Travellers from Indore will depart from Indore Railway Station. Train INDB DDN EXP with Train No. 14317 will depart at 6:40 PM and will reach Haridwar by 4:40 PM next day.
There will be a complimentary stay for travellers joining from Indore and Delhi. In simple language, if you choose Indore or Delhi as your starting point at the time of booking.
If your booking is from Haridwar or Rishikesh then you have to directly report at 10AM on given pickup point at Day 1 which will convey to you by Trip Leader 2 days before the trip. Hence, there will be no complimentary stay.
A Scenic Drive in the Lap of the Mountains
Along the way, pass through Devaprayag to witness the holy confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers to form the River Ganges.
The roads are cut out from the mountain's edges and at times you'll only see the river flowing in the gorge deep below.
You will also be passing through Joshimath, which is the midpoint for other religious pilgrimage locations.
Later in the evening take a halt at Joshimath for the night.
Witness the Nature Slowly Unveiling its Secrets
Start off the day with a hearty meal enjoying the amazing lush green mountainous views.
You will then be driven to a nearby town called Poolna from where you will start your trek to Ghangaria.
Walk the well-defined trail that passes through lush green forest and alongside the beautiful Lakshman Ganga River.
Take a moment to thank the volunteers who sweep the trail every day to keep it clutter-free and in the best condition possible.
Encounter the various dhabas on the way from where you can get some refreshments and refill your water bottles.
After completing the short gradual ascent of 9 Km you will reach Ghangaria, a small village encircled by mountains.
Check into your hotel, and set off to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Have a delicious dinner of local cuisines in Ghangharia and call-it-a-day.
Step into the Wonderland with a Riot of Vibrant Colours
Start your day with a wholesome breakfast.
Today will be the day you will scale a height of 3,505m to arrive at the Valley Of Flowers.
Just a glimpse at the verdant landscape is enough to sweep you off your feet into heaven decorated with colourful flowers.
Take a moment to cherish the moment as you feast your eyes on one of nature’s finest creations that will treat your soul.
Ascend further into the valley to witness an array of thousands of colourful and vibrant flowers in full bloom.
It'll be hard to leave such a heavenly view behind, but you must timely begin the return trek to Ghangaria so as to reach there before dusk.
Have a sumptuous dinner and call it a night.
Take a Journey to Heal your Mind and Soul
Wake up early to the sounds of the people chanting bhajans in the chorus and enjoy a hot cup of chai.
The trek to Hemkund Sahib is a bit difficult as the path is a steep ascent and a trekking stick can come in handy.
Walk slowly and take numerous breaks as you will feel the effects of reduced oxygen levels in the air.
Reach Hemkund Sahib, a religious site where Guru Gobind Singh is said to have meditated in the previous life.
Surrounded by seven snow-capped mountains and crystal clear Hemkund lake just behind it, this place is no doubt soothing and calming.
In the late afternoon, start the steep descent all the way back to Ghangaria as the weather here can be impulsive with sudden cloud cover and rains
Once you reach back enjoy a dinner under the starry sky and an overnight stay at the hotel.
It's time to say Goodbye to the Mountains
After having morning breakfast, you will be starting the easy descent of 9 km to Poolna on the same trail that you trekked on earlier.
Once you reach Poolna a cab will take you back to Joshimath that is 26 km away.
If you desire, you can go on a tour of the beautiful Auli in the evening.
Later in the evening return back to the hotel in Joshimath for an overnight stay.
Note : If fellow travelers come to a mutual decision to embark on a delightful day excursion to the enchanting destination of Badrinath, we are delighted to offer the convenience of arranging a cab for you at an additional cost. However, if you prefer to spend the day at your leisure, we wholeheartedly encourage you to do so, ensuring you have a delightful and relaxing experience.
End of Trip With a Bag Full of Life Time Memories
Leave Govindghat early for your return journey back to Haridwar or Rishikesh.
The Valley of Flowers Trekking package ends here, take back a mosaic of unbelievable memories with you.
We will drop to till Delhi or Haridwar via Tempo Traveller as per your booking.
Travellers from Indore will depart from Indore Railway Station. Train MALWA EXPRESS with Train No. 12920 will depart at 8:30 PM and will reach Indore by 1:40 PM.
There will be a complimentary stay for travellers joining from Indore and Delhi. In simple language, if you choose Indore or Delhi as your starting point at the time of booking.
Minimum 50-55 litres Rucksack with cover.
1 small Day pack.
Good trekking shoes that are oaky, so that you can have a comfortable grip ( strongly recommended).
Layered clothes, as when the weather changes in the mountain you can put on layers or take it off as per your comfortability.
1 Trekking Pole, to maintain stability and balance.
1 stainless steel lunch box with Airtight Lid, a stainless steel mug & a stainless steel spoon.
At Least 2 full sleeve t-shirts must be dry fit (Big No for cotton t-shirt)
2 trek pants must be dry fit with zippered pockets, so you can put your mobile, hanky or snacks (Big No for Jeans)
1 pair of Thermal wear.
1 Padded jacket or down jacket.
2 sweaters or fleece jackets.
1 rain jacket and 1 rain pant. (If you don’t have a rucksack cover then you can carry a poncho instead of a rain jacket. )
4 pairs of sport socks must be dry fit.
1 pair of woolen socks to keep your feet warm.
1 pair of synthetic hand gloves (For easy grip over anything or to keep yourself warm).
1 sun cap or hat, so it can provide you protection from sunstroke, headache, and dehydration.
1 woolen head cap/ balaclava, so that it can protect your ears from cold sensitivity.
1 woolen neck warmer or scarf to keep your neck warm.
Under garments according to your comfort but shouldn't be too many.
Sunscreen.
Toiletries like small size toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, moisturizer along with Toilet roll (As you’ll not be able to have a bath on trek so don't need to overload it with shampoos & other stuff.
2 water bottle (1 litre each)
Personal medical kit including Paracetamol 500, Avomine, Combiflam, Omez, ORS (6 packets), Knee Brace, Diamox or Acetazolamide, Loperamide, Dexamethasone, and Nifedipine.
Sunglasses with UV Protection, so that it can provide you protection from harmful UV rays or snow blindness (If you wear specs, then you can get oversized glasses which you can wear over your regular specs).
1 Headlamp, so that your hands can get free to do other things
Photo Id
Disclaimer and Medical Certificate duly filled.
Accommodation
Stay is included from Day 1 to Day 5. You will be staying in Basecamp at Joshimath and trekker's hut on the remaining days of the trek.
Food
All meals from dinner at Joshimath on Day 1 to Dinner on Day 6 to Breakfast are included. We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) on all days of the trek.
Camping Charges
All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.
Safety Equipment
First Aid, Medical Kit, Oxygen Cylinders.
Experienced Trek Leader
We Barefoot Trekians believe that trek transforms lives hence we provide experienced trek leaders to facilitate and enhance your experience.
Please note that Airfares are subject to change without notice. If you have purchased a ticket and subsequently the fares have increased then you will be required to pay the difference. However, if you decide to change your travel dates, which requires re-issuance of the ticket, the same ticket will be repriced at the applicable fare at the time of making changes and the difference would have to be paid.
Room heater charges are extra and it's not included in any of our packages. If you need one you can directly contact to Hotel reception.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Monument entry tickets and expenses on any activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any type of insurance including travel, health, and more.
Expenses of personal nature are not covered.
Any cost accurded due to any emergency / calamities.
If Tempo Traveller is unable to move due to Snowfall, Landslide, etc. then Barefoot Trekians will not bear the extra charges of small 4x4. Either wait till clearing or Pay for the extra service.
Food during travel and lunch is not included.
We would not be liable for theft or misplaced items.
However in some exceptional cases if you might need to opt for offloading then the charges would be INR 350/day. And in that case you must have a day pack.
Trekking Shoes at INR 750
Security Deposit : INR 1000
Padded Jacket at INR 650
Security Deposit : INR 1000
Trekking Pole at INR 250
Security Deposit : INR 500
Head Torch at INR 150
Security Deposit : INR 300
Rucksack at INR 650
Security Deposit : INR 1000
Trekking Pants at INR 350
Security Deposit : INR 500
Before accepting the rental items we want you to check the equipment conditions, make sure those are proper and you need to keep a security deposit for each item. Your Trek Leader will take care of it. You will get the security amount back once you will deposit the rental items in proper conditions.
We in Barefoot Trekians believe that if you are fit nothing will be difficult for you.
We understand the pain of cancelling a trek. As trekkers, we always look forward to treks, and after months of training and planning, if we have to cancel our trek, there’s no greater disappointment than that.
This is why we have a trekker-friendly cancellation policy.
