VALLEY OF FLOWERS

PERIOD: JUN TO OCT. BEST PERIOD: SEPT. & OCT. A nine days tour with 4 days of trekking in the heart of the Garhwal Himalayas. The entire alpine valley nestling in the shadow of snowy peaks becomes a natural garden after the snow melts in June. Here a large variety of flowers burst into bloom during the monsoon to reach the peak from mid July to mid August. This area is in the Central Himalayan region, which is located in Uttar Pradesh. The region has many peaks, i.e., the Nanda Devi, Kamet, Kedarnath, Jogin and many more. This region fulfils the dream of the botanist, ornithologist and the anthropologist as well as the angler.

Day 1 EUROPE - DELHI   Upon arrival in Delhi met and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight Qutub (4 star hotel)   Day 2 DELHI - RISHIKESH - 220 KMS.   The drive to Rishikesh is through the plains of Western Uttar Pradesh with lush green fields basically a rich-harvesting zone of India. Haridwar, 25 kms before Rishikesh, as the name implies is the gateway to the heaven. Lying at the feet of the hills below the Himalayas, it is a link city between the plains of India & the Himalayan ranges in the north. Rishikesh in ancient times was called TAPOBHUMI or the place of meditation. It is situated on the right bank of the river Ganges and contains many Ashrams & Yoga centres. Swargashram & Geeta Bhawan across the river are worth a visit. They are accessible by boat or more conveniently by Laxman Jhoola, a hanging bridge, which is the oldest of its kind in the area. Overnight Hotel Ganga Kinere.(3 star) Day 3 RISHIKESH - JOSHIMATH - 290 KMS.   In the morning we drive to Joshimath, also known as `Vishnu Prayag'. (1875 mts) It is one of the most important towns of Garhwal and is located where the Alaknanda and Rishi Ganga rivers meet. This town also houses the sacred lamp, which is moved down from Badrinath during the winter and is also known as the seat of the `jyotirlingas'. Upon arrival check into tourist bungalow for your overnight stay. Overnight Tourist Bunglow.   TREK STARTS   Day 4 JOSHIMATH - GOVIND GHAT - GHANGARIYA.   After breakfast depart by road for Govind Ghat, a small hamlet situated near the confluence of the Laxman Ganga and the river Alaknanda. A 14 km trek takes you to Ghangariya, the base camp for the Valley of Flowers. Overnight camp.   Day 5 GHANGARIYA - VALLEY OF FLOWERS - GHANGARIYA   Morning trek 4 kms to the Valley. Explore the Valley and note some rare examples of Himalayan flora e.g. Brahm Kamal (Saussurea Obolavata), Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis Aculata) and several others. Trek down to Ghangariya. Overnight camp.   Day 6 GHANGARIYA - HEMKUND SAHIB.   Early morning trek to Hemkund Sahib (4150 mts). About three hours brings us to a sacred lake by the Laxman temple and the Gurudwara (Sikh temple) of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru of the Sikhs. He meditated here in his previous incarnation. Overnight camp.   TREK ENDS   Day 7 HEMKUND SAHIB - GOBIND GHAT. Early morning start the trek for Gobind Ghat (21 kms) arriving in the late afternoon. Overnight Tourist Bungalow. Day 8 GOBIND GHAT - JOSHIMATH.   Early morning drive to Joshimath, which we shall explore upon arrival. Overnight Tourist Bungalow.   Day 9 JOSHIMATH - RISHIKESH - 310 KMS.   Drive to Haridwar and check into the tourist Bungalow for overnight stay.   Day 10 RISHIKESH - HARIDWAR - DELHI. Morning visit to the Har-Ki-Pauri at Haridwar, the famous Ganges temple. After lunch drive to Delhi taking about 5 hours. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel Qutub Late night departure to the International airport. THE PRICE IS (USD Per Person)       Min 02 Pax USD 1050/-   03 - 06 Pax USD 885/-   07 - 09 Pax USD 850/-   10 + 1 Free USD 750/-         The Price Includes the following : Transport Delhi to Delhi for the tour by non-air-conditioned car / coach. All accommodation as per the itinerary All meals during the tour. Hot Breakfast & Dinner served, but lunch is usually packed. All Camping arrangements like sleeping tents, mattresses. English speaking local guide. Sightseeing as per the itinerary. Government Service tax.   Does Not Include the following : Any expense of personal nature such as telephones, laundry etc. Any type of drinks or mineral water. Sleeping bags.( can be arranged on prior request ) Air Tickets, Visa Fees, Insurance, Risk cover, etc. Toilet tents (only provided on advance notice) otherwise its nature’s way when camping.   • Sanskriti Tours Pvt. Ltd. reserves right to alter, cancel or divert the trek, at its own discretion. The same if done is for the benefit of clients traveling. AS the weather & mountain conditions have to accessed for the safety pupose. We shall not be liable for any claims coming due to last minute cancellation or diversion of the trek / tour.   • Sanskriti Tours Pvt. Ltd will accept no responsibility for loss or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air & transportation schedules or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, war quarantine or other causes. All such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers/company themselves.