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Valley Of Flowers
₨ 7,800
Listed in the World Heritage Sites
Valley of flowers trek is the most beautiful and fascinating trek in the world. It lies in the Western Himalayas of Uttarakhand region blessed with endemic alpine flora and verdant beauty of towering mountains which attracts the adventure seekers, nature lovers and mountaineers.
Therefore, The Valley of flowers is listed in the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and is a National Park of Flowers. It extends from 5 to 7 km and is perched at an altitude of 3352 to 3700 m.
About Basecamp Joshimath
It is a picturesque town in Chamoli at an altitude of 1875 m nestled amid high Himalayan peaks. It is the basecamp of many Himalayan treks and the gateway to famous pilgrim sites like Badrinath.
There is spirituality in the air because of the presence of ancient temples. It is home to one of the four “Math” “Atharva Veda” by Adi Shankaracharya. Joshimath has tranquil charm away from the cacophony of cities.
The gushing rivers and silent streams with the cover of verdant green and the pious ancient temples in the area will surely lure you to come here again and again.
World’s Highest Sikh Temple
Further, the climb to Govindghat and Hemkund Sahib is a tough and steep one. But, the thrilling climb and adventure will surely give you chills!
During your trek,explore the World’s highest Gurudwara “Hemkund Sahib” which lies at a height of 4400 m.
In addition to its beauty just behind the Gurudwara lies a lake which remains frozen for 6 months. Govind Singh Ji the 10th Guru of the Sikh faith meditated on the bank of this lake during the ancient times.
Therefore, the clear Hemkund Lake is serene and peaceful with the Brahma Kamals growing in abundance on the banks.
Trek to the Floral Dreamland!
Enter the divine valley and colorful heaven “Valley of Flowers”, its impeccable beauty is enough to leave you speechless because the carpeted alpine flowers spreading their magical scents together makes the valley more like a dreamland.
Moreover, it is believed that from here Lord Hanuman collected Sanjeevani Buti to cure Laxman and according to the local beliefs, this valley was inhabited by fairies. No wonder, it’s a fairy land.
So, the prominent flowers which can be seen here are – Blue Poppy, Dog flower, Hooked stick seed, Snake foil, Meadow Geranium and Himalayan Rose.
And, most importantly, the peak months to visit Valley of Flowers are July and August. So, do not miss the trek this monsoon!
Key Points of Valley of Flowers trek
Level: Moderate (great trek for beginners and family)
During the trek,Proper conditioning & training of body is required
Need proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperature
Shoes are the single most important equipment.
High Altitude requires proper acclimatization.
Beautiful landscapes so carry good photo gear & Extra battery backup.
Travel light
The backpack should not exceed 12 kg.
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Trek Fee: Rs.7,800 Per Person (Includes GST and all costs of the Trek from Joshimath to Joshimath)
Duration: 6 Days
Valley Of Flowers Weather: The weather depends on the season
Temperature: 5°C to 15°C
Altitude: (3800m)
Best Time:July, August and September
Level: Easy
Trek distance: 15Km.
Location Chart: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Joshimath, Govindghat , Pulna, Ghangaria and Valley of flowers
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