Valley Of Flowers Trekking Tour

Day01): Working day 01: Arrival at Delhi
On arrival at Delhi transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day02): New Delhi - Haridwar (205 kms/5-6 hrs).
Within the early morning immediately after breakfast drive to Haridwar. Lunch enroute. On arrival at Haridwar transfer check into the hotel. In the night visit "Har Ki peri" for Aarti ceremony. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Haridwar: Haridwar will be the gateway towards the 4 pilgrimages of Uttaranchal. It's also starting point around the journey towards the sacred resources in the Ganga and the Yamuna Rivers. According to legend, Prince Bhagirath carried out penance right here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished on account of Sage Kapila's curse. The penance was answered and also the river Ganga trickled forth from Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful h2o revived the sons of King Sagara. In the custom of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand within the sacred waters right here, praying for your salvation of their ancestors.
The holy city of Haridwar is residence to some of the most sacred Hindu rituals. Round the year, devotees from all more than the country flock here within their hundreds to perform "Poojas" or prayers. Renowned for the "Maha Kumbh Mela" which seems Every single twelve decades and also the enchanting "Aarti" at "Har Ki Pauri" which captives the beholder with many burning wick lamps floating down the Ganges this town has been distinguished for centuries within the Indian society.

Day03): Haridwar - Joshimath (245 kms/8-9 hrs)
Soon after an early breakfast generate to Joshimath by way of Devprayag. About the way check out Dev prayag exactly where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet. From here the holy river Ganges started. Arrival at Joshimath by night, examine into the hotel. Dinner & overnight remain.
Joshimath: The religious centre, established by Adi Shankaracharya, which he called Jyotirmath, later came to get 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.

Day04): Joshimath - Govindghat (22 kms/1 hrs) - Ghangaria (14 kms/3-4 hrs)
Right after an early breakfast drive to Govindghat. Which is the starting point with the trek. From Govindghat there is a gradual ascent along a nicely maintained pilgrim trail to Ghangaria. Upon arrival at Ghangria verify into hotel. Explore the surroundings inside the night. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day05): Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangria (five kms one side/4-5 hrs)
Following 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, Str- awberry, Epilobium, Rhododendrons and numerous others. Most with 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. Right after enjoying the beauty of valley trek back to Ghangaria. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

Day06): Hemkund-Ghanghria
Immediately after breakfast trek to Hemkund Sahib (4329 m) from Ghangaria. This is quite a steep climb. Inside the Sikh holy book, The Granth Sahib, the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh recounts that in a previous life, he meditated within the shores of a lake surrounded by seven snowcapped mountains now recognized by Hemkund. Late afternoon trek back again to Ghangaria. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

Day07): Ghangaria - Govind Ghat - Joshimath
Immediately after breakfast trek down to reach Govind Ghat and from here drive to Joshimath. On arrival at Joshimath verify in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore the area. One can also check out Auli in the evening. Dinner and over night stay at the hotel.

Day08): Joshimath - Haridwar
Early morning generate to Haridwar with packed breakfast. For the way pay a visit to Rudraprayag where river Mandakini and Alaknanda meet. Lunch enroute. Arrive Haridwar by evening. Verify in to the hotel for dinner and overnight remain.

Day09): Haridwar - Delhi
Right after an early breakfast visit Har ki peri. Soon after lunch drive to Delhi airport.