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Hey hetvi beauty of the snowcapped mountains in the backdrop, the green meadows and the white clouds blend to make dreamlike Valley of Flowers trek. Perched at an altitude of 14,400 ft, this trek was a sudden discovery by British traveller Frank Smith in 1931. Step into the bed of flowers while you head out for this one of a kind beautiful trek. You will start this trek from Govindghat via Joshimath which will lead you to Hemkund Sahib on day fourth. The trek is considered as an easy to moderate trek and is a favourite among the beginners as well as avid trekkers. Feast your eyes with the thousands of flowers in full bloom. You will come across several streams casually meandering through the valley. Next, you will come across the high altitude serene lake, Hemkund 4329 metre. This lake is considered as a holy site for both Hindus and Sikhs. The trail will be a steep one but the amazing view with the seven snow-capped mountain around you will definitely make you feel enchanted. Witness the beauty of Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks that feed the lake and you will find a small stream called Himganga which flows out from the lake. It is believed that Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh faith had meditated on the bank of this lake in one during the ancient times. On your fifth day, you will take the same trek route Ghangaria to Govindghat and then to Joshimath. Your trek will be a steep one from Ghangharia while enjoying some amazing view of the regions. The valley of flowers treks will take you to the world of the most beautiful and enchanting wildlife which you will cherish for a lifetime. From Govindghat, drive to Joshimath and you can witness the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers to form the River Ganges while you pass through Devaprayag. You can also explore Auli if you wish in the evening. There are lots of valley of flowers trekking packages which will take you through the beautiful land. Spend some time with nature and capture the scenic images in your heart.About the Destination:Known as the most beautiful trek in the world with the blue Primula, Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand is a must do trek for you. Tucked up at a high altitude this trek is renewed with the Mountaineers and adventure seekers. Blessed with exotic flowers, faunas and magnificent views this trek will take you to the world of snow clad mountains and high cliffs. High in the grand Himalayas of the Garhwal district sprawls this captivating valley. The best time to do this trek is during the month of mid-July to mid-August. For this trek, you will have to trek from Govindghat, on the route to Hemkund Sahib, up to Ghangaria which is quite an exhilarating climb. Catch the glimpse of the Himalayan beauty while you head out on this trek. At an altitude of 14,400 ft, you will come across the large clear water lake which will make you stare at it for long. This hidden jewel is a unique habitat and home to millions of species of wildflowers such as saxifrages, sediams, lilies, poppy, calendular, daisies, geranium, zinnia and petunia. Not just this you will come across varieties of colourful butterflies as you continue your trek. This valley is at an altitude of 3250 m and above. This valley is also a core zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve with an expanse of 87.5 sq km which is just a colourful paradise with alpine flowers. According to the legends, it is believed that this is the place where Pawan Putra Hanuman had collected Sanjeevani Buti to cure Laxman. Listen to the sound of birds chirping and the musical sound of the stream during the trek. The soothing breeze and the enchanting beauty lure away the nature lovers and the photography lovers. This valley was also declared as a National Park in 1982 and is a world heritage site. One can also find a variety of rare and endangered species of animals like Asiatic black bear, brown bear, snow leopard, blue sheep and more. With the backdrop of the mountains and the scenic trail, you will feel as you have definitely landed in the land of fairies.Valley of Flowers Trek Highlights:- Blessed with the verdant beauty of the meadows, and the exotic flowers this will be trek which will take you through small streams.- Get a chance to witness the vivid flora and fauna of the region like saxifrages, sediams, lilies, poppy, calendula, daisies and brown bear, snow leopard, blue sheep.- Catch the glimpse of the famous Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks while you head out on this trek.- Meet the local people and learn about the culture of this region. Also, do share a cup of tea with them.- While at Hemkund Sahib take a dip in the holy water and purify your soul.- Also, enjoy a lakeside camping and spend the night under the clear night sky. Quick Facts:Altitude: 14,400 ftTemperature: Day: 12C-20C and Night: 4C-10CTrekking Distance: 47kmDifficulty Level: Easy To Moderate Starting and Ending Point: The trek starts and ends at JoshimathRailway Station: Haridwar is the nearest railway station Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, DehradunBase Camp: GovindghatATM: Joshimath is the last place where ATM is there..
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First you get to Govind Ghat from Uttarakhand, Joshimath, and then from there. From Govind Ghat you will go for 3 kms in a local carriage .. Then after that you have to cross the 10-kilometer walk along the road..then you reach.ghaghariya village,Let's take rest for you. And then the next morning there will be one kilometer After going to the Forest Office, you will go to the Forest Office and take a ticket to go to the park and then you reach the path of 5 kilometers. The valley of Flowers. Here is the path of 5-8 kelomiter which you like to think. Skte how to walk there or not to be .. Stop staying here and enjoy the nature and landscape view.And then return. your return from the valley back in the Forrest Office till 5 pm and you come back to the Ghagariya Hotel. And next day if you want, Mr. Hemkund Sahib will go to Gurdwara 6 kelimeter from Ghagariya That is on the climbing..It goes back to Govind Ghat and then goes back home.
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The Valley of Flower National park located at an altitude of 3352 to 3658 meters above the sea level which is in the district of Chamoli, of state Uttarakhand. Govindghat is the pilgrimage hamlet beyond Joshimath which is 285 km far away from the nearest Jolly Grant Airport.Govindghat is the last motorable road and it is the place from where the trek starts for both Hemkund Sahib & Valley of Flower. To reach Valley of flower you have to trek a total 17 km from Govindghat to Valley of Flower. During your trek, at the distance of 4 km, you will first reach the Pulana Village. You can also take any cab/vehicle to reach this village which reduces the distance of the trek and this is the last point where the vehicle can come. After this village, the trek is full of nature’s beauty and after 3 km you’ll reach Bhundar Village. Now you have to trek 7 km to reach Ghangariya village which is the base camp for all the tourists and Sikh devotees. This is the place where you can stay in basic budget hotels, with limited facilities. In winters this region is prone to heavy snowfall that’s why this place is closed from November to April. Here you’ll find a few hotels and guest house with basic and budget facilities, a gurdwara, a helipad and a couple of dhabas and small restaurant where you can enjoy the food. After Ghangaria the trek is divided into two trails one for Hemkund Sahib and other for Valley of Flower. To enter in Valley of Flower you have to first pay for the entry ticket. After a hundred meters away you’ll see a small bridge, standing in the gushing stream which is flowing below the bridge. You can see high mountains, the chirping of birds, the humming of bees, butterfly, greenery all around, you can feel the peace of the place and when the cold breeze hits you it makes you delighted and fill you with energy. After a few kilometers, you can see another small bridge after crossing it, beautiful colorful valley welcoming you with its flowers and strong scent which is flowing in the air. The clear sky and the great glaciers view to turn this portrait into a masterpiece. Camping is not allowed in the valley so it is mandatory to walk back to Ghangaria and reach before 5 pm.
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This is the most common itinerary for Valley of Flowers: Day 1: Haridwar / Dehradun to Joshimath / Govindghat Distance - 281 km, 10 hours drive Day 2: Govindghat to Ghangharia Distance - 4 km drive and 10 km trek Max Altitude - 3000m Altitude Gain - 1200 m Day 3: Ghangharia to Valley of Flowers to Ghangharia Distance - 14 km trek Max Altitude - 3500 m Altitude Gain - 500 m Day 4: Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib to Ghangharia (optional) Distance - 12 km Max Altitude - 4200 m Altitude Gain - 1200 m Day 5: Ghangharia to Govindghat / Joshimath Distance - 10 km trek, 4 km drive Min Altitude - 1800 m Altitude Loss - 1200 m Day 6: Back to Haridwar / Dehradun Distance - 150 km - 281 km drive You can find all the details on this article: https://www.bornidiots.com/blog/valley-of-flowers-travel-guide/
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