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national park trek ::--> Joshimath - Ghangaria - Valley of Flowers - Hemkund
Sahib - Bhundyar - Govindghat - Joshimath.
The paradise for nature lovers, situated at an altitude of
eleven thousand feet in the lap of garhwal Himalayas. Frank Smyth, a mountaineer
explorer in 1930, discovered Valley of Flowers. This U shaped alpine valley,
formed by retreating glaciers, remains snow covered from November to May. When
the snow melts in june, the entire valley blooms with exotic flowers, herbs,
medicinal, and flowering plant At an altitude ranging from 3,350 m to the peak
of Gauri Parbat at 6,719 m, the valley of flowers is essentially the catchments
area of pashupati river, also known as the Bhyundar Ganga. It consists of
glacier corridor, 7 km long and 2 km from wide, with it’s source in the tipra
glacier with descends from Gauri Parbat.
Day 01 : Upon arrival at Delhi transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : In the morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar. Lunch enroute. Upon
arrival at Haridwar transfer check into the hotel. In the evening visit "Har Ki
peri" for Aarti ceremony. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03 : After an early breakfast drive to Joshimath via Devprayag. On the way
visit Dev prayag where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet. From here the holy
river Ganges started. Arrival at Joshimath by evening, check into the hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 04 : After an early breakfast drive to Govindghat. Which is the starting
point of the trek. From Govindghat there is a gradual ascent along a well
maintained pilgrim trail to Ghangaria. Upon arrival at Ghangria check into
hotel. Explore the surroundings in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the
hotel.
Day 05 : 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, 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 : After breakfast trek to Hemkund Sahib (4329 m) from Ghangaria. 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.( 3-4 hrs
of walking )
Day 07 : After breakfast trek down to reach Govind Ghat and from here drive to
Joshimath. Upon arrival at Joshimath check into the hotel. Rest of the day is
free to explore the area. One can also visit Auli in the evening. Dinner and
over night stay at the hotel.
Day 08 : Early morning drive to Haridwar with packed breakfast. On the way visit
Rudraprayag where river Mandakini and Alaknanda meet. Lunch enroute. Arrive
Haridwar by evening. Check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 09 : After an early breakfast visit Har ki peri. After lunch drive to Delhi
airport.
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