Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Jolly Grant International Airport, DED, Drive to Rishikesh, D – 21 kms, T – 45 m. 1st Ni Stay.

Chief Guide & Guide shall meet at the Hotel. The Chief Guide shall have a short quick briefing and handover to the Guide who shall be with the participants throughout until the departure.

Day 2: Drive to Joshimath, D – 265 kms, T – 08 to 10 h. 2nd Ni Stay.

Early move is recommended due to distance and valley. Will halt for breakfast and lunch midway. 

Day 3: Drive from Joshimath to Govind Ghat and from Govind Ghat to Poolna Village through a local cab as it being the local norm, Trek to Ghangaria, Drive – 21 kms, T – 01 h, Trek – 09 kms, T- 05 h to 06 h, Altitude Gain – 6,300 fts to 9,600 fts. 3rd Ni Stay.

Short drive followed by gradually ascending river along the side trails.

Day 4: Ghangaria to “VALLEY OF FLOWERS” and return, Trek-3.7 kms one way so 7.4 kms to & fro, T – 06 h, Altitude Gain – 9,600 fts to 11,500 fts followed by Descent after spending some time in the Valley, 4th Ni Stay. 

You may like to wave the “Tri Colour” on reaching, it being our “Independence Day”, the team member shall be carrying the flag with him.

Day 5: Trek Ghangaria to Poolna village. Drive from Poolna road head to Govind Ghat through a local cab and from Govind Ghat to Joshimath by our dedicated MUV, Trek – 09 kms, T – 04 h, Descent – 9,600 fts to 7,200 fts, Drive – 21 kms, T – 01 h. 5h Ni Stay.

Day 6: Drive from Joshimath to Rishikesh. Drive – 252 kms, T – 08 to 10 h. 6th Ni Stay.

Day 7: Drive from Rishikesh to Jolly Grant International Airport, DED. Departure. Drive – 21 kms, T – 45 m. Departure.

The comprehensive price is INR 36,000/- (per person excluding GST) for a group size of 15-25 participants with complimentary of 01 Instructor accompanying with the group. Prepayment of 75% of the above price by each participant be paid for confirmation and to book slots for the entire group. Remaining payment be made in full 15 days prior to the travel date to reserve climbing slots & secure flight tickets.

Available Dates is as under: 
15.06.2024 To 31.08.2024 

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

1. Pick up at Jolly Grant International Airport and drop off.

2. All Transfers from Airport to Hotel at Joshimath / Ghangaria / Rishikesh by a dedicated MUV.

3. 02 Nights Hotel / Resort at Joshimath, 02 Nights Hotel / Cottage at Ghangaria, 01 Night Hotel / Resort Stay in 02 Twin Sharing Rooms or 01 Four Bed Sharing Rooms with Complementary Break Fast (B) whichever is best available at the time of confirming. 

4. 01 Guide dedicated for the entire trek with first aid kit. 01 Chief Guide shall be for backup at the Govind Ghat and move till Poolna Road Head if any emergency evacuation is needed. On call he/she shall be made available with the same dedicated MUV. Along the trek there shall be medical camps which shall also provide additional medical cover when needed.

5. Trek Certificate. All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.

6. First aid, a medical kit, stretcher will be available to deal with emergencies.

Exclusions

EXCLUSIONS:

1. Personal clothing and equipment rentals.

2. Insurance. 

3. Snacks when climbing (fast carbohydrates: sweets, dried fruits, candies, etc.). 

4. Food / Meals apart from breakfast.

5. Tips or rewards to the porters & guides.

6. Extra baggage offloading charges.

7. Cost of rental equipment. If needed the same can be arranged for a nominal fee (350 to 500/- per day per person basis) charges as per actuals. 

8. Any other items not listed in the inclusions.

Recommendations for the Trek

1. Reach Rishikesh as early as possible and sleep well overnight.
2. Start as early as possible, it is better if you start before sunrise, maybe 4 or 5 am any time later would only add on to your travel time and that will result less rest for the next day’s hike.
3. Must stop for a while (5 to 10 m) to see the Panch Prayag or 5 river confluences.
4. While moving on Rishikesh Badrinath highway most of the scenic views would be on the left and it only gets better after Karnprayag try not to nap until Govindghat as the mountains only grow taller and you might miss seeing some incredible cliffs in snow.
5. Must start your fitness regime 45 Days to 60 Days prior to the trek, this will save your own wind while negotiating steep climb under depleting Oxygen levels. Your training must include long brisk walks in your trekking shoes, jogging or running 5 Kms within an hours’ time if you take time less than 45 m it’s the optimal fitness you would have achieved to negotiate this trek and most importantly stair climbing and the intensity of climbing stairs to peak up the frequency close to the travel date; watch out for tall towers around your place if the tower is 15 floored or above that shall be better. You must stop your training intensity about 5 to 7 days before your travel date to rest and recover from your injuries. Your training should be regular, a minimum of 05 to 06 days a week. And you must always keep in mind that the trek will not be an easy cake walk.
6. Use trekking poles this will help conserve your energy while on a longer trail.
7. As it is a Monsoon Trek so you need to be geared up for Rains, a poncho or a Rain Cape would be good, also waterproof cover for your Backpack, Umbrella would be a bad option as your hands needs to be free to use the Trekking Poles.
8. Do remember if you are fit you only enjoy the trek. Good Luck & God Speed. The above quote is subject to revision w.r.t environmental changes & travel bookings & valid until midnight of 25th July 2023.