The world famous Valley of Flowers is situated in the upper expansions of Bhyundar Ganga in the far interior of Garhwal Himalayas. Spread over an area of 87.5 sq. kms., the valley is at an altitude of is 3250 m to 6750 m above mean sea level. Many a legend are associated with this vibrant and eye catching Valley, and are often in the epics of the Ramayana and Mahabharat. At the entrance of the Valley stands the snow-clad peak of Ratban Parvat, towards the left is Nar Parvat, which separates the Badrinath valley from this valley, and to the right is dense Birch forest on the hillsides.
Below the forest are meadows and the River Pushpavati flows through the valley and there are many waterfalls enhancing the beauty of the valley. The bloom starts immediately after the melting of snow but the peak blooming period is from mid July to mid August. Almost 300 species of wild flowers bloom here unhindered by mankind. The prominent species are Braham Kamal, Anemone, Geranium, Marsh marigold, Prinula, Lilium, Potentilla, Ranunculus, Inula, Corydalis, Pedicularis, Arisaema, Ligularia, Morina, Impatiens, Saxifrages Bistorta, Anaphalis, Sibbaldia. The myriad shades of the valley have attracted lots of travellers through the years. The park is also home to the Asiatic Black Bear, Snow Leopard, Musk deer, Red fox, Blue sheep and a wide variety of birds.
Disclaimer: While all care will be taken for the safety of the participants, ANALA OUTDOORS, or any individual connected to it would not be held responsible for any accident or any unforeseen incident. Participants will have to look after their luggage throughout the journey as well as during the trek. Doctor’s certificate would be required if the participant is undergoing any medical treatment, is over-weight or above 60 years.
ANALA OUTDOORS PVT.LTD. reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking/terminate a participant during the trek in event of unreasonable behaviour in such cases no refund will be given.
Dates 2022:
MONTH | DATE |
July | 10, 17, 24, 31 |
August | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Rates:
Registration: Please fill up the registration form and pay an advance of Rs. 7500/- to confirm your booking. The balance payment should reach our office at least 30 days before the commencement of the journey. Cheques, NEFT/RTGS should be in favour of ANALA OUTDOORS PVT.LTD., payable at Ahmedabad only.
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
Cancellation charges will be as follows:
Cancellation charges will be applicable on total programme cost.
Please Note: Written cancellation will be accepted on working days (only). Any cancellation sent on a Sunday or any National Holiday(s), will be considered on the next official working day.In the event of any cancellation(s) after trip commencement, there will be no refunds and any costs incurred due to this cancellation will be borne by you. Irrespective of when a trip is booked, the above condition will hold true.
TENTATIVE DAYWISE SCHEDULE FROM DEHRADUN TO DEHRADUN
Day 1: Dehradun to Joshimath / Auli | Drive: 295 km; 10 to 11 hrs. Overnight stay in Joshimath / Auli. Property: Deluxe Camp or similar.
Day 2: Drive from Joshimath/Auli to Govindghat (6300 feet) and trek to Ghangharia (9600 feet) | Drive: 1 hrs; Trek: 13 km; 5-6 hrs. Property: Hotel Devlok or similar.
Day 3: Trek from Ghangharia to Valley of flowers (11500 feet) and back to Ghangharia | Trek: 8 km; 6 hrs. Property: Hotel Devlok or similar.
Day 4: Trek from Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib (13780 feet) and back to Ghangharia | Trek: 12 km; 8-9 hrs. Property: Hotel Devlok or similar.
Day 5: Trek from Ghangharia to Govindghat and drive to Badrinath. Return back to Karnaprayag or Badrinath for a night stay. Visit to Badrinath is subject to weather and road conditions. Property: Hotel Krishna Palace or similar.
Day 6: Drive from Karnaprayag to Dehradun | Drive: 210 km; 8 to 10 hrs.
TENTATIVE DAYWISE SCHEDULE FROM AHMEDABAD TO AHMEDABAD
Day 01: Depart for Haridwar by 3AC train.
Day 02: Arrive Haridwar and shift to Hotel. Night stay at Haridwar or Rishikesh.
Day 03: Depart for Joshimath / Auli | Drive: 295 km; 10 to 11 hrs. Overnight stay in Joshimath. Property: Hotel Devlok or similar.
Day 04: Drive from Joshimath / Auli to Govindghat (6300 feet) and trek to Ghangharia (9600 feet) | Drive: 1 hrs; Trek: 13 km; 5-6 hrs. Property: Hotel Devlok or similar.
Day 05: Trek from Ghangharia to Valley of flowers (11500 feet) and back to Ghangharia | Trek: 8 km; 6 hrs. Property: Hotel Devlok or similar.
Day 06: Trek from Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib (13780 feet) and back to Ghangharia | Trek: 12 km; 8-9 hrs. Property: Hotel Devlok or similar.
Day 07: Trek from Ghangharia to Govindghat and drive to Badrinath. Return back to Karnaprayag or Badrinath for a night stay. Visit to Badrinath is subject to weather and road conditions. Property: Hotel Krishna Palace or similar.
Day 08: Drive from Karnaprayag to Haridwar | Drive: 210 km; 8 to 10 hrs. Night stay at Haridwar.
Day 09: Depart for Ahmedabad by 3AC train.
Day 10: Arrive Ahmedabad.
Reporting: Participants have to report at Dehradun on the first day at given time and will be dropped back to Dehradun on the last day of the Trek.
Food: Wholesome & Hygienic vegetarian Food will be served, including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Special Jain / Swaminarayan food is also served at the campsite if mentioned in the application form.
Please Note: If due to bad weather, sickness, natural calamity or any other personal reasons, the itinerary is changed on ground the extra charges arising due to it will be borne by the guests. same will be applicable if a guest decide to change the itinerary due to personal reason. Also if days are cut short on the trek/trips for any of the above reasons we will not be liable to make hotel arrangements at the base or any other location for the guests.
Optional Charges:
Charges for a porters/mules to carry personal bag throughout the trek (not more than 12 kgs) per person for the complete trek. If you want us to arrange for portage of your personal luggage you can book the same by selecting the option of Personal Luggage Charges.
Transport Options (DELHI – DEHRADUN – DELHI)
For travel to Dehradun and back one can choose between air, rail & road. For air travel, the closest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport (at Dehradun) and is well connected to Delhi and other parts of the country by Air India, Indigo & Spice Jet. Train travel is highly recommended with enough options being there. For train details, you could log on to www.indianrail.gov.in and for online railway ticket bookings you could log on to www.irctc.co.in
There are frequent Public Transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Dehradun that cost about Rs. 200-500 per person. These buses depart from Delhi ISBT every 30 mins. or so and take about 7 hrs to cover the distance. The same is also applicable on the return journey. A private vehicle could also be arranged for if you require the same.
Group size?
Anala Outdoors has a strict policy on Responsible Travel and keeping this in mind we do only small groups on any of our treks(max 15 to 20 people). This also means extra safety & personal attention for our guests.
Drinking water?
Natural mineral water is present all over the trail. You have to carry water bottles.
Medical emergencies?
In case of any emergency one of our guides along with the porters and support staff will carry/accompany the guest back to the starting point of the trek from where he/she will be driven to the near hospital for treatment. We carry first aid arrangements and basic medicines with us on the trek.
Fitness level?
Good physical fitness as well as mental fitness is required for the Valley of Flowers.
Type of Footwear?
Although we recommend a high quality waterproof hiking shoes with good grips under them.
Loads of Enthusiam!! And a pledge to leave no trace.
Carry your stuff in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack. Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage. As you will be walking long distances carrying a rucksack, avoid bringing unnecessary items on the trip. Please avoid carrying expensive watches, jewellery and electronic items on the trip
Also please note this is a comprehensive list & there might be few items which you might not need depending upon the month of travel. Kindly check with us on the final list with us before travelling.
Disclaimer: While all care will be taken for the safety of the participants, ANALA OUTDOORS, or any individual connected to it would not be held responsible for any accident or any unforeseen incident. Participants will have to look after their luggage throughout the journey as well as during the trek. Doctor’s certificate would be required if the participant is undergoing any medical treatment, is over-weight or above 60 years.
ANALA OUTDOORS PVT.LTD.reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking/terminate a participant during the trek in event of unreasonable behaviour in such cases no refund will be given.