Valley of Flowers Tour

Drive from Rishikesh to Jyotirmath (250 kms.; 9 hrs.) : The drive from Rishikesh is along Ganga River with the most scenic countryside of Garhwal Himalaya. The well laid out mountain road winds itself past some of the popular towns and villages of this region such as Shrinagar, Ruderprayag, Karanprayag and , Nandprayag, Chamoli and Pipalkoti. Starting early we get to Joshimath by evening. Overnight stay at Himalayan Abode ! Home stay.

Drive from Jyotirmath to Govindghat (1828 mts./13 kms.; 1 hrs.) to Ghangeria (5-6 hours) :A less than hour drive along the Alaknanda river brings us to Govindghat. From here our trek starts. On a given day there are hundreds of Sikh pilgrims headed for the Shrine at Hemkund, and alighting from our jeeps we join this joyous group heading up to Ghangaria. The ascending mule track climbs past terraced fields and vegetation to the hamlet of Pulna (3 km). From here the trail is a little wilder and more forested, with occasional glimpses of snow peaks. The 7 kms. from Pulna to Bhyundar Village are a steady ascent and the altitude is moderate. Shortly after Bhyundar, the trail crosses the Laxman Ganga, over a bridge elevated by giant boulders. The trail is steeper now but Ghangaria is only 3 km. away. Dinner and over night stay at hotel.

Current Government regulations do not permit any camping within the notified are of the valley and entry to the valley is restricted to permit holders only. The trail is well chalked out, and is a delightful ramble as it climbs gently through a coniferous forest, before descending to a bridge, and check-post that mark the official entry to the Valley of Flowers. Climbing up a rocky trail, with the forest behind us, the first flowers begin to appear. Every morning after breakfast, trekkers would 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 would be escorted back to our base camp at Gangharia where dinner would be served after a round of refreshments.

Activities : Camping , Hill Stations & Valleys

Gangharia to Govindghat (3 hours)and Joshimath : We follow the same track and return to Govindghat, where we board a waiting jeep that drives us to Joshimath.dinner and overnight stay at Himalayan Abode.

Activities : Camping , Hill Stations & Valleys

Post breakfast drive from Jyotirmath to Rishikesh, Lunch on the way. After sightseeing drop to Railway station.

Activities : Camping , Hill Stations & Valleys