Valley of flowers with Hemkund Sahib

After an Early Breakfast:

• Depart for Pulna by car via Govindghat village.

Trek to Ghangaria:

• Embark on a 10 km trek along the river, which takes approximately 6 hours.
• Ghangaria is a one-street village with food joints and a Gurudwara.

Evening:

• Free time to explore the scenic surroundings.

Overnight Stay:

• Check into your hotel in Ghangaria.

After an Early Breakfast:

• Begin your trek to the Valley of Flowers.

Trek Details:

• Enjoy an easy, flat walk covering approximately 10 km in the valley.
• Experience a trek involving an ascent of 3000 meters and a descent of 3500 meters.

In the Valley:

• Spend time surrounded by colorful flowers, soak your feet in the stream, and relish the serene atmosphere.

Evening:

• Since camping in the valley is not allowed, trek back to Ghangaria.

Overnight Stay:

• Return to your hotel in Ghangaria.

Early Morning:

• Start your trek to Hemkund Sahib, covering a distance of 6 km.

Hemkund Sahib:

• Visit one of the most revered Sikh shrines and the world’s highest Gurudwara, situated at an altitude of 4,329 meters.
• Explore the frozen Hemkund Sahib Lake, which remains ice-covered for six months. Walk around to the other side if conditions permit.
• Admire the Lakshman Temple located on the lake's bank.
• Enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake surrounded by seven snow-clad peaks and glaciers. The lake’s crystal-clear waters reflect its majestic surroundings.
• For history enthusiasts, according to religious texts, Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhism, meditated by this lake in a previous incarnation.

Afternoon:

• Trek back to Ghangaria.

Evening:

• Leisure time in Ghangaria.

Overnight Stay:

• Return to your hotel for the night.

Early Morning (by 6 am):

• Begin your trek back from Ghangaria to Govindghat.

Trek Details:

• Enjoy an easy 10 km walk, which should take approximately 5 hours.

Arrival and Travel:

• Reach Govindghat around 11 am.
• From Govindghat, start your journey by car to Joshimath.

Evening:

• Leisure time in Joshimath.

Overnight Stay:

• Check into your hotel in Joshimath.

After Breakfast:

• Drive downhill to Rishikesh, the spiritual city and Yoga capital of the world.
• On arrival, explore the sights of Rishikesh, including Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula.
• In the evening, transfer to the Railway Station/Airport.

End of the Tour.