Valley of Flowers

The snow on the Himalayas adds majesty to the mountains and the innumerable flower patches of vivid colors add to its beauty. When the sun shines hot on this field, thousands of flowers bloom here. This valley was unknown till a British mountaineer Frank Smythe first discovered this place. In 1931, Smythe wanted to scale a peak in Garhwal called Kamet. While returning after successfully completing his mission, he took the western pass and lost his way and reached this valley after many difficulties. Thus, was born the Valley of Flowers Trek. The beauty of the valley while in full bloom is unparalleled & unlike any other valley in the entire Himalayas.

ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival & transfer to Byasi Camp.
Morning flight to Dehradun. Transfer to Byasi Camp. Relax at camp & go for an acclimatization walk. We back for evening tea followed by dinner.

Day 02: Byasi to Govindghat (5,998 ft).
After breakfast we drive to Govindghat (6-7 hrs) via Devprayag. The confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers at the town of Devprayag gives birth to the holy Ganges.

Day 03: Govindghat to Ghangaria (10,003 ft)
Trek from Govindghat that has a gradual ascent along a well-maintained pilgrim trail to Ghangaria (5-6 hrs). Upon arrival at Ghangaria we explore the surroundings in the evening.

Day 04: Trek to Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft)
After an early breakfast we start our trek towards the Valley of Flowers from Ghangaria. The valley is an enchanting sight with an impressive array of rare wild flowers like Geranium, Marsh etc. After absorbing the beauty of the Valley of Flowers we trek back to Ghangaria (7-8 hrs)

Day 05: Trek to Hemkund Sahib (14203 ft)
In the morning we trek to Hemkund Sahib from Ghangaria. This is quite a steep climb. In the Sikh’s holy book – Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh recounts that in a previous life he meditated on the shores of a lake surrounded by seven snow-capped mountains that is now recognized as Hemkund. By late afternoon we trek back to Ghangaria (6-7 hrs).

Day 06: Drive back from Govindghat to Byasi 6-7 hrs.
Early morning, we drive back to Byasi. Lunch will be enroute. We arrive at our camp by evening and relax or go down to the river side. Dinner will be at the camp.

Day 07: Tapovan, Rishikesh and Ganga Arti.
After breakfast we drive down to explore Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula and Rishikesh or can go for Bungee jumping. Evening will be reserved for experiencing mesmerizing Ganga Arti on the banks of the holy river. Post dinner you leave for Haridwar to catch the late-night train to Delhi.

Day 08: Departure.
Trip ends with a mosaic of colourful memories.

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