Valley of flowers trek - Uttarakhand by Life Away From Life

6 days

Duration

Uttarakhand

Destination

Min. Groupsize

Trekking

Tour Type

Youth Adventure Trek: Discover the Enchanting Valley of Flowers

Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime as we explore the enchanting Valley of Flowers! Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, this trek promises breathtaking landscapes, vibrant flora, and an experience that will leave you in awe.

Perfect for young adventurers, this journey will take you through lush meadows, past cascading waterfalls, and into a world of natural wonder.

Pack your bags and lace up your boots—let’s dive into the beauty and thrill of the Valley of Flowers!

The Valley of flowers trek.

The valley of flowers backpacking trek is LAFL’s most preferred trips in the Uttarakhand region of the Himalayas.

The Valley of Flowers National Park, located at an altitude of 3800 meters in the West Himalayan area of Uttarakhand. It is a photographers’ paradise with its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and a variety of flora and fauna. Part of the famous Nanda Devi Hemisphere, the Valley of Flowers is a World Heritage site. It is a unique amalgamation of herbal and scenic secrets of the valley. Its full of rare and endangered animals, pheasant and high altitude birds, and many more surprises.

This trek starts from Govind ghat and is around 13kms to reach the base village of Ghangaria (3500mtrs). Its a gradual ascend to Ghangaria. From there its around 8 kms trek into the Valley of Flowers. There is a route from Ghangaria which goes to Hemkund Sahib, a religious place for the Sikhs.
There whole route from Govind Ghat to Ghangaria is full of pilgrims and lots of eateries.

This place has floral pastures, running streams and beautiful backdrop of the mountains. What say !!!

Age Group :

15 yrs and above

*exceptional participants are also allowed
* Parents are allowed for this trek

Highlights :

Botanical guide for the valley.
Information document provided before the trek regarding the flora of the valley.
LAFL trek leader (Prateek sir)
Assistance to travel upto Hardiwar & back is provided by LAFL.
Booking for air or train travel tickets can be done through LAFL Assist.
Certificates on completion of the trek.
Hassle free excursion : All permits & entrance fees is arranged by LAFL Assist.
Camera permits can be purchased on the spot as required.
LAFL approved hotels : on twin sharing basis.
Safety assistance is the key factor to LAFL trips.
Interesting visits in Hardiwar & Rishikesh.
Hemkund Sahib visit included in the itinerary, which is optional

Gallery of previous trips .

Day 1 - Report at railway station in Mumbai

we take a direct train to Haridwar from Mumbai Bandra terminus or Lokmanya tilak terminus , the train approx take 25 hrs to reach

Day 2 - Haridwar to Govindghat (Approx 8 hours)

• Leave early morning by private bus to Govindghat . The bus ride marks the beginning of an adventure waiting to unfold • Spend the night at a hotel

Day 3 - Govindghat to Ghangaria (8kms Trek)

• After an early breakfast , leave by local vehicle for Pulna and start your trek k to Ghangaria • Reach Ghangaria by late afternoon • Spend the night at a hotel

Day 4 - The D-Day – Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers (6kms Trek)

• After an early breakfast and packed lunch, leave for the Valley of Flowers trek (3km on each side) • Trekking at a height of 3342-3658 mtrs., enjoy the rare beauty of the Himalayan fauna at its best • Return to Ghangaria by evening and overnight stay in a hotel

Day 5 - Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib Trek (6 kms Trek)

•Morning we trek to Hemkund Sahib (4,329 m) from Ghangaria. This is quite a steep climb. In the Sikh holy book, The Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh recounts that in a previous life, he meditated on the shores of a lake surrounded by seven snowcapped mountains now recognized as Hemkund. • Spend the night at a hotel in Ghangaria

Day 6- Ghangaria to Pulna trek (8 kms Trek)

• After an early breakfast and packed lunch, start the descend to Govind ghat • Spend the night at a hotel in Govind ghat

Day 7 - Govind ghat to Haridwar

• A return bus ride from Govindghat to Hardwar and stay at Haridwar for the night.

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Day 8 - Haridwar to Mumbai train

• Catch a morning train from Hardiwar to Mumbai .

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Day 9 - reach Mumbai

• Reach Mumbai in the morning.

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DATES:
1st Sept 2024

INCLUDED	Accommodation in hotels/ home stays on triple sharing basis with meals)	Sanctuary and park entrance fees
	LAFL service charges	LAFL coordinator
	Travel from Haridwar to Govindghat & back	All meals while stay in hotel / Homestay
NOT INCLUDED	Travel fare to Haridwar & back	All beverages (including bottled mineral water)
	Entrance & Camera fees and tips	Sightseeing out of itinerary
	Insurance	Personal expenses
	All meals while travelling in vehicle	Personal trekking gear
	All not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section	Excursions not detailed above

Please note that cancellation charges are calculated of the total amount payable and not of advance amount. If 100% of the amount is not paid while registering, the cancellation policy stands void.