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Valley of Flowers - Package valid from July - October 2004

Destinations Covered: Rishikesh - Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangaria The Valley of Flowers - Hemkund Sahib - Badrianath - Auli.

Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days

Valley of Flowers


It was in 1931 that Frank Smythe and Holdsworth stumbled on the valley while returning from their successful Kamet expedition. There were "at once transported from a region of solemn austerity to a fairyland of dainty flowers, most of them dwarf, but brilliant in colour". Bustling with beautiful, lively and vibrant colours, this park spread over an area of 87.5 sq. kms. has the largest collection of wild flower species.

As though created by nature itself, the beauty of the park is enhance by the Pushpawati river flowing in the vicinity overlooked by towering Rataban peak in the background. More than 300 species of wild flowers bloom and swing with life during the monsoons. Also inhabiting the place is the amazing variety of Himalayan butterflies. Hidden from the probing eyes of civilization, this valley had been known to the inhabitants as the Bhyundar Valley, the playground of fairies and nymphs. Legends also associate this valley with the area from where Hanumanji of Ramayana collected "Sanjeevani" herbs to revive Lakshmana, the younger brother of Rama. The valley can be visited only during the day, and overnight stay is prohibited.
 
Rare Flora at Valley of Flowers
Ranunculus Pedicularis Marsh Marigold
Rhododendrons Brahmakamal
Corydalis
Bistorta
Epilobium
Nomocharis Oxypetala Daisy
Sibbaldia Anaphalis Cypripedium Strawberry Arisaema Costatum Himalayan blue Poppy
Dianthus
Calendula
Yellow Anemones
Lilium
 
 

The Itinerary

Day 01 : Delhi - Rishikesh / 225kms - 6hrs drive
Pick up from Railway Station or Airport and departure for Rishikesh. Evening at leisure to explore the holy town of Rishikesh and Aarti Darshan at Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.

Day 02 : Rishikesh - Joshimath / 251kms - 10hrs drive
After breakfast leave for Joshimath. Lunch enroute in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Joshimath.

Joshimath: is the winter home of Sri Badrinathji. It is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. It is one of the 'maths' established by Adi guru Shankaracharya.

Day 03 : Joshimath - Govind Ghat- Ghangaria / Drive 10kms - 30min - Trek 13 kms/5hrs
After breakfast leave for Govindghat thereafter 13 Kms trek to Ghangharia. Overnight stay at Ghangharia.

Govindghat: is the confluence of Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga Rivers. It has an imposing Gurudwara named after Guru Govind Singh.

Ghangharia: is the base camp for trek to Valley of Flowers where lodging and boarding facilities are available.

Day 04 : Ghangaria - Valley of Flowers - Ghangaria / 16kms trek - 6hrs
After breakfast with pack lunch leave for Valley of flowers. Return back to Ghangharia. Overnight stay at Ghangharia.

Valley of flowers: East of Badrinath is the exotic valley of Flowers in a conical shape with the river Pushpawati flowing through it. This valley has been declared as a National Park, It is 18 Kms trek form Govindghat. A must - see for all nature lovers.

Day 05 : Ghangaria- Hemkund Sahib - Ghangaria / 12kms trek - 7hrs
After breakfast leave for Hemkund Sahib. After Darshan and Pooja return back to Ghangharia. Overnight stay at Ghangharia.

Hemkund Sahib: Near the Valley of Flowers is the holy lake Hemkund - an important pilgrimage of the Sikhs and Hindus. Along it shores is the sacred Sikh Shrine where Guru Govind Singh, the tenth guru unified with God after prolonged Meditation in his previous birth. Nearby is the Laxman temple. The reflection of surrounding snow clad peaks in its placid waters offers a scenic sight.

Day 06 : Ghangaria - Govind Ghat- Badrinath / 30 Kms drive - 1.5hrs - trek 14kms - 5hrs

After breakfast leave for Govindghat. Lunch at Govindghat and leave for Badrinath. Overnight stay at Badrianath.

Day 07 : In Badrinath - At leisure
Day free at leisure. Darshan of Badrinath Temple, sightseeing covering Bhimpul Vyas Gufa and Charan Paduka. Overnight stay at Narayan Palace.

Badrinath with its great scenic beauty and attractive recreational spots in the vicinity attracts an ever increasing number of secular visitors each year. Significant places are Panch Dharas, Panch Shilas, Tapt Kund, Narad Kund, Brahma Kapal, Sheshnetra Charan Paduka and Neelkanth.

Day 08 : Badrinath - Auli / 58kms - 3hrs
After breakfast departure for Auli. After sightseeing night halt at Joshimath.

Auli: is an Ideal ski resort in the Garhwal Himalayas with its slopes comparable to the best in the world. Perched at an elevation of 2,500- 3,050 mts. Auli not only offers a magnificent view of the Himalayan ranges but is a delight for winter sport enthusiasts.

Day 09 : Auli - Shivpuri (on the banks Of Ganges) - Rishikesh / 292kms - 10hrs
Early morning leave for Rishikesh. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.

Day 10 : Rishikesh - Shivpuri - Delhi / 225kms - 6hrs drive
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Arrival Delhi in the afternoon. Package Ends.
 
Cost per person in INR
No.of PAX Travelling Together Vehicle Type Provided Non AC Deluxe Package
On MAP Basis
(Except 03 Nights in Ghangaria On EP Basis)
Standard Package
On EP Basis
02 Indica 21935.00 14860.00
03 - 04 Indica 18198.00 11130.00
05 - 08 Toyota Qualis 16888.00 9821.00
09 - 12 Tempo Traveller 15188.00 8175.00
 
Cost per person in INR - Group Rates on full board basis
No.of PAX Travelling Together Vehicle Type Provided Non AC Deluxe Package Standard Package Budget Dormitory Class
13 - 18 18 Seater Coach 17060.00 13353.00 11102.00
19 - 27 27 Seater Coach 16136.00 12430.00 1O178.00
 
Hotels with room category used
Town Deluxe Standard Budget
Rishikesh Neeraj Bhawan / Hotel Somany (A.C.Rooms) Somany (Non A.C.Rooms )/ GMVN TRH Double Rooms GMVN TRH (Dormitory)
Joshimath Dronagiri (Super Dlx Room) / Mount View Dronagiri (Semi - Dlx Room) / GMVN TRH Double rooms GMVN TRH (Dormitory)
Ghangaria Krishna Palace
(Double Room)
Krishna Palace/ Deepak Guest House Deepak G. House
(Four bed room)
Badrinath Narayan Palace
(Deluxe Room)
GMVN TRH
(Executive room)
GMVN TRH (Dormitory)
Auli Cliff Top (Studio Rooms) GMVN Huts GMVN TRH (Dormitory)
ShivPuri Himalayan Hideaway/ Glass House on the Ganges GMVN TRH
(Executive room)
GMVN TRH (Dormitory)
 
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Cost Includes :
- All transportation as specified.
- Meals as specified.
- Accommodation on twin sharing on even number of guests / triple sharing basis on odd numbers of guests.
- In group package, rucksacks will be provided for the trek from Govind Ghat onwards.
- In group package, accompanying escort will be provided.

The above cost does not include :
1. Personal expenditure, such as laundry, telephone calls, beverages etc.
2. Any kind of travel insurance.
3. Any abnormal expenditure, arising due to road blocks or any type of natural calamity.
4. Any personal poterage while on the trek.
5. Anything not specified in the itinerary.
6. Valley of flowers national park fees.

Kindly Note :
1. Accommodation in Ghangaria is very basic, as it is a very remote place. Even electricity is erratic.
2. In GIT package, food will be served in buffet style everywhere. No room service is available.
3. In economy GIT package, utensils have to be brought by the guest for meals.
4. You will have to hire mules/ porters from Govind Ghat - Ghangaria - Govind Ghat i.e. while going for the trek unless you are carrying your rucksack yourself. Mules/ Porters are available in plenty. Please do not bring suitcases but airbags/ duffel bags.

Important note :
1. Prices are quoted based on tentative itinerary given to you. This is not the final itinerary. Our booking process starts on receiving full payment in advance from you. We try our best to maintain the same itinerary given to you initially. However, it is possible that at the time of booking (and especially during the peak season) the hotel or the room category mentioned by us is full. In that case we will give you an alternate hotel or an alternate room (higher category or lower category). Change in costs, if any, will be intimated to you and balance payable by you or to you will be paid by you or refunded to you as the case may be.
2. Sometimes, we may also have to change the itinerary to accommodate the bookings or for other logistic/operational reasons.
3. All schedules and other information are subject to change without notice and to Government approval.
4. Our bookings are subject to the condition that this clause is acceptable to you.

Tour Cancellation :
All notice of cancellation must be sent to via email or in writing.
Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
There is also no refund for services not utilised.
There will be a cancellation fee as under :
30 days prior to Tour departure date: 50 % of total amount.
20 -29 days: 75 % of total amount.
19 days and below including no show: No Refund.

Check List for the Trek
1. Cotton Shirts/T-Shirts
2. Pants
3. Full & Half Sleeve Sweater
4. Light Rain Coat / Umbrella
5. Cotton Socks
6. Wind Cheater
7. Sneakers
8. Hand Towel
9. Camera with Extra Rolls
10. Suntan Lotion
11. Toilet Kit
12. Torch with extra cells
13. Personal Medication
14. Boroline / Chap Stick
15. Water bottle
16. Slippers
17. Anti Mosquito repellent

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