A sprawling expanse of 87 square kilometres in the Chamoli District of Uttrakhand, Valley of Flowers is set in the backdrop of the majestic Himalayan Ranges.
Breif Description Of The Program : A sprawling expanse of 87 square kilometres in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, Valley of Flowers is set in the backdrop of the majestic Himalayan Ranges. This virtual paradise on earth has been unknown to the outside world till the great Mountaineer Frank S Smith discovered it in the year 1931.
A world heritage site, the valley is situated at a very remarkable area, which is the conversion point of Himalayan ranges of Western and Eastern Himalayas. This fairyland located in the high altitudes of Himalayas is protected by snowy mountains. Bounded by the magnificent mountain ranges and glittering glaciers, this place unfolds the charisma and charm of nature at its best. Also witness the wildlife in national park: Lime Butterfly, gray langur, flying squirrel, Himalayan black bear, red fox, and Himalayan weasel.
The bloom starts immediately after the melting of snow. Different flowers bloom in different months but the peak blooming period is from mid-July to mid-August. Almost 300 species of wildflowers bloom here unhindered by mankind. The prominent species are Blue poppy, Brahmakamal, Campanula latifolia, Geranium, Morina long folio, Potentilla agrophylla, Potentilla cuneifolia, Saxifraga brunonis, Taraxacum officinale, Cremanthodium Arnicoides etc. The best time for Valley Of Flowers Trek is August month.
Mandatory Guideline from the Government of Uttarakhand
1) Vaccination- Both doses, minimum 15 days ago (Certificate Copy) will be required to enter Uttarakhand from Airport, Railway Station and at borders.
2) If travellers are not vaccinated with both the doses then it is mandatory to bring RTPCR/ TrueNat/CBNAAT/RAT Covid Negative Report (not later than 72 hours, while entering uttarakhand)
3) Registration for e-pass Dehradun Smart City Portal (click here- https://dsclservices.org.in/apply.php)
4) Participants have to follow Covid-19 guideline issued by the Uttarakhand Government
https://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/hemkund-sahib.php
Day wise Schedule:
Day 1 : Report at Base Camp, Bharat Mandir Dharamshala, Near Nirmal Ashram Hospital, Chandreshwari Road, Mayakund, Rishikesh(1,031 ft)
Day 2 : Rishikesh to Joshimath Camp (6,150 ft) (by bus) (275 km Approx. 8 – 10 hrs.)
Day 3 : Joshimath to Govindghat and (5500 ft) (by bus) 20 km Approx. 45 minutes, Trek to Govindghat to Ghangaria (10,200 ft) (14 km Approx. 5 – 7 hrs.)
Day 4 : Trek from Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers and return to Ghangaria (11,500 ft) & back (3 km+3 km=6 km Approx. 5 – 7 hrs.)
Day 5 : Trek from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and return to Ghangaria (15,200 ft) & back (6 km+6 km= 12km Approx. 6 – 8 hrs.)
Day 6 : Trek from Ghangaria to Govindghat (14 km Approx. 2 – 4 hrs.) And by bus from Govindghat to Badrinath stay at Badrinath Youth Hostel (10,830 ft) (25 km Approx.1 hrs.)
Day 7 : Badrinath to Mana Village (10,500 ft) (4 km ) to Vasudhara waterfalls (4 km+4 km=8 km trail ) & return to Badrinath Youth Hostel.
Day 8 : Badrinath to Rishikeshbase camp (by bus) (315 km. Approx. 11 hrs.)
Day 9 : Check out after Breakfast.
Who can Participate: The minimum age for a member to join the program is 18 years to 60 Years, YHAI membership is mandatory to participate. This condition will be adhered to strictly. Under age and above age will not be considered. Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online duly supported by a ‘Trekking Medical Certificate’.
How To Reach The Base Camp : Rishikesh, Bharat Mandir Dharamshala. Rishikesh is around 250 kms from Delhi. You can approach by air, train or by road. Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Air Port. Nearest railway station is Rishikesh/Haridwar. State transport buses are available from Delhi and Haridwar/Dehradun also.
How To Join :
Online Booking : Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online though website by paying requisite program fee Rs.9500/-. We accept Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card payment on www.yhaindia.org for online payments.
After successful transaction Admit Card will be generated. Participant has to carry ‘Admit Card’, ‘Trekking Medical Certificate’ & ‘Membership Card, two passport size photographs at the time of reporting to the Base Camp.
Offline Booking : Members desirous of joining this programme may apply on the prescribed ‘Trekking Registration Form’ duly supported by a ‘Trekking Medical Certificate’, along with a Demand Draft of requisite amount of Rs.9500/- .in favor of “Youth Hostels Association of India” payable at New Delhi. The Trekking registration Form, Trekking Medical Form and Demand Draft may be sent to following Address: Youth Hostels Association of India, 5 Nyaya marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 All Offline Booking onfirmation is subject to availability of seats. National Office will send the Admit Card along with confirmation letter to the participant at the address mentioned in ‘Trekking Registration Form’.
Accommodation Facilities : on sharing basis Hotel, Lodge and Dharamshala
Food & Water Supplies : Veg-meals, R.O. Water supply at base camp
What participants should bring along : Shirts, Slacks, Raincoat, panchou Woolen sweaters or Jackets, Inners, Sun Cap, Trekking Shoes, Socks4 pr.Gloves,Enameled or Steel Mug/tumbler, Lunchbox, Plate, Spoon, Penknife, Needle, Thread, Spare buttons, Goggles, Cold Cream/Vaseline, Soap, Toilet Paper, Tissues, Towel, and Medicines (Which are normally used at home), MOST IMPORTANTLY ADMIT CARD, YHAI MEMBERSHIP CARD (soft copy will do) and original Medical certificated not issue before 30 Days.
Safety & Security : Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the Planning of your safety. Our field Staff and experienced camp leaders have been visiting the area to check all details. While every Care has been taken to ensure safety. The Youth Hostels Association of India cannot be held Responsible for any accident, Illness and such other unforeseen eventualities.
Cancellation Method:
1) Participants booked online will do online cancellation minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.
2) Participants booked offline will inform their cancellation by email to trekking@yhaindia.org minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.
Only cancellation done as per above method will be eligible for credit shell/refund. The below cancellation policy will however not be applicable if the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date and shall not be eligible for credit shell/refund.
Cancellation Policy :
The Participant, who cancels the programme by serving request minimum 10 days prior to his/her reporting date as per above terms and conditions of “Cancellation Method”, is eligible to get the credit shell or refund as follows:
(a) Credit Shell:-
1) In case you are unable to join the programme due to any reason, you will get a 100% Credit Shell of the participation fees which will be valid till December 2024.
2) If the next programme opted by you is cheaper, you may use the balance amount in any of the Trek till Dec 2024.
3) If the next opted programme is costlier, the trekker has to pay the differential amount.
4) Program opted using the Credit Shell cannot be cancelled again.
5) You may transfer your seat to your family members and friends also. The seats thus transferred cannot be retransferred or cancelled.
6) The credit shell can only be used in booking of adventure programs organised by YHAI. The credit shell will not be used in taking memberships and hostel bookings.
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(b) Refund:-
Participants can opt for a 50% refund instead of 100% credit shell if they wish to. The conditions of “Cancellation Method” will be the same as mentioned above. The participant has to inform either offline or online minimum 10 days prior to his reporting date. If the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date the refund request shall not be considered.
Note: If any program will be cancelled due to Natural Calamity / Government Restriction / Cancellation of Permission or any other reasons, YHAI will be accountable only for program fees and not other expenses which participants have made for joining the program. In these circumstances the decision for participation fees will be considered by the YHAI and will be bound to all.