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Area: Garhwal Himalayas Duration: 08 Days\07 Nights The world famous Valley of Flowers is situated in the upper expansions of Bhyundar Ganga in the far interior of Garhwal Himalayas. Spread over an area of 87.5 Sq. Km. The valley is at an altitude of is 3,250 M to 6,750 M above mean sea level. Many a legend are associated with this vibrant and eye catching Valley, and are often in the epics of the Ramayana and Mahabharat. The valley of Flowers National Park starts from Ghangharia but the main valley starts after crossing the gorge and the stream starting from Nar Parvat, At the entrance of the Valley stands the snow-clad peak of Ratban Parvat, towards the left is Nar Parvat, which separates the Badrinath valley from this valley, and to the right is dense Birch forest on the hillsides. Below the forest are meadows and the River Pushpavati flows through the valley and there are many waterfalls enhancing the beauty of the valley. The bloom starts immediately after the melting of snow but the peak blooming period is from mid July to mid August. Almost 300 species of wild flowers bloom here unhindered by mankind. The prominent species are Braham kamal, Anemone, Geranium, Marsh marigold, Prinula, Lilium, Potentilla, Ranunculus, Inula, Corydalis, Pedicularis, Arisaema, Ligularia, Morina, Impatiens, Saxifrages Bistorta, Anaphalis, Sibbaldia. The myriad shades of the valley have attracted lots of travellers through the years. Day 01: Delhi - Rishikesh (240 kms, 5 - 6 hrs drive)
Day 02: Rishikesh - Joshimath (255 kms, 7 - 8 hrs drive)
Day 03: Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangaria (20 kms drive, 13 km trek)
Day 04: Ghangaria - Valley of Flowers - Ghangaria (6 kms trek)
Day 05: Ghangaria - Hemkund Sahib - Ghangaria (10 kms trek)
Day 06: Ghangaria - Govindghat - Badrinath (13 kms trek, 25 kms drive)
Day 07: Badrinath - Rishikesh
Day 08: Rishikesh - Delhi
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