Valley of Flowers Trek

Valley of Flowers Trek

Trek Overview πŸ”οΈ

Kedarnath Yatra Package

Short Itinerary

Valley of Flowers Trek - Itinerary

Day 1: Rishikesh to Govindghat

  • πŸ“ Assembly Point: Pre-decided location in Rishikesh
  • ⏰ Time: 7:00 AM
  • πŸ‘‹ Meet & Greet: A representative will welcome you and provide a short trip overview.
  • πŸš— Journey: Scenic uphill drive from Rishikesh to Govindghat.
  • 🌊 Highlight: Pass through Devprayag and witness the holy confluence of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda Rivers, forming the River Ganges.
  • 🏞️ Scenic Routes: Roads carved along the mountain edges with deep river gorges below.
  • πŸ”οΈ En Route: Pass through Joshimath, a midpoint for many religious pilgrimages.
  • πŸŒ™ Overnight Stay: Halt at Govindghat.

Day 2: Govindghat to Ghangaria

  • 🍽️ Start your day: Enjoy a hearty breakfast with stunning lush green mountain views.
  • πŸš— Drive: Transfer to Poolna, a small town near Govindghat.
  • πŸ₯Ύ Begin Trek: Start your trek from Poolna towards Ghangaria.
  • 🌳 Trail: Walk through a well-defined path surrounded by lush green forests and the beautiful Lakshman Ganga River.
  • πŸ™ Trail Maintenance: Appreciate the volunteers who keep the route clean and well-maintained.
  • 🏑 Refreshments: Stop at various dhabas along the way to grab a bite and refill your water bottles.
  • πŸ“ Distance: 9 km trek with a gradual ascent.
  • πŸ”οΈ Arrival at Ghangaria: A scenic village surrounded by mountains.
  • 🏨 Check-in: Settle into your hotel and explore the beautiful surroundings.
  • πŸ› Dinner: Enjoy a delicious meal of local cuisines in Ghangaria and call it a day.

Day 3: Ghangaria to Valley of flowers

  • 🍽️ Start your day: Enjoy a wholesome breakfast before setting off.
  • πŸ₯Ύ Trek Distance: 4 km (one way) to the Valley of Flowers.
  • ⛰️ Altitude: Scale up to 3,505m.
  • 🌸 Scenic Beauty: Step into a paradise filled with thousands of vibrant flowers in full bloom.
  • πŸ’« Nature's Bliss: Cherish the breathtaking landscape and immerse yourself in nature's finest creation.
  • πŸ•οΈ Explore: Take your time admiring the rare Himalayan flora like Blue Poppy, Balsam, and Cobra Lily.
  • ⏳ Return Trek: Begin your journey back in time to reach Ghangaria before dusk.
  • πŸ› End the day: Enjoy a delicious dinner and relax after an exhilarating day.

Day 4: Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib

  • β˜€οΈ Early Morning: Wake up to the sounds of bhajans and enjoy a hot cup of chai.
  • πŸ₯Ύ Trek Distance: 5.5 km (one way) on a steep ascent.
  • ⛰️ Altitude: Reach 4,300m (14,100 ft) at Hemkund Sahib.
  • πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ Spiritual Significance: Visit the sacred Hemkund Sahib, where Guru Gobind Singh is believed to have meditated in a past life.
  • πŸ”οΈ Scenic Beauty: Surrounded by seven snow-capped peaks with the crystal-clear Hemkund Lake.
  • πŸ› Langar: Relish a simple yet soulful meal at the Gurudwara.
  • 🌦️ Weather Caution: Start descending early as sudden clouds and rain are common.
  • πŸŒ™ Night Stay: Enjoy a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay at Ghangaria.

Day 5: Ghangaria to Govindghat

  • 🍳 Morning: Start the day with a hearty breakfast at Ghangaria.
  • πŸ₯Ύ Trek Distance: 9 km easy descent back to Poolna.
  • πŸš• Transport: A cab will take you from Poolna to Govindghat (4 km).
  • πŸ”οΈ Optional Excursion: Visit the scenic beauty of Auli or the sacred Badrinath.
  • 🏨 Evening: Return to Govindghat for an overnight hotel stay.

Day 6: Govindghat to Rishikesh

  • β˜€οΈ Early Start: Depart from Govindghat in the morning.
  • πŸš— Travel Distance: Approx. 275 km drive back to Rishikesh.
  • 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast will be provided before departure.
  • πŸŽ’ End of Trek: Conclude the Valley of Flowers Trek with beautiful memories.
  • 🏠 Further Travel: Reach Rishikesh around 6-7 PM; book your journey after 8 PM.

Inclusions

  • πŸ•οΈ Accommodation (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
  • πŸ₯˜ Meals while on trek (Veg + Egg)
  • πŸŽ’ Trek equipment (Sleeping bag, mattress, Kitchen & dining tent, crampon, utensils, tent)
  • πŸ“œ All necessary permits and entry fees
  • 🩺 First aid medical kits, stretcher, and oxygen cylinder
  • ⛰️ Mountaineering qualified trek leader, guide, and staff
  • πŸš— Services from Dehradun to Dehradun
  • πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Staff insurance
  • πŸš– Airport/Railway Station pick-up and drop as per your flight/train timings
  • πŸš™ Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (Sedan/SUV/Tempo) for sightseeing
  • 🍽️ Meals on all Days
  • πŸ§‘β€βœˆοΈ Highly experienced Driver & guide
  • 🏨 Accommodation (Depending on the variant selected)

Exclusions

  • ❌ Any kind of personal expenses
  • 🍽️ Food during transit
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Insurance
  • 🐴 Mules or porters for personal luggage
  • 🚫 Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions
  • ✈️ Airfare / Train Tickets
  • πŸ›οΈ Entry Fees and Permits for monument entrances
  • 🍽️ Breakfast & Lunch on Day 1, Lunch & Dinner on Day 6
  • πŸ“ž Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, fax, etc.
  • πŸ› οΈ Dedicated operations team and outdoor experts
  • πŸ“… Flexibility in date of travel
  • ⭐ Best Online Reviews
  • πŸ’° Flexible Payment terms
  • πŸ“œ Well-Planned itinerary curated by Outdoor Experts
  • 🏨 Hand-picked Hotels for the best experience
  • 🎯 Highly experienced and trained staff with in-depth knowledge of the region
  • πŸš™ Good condition and serviced vehicles
  • πŸ“ Personal touch to itineraries with customization
  • πŸ“ž 24x7 Support-Helpline
  • πŸ’³ Easy and Transparent Booking with automatic receipts

Points to Note

  • 😷 Follow state-government guidelines (Social distancing, mask usage, and hand sanitization recommended).
  • πŸ“‰ Rates may fluctuate based on changes in services, hotels, or the number of guests. Any additional cost will be borne by the client.
  • 🏨 Hotel availability is subject to change; similar-standard accommodations will be provided if necessary.
  • πŸ›οΈ Extra Person/Child with an extra bed may receive a mattress/roll-over as per availability.
  • πŸ”„ Dev Bhumi Adventures reserves the right to adjust the itinerary due to weather, political conditions, or unforeseen disturbances while maintaining the total number of days and service quality.
  • 🚫 Dev Bhumi Adventures is not responsible for itinerary changes due to strikes, landslides, flight cancellations, weather conditions, or government enforcements. Any extra costs incurred must be paid by the traveler.
  • 🚘 The vehicle used for transfers is not at disposal and will be available only as per the itinerary.

Cancellation Policy

Terms for Cancellation & Refund:

Customers must make full payment in advance for confirmed bookings.

  • πŸ“… 30+ Days Before Start: 25% of total tour cost charged as cancellation fees.
  • πŸ“… 15-30 Days Before Start: 50% of total tour cost charged as cancellation fees.
  • πŸ“… 0-15 Days Before Start: 100% of total tour cost charged as cancellation fees.

Note: After the said period, Dev Bhumi Adventures will not entertain cancellations, and no refunds will be provided.

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