Hemkund Sahib Tour (10 Nights)
Delhi - Haridwar - Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangaria - Valley of Flowers - Ghangaria - Hemkundsahib - Ghangaria - Govindghat - Badrinath - Haridwar - Delhi (10 Nights / 11 Days)
Welcome to India! Arrive Delhi, meet assist by our tour executive at the airport, then transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 02/Delhi
Breakfast in Hotel, after a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the Red Fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and The President's House, Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 03/Delhi - Haridwar (210 kms)
Morning leave for Haridwar after breakfast. Enroute stop for lunch in Cheetal Grand restaurant. On arrival check in hotel. Evening attend Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight stay in Haridwar.
Day 04/Haridwar - Joshimath (280 kms)
On arrival transfer to midway for freshening up and then leave for Joshimath by car. On the way stop at Rudraprayag where Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers meet. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay in Joshimath.
Day 05/Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangaria
Early morning at 0600 hrs we leave from Joshimath for Govindghat, which is the starting point for the trek. From Govindghat there is a gradual ascent along a well - maintained pilgrim trail to the camp at Ghangaria - the base from where day walks can be made into the valley of flowers. Arrange porters and prepare for the trek. After a light breakfast, 14 km trek up to Ghangaria. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay in Ghangaria.
Day 06/Ghangaria - Valley Of Flowers - Ghangaria
After breakfast 4 km trek to Valley Of Flowers (3858 m ) from Ghangaria. The valley is an enchanting sight with an impressive array of rare wildflowers like brahma kamal, fane Kamal with range of small multicolored flowers make it a delight for travelers. The snowclad peaks including Nilgiri Parbat (6474 m) stand in bold relief against the skyline. The valley is 10 kms long, 2 kms wide, and is divided by the Pushpawati stream, into which several tiny streams and waterfalls merge. After enjoying the beauty of valley we come back to Ghangaria. Overnight stay in Ghangaria.
Day 07/Ghangaria - Hemkundsahib - Ghangaria
After breakfast 6 km trek to Hemkundsahib (4329 m) from Ghangaria. This is quite a steep climb. In the Sikh holy book, the 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 by Hemkund. We visit Lake & Gurudwara. Again 6 km trek back to Ghangaria. Overnight stay in Ghangaria.
Day 08/Ghangaria - Govindghat - Badrinath
After breakfast leave for Govindghat on the trek of 14 kms to reach Govindghat be afternoon and then leave for Badrinath. On arrival check in hotel. Evening visit the main temple. Overnight stay in Badrinath.
Day 09/Badrinath - Haridwar (330 kms)
Early morning leave for Haridwar. Enroute stop for lunch in Srinagar. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay in Haridwar.
Day 10/Haridwar - Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi. Enroute stop for lunch in Cheetal Grand restaurant, on arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 11/Depart Delhi
Breakfast in Hotel. Full day free at leisure. Evening transfer to International airport to board flight for onward destination or back home.
