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Valley of Flowers Trek

20/01/2013 14:02

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Places covered: Delhi - Rishikesh - Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangria - Govind Ghat - Joshimath - Srinagar - Haridwar

Detailed itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport meet our executive and transfer to pre booked hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 2 Delhi - Rishikesh

In the morning board the AC Train for Haridwar at 06:55 hrs. Upon arrival at Haridwar transfer to Rishikesh and check into hotel. Eveningat leisure. Overnight in hotel.

Day 3 Rishikesh - Joshimath (245 kms/8-9 hrs)

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.

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.

Day 4 Joshimath - Govindghat (22 kms/1 hrs) - Ghangaria (14 kms/3-4 hrs)

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 5 Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangria (5 kms one side/4-5 hrs)

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, Strawberry, 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 6 Ghangaria - Govind Ghat - Joshimath - Srinagar (160 kms/5-6 hrs)

After an early breakfast trek down to Govind Ghat and from here drive to Srinagar via Joshimath, Chamoli & Rudraprayag, along the various river valleys along the route. On arrival check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 7 Srinagar - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi

Early morning drive to Delhi via Haridwar. On the way visit Devprayag. Here the river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet and from here the Holy Ganges starts. Lunch enroute. Arrive at Delhi by evening. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 8
Delhi Departure

Departure for airport to catch onward flight according to your flight schedule.

Day 1	Arrive Delhi On arrival at Delhi airport meet our executive and transfer to pre booked hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2	Delhi - Rishikesh In the morning board the AC Train for Haridwar at 06:55 hrs. Upon arrival at Haridwar transfer to Rishikesh and check into hotel. Eveningat leisure. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3	Rishikesh - Joshimath (245 kms/8-9 hrs) 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. 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.
Day 4	Joshimath - Govindghat (22 kms/1 hrs) - Ghangaria (14 kms/3-4 hrs) 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 5	Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangria (5 kms one side/4-5 hrs) 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, Strawberry, 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 6	Ghangaria - Govind Ghat - Joshimath - Srinagar (160 kms/5-6 hrs) After an early breakfast trek down to Govind Ghat and from here drive to Srinagar via Joshimath, Chamoli & Rudraprayag, along the various river valleys along the route. On arrival check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 7	Srinagar - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi Early morning drive to Delhi via Haridwar. On the way visit Devprayag. Here the river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet and from here the Holy Ganges starts. Lunch enroute. Arrive at Delhi by evening. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 8	Delhi Departure Departure for airport to catch onward flight according to your flight schedule.

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