streams and big mountains all around. At the entrance of the Valley stands the snow-clad peak of Ratban Parvat, towards the left is Nar Parvat, which separates the Badrinath valley from this valley, and to the right is dense Birch forest on the hillsides.
The prominent species are Braham Kamal, Anemone, Geranium, Marsh Marigold, Prinula, Lilium, Potentilla, Ranunculus, Inula, Corydalis, Pedicularis, Arisaema, Ligularia, Morina, Impatiens, Saxifrages Bistorta, Anaphalis, Sibbaldia. We will spend 3-4 hrs exploring different corners & vantage points of the valley and towards late afternoon retrace our steps to Ghangria. Total trekking time would be about 04 hrs. Overnight in the Camp/ guest house at Ghangharia.
It's a delightful and short ascent to the valley. Gradient is moderate and the landscape extremely soothing to the eye. It will take about a couple of hours to reach the valley. The beauty of this world renowned valley totally lives up to its reputation. There are unending meadows laden with varieties of alpine flowers, network of streams and big mountains all around. At the entrance of the Valley stands the snow-clad peak of Ratban Parvat, towards the left is Nar Parvat, which separates the Badrinath valley from this valley, and to the right is dense Birch forest on the hillsides.
The prominent species are Braham Kamal, Anemone, Geranium, Marsh Marigold, Prinula, Lilium, Potentilla, Ranunculus, Inula, Corydalis, Pedicularis, Arisaema, Ligularia, Morina, Impatiens, Saxifrages Bistorta, Anaphalis, Sibbaldia. We will spend 3-4 hrs exploring different corners & vantage points of the valley and towards late afternoon retrace our steps to Ghangria. Total trekking time would be about 04 hrs. Overnight in the Camp/ guest house at Ghangharia.
Day 6: Ghangria – HEMKUND SAHIB – Ghangria (06 Km Trek one side)
Today's climb to Hemkund Sahib is steep at places and will take about 3 - 4 hrs. Hemkund Sahib is a popular Sikh Shrine built next to the beautiful lake. The lake is surrounded by wild flowers with Bhramkamal being the most popular. Pilgrims take a dip in the freezing cold waters of the lake, not an easy task. We will serve hot tea in the Gurudwara (Shrine) and retrace our steps to Ghangria. Overnight in camp/ guest house at Ghangharia.
Day 7: Ghangaria – Govindghat –Joshimath(14 Km Trekl + 25 Km) :
Today we trek back to Govindghat and from there drive to Joshimath on arrival check in hotel Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Joshimath – Haridwar (275 Km)
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Haridwar, on arrival check in hotel rest of the time visit Har-ki-pauri, witness the Ganga Aarti. Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 9: Haridwar Check out
After Breakfast Check out from the hotel transfer to railway station . Tour ends with happy memories.
For More Details & Price
Call +91- 8006004041 or Mail us at - sharad1arora@gmail.com
Today's climb to Hemkund Sahib is steep at places and will take about 3 - 4 hrs. Hemkund Sahib is a popular Sikh Shrine built next to the beautiful lake. The lake is surrounded by wild flowers with Bhramkamal being the most popular. Pilgrims take a dip in the freezing cold waters of the lake, not an easy task. We will serve hot tea in the Gurudwara (Shrine) and retrace our steps to Ghangria. Overnight in camp/ guest house at Ghangharia.
Day 7: Ghangaria – Govindghat –Joshimath(14 Km Trekl + 25 Km) :
Today we trek back to Govindghat and from there drive to Joshimath on arrival check in hotel Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Joshimath – Haridwar (275 Km)
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Haridwar, on arrival check in hotel rest of the time visit Har-ki-pauri, witness the Ganga Aarti. Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 9: Haridwar Check out
After Breakfast Check out from the hotel transfer to railway station . Tour ends with happy memories.
For More Details & Price
Call +91- 8006004041 or Mail us at - sharad1arora@gmail.com