Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib | CRED OFFER

• Day 1 - Arrive at Haridwar
• Day 2 - Travel to Auli
• Day 3 - Trek to Gorsan Bugyal
• Day 4 - Drive to Govindghat via Joshimath and Trek to Ghanghariya
• Day 5 - Trek to Hemkund Sahib
• Day 6 - Trek to Valley of Flowers
• Day 7 - Trek to Govindghat from Ghanghariya and travel to Badrinath and Mana* (Travel via the 5th holy confluence of River Ganga - Vishnuprayag)
• Day 8 - Travel back to Haridwar/Dehradun
• Day 9 - Travel back to your city

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Rishikesh

Altitude: 1,030 ft (312 m)

Arrive in Rishikesh and check in to the hotel. Meet your fellow trekkers in a meet and greet session where you will also be prepped for the upcoming trek. In the evening, head out to witness the magnificent Ganga Arati and explore the authentic local cultures of India. Stay the night at Rishikesh. 

Day 2: Auli

Altitude: 8,202 ft (2,500 m)

Travel Duration: 7-8 hours

On day 2 you start your journey from Rishikesh to Auli. Witness the four confluences of the sacred River Ganga (Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag) en route and also get the very first glimpse of the snow-clad peaks when you're about to arrive in Auli. Check in to the hotel and stay the night at Auli. 

Day 3: Gorsan Bugyal

Altitude: 10,544 ft (3,214 m)

Trek Duration: 7-8 hours

On day 3, wake up early in the morning and head out on an acclimatization trek to the extremely beautiful Gorsan Bugyal. Pass through one of India's high altitude man-made lakes - Chenab Lake and also get a good view of the revered Mt. Nanda Devi along with other peaks such as Hathi Parvat, Ghoda Parvat and Mt. Dronagiri. Stay the night in Auli.

Day 4: Ghangariya

Altitude: 10,003 ft (3,049 m)

Trek Duration: 8 hours

On Day 4 you start your journey towards Govindghat via Joshimath and then start your trek to Ghangariya. The route all through to Ghangariya from Govindghat is man-made with rest stops, shops all along the way. You will also find a lot of pilgrims trekking up to Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib. Get a good glimpse of the confluence of Bhyunder Ganga and river Pushpavati which forms the Lakshman Ganga. Stay the night in Ghangariya.

Day 5: Hemkund Sahib

Altitude: 15,200 ft (4,633 m)

Trek Duration: 8 hours

Today's trek to the Gurudwara is tedious yet the whole vibe is extremely pious and positive. You can hear the chants from the Gurudwara all through the trail. The winding trail also passes through a forested region before opening up and giving you a  glimpse of the surrounding peaks. After paying your respects at the Gurudwara you can also visit the gorgeous alpine lake - Hemkund, behind the Gurudwara. Stay the night in Ghangariya.

Day 6: Valley of Flowers

Altitude: 12,002 ft (3,658 m)

Trek Duration: 7-8 hours

Trek to the UNESCO's World Heritage site, the Valley of Flowers. Visit the famous Legge's grave and some of the most picturesque spots in the valley. Stay the night in Ghangariya.

Day 7: Badrinath/Mana

Altitude: 6,150 ft (1,875 m)

Trek Duration: 8 hours

Trek back to Govindghat from Ghangariya and visit the holy Badrinath Temple and India's last village, Mana (this depends on the time taken to descend back to Govindghat from Ghangariya and only if weather permits). Stay the night in Joshimath.

Day 8: Rishikesh

Altitude: 1,030 ft (312 m)

Trek Duration: 7 hours

On your last day, you travel back to Rishikesh from Joshimath via road giving you the final few glimpses of the white peaks and the beautiful Himalayas. You will reach Haridwar/Dehradun by night time and from here you can travel back to your city via flight, bus or train.

Day 9: Your City

Today you travel back to your city.

Trek Insurance

Trekking in the Himalayas comes with its own set of risks. While adventure is fun and can be extremely thrilling, nature can be unpredictable, and to help secure you during your trek, it is of utmost importance that you are covered with insurance.

We've gone a step ahead and made sure that you don't have to worry about scouting for the best insurance option out there. When you trek with us, your insurance comes as a part of your inclusions. To know more about the benefits covered and sum insured, click here.

Risk and Liability 

We will endeavor to make your program smooth and as pleasant as possible. However, the entire course of trekking depends on the ranges of the mighty mountains, physical health, and environmental conditions. Therefore, TrekNomads shall not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstance and natural disasters such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snowing, cancellation of flight and delay, any types of sickness including altitude sickness

Fitness Criteria

High-altitude/Himalayan treks require every participant to maintain a certain form of physical fitness that will help them trek with ease. A good fitness regime followed by a healthy diet can help you get fit for a Himalayan/high-altitude trek. However, it is advised that you consult with your doctor and then participate in a Himalayan/high-altitude trek.

• Begin your training about 6 weeks before your departure
• Focus on building your stamina through Aerobics, Running, Stair Climbing, Swimming or Cycling about 3 - 4 times a week
• Build your core strength with resistance training through Squats, Lunges, Hip Hinging, Step Ups, Planks at least 3- 4 times a week
• Work on developing a breathing rhythm and expanding your lung capacity with deep breathing and Yoga
• As your trek approaches, head out on smaller treks to help you acclimatize yourself
• Don't miss out on exercising if you can help it, even a 30-minute workout regime followed religiously can take you a long way.

Do’s and Don’ts:

• We believe in leaving the mountains in a better condition, which is why we follow a no-litter policy on our treks. Each trekker will have to bring back the waste that is created during the trek.
• Trekking is best enjoyed when you’ve worn comfortable clothes. Try and avoid wearing Jeans, bright colours and heavy apparels as much as possible.
• A lighter backpack always helps you have a better trek, try and carry just as much as needed.
• Always be in sight of your trek lead, if you feel the need to stop for any reason at all, please keep the trek lead informed.
• If you do come across any reptiles, animals or even insects during the trek, please keep your calm and let it patiently pass by. Any kind of noise and panic will scare them as well.
• Do not venture out into the forest/waterfalls on your own as it may be dangerous.
• Trekking is a good adventure, having said that, it is our primary responsibility to take good care of ourselves and be compassionate towards fellow trekkers
• If, at any point, during the trek, you feel uneasy or unwell, please inform the trek lead immediately
• Tune in to the sounds of nature while on a trek and avoid carrying speakers or playing music during the course of the trek
• To help you enjoy the trek to the fullest, we avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol, and other intoxicants during the course of the trek