The mesmerizing Valley of Flowers is situated in an altitude of 3300 mts to 3650 mts is the paradise of nature lovers. Starting from about 6 kms from Bhuindhar village it covers an area of about 87 square kms. The valley is exceptionally rich of the flowers wealth and has the largest collection of wild flowers species. The river Pushpawati flows through the verdant valley. The valley blooms with exotic flower from June, July till early September. There are about 520 species of flowering plants and the area was declared as a National Park in 1982. The animal like Himalayan black bears, musk deer’s, brown bears, Bharal and rich variety of birds and butter flies are found in this national Park.
The region of Valley of Flowers is rich in varied flora and fauna. The Valley of flowers was declared as the National park of India in the year 1982 and it is now a UNESCO world heritage site. The beauty of this mystical valley has always lured botanists, nature lovers and adventure lovers.
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1: DAY 01: Arrive Haridwar
Welcome to Uttarakhand, arrive at Haridwar. Haridwar, one of the sacred places of Hindu devotes in India lies in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand at the foothill of Shivaliks. It is the place where people go to take a dip in the holy Ganga River for the salvation of their deceased elder or close ones. According to the Hindu legend, Bhagirathi, a Suryavanshi prince carried penance here for rescue of the souls of his ancestors who had decomposed because of the nuisance of sage Kapila. The plentiful water of Ganga River was dropped on earth from the locks of Lord Shiva to revive the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. Haridwar is the entrance way for to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna. Later in the evening, we will pay a visit to Mansa Devi temple to offer prayers. Attend the evening Ganga aarti. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 2: DAY 02: Haridwar - Pipalkoti (238 km) 7hr
Morning after breakfast, we will check out from the hotel in Rishikesh and drive to Pipalkoti via Devprayag, Rudrapryag and Karanparyag. Pipalkoti is a village in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand state of India. The PIN code of Pipalkoti is 246472. Pilakoti is located in hilly area at an elevation of about 1259 mtr. Later in the evening on reaching Pipalkoti, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3: DAY 03: Pipalkoti - Govindhghat – Ghangaria (50 Km / 13km Trek)
Morning after breakfast, we will leave by road for Govindghat. On the way, we will stop at Joshimath to visit Adi Shankaracharya Math and Narsingh Mandir. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Govindghat. On reaching, we will start trekking from here to Ghangaria. Ghangaria is a small village on the way to Hemkund Sahib, a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs which is about 6 km from here and the Valley of Flowers, a national park known for its variety of flowers about 5 km from here check in at the Hotel in Ghangaria. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Guest House.
Day 4: DAY 04: Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangaria (5 kms one side / 4-5 hrs) Altitude: 3352 mts – 3658 mts
Morning after breakfast trek to Valley Of Flowers (3858 m) from Ghangaria. After enjoying the beauty of valley trek back to Ghangaria. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: DAY 05: Ghangaria – Hemkund Sahib – Ghangaria (5km Trek Each Side)
Morning after breakfast, we will start trekking to Hemkund Sahib. On reaching, we will take a holy dip in Hemkund and afterwards proceed for the darshan of Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji. Afterwards, we will trek back to Ghangaria. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 6: DAY 06: Ghangaria - Govindghat - Rudrapryag (13 Trek /132 Km) 4hr
We will start our day a bit early in the morning and trek down to Govindghat. Here, we will meet our driver and leave by road for Rudrapryag, via Joshimath, Chamoli and Karanprayag.
Rudraprayag is the meeting point of two significant rivers i.e. Alaknanda and Mandakini River. Temples: Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Km). On reaching, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 7: DAY 07: Rudrapryag – Rishikesh (135 Km) 6hr
Morning after breakfast, we will drive to Rishikesh via Srinagar Garhwal. On the way, we will stop at Devprayag, the Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River to visit the meeting point. Afterwards, we will continue our drive to Rishikesh.
Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation it is well known for its temples and artis. On reaching, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 8: DAY 08: Rishikesh Departure
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel for further journey.
Inclusions
Pickup and Drop from Delhi Airport 28 Seater AC Bus Meeting and assistance on arrival. Accommodation in Triple/Quad (Budget) Basis. Neat & Clean Budget /Premium category room. Vehicle for sightseeing and excursion will be 28 Seater bus. Daily fixed menu Breakfast & Dinner. Driver Bata, Fuel, Toll, Parking, State Tax etc. Ac will not work in hill area (After Rishikesh) 5% GST Tax.
Exclusions
Air fare/ Train fare. Coolie/ porter charges. Camera charges. Donations at temples. Extended stay or travelling due to any reason. Any meals other than those specified in “Package Inclusions”. Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry. Any other item not specified in “Package Inclusions”. Helicopter Tickets, VIP Darshan Tickets etc. Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation of tour/travel servicesdue to any avoidable/ unavoidable reason/s we must be notifiedof the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effectivefrom the date we receiveadvice in writing,and cancellation charges would be as follows:
45 days prior to arrival: 10% of the Tour / service cost.
15 days prior to arrival: 25% of the Tour / service cost.
07 days prior to arrival: 50% of the Tour / service cost.
