Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Trek

Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Trek
Date: 7-15 August 2018

Region :- Uttarakhand 
Duration :- 6 Days 
Grade :- Easy 
Max Altitude :- 14,100 Ft. 
Approx Trekking Km :- 37 Kms

Brief Description
The most beautiful of all Himalayan flowers, the blue Primula can be seen blooming in thousands in the valley. The best time to see the valley in full bloom is from mid July to mid August.To reach the valley one has to trek from Govind Ghat, on the route to Hemkund Sahib, upto Ghangaria, 12 kms ahead.Few furlongs ahead of Ghangaria the trek route to the valley takes a detour towards left. The valley is about 5 kms from Ghangaria. The high altitude serine lake, known as Hemkund ( 4329 mts.) lies in heavenly environs. A steep trek from Ghangharia leads one to this spot in about four to six hours. It is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Sikhs, as well as for people from other faiths. There is a Sikh Gurudwara and a Lakshman temple built on the bank of the lake. Encircled by seven snow clad peaks and their associated glaciers, it reflects its surroundings enchantingly on its crystal clear serene waters. The glaciers from Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks feed the lake and a small stream called Himganga flows out of this lake. As alluded to, in the holy Granth Sahib, Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh faith had meditated on the bank of this lake in one of his earlier births. It is widely believed among Sikhs that Guru Govind Singh introduced the features now universally associated with Sikhism. On 15th April 1699, he started the new brotherhood called the Khalsa (meaning the pure, from the Persian word 'Khales') an inner core of the faithful, accepted by baptism (amrit). The five K's' date from this period: kesh (uncut hair) kangha (comb), kirpan (dagger or short sword), kara (steel bangle), and kachh (boxer shorts).

Trek speciality
*Sightseeing in Delhi
*Trek to Valley of flowers
*All prayangs darshan
*Visit to Hemkund sahib
*River rafting and Lakshman zula visit in Rishikesh 
*The world famous ganaga Aarti at Haridwar
*Indipidence day celebration at red fort
*Delhi to Pune by flight

- Blessed with the verdant beauty of the meadows, and the exotic flowers this will be trek which will take you through small streams.
- Get a chance to witness the vivid flora and fauna of the region like saxifrages, sediams, lilies, poppy, calendula, daisies and brown bear, snow leopard, blue sheep.
- Catch the glimpse of the famous Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks while you head out on this trek.
- Meet the local people and learn about the culture of this region. Also, do share a cup of tea with them.
- While at Hemkund Sahib take a dip in the holy water and purify your soul.
- Also, enjoy a lakeside camping and spend the night under the clear night sky. 

Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Pune to delhi_(7 August)
7 August, will proceed to Delhi by Train No 12263/Pune - Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Duronto Express at 11.00 am from Pune. Reporting time is at 10 am on Pune Railway Station.
Overnight train journey. 
Day 02: Delhi To Haridwar (8 August )
Arr. New Delhi 6.55 am and proceed to Haridwar by Train No 14041-Slip/Mussoorie Express Slip
at 10.015 pm. Overnight train journey. 
Day 03: Haridwar - Joshimath (9 August )
Arr. New Delhi 3.40 am and proceed to Joshimath by Bus. By road drive to reach Joshimath (1874 mt / 253Km) which is the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. Lunch enroute. Evening arrive at Joshimath and check into the hotel Overnight: Hotel
Route
• Haridwar to Rishikesh (best place for white water rafting, trekking gear available on rent and purchase)
• Rishikesh to Devprayag (confluence of Bhagirathi river and Alaknanda river)
• Devprayag to Srinagar
• Srinagar to Rudrapryag (confluence of Mandakini river and Alaknanda river)
• Rudrapryag to Karnprayag (confluence of Pindar river and Alaknanda river)
Day 04: Joshimath - GovindGhat - Ghangaria Trek (10 August )
After breakfast, drive to reach Govindghat (1828 mt / 22Km). Start trekking to reach Ghangaria(3049 mt / 14 km Trek) with packed lunch. Ghangaria is also known as GOVIND DHAM, It is the base camp for visiting Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers Overnight: Hotel
Day 05: Ghangaria - Hemkund - Ghangaria (11 August )
Early in the morning start trekking (7 Km) to reach "HEMKUND SAHIB". One of the most revered of all Sikh Shrines, The Hemkund Sahib, the World’s Highest Gurudwara, is situated at an altitude of 4,329 mts. In the afternoon trek down to reach Ghangariya for overnight stay. Evening is free for rest & relaxation. Overnight stay.
Day 06: Ghangaria - Valley of Flower - Ghangaria. (12 August )
Trek to the Valley of Flowers. The whole valley is dotted with varieties of exotic flowers and other flora. Return to Ghangria for overnight stay.
Day 07: Ghangaria - GovindGhat – Badrinath- Joshimath (13 August )
14 Km return trek to Govindghat and then drive to Joshimath via Badrinath . On arrival, check into hotel. Badrinath to Mana village & back - Mana, the last village on the Indian side of China border is just 3 kms. fromBadrinath. We also visit the Ganesh Gufa, VyasGufa& the origin of river Saraswati.
Overnight: Hotel in Joshimath 
Day 08: Joshimath- Haridwar. (14 August )
Morning breakfast and drive to haridwar. On arrival transfer to the station time to catch train. If time permits below activities will be conducted-River rafting other adventure activities in Rishikesh (fees does not include in package) 
We attend Haridwar Ganga prayer (Arti) in Evening 
Proceed for Delhi by Train No 12206/Nanda Devi AC Express (PT) at 1.00 am. 
Day 09: Joshimath- Haridwar. (1 August )
Arr. Delhi at 5.20 am 
Flag hosting at "Lal Kila" & Return journey to Pune

• Cost: 
Pune To Pune - 19000/- 
Delhi to Delhi - 14,500/-

Cost Terms
Inclusions :- 
1. Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
3. Trek equipments (Sleeping bag, mattress, Kitchen & dinning tent, crampon, utensils, tent)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
7. Services from Pune to pune.

Exclusions :- 
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
Note : 
Normally India Treks expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1800/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 2000/- if you inform us after reaching Joshimath 
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

Paying the Trek/ Adventure activity fee: 
The fee can be paid by online transfer/check deposit. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please Call us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.
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Cancellations prior to 24 days from the start of the trek
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(Note: If the trek charges are more, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker)
Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek
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LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION: 20 july 2018. 

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