VALLEY OF FLOWERS: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Day 01: Delhi
Arrive Delhi and check into hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Delhi
Day 02: Delhi - Rishikesh
Breakfast. After early breakfast proceed to Rishikesh, also known as the 'place of sages' is Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh' had appeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the place derived its name. Arrive Rishikesh by noon and after lunch visit Laxman Jhoola & Triveni Ghat. Evening visit to Haridwar to view the pooja & evening aarti at the ghats on River Ganges.
Overnight at Rishikesh
Day 03: Rishikesh - Joshimath
Breakfast. After early breakfast, proceed to Joshimath. 'Jyotirmath' the place of Jyotirmath of Shiva. Shankaracharya founded one of the four piths "Centres for Sanyasi's" here. It is halting place for the pilgrims bound for Badrinath. It is considered to be one of the most sacred places by Hindus who believes that Badrinath (The God Vishnu) resides here in winter. Joshimath has a temple dedicated to Narsimha, an incarnation of Vishnu. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening visit to Narsingh temple.
Overnight at Joshimath
Day 04: Joshimath - Auli - Joshimath
Breakfast. After breakfast proceed to Auli, the skier's paradise, where one can feel the adrenaline levels as one negotiates the challenges of the steep gradients and traverses unimaginable distances. Quite truly, the thrill of skiing remains unparalleled. Adding to the thrill of skiing is 180 degrees Auli offers panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mana Paravat and Dunagiri, seemingly only a snowball's throw away. The conditions for skiing are perfect. Skiers can enjoy almost 20 kms of virgin slopes, which provide excellent opportunities for cross-country, slalom and down hill skiing events. Evening return to Joshimath.
Overnight at Joshimath
Day 05: Joshimath - Govind Ghat - Ghangaria
Breakfast. After early breakfast, proceed to Govind Ghat. On arrival trek to Ghangaria.
Overnight at Ghangaria
Day 06: Ghangaria - Valley of Flowers - Ghangaria
Breakfast. After early breakfast proceed to Valley of Flowers. High in the Himalayan ranges of Garhwal hills of Uttaranchal lies an enchanted valley. Here flower pastures with clear running streams are set against silver birches and shining snow peak. Dew lies thick on the flowers and air is pure and charged with floral smells. Hidden from the probing eyes of civilization, this valley had been known to the inhabitants as the Bhyundar Valley, the playground of fairies and nymphs. Later return trek to Ghangaria.
Overnight at Ghangaria
Day 07: Ghangaria - Hemkind Sahib - Ghangaria
Breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to Hemkund Sahib. One of the most revered of all Sikh Shrines, the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, the Worlds Highest Hemkund (Lok Pal), marks the place where Guru Govind Singh the 10th and the last Guru unified with God after prolonged meditation. The shrine is encircled by seven snow clad peaks and their associated glaciers. Streams from Hati Parvat and Sapt Rishi Peaks feed the lake and a small stream called Himganga flows out of his lake. According to the holy Granth Sahib, it is believed that Guru shores of a lake surrounded by seven snowcapped mountains. Hemkund Sahib, Sikh pilgrims believe that, holy lake where their 10th Guru has medicated. The Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is an imposing star shaped structure of stone and masonry at the edge of Lake Lok Pal.
Overnight at Badrinath
Day 08: Ghangaria - Govind Ghat - Badrinath
Breakfast. After early breakfast return trek to Govind Ghat. On arrival drive to Badrinath. Badrinath, at a height of 3,133 m, is said to be unequalled in its sanctity when compared to other pilgrimages. The Badrinath temple stands in a beautiful valley on the bank of the Alaknanda River and is dedicated to Shri Badrinathji, that is Shiva the Preserver. It traces its origins to Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.
Overnight at Badrinath
Day 09: Badrinath - Rishikesh
Breakfast. After early breakfast proceed to Rishikesh. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free at leisure.
Overnight at Rishikesh
Day 10: Rishikesh
Breakfast. After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Delhi. On arrival proceed for onward journey.
Tour concludes
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