Trek To Valley Of Flowers 2008
Trek To Valley Of Flowers 2008
TREK TO VALLEY OF FLOWERS 2008
BADRINATH
DISTRICT CHAMOLI UTTARANCHAL
PACKAGE VALID FROM JUNE OCTOBER 2008
08DAYS/ 07 NIGHTS
Valley of Flowers
It was in 1931 that Frank Smythe and Holdsworth stumbled on the valley while returning from their successful Kamet expedition. There were “at once transported from a region of solemn austerity to a fairyland of dainty flowers most of them dwarf but brilliant in colour”. Bustling with beautiful lively and vibrant colours this park spread over an area of 87.5 sq. kms. has the largest collection of wild flower species.
As though created by nature itself the beauty of the park is enhanced by the Pushpawati River flowing in the vicinity overlooked by towering Rataban peak in the background. More than 300 species of wild flowers bloom and swing with life during the monsoons. Also inhabiting the place is the amazing variety of Himalayan butterflies. Hidden from the probing eyes of civilization this valley had been known to the inhabitants as the Bhyundar Valley the playground of fairies and nymphs. Legends also associate this valley with the area from where Hanumanji of Ramayana collected “Sanjeevani” herbs to revive Lakshmana the younger brother of Rama. The valley can be visited only during the day and overnight stay is prohibited.
RARE FLORA
Ranunculus
Pedicularis
Marsh Marigold
Rhododendrons
Brahmakamal
Corydalis
Bistorta
Epilobium
Nomocharis Oxypetala
Daisy
Sibbaldia
Anaphalis
Cypripedium Strawberry
Arisaema Costatum
Himalayan blue Poppy
Dianthus
Calendula
Yellow Anemones
Lilium
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY
ITINERARY
DISTANCE/ TIME
Delhi Haridwar
Pick up from Railway Station or Airport and departure for Rishikesh. Evening at leisure to explore the holy town of Rishikesh and Aarti Darshan at Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.
225kms/ 6hrs drive
Haridwar Joshimath
After breakfast leave for Joshimath. Lunch enroute in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Joshimath.
Joshimath: is the winter home of Sri Badrinathji. It is situated on the slopes above the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. It is one of the ‘maths’ established by Adi guru Shankaracharya
251kms/ 10hrs drive
Joshimath Govind Ghat Ghangaria
After breakfast leave for Govindghat thereafter 13 Kms trek to Ghangharia. Overnight stay at Ghangharia.
Govindghat: is the confluence of Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga Rivers. It has an imposing Gurudwara named after Guru Govind Singh.
Ghangharia: is the base camp for trek to valley ofFlowers where lodging and boarding facilities are available.
Drive20kms/45min
Trek 14 kms/5hrs
GhangariaValley of Flowers Ghangaria
After breakfast with pack lunch leave for Valley of flowers. Return back to Ghangharia. Overnight stay at Ghangharia
Valley of flowers: East of Badrinath is the exotic valley of Flowers in a conical shape with the river Pushpawati flowing through it. This valley has been declared as a National Park It is 18 Kms trek form Govindghat. A must see for all nature lovers
16kms trek/ 6hrs
Ghangaria Hemkund Sahib Ghangaria
After breakfast leave for Hemkund Sahib. After Darshan and Pooja return back to Ghangharia. Overnight stay at Ghangharia.
Hemkund Sahib: Near the Valley of
Flowers is the holy lake Hemkund
an important pilgrimage of the Sikhs and Hindus. Along it shores is the sacred Sikh Shrine where Guru Govind Singh the tenth guru unified with God after prolonged Meditation in his previous birth. Nearby is the Laxman temple. The reflection of surrounding snowclad peaks in its placid waters offers a scenic sight.
12kms/ 5hrs
Trek Ghangaria Govind Ghat Drive Joshimath
After breakfast trek to Govind Ghat and drive to Joshimath. Overnight in Joshimath.
14Kms.Trek/ 4Hrs. 22Kms Drive / 1Hrs.
Joshimath Rishikesh
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Overnight in the hotel.
251kms/ 10hrs drive
Rishikesh Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Arrival Delhi in the afternoon.
Tour Concludes.
225kms/ 6hrs drive
COST PER PERSON IN INR:
NO OF PAX
DELUXE PACKAGE
STANDARD PACKAGE
2 3
17375
16160
4 5
14793
13578
6 7
15613
14398
8 9
14003
12788
Government Service Tax 3.09
SUPPLEMENTS FOR EXTENTION IN THE ITINERARY
NO OF PAX
01 NIGHT EXTN OF BADRINATH
03 NIGHTS EXTN FOR KEDARNATH
01 NIGHT EXTN OF AULI
DLX
STD
DLX
STD
DLX
STD
2 3
3399
2612
9143
7169
3220
2734
4 5
3095
2309
8232
6257
2916
2430
6 7
3216
2430
8596
6622
3038
2552
8 9
3034
2248
8049
6075
2855
2369
Government Service Tax 3.09
NO OF PAX
VEHICLE TYPE PROVIDED
NON A/C
2 3
INDICA
4 5
QUALIS
6 7
TEMPO TRAVELLER
8 9
TEMPO TRAVELLER
10 12
TEMPO TRAVELLER
LIST OF HOTELS / GUEST HOUSE WITH ROOM CATEGORY USED:
TOWN
DELUXE
STANDARD
Haridwar
Classic Residency
Himgiri Residency
Joshimath
Mount View
About the writer: Started as a free lance writer earlier for Maharashtra Herald Newspaper then with the PuneMidDay. Have also contributed for articles on websites
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