Valley of Flowers Trek Listed in the World Heritage Sites
Valley of Flowers Trek is extremely vast, furnished with never-ending meadows and was declared a national park in 1982. Now it is a World Heritage Site. Altitude is – 12140 feet If you didn’t know It is home to endangered species and rare animals. From the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, musk bear, brown bear to red fox and blue sheep and even birds, you will also find high altitude birds like Himalayan Monal Pheasant
Think of the days when your eyes glued to one of the most charming valleys of Uttarakhand, India during the monsoon season. Valley of flowers will literally rejuvenate your soul and you will reminisce about your journey.
The valley not only is welcoming you with flowers but on the way get to witness huge gorge and small streams flowing by. After hours of laborious trekking, your heart will skip a beat, and the enthusiasm is electrifying” Boom” there goes the vast endless drop-dead gorgeous, exquisite valley. The feeling will be so compelling and sensational. This will remind of those hours how one has struggled to come here just to witness this magic which can melt anyone’s heart.
Price Includes
Neat, clean, hygienic accommodation on Triple / Quad Sharing as per your preferences. Accommodation during the trek will be in camps
Inclusive of transport services for 6 Days & 5 Nights. (Ex Haridwar). All toll, tax, parking and driver allowances are included.
Veg Only All Breakfast & Dinner. Note:(Lunch is not included.)
All point to point sight-seeing as per given program possible in time frame.
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Depart from Haridwar early in the morning and steer towards Joshimath which should take around approximately 8.5 hrs. It is indeed a little strenuous yet also a stunning mountain drives. The entire journey traverses the mountainside, with the river flowing below you. (Don’t don’t forget to take pictures at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers at Devprayag!)
The roads are treacherously cut on mountain edges and at times, you only see the river flowing in the gorge deep below. You would come across many eating joints enroute hence one doesn’t need to worry about lunch. Arrive in Joshimath in the evening. Adorned by pilgrims and travelers alike, this celestial place is surrounded by beautiful mountains, perched at an altitude of 1821 meters above sea level. Halt the night here for a spanking new start the next day.
At dawn we depart from Joshimath to Govindghat, from there we switch to Local Transfers to get to Pulna – the starting point of the trek. We then start our climb for Ghangaria. As we ascend, the river Lakshman Ganga, flows gently down below. After a sharp climb, getting to Ghangaria feels like an achievement. After arrival at Ghangaria, explore the surroundings in the evening followed by dinner. Ghangria is also known for having a helipad and a few camping spaces. It is a one-street village, lined with hotels, lodges, guesthouses, restaurants and a Gurudwara.
We start the trail early so that we get more time to spend at the Valley. We come across a gate where we need to buy entry tickets to the valley. A kilometer into the gate, there is a scenic bridge across a stream gushing below. We pass gently through a coniferous forest, before descending to the bridge, climbing up a rocky path, with the forest in the rear, the spectacle of the first flowers beginning to emerge. The valley is gorgeous, and there are meadows of flowers right out of a fairytale! Himalayan Balsam, is the most predominant flower of the valley and a thick coverlet of these flowers can be seen everywhere. The valley is really a botanists’ nirvana! One can find rare and exotic Himalayan flowers, leaves, buds of various shapes and colors, all growing in concert. Some of the prominent flowers that you will see especially in July-August include Meadow Geranium, Snake Foil, Hooked Stick Seed, Himalayan Rose, Blue Poppy, River Anemone, White Leaf Hog Foot and Dog Flower. After viewing one of Nature’s stunning wonders we start descending to Ghangaria. We spent the night in a guest house/Lodge at Ghangaria.
Today’s climb to Hemkund Sahib is steep at certain points and will take approximately 3 – 4 hrs of ascend. We hence start out early post a scrumptious breakfast.
Surrounded by seven snow-capped mountains, Hemkund Sahib is a well renowned Sikh Shrine built next to the beautiful Hemkund Sahib lake. The lake is surrounded by wild flowers with Brahma Kamal being the most popular among them. The atmosphere of this place exudes a feeling of calm and tranquility, which is most needed after the strenuous trek. Another interesting aspect of the lake is that it remains frozen for six months! Hence not accessible throughout the year. The must-not-miss thing is the hot tea served in the Gurudwara (shrine) which is heavenly to say the least. We will also visit the Laxman Mandir which is right next to the Gurudwara. After spending some time in this serene environment. We descended back to Ghangaria for our overnight stay at the guesthouse/Lodge.
This is the day when we start our downhill trek, back to Pulna (Govindghat). The climb down is definitely much easier, almost a cake walk. Upon reaching Govindghat, we rested a bit and then drive to Joshimath to check into the hotel to retire for the day.
Post breakfast we depart from Joshimath early in the morning for your return journey. We would arrive at Haridwar late evening.
Make your booking 15 days prior in advance. If you cancel the trek due to any reason, it is mandatory to notify us. Cancellation charges will only be effective from the date we get your request to cancel the trek.
If the trek gets cancelled from our side due to any reason (heavy snowfall, rainfall, natural disaster etc.) then the refund will not be initiated but we will arrange another trek.
Note :- If your trek starts once, and in between 2 or 4 days at the time of the trek, the weather gets bad or the trek route is closed for some reason due to which the trek cannot be done, then the company will not refund the any money to you.
The cancellation charges are as follows –(Bank charges deducted are not Refundable)
(Refund is initiated within 7-8 business days)
The months between mid-June to the end of September are considered to be the best time to enjoy the best of what the Valley of Flowers has got. This is the time just after the monsoon rains when the flowers start blooming and further make this place stay true to its name.
While the summers here are a bit scorching, the Valley of Flowers is best known for its spring season. With an annual mean temperature of 18 degrees celsius, this place has usually tolerable climatic conditions. However, the winters here can be really chilly due to its height, which can act as a spoilsport for various different activities.
The Valley of Flowers Trek is a four day long journey which begins at the base camp Govindghat. You have to trek for 14 KM from Govindghat until Ghangaria which would be a 8-10 hour trekking time. From the base camp Ghangaria, the Valley of Flowers is another 14 KM by trekking and you would be required to walk for 7-8 hours to cover this distance.
The Valley of Flowers trek is considered as a moderate trek. The trek starts with a steep ascent from Ghangaria and then slowly becomes easy till you reach Valley of Flowers.
The Valley of Flowers trek is an easy to moderate trek. But since you will have to do some steep climbing it is advisable that you prepare yourself for this. You can start with walking for at least 1 hour a day and around 3-4 kms. Also, do yoga and pranayam which will help you to regulate your breathing while you are trekking at high altitudes. You can also do some stretching and sit-ups every day which will help you later while you climb the steep trails.
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