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TREK TO VALLEY OF FLOWERS

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Bestowed with the rare and exotic Himalayan flora, the Valley of Flowers is a bouquet of nature peacefully snuggled in the West Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. The trek of Valley of flowers goes through dense forests, along with Pushpawati river and can be reached by crossing many bridges, glaciers and waterfalls on the way.

This glaring piece of nature is an Indian National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site exhibiting plush meadows blossomed with endemic alpine flowers and diverse fauna in this valley.

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
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  • Activity Level Moderate
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  • Group Size Medium Group
    12
All about the TREK TO VALLEY OF FLOWERS.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit to the beautiful Valley of Flowers
  • Visit to Hemkund Sahib

FACT FILE

  • Type of Tour : Treks & Walks
  • Grade : Moderate
  • Maximum Altitude : 4330m/14,207 ft.
  • Tour Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
  • Trek Duration : 03 Nights/04 Days
  • Reporting Time & Venue : 13:00 hrs at Dehradun Airport
  • Dispersal Time and Venue : 16:00 hrs at Dehradun Airport
  • Accommodation (Nights) : Hotel – 03; Guesthouse – 03
  • Requisite Group Size : 12 pax
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Accommodation & Food

  • Kirtinagar, Rudraprayag & Govindghat – In a hotel on twin sharing basis; Breakfast & Dinner basis.
  • Ghangria – In a hotel/guesthouse on twin sharing basis; All meals included.

Travel

  •  Transfers and sightseeing in SUV/ MUV.

Others

  • Complimentary Duffel Bag
  • 01 Naturalist on day 04
  • Entry fee in Valley of Flowers National Park
  • Ponies to carry your luggage.
  • One experienced Countryside tour leader with comprehensive medical kit.
Whats not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
  • Travel to & from Dehradun/Haridwar.
  • Rider pony can be arranged at extra cost of approx INR 1200/- per day per pony. (Ponies are not allowed inside Valley of flowers).
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as Hot Water bucket, mineral water, soft drinks, laundry, liquor, etc.
  • Any kind of insurance such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation, etc.
  • Tips to porters, camping team, driver, guide, etc.
  • Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary because of natural calamities, flight delays, road blocks, vehicle breakdown etc. factors beyond the control of “Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.” and its associates.
  • Items not specified in the above in “Cost Includes‟.

We can customize a similar tour to suit your requirements or for independent small groups you can check our packages.

  1. Day 1 Arrival in Dehradun; Transfer to Kirtinaga (115 km; 4-5 hrs)

    Reporting will be at Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun), we all meet here and then proceed further to Kirtinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kirtinagar.

  2. Day 2 Kirtinagar – Govind Ghat (1800m/5906 ft.; 169 km; 6-7 hrs)

    Post breakfast, drive to Govind Ghat. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Govind Ghat.

  3. Day 3 Trek to Ghangria (3100m/10,171 ft.; 14 km; 6-7 hrs)

    After Breakfast, we travel by local jeep to Pulana (2 km; approx. 10 min.). We start the trek of 12 km to Ghangaria. Ahead it passes through some thick forest of oak, chestnut and bamboo. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse at Ghangria.

     

    Other options available:

    • Ponies are available from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria (approx. Rs. 1000/- per pony; approx 3-4 hrs)
    • Helicopter is available from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria (approx. Rs. 3500/- per person, oneway; 4-5 min. flying time); The Helicopter ride is subject to weather conditions.
  4. Day 4 Ghangria – Excursion to Valley of Flowers & back (3800m/12,468 ft.; 10 km; 5-6 hrs both ways)

    Post breakfast we start for the entrance of Bhyundar Valley (or the Valley of Flowers). The Bhyundar Valley is a glacial valley about 10 km long and 2 km wide and extends from approx. 3650m to 3950m. In the month of August one can come across meadows with an abundance of primilas, anemones, saxifrages, asters, gentians, delphiniums, etc. It is enclosed by Nar Parbat, Nilgiri Parbat, Rataban, Ghori Parbat peaks. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse at Ghangaria.

  5. Day 5 Ghangaria – Excursion to Hemkund Sahib & back (4330m/14,207 ft; 14 km; 8-10 hrs both ways)

    Post breakfast we start towards Hemkund Sahib. The trail climbs steeply beyond the tree line. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse at Ghangaria.

  6. Day 6 Ghangria – Govindghat (14 km; 5-6 hrs trek); Drive to Rudraprayag (133 km; 4-5 hrs)

    Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel at Rudraprayag.

  7. Day 7 Rudraprayag – Dehradun (180 km; 6-7 hrs); Final Departure

    Post breakfast drive to Dehradun, final departure.

    End of arrangements…

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Accommodation

  • Kirtinagar, Rudraprayag & Govindghat – In a hotel on twin sharing basis; Breakfast & Dinner basis.
  • Ghangria – In a hotel/guesthouse on twin sharing basis; All meals included.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Cost Inclusions

Accommodation & Food:

  • Kirtinagar, Rudraprayag & Govindghat – In a hotel on twin sharing basis; Breakfast & Dinner basis.
  • Ghangria – In a hotel/guesthouse on twin sharing basis; All meals included.

Travel: Transfers and sightseeing in SUV /MUV

Others:

  • Complimentary Duffel Bag
  • 01 Naturalist on day 04
  • Entry fee in Valley of Flowers National Park
  • Ponies to carry your luggage.

One experienced Countryside tour leader with comprehensive medical kit.

Cost Exclusions
  • Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
  • Travel to & from Dehradun/Haridwar.
  • Rider pony can be arranged at extra cost of INR 1000/- per day per pony. (Ponies are not allowed inside Valley of flowers).
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as Hot Water bucket, mineral water, soft drinks, laundry, liquor, etc.
  • Any kind of insurance such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation, etc.
  • Tips to porters, camping team, driver, guide, etc.
  • Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary because of natural calamities, flight delays, road blocks, vehicle breakdown etc. factors beyond the control of “Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.” and its associates.
  • Items not specified in the above in “Cost Includes‟.

This trek involves walking for 4-5 hours daily at an easy pace and is recommended for people with a good level of physical fitness. We do not recommend this tour to people with chronic problems like epilepsy and those related to blood pressure or heart.

  • It’s mandatory that all the participants carry a valid photo id., (Driving License, Voter Id., Passport or Aadhar Card) for issuance of permits and 02 passport size photographs.
  • For accompanying children above 12 yrs. (who do not have a Passport or Aadhar Card), it’s mandatory to carry the School Id. Card/College Id. Card along with 02 passport size photographs.

In Summer (Apr. – May): During the day the temperature tends to be 30°C-35°C. When the sun is covered, temperatures drop. At night, temperatures can drop to 20°C.

In Winter (Nov. – Feb.): During the day the temperature tends to be 10°C-20°C. When the sun is covered, temperatures drop. At night, temperatures can drop to 5°C.

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