Valley Of Flowers Trekking,Valley Of Flowers Trekking Tour,Trekking Tour To Valley Of Flowers

Duration	:	10 Days / 09 Nights
Places Covered	:	Delhi, Rishikesh, Joshimath, Govindghat, Ghangaria, Govind Ghat
Best time to visit	:	July August September.
Nature of trek	:	Easy Trek (Low altitude Trek)

The snow on the Himalayas add majesty to the mountains and the innumerable flowers add to its beauty. This famous spot is not very difficult to reach. When the sun shines hot on this field, thousands of flowers bloom here. Tourists from all over the world come here. This valley was unknown till a British mountaineer Frank Smith first discovered this place.

In 1931, Frank Smith wanted to scale a peak in Garhwal called Comet. While returning after successfully completing his mission he took the western pass and lost his way and reached this valley after many difficulties. All of a sudden he came upon a sea of flowers which totally enchanted him. He put up a tent and stayed here for many days. During these days he collected 260 different species of flowers. Some seeds he took back with him. In 1937, he came back again to this valley and stayed here for a long time. Then he wrote a book called "The Valley of Flowers". Soon after this this place became world famous. Nature lovers started visiting this valley.

Millions of different flowers adorn this valley. One also finds different kinds of insects, birds and butterflies. This valley is surrounded by high mountains on three sides and is at a height of 3500 to 6,500 mts above sea level.

In 1982, this valley was named the Republic Park . Its area was fixed at 87.5 sq. kms, Some of the flowers are saxifrags, sediams, lilies, poppy, calendular, daisies, denthus, turmopsis, primula, dadiculatar, pontitala, geranium, cipro nepolysis, holly, pansy, zinnia, petunia, fox, caropsis dynthus etc.

Many small streams flow within this valley adding to its overall beauty. The high mountain peaks surrounding this valley stand guardian to this beautiful sight. The glaciers amongst this look very attractive.

After reading Frank Smith's book many foreign tourists came here. One of them was an English woman called Margaret Lague who came here in 1939. She was very fond of flowers. On the 4th of July, when she was trying to pick one of the rare flowers she slipped from a rock and fell into a chasm to her death. In her memory the tombstone on her grave reads as "My eyes will forever drink in the beauty of the mountains which gave me strength and inspiration". The tourists who visit this valley never fail to visit her grave and pay homage.

Tour Highlights

Haridwar & Rishikesh :
The two holy towns of the Hindu's- centres of ' Vedic' learning and Yoga & Meditation.

Joshimath :
The religious centre, established by Adi Shankaracharya, which he called Jyotirmath, later came to be known as Joshimath. Among the sites of interest are the temples of Nav Durga and Narsingh. Apart from its obvious religious importance, Joshimath is known for its scenic beauty.

Hemkund Sahib :
The pilgrim centre of the Sikh's high in the Himalayas . The Hemkund lake is dominated by the colossal Hathi Parbat (peak).

AULI :
A popular winter Ski resort, Auli offers spectacular panoramic view of the Himalayas .

Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT DELHI
Upon arrival in Delhi you are met and transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02 : NEW DELHI - RISHIKESH(230 KMS/06 HRS).
After having breakfast in the morning, proceed towards Rishikesh. Upon arrival check into your pre-booked hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

DAY 03: RISHIKESH - JOSHIMATH (270 KMS/8-9 HRS)
After finishing an early breakfast,drive to Joshimath.You can take stopover for a while at the place called "Devepryag" placed on the way to Joshimath.It is significant because of having confluence of the two prime rivers of the Garhwal Himalayas "Bhagirathi" and Alaknanda actually holy river Ganges starts from here. Upon arrival in Joshimath by late evening checkin to your pre-booked Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 04: JOSHIMATH - GOVINDGHAT (22 KMS/1 HRS) - GHANGARIA (14 KMS/3-4 HRS)
Today we drive to Govindghat after finishing breakfast. Basically this is a starting point for the trekking. There is a gradual ascent along a well maintained pilgrim trail to Ghangaria. Upon arrival at Ghangariya check into the hotel. You can have the glimpses of beautiful surroundings in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 05: GHANGARIA - VALLEY OF FLOWERS - GHANGRIA (5 KMS ONE SIDE/4-5 HRS)
From Ghangari its another 05 kms trek to valley nearly 10 kms long and almost 02 kms wide. The valley is ringed with snow-capped mountains and watered by streams rising in the mountains, its accessible from late April, but is grandest from late July to the end of August. Literally hundreds of wild flowers bloom in Tread with caution because your visit should not endanger the things you have come to see. Also carry a little salt. The valley is infested with leeches in the wettest weather when the flowers are there best. After breakfast trek to Valley Of Flowers (3858 m) from Ghangaria. The valley is an enchanting sight with an impressive array of rare wildflowers like Geranium, Marsh marigold, Prinula, Potentilla, Geum, Asters, Lilium, Ranunculus, Corydalis, Inula, Braham kamal, Campanula, Pedicularis, Arisaema, Morina, Impatiens, Bistorta, Ligularia, Anaphalis, Saxifrages, Sibbaldia, Thermo- psis, Trollius, Codonopsis, Dactylorhiza, Cypripedium, Str-awberry, Epilobium, Rhododendrons and numerous others. Most of the flowers have medicinal values too. The valley is 10 kms long, 2 kms wide and is divided by the Pushpawati stream, into which several tiny streams and waterfalls merge. After enjoying the beauty of valley trek back to Ghangaria. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 06: HEMKUND-GHANGHRIA
After an early breakfast, Trek to Hemkund Sahib(4329 meter) from Ghangaria. It is a holy place for the Sikh community. You can see thousands of Sikh Men,women and children are woken in their Gurdwara-shrines in the plains by the thudding of huge drums.They assemble,and led by the yellow flags of their monotheistic faith,start their long and arduous pilgrimage to the 4329 meter-high Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib, on the far side of the great glacial lake of Lokpal.A number of snow covered peaks rise around this austerely beautiful lake.This is quite a steep climb. In the Sikh holy book, The Granth Sahib, the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh recounts that in a previous life, he meditated on the shores of a lake surrounded by seven snowcapped mountains now recognized by Hemkund. Late afternoon trek back to Ghangaria. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 07 GHANGARIA - GOVIND GHAT - JOSHIMATH
After an early breakfast we trek down to Goving Ghat and proceed to Joshimath by road. Upon arrival in Joshimath check into your pre-booked hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. You can also visit Auli. This is Garhwal's Ski resort in the winter and land of beautiful alpine meadows in summer. It is accessed by road or by a cable car from Joshimath inner and over night stay at the hotel.

DAY 08: JOSHIMATH - RISHIKESH
After an early breakfast drive back to Rishikesh. On way back to Rishikesh you can see the Place called Rudraprayag where the confluence of river Madakini and river Alaknanda take place. Upon arrival in Rishikesh check into the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 09: RISHIKESH - DELHI
After an early breakfast drive back to Delhi.Later departure transfer to the international airport to board flight for onwards journey.

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