Trekking in Garhwal Himalayas( Valley of Flower Trek)

Trekking to the Valley  Flower  with best  Tour Packages - Valley of Flowers National Park

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In 1939 Joan Margarate Legge, a botanist deputed by Botanical gardens of Edinburgh came here for further studies. While collecting flowers she slipped from a rocky slope and lost her life in the garden of God. In 1943 elder sister of Joan Margarate Legge came here and built a memorial of her sister and the lines in the marble slab can still be found saying -

'I shall lift my eyes upto Himalayas from whence cometh my strength'

Valley of Flowers is situated at an altitude of 3658 mts. This valley is 10 km long and 2 km wide

  Valley Of Flower  National Park India - Valley of flowers trekking

An Experience unforgettable Valley of flowers National park tour packages ;

The monsoon rains bring real freshness and was all the dust of the mountains. Blooming of flowers make it the best time for Trekking : 

Valley of Flowers:  One of the best trek in the area taking you to flowering alpine meadows with visit to some of the most important pilgrimages for Sikhs and Hindus i.e Hemkund Sahib & Badrianth.  

 FIX DEPARTURE TRIPS

 June :  15  /  21 / 29

 August : 1 / 7 / 13 / 20 / 28

 July : 1 /  7 /  11 / 19 /  24 / 30

 September : 2  /  7 /  12 / 22. 

Valley of Flower - VALLEY OF FLOWERS

A natural plantation, manicured by the surrounding wilderness, The Valley of Flowers is a sudden riot of colours, sharply painted against the sheer whiteness of the snow. Well over a thousand varieties of flowers, shrubs and orchids can be seen in the beautiful valley. The 20 km trek from Govind Ghat is an ideal trek for the beginners or less adventurous. The August bloom is a lifetime memory when flowers can be seen blooming.

Trek to one of the most colourful and enthralling place on earth- a land endowed with an amazing variety of flowers

Trek Route : Valley Of Flower National  Park (World Heritage Site)
Day Place Altitude in meters Distance in Kilometers
1 Joshimath 1890 252 Km from Rishikesh drive
2 Govindghat 1828 21 km drive
3 Ghangaria 3048 15 Km.
4 Valley Of Flower 3352 (Lowest point) &

3658 (Highest point)

 5 km.
5 Joshimath 1890 15 km trek drive 1 Hrs.
6 Rishikesh 240 252 km Drive 8 / 9 Hrs.

Day 01:

Rishikesh-Joshimath (250 Kms)
After breakfast leave for Joshimath. Lunch enroute in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Joshimath. Hotel Dronagiri.

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 02 :

Joshimath-Govindghat-Ghangharia (25 Kms drive / 13 kms on foot)
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 03:

Ghangharia - Valley of flowers (5 Kms trek)
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 04 :

Ghangharia-Govindghat-Badrinath (13 Kms trek / 25 Kms Drive)
After breakfast leave for Govindghat. Lunch at Govindghat and leave for Badrinath. Overnight stay at Badrianath.

Badrinath: Cradled in the twin Mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines- Badrinath along the left bank of Alaknanda with towering Neelkantha Peak as the Splendid backdrop. Once the spot was carpeted with ' badris' or wild berries and hence was famous as Badri van.

Legend has it, when the Ganga was requested to descent to earth to help suffering humanity, the earth was unable to withstand the force of its descent. Therefore the mighty Ganga was split into 12 holy channels.River Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.

The temple of Shri Badrinathji on the banks of the Alaknanda River dates back to vedic times. Situated at an altitude of 3,133 mts., the present temple is believed to have been built by Adi Guru Shankaracharya - an 8th century Philosopher saint, who also established a math here. Also Known as "Vishal Badri', Badrinath is one of the Panch Badris. The temple has three parts - Garbha Griha (the sanctum sanctorum), Darshan Mandap ( for Pujas) and Sobha Mandap ( for devotees to assemble).

Day 05:

Badrinath - Auli (61 Kms)
After breakfast departure for Auli. After sightseeing night halt at Joshimath, Hotel Dronagiri.

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 06:

Joshimath - Rishikesh (250 kms)
Early morning leave for Rishikesh. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.

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The Indian Himalayas contains some of the world?s most diverse and breathtakingly beautiful challenging impressive peaks of the Himalayan chain in the north, high-altitude plains and remote mountain passes. Catch the most panoramic views of the incomparable land of Indian Himalayas. The Indian Himalayas takes you across the lovely land that it dotted with a variety of thrill adventure destinations.

 

Minimum 2 Persons & above traveling together can have departures dates as per the travel plans.

 

For our specialized tailor-made trekking programs for Individuals and small groups please write to us details with exact number of persons, No. of Days, & month of travel. We will send you detailed programs most suitable to your requirements.

                                                      

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T.G. Longstaff, The Ascent of Nanda Devi.

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The Indian Himalayas contains some of the world?s most diverse and breathtakingly beautiful challenging impressive peaks of the Himalayan chain in the north, high-altitude plains and remote mountain passes. Catch the most panoramic views of the incomparable land of Indian Himalayas. The Indian Himalayas takes you across the lovely land that it dotted with a variety of thrill adventure destinations.

 

Minimum 2 Persons & above traveling together can have departures dates as per the travel plans.

 

For our specialized tailor-made trekking programs for Individuals and small groups please write to us details with exact number of persons, No. of Days, & month of travel. We will send you detailed programs most suitable to your requirements.

 

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* to explore & preserve Indian Himalayas in an ecological way,

* to enjoy sports challenges and Adventure Holidays in secure conditions,

* to share Indian / western cultures in an open and light way.

 

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