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Hemkund Sahib Trek,
Uttarakhand
Location: Garhwal (Uttaranchal)
Base: Govind ghat
Altitude: 4329m above Sea Level
Altitude(in meters): Joshimath - 1875, Govindghat - 1828, Pulna - 1920, Bhyundhar - 2239, Ghangharia - 3048, Valley of Flowers - 3658, Hemkund - 4329
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - 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 Transfer to JG camp, Brahmapuri(12 km). Overnight at camp.
DAY 2 - RISHIKESH - KARNAPRAYAG - 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. Overnight stay.
DAY 3 - 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 4 - GHANGARIYA - HEMKUND - GHANGARIA 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 5 - GHANGARIA 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 6 - GHANGARIA - 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. At the confluence of Mandikini and Alaknanda river, Rudraprayag is a Hindu Pilgrimage centre. Dinner & Overnight stay.
DAY 7 - RUDRAPRAYAG - RISHIKESH - DELHI, DRIVE 350 KM: Early breakfast and drive to Delhi (320 mt) 350 Km via Rishikesh.
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