9 Nights / 10 Days
DELHI - RISHIKESH - RUDRAPRAYAG - PIPAL KOTI - JOSHIMATH - GOVIND GHAT/GHANGARIA TREK - VALLEY OF FLOWERS TREK - GOVINDGHAT TREK - BADRINATH - JOSHIMATH - PIPAL KOTI - RUDRAPRAYAG TREK - BADRINATH - HARIDWAR - DELHI
Get Special OfferThe Valley of Flowers is Garhwal's unique rock garden, full of fabulous, the most fascinating and rich variety of flowering herbs. The Valley of Flowers has been associated 'Hanuman', the legendary hero of Ramayana, the great Indian epic so as the place has spiritual richness too.
First bought to limelight in 1931 when Frank Smythe, a British mountaineer and naturalist, who after scaling Kamet peak, stumbled upon it by chance. Later on Smythe, assisted by England’s eminent botanist R.L.Holdsworth, explored the valley extensively. Now, to protect the area and conserve this natural heritage, the Valley of Flowers and its environs are declared as Pushpavati National Park.
Enjoy a life time trip exploring the famous Valley of Flowers and Hemkund, one of the finest high altitude Himalayan lakes in the region with one night stay at Badrinath, the most famous temple for Hindus in north India.
Destinations Covered : DELHI - RISHIKESH - RUDRAPRAYAG - PIPAL KOTI - JOSHIMATH - GOVIND GHAT/GHANGARIA TREK - VALLEY OF FLOWERS TREK - GOVINDGHAT TREK - BADRINATH - JOSHIMATH - PIPAL KOTI - RUDRAPRAYAG TREK - BADRINATH - HARIDWAR - DELHI
Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel to welcome the fresh day in Delhi. Around 10:00am, meet with the tour guide, prior to the sightseeing in Old and New Delhi.
In Old Delhi, proceed to visit Red Fort named for its red-sandstone walls (Red Fort remains closed on every Monday) and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fort complex was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan as to be the residence In front of the Red Fort, there is the imperial avenue known as Chandni Chowk. When pass through alleyways, it seems getting narrower and we end up at the Jama Masjid which is the largest Muslim mosque in India.
Finishing the visit in Old Delhi, let’s head to New Delhi. Continue our visit to Qutab Minar and India Gate, a 42 meters archway built for memorial of Indian soldiers killed during the First World War. Watch the famous War Memorial Arch and see the contrast between old and New Delhi. Also drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan. It was initially constructed as the Imperial residence of the Viceroy in the early 20th century. Nowadays, it becomes the current residence of the President of India and Parliament House. Finally, proceed to the Government secretariat buildings at Connaught Place which is the heart of New Delhi as well as the busy shopping centre. Lunch & Dinner at Local Restaurant.
Enjoy overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Rishikesh. Lunch enroute. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for check in. Evening visit the Ghats’s s to encounter evening Ghat life as well as special Arti "The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges" " the town of ashrams and temples, Ghats and pilgrims, mountains and the holy Ganges. The temple bells roar, priests enchant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above we trace ours steps back to the hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Early morning drive to Pipal Koti. The entire drive is along the Alaknanda river. Lunch enroute at Rudraparayag. Arrive Pipal Koti and transfer to hotel for check in.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
After early breakfast proceed to Govindghat, situated on the confluence of roaring Laxman Ganga and Alaknanda. Commence your trek to Ghangaria. Lunch enroute. Arrive Ghangaria and camp on the banks of Laxman Ganga or stay in a Guest House/Tourist Bungalows.
Dinner & Overnight stay at camp/Guest House/Tourist Bungalow.
Morning after breakfast start trek to Valley of Flowers. The first part of the trek is through thick forest along the Pushpavati river. Lunch enroute. Later we trek in the open meadow. Arrive and explore the area. After encountering rare Flowers such as Blue poppy, Potentilla, Brahmkamal, and hundreds of others, trace your steps back to the base camp/Guest House/Tourist Bungalow at Ghangaria.
Dinner & Overnight stay at camp / Guest House / Tourist Bungalow.
Morning after breakfast trek down Govindghat. Lunch enroute. Arrive and commence drive to Badrinath. Arrive & check in to hotel. Evening visit the temple for Darshan & Arti.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast visit Mana, the last village of India on Indo Tibet Border. Drive back and check out. Lunch enroute & commence drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath & Pipalkoti. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar. Lunch in Rishikesh at Yogada in the Himalayas. After Lunch, proceed to Haridwar and transfer to hotel for check in.
Later witness Aarti of the Holy River Ganges at Har-Ki-Pauri. Aarti is the beautiful ceremony in which deeyas (the oil lamps) are offered to God.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
Later on time departure transfer to Delhi airport to board flight for onward destination.
