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One visit is never enough to assimilate the unbelievable beauty of the vista. So the next day you can visit the Valley of Flowers again or visit Hemkund Sahib a Sikh Gurdwara, the holy shrine of Sikhs.

Hemkund is a special place and a ‘must see’. Situated at a height of 4329m, the place has a lake on whose banks are a Lakshman Temple and a Gurudwara of Guru Govind Singh. Sikhs, Hindus and people of most secular faiths revere Guru Govind Singh. Over the years Hemkund has acquired international acclaim.

The next day we trek back 13 km to Govindghat from where we drive back to Joshimath. However for those who wish to visit the famous Hindu shrine of Badrinath, special arrangements can be made and the trip extended by a day with overnight stay in a hotel at Badrinath.

The following day entails a 6-hour drive to Rishikesh from Joshimath. In the evening witness the fascinating prayer and floating candles on the holy banks of the Ganges River. Explore the spiritual holy town, temples, famous suspension bridges, yoga ashrams and various shops and eateries in the bazaar. Enjoy the overnight stay and dinner at a hotel along the banks of Ganges River The last day we drive back from Rishikesh to Delhi, arriving in the afternoon. The tour ends as we reach Delhi.

  • The variety of flowers and the spectacular views
  • Panoramic views of the snowy peaks
  • Drive along the River Alaknanda
  • The beauty of the Valley of Flowers
  • Hemkund Sahib, the holy shrine of Sikhs
  • Fascinating prayer and floating candles on the holy banks of the Ganges River in Rishikesh
  • A scenic drive through villages, towns and mountains
  • Option of visiting famous Hindu shrine of Badrinath

Itineraries

Day 1

Delhi to Haridwar to Pipalkoti

Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation:

Board the morning train to Haridwar at 0630 hours from Delhi, arriving at 1130. You will be met and driven to Pipalkoti (6-7 hours), a complete mountain drive. Overnight stay in a hotel

Day 2

Pipalkoti to Govindghat to Ghangaria (trek)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation:

Drive from Pipalkoti to Govindghat (4 hr.)
The drive along the Alaknanda river brings us to Govindghat
From here our trek starts to Ghangariya (13 km - 6 hours)
Overnight stay in a small hotel / fully serviced camp

Day 3

Day visit to Valley of Flowers (trek)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: in a hotel at Ghangaria

The trail is well chalked out (5 km each way). A check-post marks the official entry to the Valley of Flowers.
In the morning after breakfast, trekkers will be escorted into this garden of Eden to explore different cross sections of the Bhyundar Valley. Packed lunches, flasks full of hot beverages as well as assorted refreshments would also be arranged.
By evening, the group returns to the hotel at Gangharia
Dinner and overnight stay

The government regulations do not permit any camping within the valley and entry to the valley is restricted to permit holders only.

Day 4

Day visit to Valley of Flowers or Hemkund Sahib (trek)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation:

Another day visit to the Valley of Flowers or the holy shrine of Sikhs - Hemkund Sahib (5 km each way)

Day 5

Gangharia to Govindghat (trek) to Joshimath

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation:

We trek back to Govindghat (13 km), from where we drive back to Joshimath. However for those who wish to visit the famous Hindu shrine of Badrinath, special arrangements can be made and the trip extended by a day with overnight stay in a hotel at Badrinath.

Day 6

Joshimath to Rishikesh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation:

Drive to Haridwar (9-10 hours). In the evening witness the fascinating prayer and floating candles on the holy banks of the Ganges River. Overnight in a hotel along the banks of Ganges River

Day 7

Rishikesh to Delhi

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: on own

Morning at leisure, take a dip in Har-ki-Pauri
Drive back to Delhi (6 hours), arriving in the afternoon
Tour ends with happy notes

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in the hotels and fully serviced camps
    Meals as per the itinerary
  • Trekking with a guide
    Permits and entry fee
  • All surface transfers by a private vehicle (air-conditioning will not work while going uphill)
    Train ticket

Personal shopping and food order on choice.

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