Experience Valley of Flower & Hemkund Sahib Trek

13Nights / 14 Days
(Spituk To Hemis – Markha Valley Trek)

High in the Himalayan ranges of the Garhwal hills of Uttaranchal lies an enchanted valley. Here flower-strewn pastures with clear running streams are set against silver birches and shining snow peaks. This journey takes you to the valley of Flowers from the capital city of India. Trespassing their celestial abode was avoided, although shepherds did take the liberty to graze their cattle here.
Legends associate this valley with the area from where Hanuman of Ramayana collected ‘Sanjeevani’ herbs to revive Lakshmana, the younger brother of Ram. Hanuman had to visit far-flung areas in his search for the life-saving herbs, some of which are named after him.

Day by Day

Day 01: Delhi
You are met on arrival and transferred to the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi
In the morning, proceed on a sight-seeing tour of the old city, taking in the Red Fort, built by the great Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, the Jama Masjid and the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at the Rajghat.
The afternoon excursion includes a visit to the Qutub Minar – a stone tower, built in 1191 AD. Continue to Emperor Humayun’s Tomb – known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. Also drive past India Gate, Parliament House & Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Day 03: Rishikesh
Drive: Via Haridwar 260 kms/ 6 hrs.
Board the Shatabdi express train for Haridwar and subsequently drive to Rishikesh. Check in at the Hotel.
Evening witness the ‘Aarti’ of the Holy  Ganges at Triveni Ghats – a place which is believed to be the confluence of three rivers Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati.

Day 04: Joshimath
Drive:220 kms/ 6 hrs.
Drive to Joshimath – described in the ancient scriptures as Kartikeyapura, because the Katyuri kings named it after their God, Kartikeya, located at a height of about 6,000 ft.

Day 05: Joshimath
Day at leisure to acclimatize yourself with the altitude. You can visit the Ski Resort of Auli which is considered as the best skiing slope are covered with oak and coniferous trees which break the speed of the wind and this makes it ideal for skiing. Travel up by ropeway and do some nature walks in the nearby forest.

Day 06: Joshimath-Govind Ghat  (25 kms/ 45 mins) / Govind Ghat-Ghangaria  (Trek: 14 kms/ 6hrs)

Drive to Govind Ghat, the starting point of the trek to Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib. The trek is hard and follows up the valley. The trail is well-trodden and passes through thick forest.

Day 07 : Ghangaria – Valley of Flowers – Ghangaria (Trek: 7 kms/ 3hrs)
Commence the trek to Valley of Flowers. The Valley was introduced to the world as the Valley of Frank S. Smith mountaineer, explorer, botanist who camped here for several weeks in the monsoon of 1937. explore the valley which is home to some of the rare varieties of flowers. Later trek down to Ghangaria.

Day 08: Ghangaria – Hemkund Sahib – Ghangaria (Trek: 7 kms/ 3 hrs)
Morning commence the trek to Hemkund Sahib. Hemkund Sahib is an important pilgrimage centre of Sikhs. Hemkund Sahib has a high-altitude lake and a temple dedicated to Lord Lakshman. Later trek back to Ghangaria

Day 09: Ghangaria – Govind Ghat (Trek: 14kms/6 hrs) / Govind Ghat – Joshimath (Drive 25 kms/45 mins)
In the morning trace your steps to Govindghat. Arrive Govindghat and drive to Joshimath.

Day 10: Joshimath – Rishikesh
Drive: 220kms/ 9 hrs
Drive down to Rishikesh. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Rishikesh – Delhi
Drvie: 260kms/ 6 hrs.
Drive to Delhi. Arrive and check-in at the hotel.

Day 12: Delhi – Departure