New Delhi Trip Overview
Valley of Flowers is a paridise set in the backdrop of the majestic Zanskar Ranges. A sprawling expanse of 87 square kilometers in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, . This virtual paradise on earth has been unknown to the outside world till the great Mountaineer Frank S Smith discovered it in the year 1931. Most beautiful of all Himalayan flowers, the blue Primula can be seen blooming in thousands in the valley. The best time to see the valley in full bloom is from mid-July to mid-August.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Valley of Flowers is a paridise set in the backdrop of the majestic Zanskar Ranges. A sprawling expanse of 87 square kilometers in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, . This virtual paradise on earth has been unknown to the outside world till the great Mountaineer Frank S Smith discovered it in the year 1931. Most beautiful of all Himalayan flowers, the blue Primula can be seen blooming in thousands in the valley. The best time to see the valley in full bloom is from mid-July to mid-August.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi to Haridwar
Stop At: Haridwar, Haridwar, Haridwar District, Uttarakhand
Morning we pickup from your home / hotel / airport and drive to Haridwar. Check in to the hotel at Arrival in Haridwar. Your trek adventure starts next day , hence you are free to explore this antique pilgrimage city of Haridwar today. Afternoon visit Daksh Temple, Pawan Dham and Moti Bazar. Visit Har Ki Pauri for Ganga Aarti. Return to hotel. Night stay at Haridwar in a budget professional hotle.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a budget professional hotel
Day 2: Haridwar to Joshimath
Stop At: Joshimath, Joshimath, Auli, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Drive from Haridwar to Joshimath will surely be long and arduous, but you are never going to run out of mesmerizing views. We will be passing by the 4 of the Panchprayag or the five holy confluence of Ganga—Devaprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Nandaprayag.
Stay overnight in Joshimath
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the budget professional hotels
Day 3: Drive Joshimath to Govindghat -Pulna and Trek to Ghangharia
Stop At: Ghangaria, Ghangaria, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Drive Joshimath to Govindghat -Pulna and Trek to Ghangharia
the trek distance is 22km. En route, you can spot the final Vishnuprayag. We will start off on the drive in the morning after breakfast and reach Govindghat by 8 am and then 4 km drive to Pulna which is the starting point. It will be a 9 km uphill route along the river, Pushpawati. After 5 km walk, you will arrive at Bhyundar village. This village marks an amazing viewpoint for clear Hathi Parvat sights. You will reach Gangharia before nightfall, attaining an altitude of 10, 000 feet. The stay will be at a guest-house.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse with basic amenities
Day 4: Ghangharia – Valley of Flowers – Ghangharia
Stop At: Valley of Flowers National Park, 246443 India
The journey to Valley of Flowers is a distance of 4 km. Right, when you start from Ghangaria in 30 minutes forest check post arrives. The valley is thousand times stupendous than you might have imagined. It truly makes the Himalayan peaks lively and cherishing. Blue Poppy, Snake Foil, White Leaf Hog Foot, Himalayan Rose, Meadow Geranium, Dog Flower, Hooked Stick Seed are the native flowers. These astounding colorful blossoms end after 5 km stretch at a glacier. Today’s journey will conclude with your coming back to Ghangaria before nightfall.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse
Day 5: Ghangaria-Hemkunt-Ghangaria
Stop At: Ghangaria, Ghangaria, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Get readyearly in the morning to start trekking (6 Km) for “HEMKUND SAHIB”. One of the most revered of all Sikh Shrines, The Hemkund Sahib, the World’s Highest Gurudwara, is situated at an altitude of 4,329 meters. There will be porters if you wish to offload your load. The trail today will be similar to previous days stone paved and continuous ascend. The Gurudwara is placed magically beside the mirror like glacial lake Hemkund. The lake is fed by melting glaciers of Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks. In the afternoon trek down to reach Ghangariya for an overnight stay. The evening is free for rest & relaxation.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight in a budget professional hotel
Day 6: Ghangaria to Govindghat and Drive to Joshimath
Stop At: Joshimath, Joshimath, Auli, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
After your breakfast in the morning we descend to Govindghat and then drive to Joshimath. From this place Badrinath is 25 km away and take 1 hrs to reach. You can visit Badrinath only if road and weather condition permits us. Note : Govindghat to Badrinath is landslide prone area in monsoon time so if our leaders find that your safety is in risk due to weather condition/landslide or road blockage we shall skip Badrinath altogether and drive to Joshimath directly. On arrival, check into hotel. Overnight: Hotel
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse with basic facilities
Day 7: Joshimath to Haridwar
Stop At: Haridwar, Haridwar, Haridwar District, Uttarakhand
The ride will commence at 6 am and you will reach Haridwar around 6 – 7 pm. Your Breakfast and Lunch will be on the way at a roadside inn, exclusive of charges, after having your morning tea/coffee we shall leave for Haridwar. Arrive and stay in a budget professional hotle.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a budget professional hotel
Day 8: Haridwar to Delhi
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Say goodbye to the divine Uttarakhand Himalayas and drive back to Delhi. Arrive delhi and get transferred to the airport OR the delhi hotle of your choice
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
