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Best
of Season
– Trekking
2006
Om
Jai Ganga Ma
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“ Valley of Flowers – Hemkund Trek “
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2006
Fixed
Departures 2006
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July
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2nd,
9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
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August
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6th,
13th, 20th, 27th
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September
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3rd,
10th, 17th, 24th
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Of all
the Himalayan meadows and flower valleys, nothing compares to Garhwal's
unique rock garden, the Valley of Flowers, full of the most fascinating,
fabulous, and rich variety of flowering herbs. According to the legends,
the Valley of Flowers has been associated spiritually with the name of
'Hanuman', the legendary
hero of Ramayana, the great Indian epic.
First
bought to limelight in 1931 when Frank Smythe, a British naturalist and
mountaineer, who after scaling Kamet peak, stumbled upon it by chance.
Later on, Smythe , assisted by England’s
eminent botanist R.L.Holdsworth , explored the valley extensively. Now,
to restore the natural balance and conserve this natural heritage, the
Valley of Flowers and its environs
are declared as Pushpavati National Park.
Enjoy
5nights 6 days trip exploring the famous Valley of Flowers and Hemkund,
one of the finest high altitude Himalayan lakes in the region.
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Valley of Flowers
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Brahm kamal
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Cobra Lily
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Blue
Poppy
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Rare Flowers in Valley
of flowers National Park
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Hemkund Lake
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ITINERARY
(One can start from Delhi by Overnight Train
Mussoorie Express
Reaching Haridwar, early morning.
DAY O1.
RISHIKESH \ JOSHIMATH DRIVE:
9-10 HRS.
OVERNIGHT HOTEL.
Early morning drive to Joshimath. The enitre
drive is along the Alaknanda river. Lunch enroute at Rudraparayag.
Arrive Joshimath and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 02.
JOSHIMATH\GHANGARIA DRIVE & TREK 2 HRS 5-6 HRS.OVERNIGHT CAMP
Early morning after breakfast drive to
Govindghat, a small hamlet situated on the confluence of Alaknanda and
roaring Laxman Ganga. Arrive and commence trek to Ghangaria. Lunch
enroute. Arrive Ghangaria and camp on the banks of Laxman Ganga. Dinner
and overnight camp.
DAY 03.
GHANGARIA\ VALLEY OF FLOWERS
TREK: 5-6 HRS.
OVERNIGHT CAMP
Morning after breakfast
start trek to Valley of Flowers. The first part of the trek is
through thick forest along the Pushpavati river. Later we trek in the
open meadow. Arrive and explore the area. After encountering rare
Flowers e.g Brahmkamal, Blue poppy, Potentilla, and hundreds of others
we trace our steps back to the base camp, Ghangaria. Dinner and
overnight camp.
DAY 04.
GHANGARIA\ HEMKUND LAKE
TREK: 6-7 HRS. OVERNIGHT
CAMP
Morning after breakfast we trek to Hemkund, one
of the finest high latitude lakes
in the area, and pilgrimage for Sikhs and Hindus as well. The entire
trek today is uphill till we reach Hemkund. Explore the area and trace
your steps back to the base camp. One can encounter some of the flowers
on this stretch as well. Dinner and overnight camp.
DAY 05.
GHANGARIA\ GOVINDGHA/JOSHIMATH TREK :5-6 HRS. DRIVE :2 HRS O/N HOTEL.
Morning after breakfast trek down Govindghat.
Lunch enroute. Arrive and commence drive to Joshimath. Dinner and
overnight hotel.
DAY
06.JOSHIMATH/RISHIKESH. DRIVE: 9-10 HRS.
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh.
Arrive Rishikesh . Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.
One can
stay overnight Rishikesh or take overnight train for Delhi.
ALTITUDE: JOSHIMATH: 1890 Mts. , GOVINDGHAT:1828 MTS.,GHANGARIA:3200 MTS., VALLEY
OF FLOWERS:3650 MTS.
Hemkund 4320 mts.
BEST TIME:
End June to mid SEPTEMBER.
Grade:
Moderate
Number of Persons on each trekking
trip:
To make our trekking trips low
impact & eco friendly, the treks are run with minimum 2 to maximum
6 persons in each trek.
The Fixed Departue trips are inclusive of:
1. TWIN SHARING ACCOMMODATION AT ROAD HEADS IN GUEST HOUSES/
TOURIST BUNGLOWS AND TENTS DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP. (
As we give round the year business to the hotels we get very god
discounted rates which are finally passed on to the clients , as we calculate the cost of the treks on
discounted rates.)
2.ALL MEALS HYGENICALLY COOKED AND SERVED BY OUR SPECIALLY
TRAINED STAFF FOR WESTERNERS.( We
emphasize a lot on food and
all our cooks are specially trained to provide hygienic food to
westerners)
3.TRANSPORTATION FROM RISHIKESH TO RISHIKESH BY CAR/SUMO/
Toyota Qualis (
we have our own brand new Cars / Tata Sumos
& Toyota quails
with hand picked drivers who have been trained to drive
westerners on mountain roads)
4.SERVICES OF ENGLISH
SPEAKING TREKKING GUIDE , COOK & CAMP STAFF DURING THE ENTRIE TRIP. ( All our
trekking Guides & camp staff are from this area only and know the
area very well. All trekking Guides and most of the camp staff have dome
First Aid and CPR courses and do refreshing courses every year )
5.ALL TOURIST TAXES AND OTHERS DURING THE TRIP.
6.VISIT TO ALL IMPORTANT TEMPLES AND PLACES DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP.
7.CAMPING EQUIPMENT ON TREK E.G
TENTS, MATRESSES , SLEEPING BAG AND OTHERS.
( We have brand new spacious tents and other
trekking equipment however we recommend clients to bring personal
sleeping bags)
8. PORTERAGE OF PERSONAL RUCKSACK (UPTO 10 KGS.)ON TREK
9.PORTERAGE OF FOOD, VEGETABLES, KITCHEN, FUEL ETC.
10. TREKKING PERMITS FEE , CAMPING FEE & PORTERS / PONEY FEE
ON THE TREKS.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1.ITEMS OF PERSONAL NATURE E.G TABLE DRINKS, TELEPHONE, INSSURANCE,
MEDICAL AND EVACUATION AND
OTHERS
2. RIDING PONIES ON TREK (Can be arranged on actual by the guide )
3.ANY OTHER TRIP OTHER THAN AS SPECIFIED ABOVE.
The
above Cost is :
1.
Subject
to Government service taxes which is 4.08 %
at present.
2. Nett & Non commissionable
3. Valid for the Trekking season
for 2006 from Feb to December
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