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Trekking 2012

Nature,  Adventure, & Culture Trek

Name of the Trip : Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Trek

Grade: Moderate

Number  of  Days: 06

Number of Nights : 05

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2012

Jai Ganga Ma

Fixed Departures

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2012

January

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February

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March

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April

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May

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June

5th , 12th, 19th, 26th

July

4th 10th  17th  24th  31st

August

7th, 14th , 21st , 28th 

September

4th 11th, 18th, 25th ,

October

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November

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December

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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 With Rare Flowers

 

 

 

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.

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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: , GOVINDGHAT:1828 MTS.,GHANGARIA:3200 MTS., VALLEY OF FLOWERS:3650 MTS.

Hemkund 4320 mts.

BEST TIME: End June to mid  SEPTEMBER.                                                                        Grade: Moderate   

     

The Fixed Departures  cost includes:

1.       Twin sharing accommodation as per the itinerary.

2.       All meals hygienically cooked and served by our specially trained staff for westerners.

3.       Services of professional trekking guide,  cook & camp staff during the trip.

4.       Camping equipment on trek e.g tents, Mattresses, Sleeping bags etc.

5.       Portage of personal rucksack (10 kgs) on the trek, as per the option taken.

6.       Trekking permits & camping fees on the trek .

7.       Portage of camping equipment, food, kitchen equipment on trek.

8.       All tourist taxes on the trip.

8.       Visit to the entire place as per the itinerary.

The FD’s  cost Does Not Include:

1.       Items of personal nature e.g. table drinks, telephone, insurance, medical services, evacuation and services in unforeseen circumstances.

2.       Riding ponies on the trek.

3.       Services other than specified above.

The Above Costs are :

1.       Subject to government service tax which is at  present 2.57%

2.       Nett & non commissionable.

3.       Valid for trekking season of 2012 from Feb to November.

 

 

    

For Further Information & Bookings please contact:

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