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Duration
05 Nights
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
Unlimited
Languages
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Day 1
Rishikesh – Auli (2450M) (Drive/280 KMS/8-9 HRS)
You will start your drive from Rishikesh and be driven up to Auli/Joshimath. This is a long but interesting drive. You will for most part of the journey drive along the Ganga & Alaknanda rivers. En route you will be crossing the holy towns of Rishikesh, Dev Prayag & Rudra Prayag. Evening relax at the beautiful lodge set up in an apple orchard. Overnight in Auli
Day 2
Auli (2450M) – Govindghat – Ghangaria (3050M) (Drive/1 HR & Trek /4-5 HRS)
Early morning drive for about an hour or so to reach Govindghat, our starting point for the trek. We start the trek by crossing the river Alaknanda over a bridge at Govindghat and from there walking towards the Bhyundar valley through forest area and a few villages. There are numerous waterfalls and absolutely lush green landscape all around. The gradient of the trail is moderate. The 14 kms trek to reach Ghangria takes about 4-5 hrs, one can also hire a mule or use the helicopter service to reach Ghangria. Overnight in hotel/camp at Ghangharia.
Day 3
Ghangaria (3050M) – Valley Of Flowers (3600M) – Ghangria (3050 M) (Trek /4-5 HRS)
It's a delightful and short ascent to the valley. Gradient is moderate and the landscape extremely soothing to the eye. It will take about a couple of hours to reach the valley. The beauty of this world renowned valley totally lives up to its reputation. There are unending meadows laden with varieties of alpine flowers, network of streams and big mountains all around. At the entrance of the Valley stands the snow-clad peak of Ratban Parvat, towards the left is Nar Parvat, which separates the Badrinath valley from this valley, and to the right is dense Birch forest on the hillsides. We will spend 3-4 hrs exploring different corners & vantage points of the valley and towards late afternoon head back to the hotel/camp at Ghangria.
Day 4
Option 1: Ghangaria (3050m) – Hemkund Sahib (4329m) – Ghangaria (3050m) Trek/6-7 hrs
Today's climb to Hemkund Sahib is steep at places and will take about 3 - 4 hrs. Hemkund Sahib is a popular Sikh Shrine built next to the beautiful lake. The lake is surrounded by wild flowers with Brahmkamal being the most popular. Pilgrims take a dip in the freezing cold waters of the lake, not an easy task. The hot tea served in the Gurudwara (shrine) is divine to say the least. We will also visit the Laxman mandir next to the Gurudwara. Towards afternoon head back to Ghangria. Overnight in the hotel/camp at Ghangharia.
Option 2: Ghangaria (3050m) – Valley of Flowers (3600m) – Ghangaria (3050 m) Trek/4-5 hrs
You can do a leisurely hike today and spend more time taking pictures and documenting the flower species. Towards afternoon head back to Ghangria. Overnight in the camp at Ghangharia.
Day 5
Ghangaria – Govindghat – Auli (2450M) (Trek /3-4 HRS & Drive/ 1 HR)
Today we trek back to Govindghat and from there drive to Auli.
Day 6
Auli (2450M) – Haridwar (Drive /8-9 HRS)
After breakfast drive down to Haridwar/Rishikesh. Trip ends here.
