Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Routing: Delhi Haridwar Joshimath Govindghat Ghangaria Valley of Flowers Ghangaria Hemkund Sahib Ghangaria Joshimath Haridwar Delhi
Day 01: New Delhi Haridwar (by train)
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Today early morning our companys representative will assist you and later will timely transfer you to Delhi Railway station to board train for Haridwar.
On arrival at Haridwar, our local representative will assist and transfer you to the hotel. Relax for some time. Later in the late afternoon proceed for the sightseeing of Haridwar. Afterwards proceed to attend the evening Aarti at the Ghats of Holy River Ganges.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Haridwar Joshimath (8-9 hrs drive)
Today early morning after having breakfast at the hotel, leave for Joshimath by road. Relax and enjoy the snacks or lunch at the Authentic Dhabas on midway for freshening up and then leave for Joshimath by car. En-route visit Rudraprayag where Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers meet. On arrival at Joshimath, check-in hotel/ resort.
Overnight stay in Joshimath.
Day 03: Joshimath Govindghat (1hr drive)
Govindghat Ghangaria (13 kms trek)
Early morning at 0600 hrs, leave from Joshimath for Govindghat, which is the starting point for the trek. From Govindghat there is a gradual ascent along a well - maintained pilgrim trail to the camp at Ghangaria - the base camp from where day walks can be made into the valley of flowers. Prepare yourself for the trek. After a light breakfast, 14 km trek up to Ghangaria.
Overnight at Camp.
Day 04: Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangaria
After breakfast 4 km trek to Valley Of Flowers (3858 m) from Ghangaria. The valley is an enchanting sight with an impressive array of rare wildflowers like brahma kamal, fane Kamal with range of small multi-colored flowers makes it a delight for travelers. The snowclad peaks including Nilgiri Parbat (6474 m) stand in bold relief against the skyline. The valley is 10 kms long, 2 kms wide, and is divided by the Pushpawati stream, into which several tiny streams and waterfalls merge. After enjoying the beauty of valley we come back to Ghangaria.
Overnight at Camp
Day 05: Ghangaria - Hemkundsahib Ghangaria (6km trek each side)
After breakfast 6 km trek to Hemkundsahib (4329 m) from Ghangaria. This is quite a steep climb. In the Sikh holy book, the Granth Sahib, the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh recounts that in a previous life, he meditated on the shores of a lake surrounded by seven snowcapped mountains now recognized by Hemkund. We visit Lake & Gurudwara. Again 6 km trek back to Ghangaria.
Overnight at Camp
Day 06: Ghangaria - Joshimath
After breakfast leave for Govindghat on the trek of 14 kms and reach Govindghat be afternoon and drive back to Joshimath after that. Check in hotel on arrival and relax. One can also visit Auli in the evening.
Overnight at camp.
Day 07: Joshimath Haridwar (8-9 hrs drive)
En-route Devprayag
Early morning we leave with packed breakfast from Joshimath for Haridwar. On the way visit Devprayag and Rishikesh. On arrival, transfer to your hotel at Haridwar. Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay at Haridwar
Day 08: Haridwar Delhi (by train)
Delhi (Departure)
Today you will be timely transferred to Haridwar Railway station to board the train for Delhi for your onward journey to next destination.
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