Valley Of Flowers And Hemkund Sahib - Premium Tour

Altitude: 1,030 ft (312 m)
Arrive in Rishikesh and check in to the hotel. Meet your fellow trekkers in a meet and greet session where you will also be prepped for the upcoming trek. In the evening, head out to witness the magnificent Ganga Arati at the Triveni Sangam and explore the authentic local cultures of India. Stay the night at Rishikesh.

Activities : Sightseeing

Altitude: 8,202 ft (2,500 m)
Travel Distance / Duration: 270 kms / 8-10 hours
On day 2 you start your journey from Rishikesh to Auli. Witness the four confluences of the sacred River Ganga (Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag) en route and also get the very first glimpse of the snow-clad peaks when you're about to arrive in Auli. Check in to the hotel and stay the night at Auli.

The drive from Rishikesh to Auli is super rewarding with views of endless mountains and rivers flowing alongside.

We thrive for sunrises, and the sunrise on your first morning in Auli is something you should definitely not miss!

Activities : Sightseeing

Altitude: 10,544 ft (3,214 m)

Trek Distance / Duration: 7-8 kms / 5 hours
On day 3, wake up early in the morning and head out on an acclimatization trek to the extremely beautiful Gorsan Bugyal. Pass through one of India's high altitude man-made lakes - Chenab Lake and also get a good view of the revered Mt. Nanda Devi along with other peaks such as Hathi Parvat, Ghoda Parvat and Mt. Dronagiri. Stay the night in Auli.

The trek to Gorson Bugyal is quite a sight to behold as seen in the picture. The further you trek, the more the snow clad mountains open up.

One of the attractions of the Gorson Bugyal trek is the man-made lake you see on the way.

The view after reaching Gorson Bugyal is incredibly satisfying.

Activities : Trekking , Sightseeing

Altitude: 10,003 ft (3,049 m)
Trek Distance / Duration: 10 kms / 5-6 hours
On Day 4 you start your journey towards Govindghat via Joshimath and then start your trek to Ghangariya.The route all through to Ghangariya from Govindghat is man-made with rest stops, shops all along the way. You will also find a lot of pilgrims trekking up to Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib. Get a good glimpse of the confluence of Bhyunder Ganga and river Pushpavati which forms the Lakshman Ganga. Stay the night in Ghangariya.

The well-made trail to Ghangariya offers many rest stops, dhabas and washrooms/water fill-up points.

The first glimpse of Ghangariya

A birds-eye view of the small town of Ghangariya nestled amidst the mountains. This view can be seen from the Hemkund Sahib trek trail.

Activities : Trekking , Sightseeing

Altitude: 15,200 ft (4,633 m)
Trek Distance / Duration: 14 kms / 7-8 hours
Today's trek to the Gurudwara is tedious yet the whole vibe is extremely pious and positive. You can hear the chants from the Gurudwara all through the trail. The winding trail also passes through a forested region before opening up and giving you a glimpse of the surrounding peaks. After paying your respects at the Gurudwara you can also visit the gorgeous alpine lake - Hemkund, behind the Gurudwara. Stay the night in Ghangariya.

The highlight at the start of the Hemkund Sahib trek is this perennial waterfall. What you see on the extreme left is the trail to Hemkund Sahib.

In early June and July, you can find ice on the Hemkund Sahib trail, making this trek even more thrilling.

The long and steep trail to Hemkund Sahib, this is where your endurance gets tested.

The first glimpse of the Gurudwara and you can see a small sneak peek of the lake Hemkund behind the Gurudwara.

The pristine and diving Hemkund Lake.

Activities : Trekking , Sightseeing

Altitude: 12,002 ft (3,658 m)
Trek Distance / Duration: 7-8 kms / 5-6 hours

Trek to the UNESCO's World Heritage site, the Valley of Flowers. Visit the famous Legge's grave and some of the most picturesque spots in the valley. Stay the night in Ghangariya.

The iconic bridge that you cross at the start of the Valley of Flowers trek.

The rocky trail that you have to climb through a small forest before reaching the opening.

The trail once the rocky path opens up.

Entering the gorgeous Valley of Flowers!

Carpeted in flowers.

At Legge's grave.

Activities : Trekking , Mountaineering

Altitude: 6,150 ft (1,875 m)
Trek Distance / Duration: 10 kms / 3-4 hours
Travel Distance / Duration: 60 kms / 3-4 hours
Trek back to Govindghat from Ghangariya and visit the holy Badrinath Temple and India's last village, Mana (this depends on the time taken to descend back to Govindghat from Ghangariya and only if weather permits). Stay the night in Joshimath.

The Badrinath temple, one of the Char Dhams in India.

A short visit to Mana before we head back to Joshimath.

Activities : Trekking , Sightseeing

Altitude: 1,030 ft (312 m)
Travel Distance / Duration: 250 kms / 8-10 hours
On your last day, you travel back to Rishikesh from Joshimath via road giving you the final few glimpses of the white peaks and the beautiful Himalayas. You will reach Rishikesh by night time or late evening. Stay the night in Rishikesh.

Activities : Adventure , Mountaineering

Today you travel back to your city.

Activities : Adventure