Valley of flowers

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OVERVIEW

6D,5N
Region – Garhwal Himalaya , Uttarakhand
Trek difficulty – Easy-Moderate
Total trekking distance – 45 km approx
Highest Altitude -15200ft

LONG ITINERARY

Day 1 Haridwar – Joshimath and Devprayag (Drive 260 km/ 10hrs)

Around 6am, assemble at Haridwar Railway Station. Begin a long distance, uphill drive from Haridwar to Govindghat. Along the way, pass Devprayag to witness the holy confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers to form the River Ganges. Arrive at Joshimath, a midpoint for other religious pilgrimage locations. We will check into our property in Joshimath for a cozy night of sleep

Day 2 Trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria (Trek 14 km/ 4hrs)

Today begins Valley Of Flowers Trekking in Uttaranchal with a short 14km gradual ascent trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria. Arrive at Ghangaria. Hotel check-in or camp out. Explore the surrounding. Have dinner and call-it-a-day.

Day 3 Trek from Ghangaria to Valley Of Flowers and back (Trek 5km, one-way/ 5hrs)

This day marks the very reason for your entire high altitude Valley Of Flowers trek. Start your day with a wholesome breakfast. Scale a height of 3,858m to arrive at the Valley Of Flowers. This sight is a feast to the eyes and treat for the soul.

Admire one of nature’s finest creations as you are left speechless witnessing an array of thousands of flowers in full bloom. The myriad palette with a multitude of colour shades rests against the watchful eyes of the mighty Himalayas. Creating an alluring canvas, the valley has several streams casually meandering through it. The wild flora creates a rich eco-system for many species of birds, butterflies, and insects too. Several soulful moments later begin your return trek to Ghangaria. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel/ camp.

Day 4 Trek from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib (4,329m)

Today after breakfast, you’ll follow a steep trail to Hemkund Sahib to visit the religious site where Guru Gobind Singh is said to have meditated in a previous life. Surrounded by seven snow-capped mountains this place is no doubt soothing and calming. Spend time here. And after lunch, start a late afternoon trek back to Ghangaria. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel/ camp.

Day 5 Trek from Ghangaria to Govindghat and drive to Joshimath

After breakfast, take the same trek route from Ghangaria to Govindghat. From Govindghat, drive to Joshimath. If you desire, you can tour Auli in the evening. Overnight stay at Joshimath.

Day 6 End of Valley Of Flowers Trekking journey. Drive from Joshimath to Haridwar

Trip ends here

HOW TO REACH

Railway Station: Haridwar is the nearest railway station

Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

FITNESS REQUIRED

You can start by jogging everyday. Start off slow with a shorter distance & keep increasing it with each passing day. As it is a moderate level trek , we recommend a 45-60 day free hand workout schedule prior to this trek .

WHY VALLEY OF FLOWERS IS A MUST ?

• Blessed with the verdant beauty of the meadows, and the exotic flowers this will be trek which will take you through small streams.
• Get a chance to witness the vivid flora and fauna of the region like saxifrages, sediams, lilies, poppy, calendula, daisies and brown bear, snow leopard, blue sheep.
• Catch the glimpse of the famous Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks while you head out on this trek.
• Meet the local people and learn about the culture of this region. Also, do share a cup of tea with them.
• While at Hemkund Sahib take a dip in the holy water and purify your soul.
• Also, enjoy a lakeside camping and spend the night under the clear night sky.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Altitude: 14,400 ft

Temperature: Day: 12°C-20°C and Night: 4°C-10°C

Trekking Distance: 47km

Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate

Starting and Ending Point: The trek starts and ends at Joshimath

BEST TIME TO TREK

Valley of flowers trek opens for three months in the whole year . In those three months the mid period is ideal because it is the most blooming period of the year .. The best time to trek is Mid july to Mid August

CONS

Expect rain as this is the most prominent monsoon trek of the Himalayas

EQUIPMENT LIST

Sturdy trekking shoes with good grip, ankle support that can handle boulders firmly . Poncho is a must. 50-60L rucksack, proper warm winter clothes like jacket, socks, thermals etc .