Valley Of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib Trek

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Time Duration : 7 Days / 6 Night’s

Destination Cover: Rishikesh – Joshimath – Govindghat – Ghangria – Valley of Flowers – Hemkund Sahib

Best Time To Visit : Jun to September

Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib Trek is one of the best trek routes in Uttarakhand Himalayas.

Day 01: Morning Arrive at Rishikesh Drive to Joshimath

Rishikesh Altitude: 380 Meters

Day 02: Joshimath to Govindghat to Poolna to Ghangaria (30 Kms drive + 10 km trek)

Govindghat to Ghangria Altitude: 1920 Meters to 3100 Meters

Early morning take breakfast and start to drive to Govindghat This place is a merging point of famous rivers Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga River.
Now the last motorable road up to Poolna, 4 Kms away from Govindghat.
Trek start Poolna to Ghangaria around 9 Kms moderate trek.
Ghangria is the base camp of “Valley of Flowers” and “Hemkund” trekking.
Overnight stay at hotel/guesthouses.

Day 03: Ghangria to Valley of Flowers to Ghangria (8 km trek)

Ghangria to Valley of flowers Altitude: 2926 Meters to 3600 Meters

Early morning 6:00 am trek start to Valley of Flowers 4 Kms one side.
This is a very beautiful valley and spends some memorable time in “Valley of flowers”.
Have your packed lunch.
Evening Return to the Ghangria. Stay overnight at Hotel/Lodge.

Day 04: Ghangria to Hemkund Sahib to Ghangria (12 Kms trek)

Ghangria to Hemkund Sahib Altitude : 2926 Meters to 4300 Meters

Early morning 6:00 am trek start to Hemkund Sahib 6 Kms one side.
This trek starts Easy to Moderate to Difficult. Enrooted have your packed breakfast.
Afternoon reach at Hemkund Gurudwara Sahib. The Hemkund Sahib lake is just behind the Gurudwara. You can take a holy dip inside the Lake. Have Hot Tea, Halwa prasad, and Khichdi at Gurudwara.
Return back to the Ghangria. The evening arrives at Ghangria. Stay overnight at Hotel/Lodge.

Day 05: Ghangria to Govindghat to Joshimath (9km downhill trek + 1 hr drive).

Day 06: Joshimath to Rishikesh (250 km).

Day 07: Depart from Rishikesh

Tour and services end.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions:

02 Nights Basic Hotel accommodation on triple/quad sharing basis at Joshimath/ Govindghat
03 Nights Basic Hotel accommodation on a triple/quad sharing basis at Ghangaria.
01 Night stay at Kaudiyala Camp.
All Veg Meals from Breakfast on Day 1st to Breakfast on Day 7th.
Basic First Aid Medical kits and Oxygen Cylinder.
Morning evening Tea served with light snacks.
Valley Entry Permit Fees For Indians Basis.
Experienced and qualified trekking guides.
Transport from Rishikesh – Joshimath / Govindghat – Haridwar by / Sumo / Bolero/ Max / Tempo Traveller depends on the number of trekkers.

Exclusions:

GST @5% extra on the total cost.
Drive from Govindghat to Pulna and return (Vehicle will take around Rs. 500 one way)
Porter/mule charges to carry your personal bag
Accommodation in any other location not mentioned above
Any meals/services, Mineral water bottle as not mentioned in inclusion
Hot water charges per bucket @ Rs. 50/- in Ghangaria.
Any Insurance.

Activities Inclusive

Transport & Other Services

Travel Tips

Keep two pairs of lightweight trousers or pants, war 1 pair, and carry one pair in case of rain.
Two lightweight wool jumpers.
Woolen cap or Balaclava
Raincoat, umbrella or Poncho
Sunglasses
A pair of gloves.
3 to 4 pairs of socks.
Rain cover for your backpack
Water bottle
Toiletries, N.B as little as possible, Carry just the basics — toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue roll, moisturizer, lip balm.
Duffel bag or large rucksack to carry to gear while trekking. We recommend you use something strong and sturdy.
Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry the gear you will need while trekking. Camera, spare jacket, waterproof jacket, water bottle, pack lunch, etc.
Small torch with spare batteries.
Walking boots/trekking shoes
Medicines like a muscle relaxant, some antibiotics, one crape bandage
Keep some other important medicines – Diamox, Dolo 650, Avomine, Combiflam, Digene, ORS
Some dry fruits like Fig, Cashew nut, and Almonds.
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card.
Disclaimer certificate
Medical certificate.