Badrinath with Hemkund Sahib-Valley of Flowers
Overview
Badrinath Dham is one of the main Dham among the all four Dhams of Uttarakhand. Every year millions of pilgrims come to visit this sacred Temple with Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and Valley of Flowers which has been declared UNESCOs World Heritage Site.
Tour Highlights: Ganga Aarti at “Har-Ki-Pauri” in Haridwar, Badrinath Temple Darshan & Mana Village Sightseeing (Last village of India before China boarder), Trek to Hemkund Sahib & Valley of Flowers
Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar
Upon arrival in Delhi, welcome to the guests and proceed to Haridwar by road (210 km/ 4-5 hour’s drive). Reach Haridwar and check-in at hotel. If time permits, enjoy sightseeing of Haridwar, visit to Chandi Devi, Mansa Devi, Daksha Mahadev Temple followed by “Har-Ki-Pauri” to see evening aarti of holy Ganges. Later back to hotel, Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Haridwar – Badrinath
After breakfast, proceed to Badrinath Jee (Height 3,133 mts) (320 km/ 8-9 hour’s drive). On arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit to Badrinath Temple to see evening Aarti of Badrinath Temple, after darshan back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Badrinath – Govindghat – Ghangaria
Early morning, take a bath in Taptkund & have a darshan of Badrivishal. Later back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, later visit to Mana village and see Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhim Pul and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. After sightseeing proceed to Govindghat (21 km/ 1 hour’s drive). Reach Govindghat and start trek to Ghangaria (5 km drive by local jeep & 13 km trek/ 7-8 hours). Reach Ghangaria and check-in at hotel/camps. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel/ Camps.
Day 04: Ghangaria – Hemkund Sahib – Ghangaria
After breakfast, start trek to Hemkund Sahib and visit Gurdwara of Guru Gobind Singh (6 km trek/ 4-5 hours-one side). It is believed that the tenth Guru of Sikhs have meditated here in his previous birth. A gurdwara stands here in his memory on the bank of a sacred lake. Later trek back to hotel/Camps. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel/Camps.
Day 05: Ghangaria – Valley of Flowers – Ghangaria
After breakfast, start trek to Valley of flower (4 km trek/ 3-4 hours-one side), on arrival explore the valley and witness the rare Himalayan flora, Brahm Kamal (Saussurea Obvolata), Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis Aculata) etc. Later trek back to hotel/Camps. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel/Camps.
Day 06: Ghangaria – Joshimath
After breakfast, start trek to Govindghat (13 km trek & 5 km drive by local jeep/ 6-7 hours). Reach Govindghat and drive to Joshimath (25 km/ 1 hour’s drive). On arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit to Narsingh Temple and Shankaracharya Math. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: Joshimath – Rishikesh – Haridwar
After breakfast, proceed to Haridwar (275 km/ 7-8 hour’s drive). On the way visit to Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Bharat Mata Temple, Sivananda & Swarg Ashram in Rishikesh. Later continue to Haridwar. On arrival check-in at hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: Haridwar – Delhi
After breakfast, proceed to Delhi (210 km/ 4-5 hour’s drive). On arrival transfer the guests to Delhi Airport/Railway Station to board the flight/train for onward journey and tour terminates here but sweet memories remain for forever…...
End of the Tour
Price Includes
- Accommodations on double room sharing basis.
- Meals: Daily breakfast & Dinner at hotel.
- 02 nights stay at hotel in Haridwar.
- 01 night stay at hotel in Badrinath.
- 03 nights stay at hotel in Ghangaria.
- 01 night stay at hotel in Joshimath.
- Airport/hotel transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Air-conditioned vehicle for land travel (no ac on hills).
- All interstate taxes, gasoline, parking, toll taxes and driver allowances.
- All luxury taxes and value added taxes.
Price Excludes
- Any International/ Domestic Air/Train fare.
- Any extra sightseeing, VIP darshan, Puja/ Prasad & pony/palki etc.
- Tips and gratitude to drivers, representatives, guides etc.
- Any beverages (hard & soft)/Table Drinks, items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, travel or any kind of insurance etc.
- Applicable Government taxes (GST).
Tour Conditions
- Minimum of 02 persons required.
- All rates & bookings will be subject to availability.
- Tour confirmation only on receipt of 50% advance payment.
- Balance payment to be deposited 01 month prior to travel date.
- Ashoka India Tours carries no insurance whatsoever for the tour participants. Hence it is advisable to get travel insurance by your own.
