Highlights
Transfer from Delhi/Jolly Grant Airport to Haridwar. Check in at the Hotel. Later, Haridwar sightseeing covering Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi Temple, Chanda Devi Temple, attend Ganga Aarti at evening. Get back to the Hotel. Overnight stay at Haridwar.
Pick-up from Haridwar Hotel or Railway Station & transfer to Govindghat/Joshimath. On arrival, check-in at the hotel in Govindghat/Joshimath. Overnight stay at hotel in Govindghat/Joshimath.
Early morning after breakfast & with packed lunch, we will proceed to Pulna village by vehicle (approx. 3 Kms). Pulna is last motor-able point for trip to Valley of flowers. The trek will start from Pulna along with Laxman Ganga river. The trek to Gangharia is Moderate trek & full of natural flora & fauna. Usually it takes 5 hrs to 7 hrs to complete the trek from Pulna to Ghangharia. Helicopter/Pony/Mule is also available from Govindghat to Ghangharia at own cost. On arrival, check-in at the hotel/camp for dinner & overnight stay.
Early Morning after breakfast & with packed lunch, proceed for world heritage site of Valley of flowers trek. Approach to the Check-point to obtain entry pass to enter in valley of flowers. The rate for Valley Entry Ticket decided by the forest department of Uttarakhand. currently charges are INR 150/Person for Indians & INR 600/Person for foreign passport holders for 3 days.
After getting entry pass, cross the old bridge on Pushpawati river. Now your trek starts to witness the unmatched beauty of the valley. The trek is full of mesmerizing views. After trekking for 2 Kms approx. you will enter the U-shape valley. Further 1 Kms of mild trek will open the gateway to a self-sustained unique world of Flowers. Valley is home for more than 500 species of flowers.
After few hours exploring the valley & return by trekking down to Ghangharia before 4 PM. Dinner & overnight stay at Ghangharia.
After getting entry pass, cross the old bridge on Pushpawati river & start your trek to witness the unmatched beauty of the valley. The trek is full of natural flora & fauna. After trekking for 2 Kms approx. will enter the U-shape valley. Further 1 Kms of mild trek will open the gateway to a self-sustained unique world of Flowers (more than 500 species of flowers).
After few hours exploring the valley return by trekking down to Ghangharia before 4 PM. Dinner & overnight stay at Ghangharia.
The day is to either explore the deeper parts of the Valley or to trek Hemkunt Sahib to soak your soul with lifetime divine experience. So, there are 2 options we have on day 4 as below:-
Option 01: Deeper parts of the valley
Morning breakfast at hotel & start trek to the valley to explore the deepest parts of the valley. Full day to witness the hidden beauty & rare species of the flowers. Spend the day in lap of the nature & return back in the hotel at evening before 5 PM. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel in Ghangharia.
Option 02: Hemkunt Sahib Trek
Morning breakfast at hotel & start trek to Hemkund Sahib. Hemkund Sahib is Gurudwara located at the world’s highest altitude. The trek is approx. 6 Kms one side from Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib. The place is not only divine bus scenic as well as. The trek of hemkunt sahib is slightly stiff in comparison to Valley of flowers trek. Pony & Palki is also available for Hemkunt Sahib on own cost.
Take holi dip at the kund & have Bhandara. Later back to the hotel at Ghangharia for Dinner & overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel & trek down to Pulna Village (10 Kms trek/5-6 Hrs). On arrival, pick-up from trek ending point called Pulna Village. Later back to hotel at Chopta for dinner & overnight stay.
Today proceed to Chopta Sightseeing Tour covering attractions such as Tungnath, Chandrashila Trek (optional) etc. Get back to the Hotel. Overnight stay at Chopta.
Transfer from Rishikesh. Check in at the Hotel. Later, Rishikesh sightseeing covering Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, Bharat Mata Mandir, Attend Ganga Aarti at evening. Get back to the Hotel. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.
Transfer from Rishikesh. Check in at the Hotel. Later, Rishikesh sightseeing covering Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, Bharat Mata Mandir, Attend Ganga Aarti at evening. Get back to the Hotel. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.
Hotels | Standard | Deluxe | Luxury |
Govindghat/Joshimath | Hotel Sriman Palace /Hotel Shailja/Similar | Hotel Panchvati Inn/Hotel Uday Palace/Similar | Tattva/Hotel Sapphire/Similar |
Ghangariya | Hotel Priya/Similar | Nanda lokpal/Holiday Inn/Similar | Hotel Kuber Annex /Ghangariya Camp/Blue Poppy Swiss Cottage camps/Similar |
Chopta | Eden Camp / Chopta Meadows / Similar | Magpie Jungle Camp / Mayadeep Herbal Resort / Similar | Snowpod Chopta / Regenta resort Madhuganga/Similar |
Passengers will be refunded as per Cancellation Policy.
Hemkund yatra remains closed during the winter season November-April due to heavy snowfall in the region. Every year, the Opening Dates for Hemkund Sahib yatra are announced in the months of March/April, and the holy shrine remains open from May/October.
From Ghangaria, it is a 6 km trek to Gurudwara which will take around 2 to 3 hours.
Make sure to carry warm clothes irrespective of which season you are travelling in.
6 hours are permitted for the tour – which includes your both way trek & time for darshan. Trust us, 6 hours is more than sufficient. And, to finish the tour same day, passengers are required to strictly comply to our departure timings.
The best time to visit is in the month of May – June & September – October. It is not advisable to travel during the months of July & August due to heavy monsoons.
It is not possible to visit both the destinations in a same day trip. However, if the passengers wish to do the same, we can plan a customised heli-tour for them where we shall cover both the places.