Hemkund Sahib Yatra Tour - Valley of flowers - Badrinath Joshimath - Auli - Haridwar - Paonta Sahib6 Night - 7 days(Per Pax Price, Assum. 2 PAX, shared 3 starAcc./Car)
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Hemkund Sahib Yatra Tour - Valley of flowers - Badrinath Joshimath - Auli - Haridwar - Paonta Sahib - Package Overview

Hemkund Sahib Yatra Tour 2016 2017 - Valley of flowers - Paonta Sahib + Joshimath + Auli + Badrinath + Haridwar Rishikesh

Hemkund Sahib Yatra is organized between June 1 and Oct 5 every year, while Paonta sahib yatra is available throught the year. Holiday Travel company is pleased to announce the tour packages for the Top Sikh Pilgrimage Sites located in Uttrakhand State of India.

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Sri Hemkunt Sahib, Valley of Flowers, with Paonta Sahib Tour - Costs 2016 2017

Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days

Destinations Included

Haridwar, Rishikesh, Joshimath, Govind Ghat - Ghangaria, Hemkund Sahib - Ghangaria, Govindghat - Badrinath - Rudraprayag, Rishikesh - Haridwar , Paonta Sahib Delhi

Grade: Easy
Attraction : World's Highest Gurudwara Sahib
Other Attractions : Badrinath + Auli + Joshimath + Haridwar + Valley of Flowers
Max Altitude: 15,696 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km: 38 kms.
Best Time to go: May to September
Region: Uttarakhand - India

Hemkund Yatra 2016 2017 + Haridwar + Rishikesh + Josjimath + Auli + Valley of Flowers + Badrinath - Costs - rates

Standard Package - Rs 13000/- Per Pax ( Min 2 Pax)
Delux package - Rs 16000/- Per Pax ( Min 2 pax)
Luxury package - Rs 19000/- Pet Pax ( Min 2 pax)

Hemkund Yatra 2016 2017 Haridwar + Rishikesh + Josjimath + Auli + Valley of Flowers + Badrinath - Inclusions:

Accommodation in best number one Trip Advisor Hotels - as per Package
Breakfast + Dinner
All Meals during the trek to hemkund Sahib & Valley of Flowers
Haridwar Harki Pauri, site seeing
Rishikesh site seeing
Auli Site Seeing
Joshimath Site Seeing
Hemkund Sahib Ji Darshan & Trek
Valley of Flower Trek
Badrinath Darshan
2 nights Stay in Haridwar ( one night on Arrival + One night on Return)
2 Nights Stay in Joshimath
3 Nights Stay in Ghangria ( Hemkund Trek + Valley of Flower Trek)
Guide
Meals while on trek (Veg.) (Egg)
Trek equipments.
Permits
First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder.
Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff
Transport from Delhi - Haridwar - Joshimath - Govindghat - Badrinath and return .

Hotel Nights Included in Package

2 Nights - Haridwar
3 Nights - Joshimath
3 Nights - Ghanghria

Standard package - 2 star Hotels + Breakfast + Indica ( 2-3 person)

Haridwar - Hotel Sun City//SRS Lakshya Hotel - Similar
Joshimath - Hotel Dronagiri Joshimath//Hotel Himalayan Abode Joshimath//Hotel Mount View Joshimath - Similar
Ghangharia - Sri Nanda Lokpal Palace - No one on Trip Advisor

Delux package - 3 star Hotels + Breakfast + Innova ( 2-3 person)

Haridwar - Hotel The Urmi//Hotel La Casa//Clarks Inn Brinjal - Similar
Joshimath - The Tattva//Tourist Rest House Joshimath New by GMVN - Similar
Ghangharia - Sri Nanda Lokpal Palace - No one on Trip Advisor

Luxury package - 4 star Hotels + Breakfast + Innova ( 2-3 person)

Haridwar - Ambrosia Sarovar Portico//Gardenia Hotel-Spa & Resort//Godwin Hotel
Joshimath - Auli - Clifftop Club Hotel - Auli - No one on Trip Advisor
Ghangharia - Sri Nanda Lokpal Palace - No one on Trip Advisor

Hemkund Yatra Package with Valley of Flowers - Badrinath & Paonta Sahib - Detailed Itinerary:

Day 01 : Delhi to Haridwar

Reach Haridwar by the afternoon. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening.

Night Stay in Haridwar

Day 02: Haridwar - Rishikesh - Joshimath

Enjoy a good breakfast at your lodging in Haridwar, and then drive to Rishikesh. Visit Rishikesh & see Laxman jhula, Sachakhileswar temple, & Ram Jhula.

After Rishikesh, proceed to Joshimath, about 235 km away. Joshimath is a town in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of around 6150 feet, and is the starting point for a number of treks. The famous ski resort of Auli is accessible from here via a ropeway. Joshimath is a sacred place because of the ashram that Adi Shankaracharya, an avid Hindu saint, established. During winters, the idol from Badrinath temple is brought down and housed here. Joshimath: Adi Guru Shankaracharya, who came all the way from Kerels in the 8th Century A.D, perform penance under a tree here and after getting enlightenment, established a Math (religious centre), known as "Joshimath". The name Joshimath is derived from it. Temple of Narsingh and Nav Durga are located here.

On arrival in Joshimath, transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03 : Joshimath Site Seeing - Joshimath - Auli Tour

This 3rd day is your acclimitazation day, today you will go to picturesque Auli - the best skiing site in India via Roapway. You will spend your afternoon in Auli, in the evening, visit Shankaracharya temple.

Night Stay in Joshimath.

Day 04: Joshimath to Govindghat - Ghangaria

After Breakfast, check out and embark on a 22 km drive to Govindghat. The town, about 5997 feet above sea level, is where your Hemkund Sahib trek starts from. From here, hike to the picturesque village of Ghangaria, which is located at an elevation of approximately 10003 feet above sea level. The trek starts right after you cross the bridge over the crystal clear waters of the Alaknanda River. It is roughly a 13 km journey, and you encounter a gradual ascent throughout. Half of it involves walking parallel to the river, and halfway along it, you cross a bridge and move away from Alaknanda. As you reach near the village, you approach a flat meadow-type land, surrounded by conifer-covered mountains.

Night Stay in Ghangaria

Day 05: Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib | Hemkund Sahib to Ghangaria

Wake up early in the morning, and start your walking expedition to Hemkund Sahib.

The 7 km long excursion starts with a gradual ascent, On the way, you will see a pretty waterfall on your right side, After about two hours of trekking from here, you reach the point where the treeline ends, and the views start getting better after it. A little further from here, you reach a river gorge, across which the trail to the Valley of Flowers is visible. While hiking further up, take long breaks, which will allow you to catch your breath. Do not sit down as it makes getting up and walking again difficult. The gurdwara is reached after another hour of gruelling ascent, and the lake is just behind it. Explore the area and pay homage at this sacred spot.

In the afternoon, hike down the mountains on your way back to Ghangaria. As going down is easier, you will cover these 7 km in approximately five hours. On arrival in Ghangaria, check-in at the hotel and relax in the evening.

End your day with a good night's sleep.

Day 06: Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers | Valley of Flowers to Ghangaria

Begin your Valley of Flowers trek from the village, post stepping out of the hotel.Just after a kilometre, you will reach the entry gate of the Valley of Flowers National Park, where you will buy tickets. Inside, the trail is lined with colourful flowers of numerous species, which make the excursion extremely spellbinding. After a kilometre, you reach a pretty bridge across a stream, and all around you, towering mountains will be visible. By now, the well-laid out trail will have transformed into a narrow rocky path.

After trekking on a relatively flatter land, you will enter the magnificent valley. Before you arrive here, you will walk on another picturesque river crossing. From here you will be able to see four distinct vegetation zones of the Himalayas with ease. The lowest portions of the valley are covered with spruces, deodars and firs while the sections above them have lush grass and rhododendron shrubs. Lift up your eyes further and you will notice brown rocky slopes, which will always be covered with snow at their uppermost sections.

Explore the valley to the fullest, relax by the gushing river, take photos and breathe in the pleasing scent of the flowers.

In the evening, hike down the mountains as you make your way back to Ghangaria.

After arriving here, transfer to your lodging for an overnight stay.

Day 07: Ghangaria to Govindghat - Badrinath - Joshimath

This day your Valley of Flowers trek will take you to Badrinath. First, trek further down for approximately 14 km through the Himalayan Ranges, and reach Govindghat.From here, drive to Joshimath, and on the way, stop at the revered pilgrimage site of Badrinath.Post paying homage at the temple; recommence your drive to Joshimath.

On arrival in the town, transfer to the hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 08: Joshimath to Haridwar

Relish a scrumptious breakfast and then drive to Haridwar, where you will reach the railway station to catch your train back to Delhi

Day 08: Haridwar to Paonta Sahib Ji

Proceed to Paonta Sahib Ji in Sirmaur district on banks of Yamuna Ji. Have Darshans of paonta Sahib & Proceed to Delhi.

Tour Ends but take divinity Home

About Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund Sahib Ji is a scared Sikh shrine is situated on the banks of the Sacred Hemkund lake (4320mtrs). It marks the place where Guru Govind Singh, the tenth and last Guru, meditated here. The guru's autobiography which contains a description of the place helped two devout Sikhs, Sant Sohan Singh and Havldar Mohan singh to rediscover Hemkund Sahib Ji. According to Hindu mythology, Hemkund or Lokpal as it is also known, is where Lakshman had done his penance.

Trek to Hemkund Sahib ji starts from village Ghangaria, and the 7 km distance is generally covered in seven hours. Ghangaria is reached from Govindghat. Hemkund Sahib Ji is a highly revered Sikh gurdwara, and is located about 15200 feet above sea level. From Ghangaria, there is a well-maintained path, leading to the pilgrimage site. There is a lake behind the gurdwara, where you may relax and click photos. The shrine is designed like a star, and it was constructed in the 1980s by personnels of the Indian Army. The best thing about this trek is visiting Valley of Flowers, most beautiful place with blooming flowers.

Hemkund is a 15km trek from Govindghat, which is the gateway to the Bhyundar or Lakshman Ganga valley. Govindghat is one of the bus route to Badrinath. The trek from here to Hemkund takes one through forests of pine and rhododendron where wild roses, ferns and alpine flowers bloom. The surging waters of the Lakshman Ganga are also visible. The last 5km of the trek entails a steep climb from Ghangharia, which is a base for visiting Hemkund.

Hemkund means Snow Lake which is surrounded by seven huge now-covered mountains collectively known as Hemkund Parvat. Just close to the lake is the world highest Gurudwara popularly known as the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara situated at the height of 4,329 mts. above sea level. Hemkund Sahib Yatra is famous in India because it is believed that the 10th Guru Gobind Singh in his previous life meditated here. Hemkund Sahib Yatra generally begins at Gobindghat and passing through forests, mountains and springtime flowers which refresh the Hemkund Sahib Yatri. Hemkund Sahib Yatra attracts the tourists for breathtaking beauty. Hemkund Sahib Yatra also provides an opportunity to visit the places like Alakananda, Hemkund Sahib Yatra to Ghangharia or Gobind Dham, Hemkund Sahib Yatra to Bhyundyar Ganga, Hemkund Sahib Yatra to Lakshman Ganga, Hemkund Sahib Yatra to Govindghat and Hemkund Sahib Yatra to Badrinath.

Gudwara Sahib is actually is an imposing star-shaped structure of stone and concrete masonry on the shores of the lake. An outlet behind the Gurudwara is source of the Lakshman Ganga. Temple of Lord Lakshman: A small temple nearby, dedicated to Lord Lakshman.

About Hemkund Sahib Lake

Hemkund Lake is about 2km in circumference. Its clear, still waters mirror images of the Saptashringa Peaks (5500mtrs) which surround it. Bits of ice still float on the waters between July and October, the best season to visit Hemkund. The rockstrewn shores of the lake are covered with moss and flowers in bloom.

About Ghangaria

Ghangaria is a Transit Camping destination enroute Hemkund Sahib Trek & Valley of flowers. Gangharia comes alive during June to October during the yatra, rest of the year, place remains out of bounds.

About Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flower was discovered by Frank Smith while on the Expedition to Mt. Kamet. This picturesque Valley covered by rare species of flowers & a wide variety of Butterflies, Musk Deer, Thar & serow are found here. Valley of Flowers is also the great center of attraction, it is the most beautiful site laden with bueautiful wild flowere. The flowers of valley falls under Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve declared as National park in year of 1982. The valley is one of the UNESCO world heritage site admired by Botanist and nature lovers. Valley is located above the altitude of 11000 feet, in the transition zone between the Himalayas and the Zanskar Range. Due to the altitude of the valley and the surrounding mountains, it exhibits different vegetation zones. Hundreds of species of colourful flowers bloom in the region in different growing seasons of the year. Many of them are endemic and threatened; hence the government has restricted human activity here. Among the animals found here are Himalayan black bears, brown bears, snow leopards, red foxes, Himalayan tahrs, musk deer and monals.

About Badrinath Dham

Never to miss badrinath, when you have come so far, on your return, you will be taken to Badrinath, which is among the four Char Dhams, it is one of the most revered Hindu shrines. It is said that once Lord Vishnu was meditating at the site, and Goddess Lakshmi took the form of a badri tree to shield him from cold. Hence, the shrine is called Badrinath, and Lord Vishnu is the presiding deity. Just below the temple, there are hot sulphur springs, which are noted for their medicinal properties. There is a tradition here, wherein the pilgrims bathe in these springs before entering the shrine.

Sri Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers and Paonta Sahib Yatra - 2nd Itinarary

Route of the yatra :- DELHI - HEMKUND SAHIB - PAONTA SAHIB - DELHI :

Day 1. Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh (Drive 225 km)

Start early from Delhi and Drive to Haridwar Rishikesh. Reach Rishikesh by the late evening.

Night Stay in Rishikesh Resort

Day 2. Rishikesh Site Seening & Relaxation

Day 3. Rishikesh - Joshimath (Drive 257 km)

Day 4. Joshimath - Govind Ghat - Govind Dham(Ghangharia) (Drive 21km, Trek 7km )

The Trek take-off point for Hemkund Sahib is from the town of Govindghat. The 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) trek is good up to Govinddham ( 7 kms before Hemkund sahib), it is well maintained and can be covered either by walk or by pony and a Gurudwara is based in Govinddham to provide shelter to pilgrims. In addition there are a few hotels and a camp ground with tents and mattresses in Govindham

Night Stay in Govind Dham

Day 5. Govind Dham - Hemkund Sahib - Govind Dham (Ghangharia Return Trek (12 km)

Karseva in Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund is inaccessible from October through April because of snow bound paths and glaciers. Sikh pilgrims arrive in May to do karseva and repair the damage to the path over the winter, which tradition is called kar seva ("work service"), a concept which forms an important tenet of the Sikh faith.

Trek from Govind Dham to Valley of Flowers to Hemkund Sahib

From Govindham, A 1,100-metre (3,600 ft)climb on a 6-kilometre of stone paved path leads Hemkund. Overnight stay is not allowed at Hemkund Sahib and so it is necessary to leave by 2 PM to make it back to Govindghat by nightfall.

Helicopter service between Govindghat and Ghangria. The flight takes about 5 minutes.

About 3 km from Gobinddham is the 5 km long Valley of Flowers, now a national park. It is situated in Nanda Devi Bio Reserve, and all activities are carefully regulated to preserve the valley in pristine condition. The best months to visit are July and August, during the monsoons.

Legend has it that a flower called Brahma-Kamal blossoms here every 12 years. The trek to the valley is relatively easy and is a popular second destination for pilgrims visiting Hemkunt Sahib.

Night Stay in Govind Dham

Day 6. Govind Dham - Govind Ghat - Joshimath (Trek 13 km, Drive 21 km)

Day 7. Joshimath - Rishikesh (Drive 257 km)

Day 8. Rishikesh - Paonta Sahib (Drive 90 km)

Day 9. Paonta Sahib - Delhi (Drive 240 km)

About Gurudwara Sri Hemkund Sahib :

Sri Hemkund sahib ji is situated in Uttrakhand Himalayas and beside a lake of pristine blue water, The star-shaped Gurudwara is located at a height of over 4,000 meters. Sri Hemkunt Sahib is accessible only in the summer, between June and October. The rest of the year, heavy snows make passage impossible, and usually block off the trail leading up to the shrine.

the Sikh shrine of Sri Hemkunt Sahib is a place of unbelievable beauty and peace. It is surrounded by the Seven peaks - known as the Sapt Sring- surround the shrine. The lake’s rocky shores are covered with snow through most of the year, but when the snows melt, the almost mythical yellow-green flower known as the Brahma Kamal, the `Lotus of the Gods’, blooms amidst the rocks. It’s a place of Sikhism’s most important shrines.

Importance of HemKund Sahib

The tenth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh ji, meditated for years in these mountains, finally leaving his earthly form and uniting with the Almighty.

About Sri Paonta Sahib Ji

Gurudwara Sri Paonta Sahib is located on the bank of river Yamuna on Himachal Uttrakhand Border, the historic town of Paonta Sahib was founded by the tenth Sikh Guru Govind Singh Ji. When only sixteen years old, the guru left Anandpur Sahib and on the invitation of Raja Maidini Prakash of Sirmour, lived at this beautiful place for over four years.

Paonta Sahib recalls Guru Govind Singh's presence even in the name of the city which is derived from "paon" meaning "foot" either because he set foot in this place or according to an alternative story, because he lost an ornament which he wore on his foot called a "paonta" while bathing in the river Yamuna which flows here.

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