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Hemkund Trekking Tour

Location: Garhwal Himalayas (Uttaranchal) Base: Govind ghat Altitude: 4329m above Sea Level ITINERARY:- Day 01): Delhi- Rishikesh Drive 224 KM Morning after breakfast, drive to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas. The distance between the two cities is 220 kms which takes about 6 hrs. The city is full of temples & ashrams and has the Yoga Institute situated here. Arrive Rishikesh and check into the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel. Day 02): Rishikesh- Karnapryag -Joshimath Drive 290 KM Morning after breakfast, drive to reach Joshimath (1874 mt / 253Km) which is the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. Lunch enroute. Evening arrive at Joshimath and check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Day 03): Joshimath-Govindghat-Ghangariya Trek (13 KM) DRIVE (18 KM) After breakfast, drive to reach Govindghat (1828 mt / 22Km). Start trekking to reach Ghangaria(3049 mt / 14 km Trek) with packed lunch. Ghangaria is also known as GOVIND DHAM, It is the base camp for visiting Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. Day 04): Ghangariya -Hemkund -Ghangariya Trek 16 KM Early in the morning start trekking (7 Km) to reach "HEMKUND SAHIB". One of the most revered of all Sikh Shrines, The Hemkund Sahib, the Worlds Highest Gurudwara, is situated at an altitude of 4,329 mts. In the afternoon trek down to reach Ghangariya for overnight stay. Evening is free for rest & relaxation. Day 05): Ghangariya Trek 16 KM Day at leisure for independent activities. OPTIONAL TRIP: Visit to the Valley of Flowers. The whole valley is dotted with a varieties of exotic flowers and other flora. Return to Ghangria for overnight stay. Day 06): Ghangariya -Govindghat - Rudraprayag Drive 148 KM Trek 16 Km Morning after early breakfast, start return trek to Govindghat and then drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath and Karnaprayag. On arrival, check into hotel. At the confluence of Mandikini and Alaknanda river, Rudraprayag is a Hindu Pilgrimage centre. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel. Day 07): Rudraprayag -Rishikesh -Delhi Drive 350 KM Early breakfast and drive to Delhi (320 mt) 350 Km via Rishikesh. Place Altitude(in m.) Joshimath 1875 Govindghat 1828 Pulna 1920 Bhyundhar 22397 Ghangharia 30485 Valley of Flowers 36585 Hemkund 43296 Rhodendhron and lots of wild flowers and ferns. The trek will take 3- 4 hrs to reach Deoriatal. Upon arrival at Deoriatal set out the tents for overnight stay.