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| Nestling
at the feet of majestic snow-peaks,
The Valley of Flowers lies in Uttar
Pradesh. This 120 square km carpet of
flowers is considered to be abode of
the gods. After the monsoon the entire
valley is transformed into a garden
with innumerable varieties of flowers.
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| History |
| In 1931, an English
mountaineer Frank Smythe, on his way
back from an expedition to Mt Kamet,
stumbled across the paradisaical Bhyundar
Valley , an 8-km long glacial corridor
in Chamoli Garhwal. Surrounded by snow-capped
mountains and carpeted with flowers-
some 500 species, including the elusive
Brahmakamal, the cobra lily, the Himalayan
edelweiss and the ethereal Himalayan
blue poppy- the Valley forms one of
India 's most unusual protected areas.
Declared a National Park in 1982, the
Valley of Flowers stretches over an
expanse of 87.50 sq km- an area which
has steadily gained in popularity, not
just among nature lovers, but also among
eager-beaver trekkers over the past
few years. |
| Climate |
| The climate of
the Valley of Flowers is moist temperate
and alpine type, with short cool summers
and long severe winters influenced by
the southwest monsoon in the summer,
and western disturbances in winter.
The area becomes snow bound for about
7 months (late October to early May).
July and August are the wettest months
when there is rain fall almost every
day. The best visiting season is from
mid July to mid of August. |
| Trekking
In The Valley |
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Highlight) |
| The trek towards
the Valley of Flowers National Park
starts from the roadhead at Govindghat,
it is a long 14 kms trek to Ghangria.
The trek takes a good six to seven hours
and many find the going tough. The scenery
is however delightful with alpine forests
all around and the Bhyundar Ganga roaring
past you, especially if you visit in
the rainy season when the river has
maximum water. After crossing the tollgate
near Ghangria, one finally starts on
the delightful walk towards the valley.
Since a relatively lesser number of
people visit the Valley, and horses
are not allowed in any more, the trek
is more peaceful and enjoyable. The
approach to the main valley leads through
lovely dense forests of oak, spruce
and silver birch. |
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Best Time to visit |
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March to October
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| Duration
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8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Destinations
Covered |
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New Delhi - Haridwar |
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| Day 01
: New Delhi
– Haridwar - Arrive at our
office in New Delhi and After the necessary
check in details, we get introduced
to our tour leader. After that we check
in our gear and things to carry and
then leave for Haridwar by overnight
train to reach in the morning. overnight
in train. |
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02 : Haridwar – Joshimath - On
arrival transfer to midway for freshening
up and then leave for Joshimath by car.
On the way visit Rudra prayag where
Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers meet.
On arrival at Joshimath, check in hotel.
Dinner & Night Halt. |
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03 : Joshimath – Ghangaria - Early
morning at 0600 hrs we 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 from where day
walks can be made into the valley of
flowers. Arrange porters and prepare
for the trek. After a light breakfast,
14 km trek up to Ghangaria. Dinner &
Night halt at Camp. ( All meals at camp
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04 : Ghangaria - Valley
Of Flowers
– Ghangria - 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
multicolored flowers make 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. Dinner
& Night halt at camp. |
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05 : Ghangaria - Hemkundsahib – Ghangaria
- 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. Dinner
& Night halt at camp. |
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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 hotel. |
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07 : Joshimath – Haridwar - Early
morning we leave with packed breakfast
from Joshimath for Haridwar. On the
way visit Devprayag and Rishikesh. check
in hotel on arrival. |
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Day 08 : Haridwar – Delhi
- After breakfast
we visit Har ki pauri and then go to
Chandi Devi by Cable car After lunch
we proceed to Delhi. Tour ends on arrival.
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| So,
what are you waiting for...!!
Get going for the most adventurous vacation
of your lifetime in Valley of Flowers
with us. |
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