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Panch Prayag confluences
Scenic viewpoints of sacred river junctions along the Alaknanda on the drive from Rishikesh.
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Journey from Rishikesh into the Garhwal Himalayas along the Badrinath road, witnessing the river confluences of Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Nandprayag. From Joshimath or Pipalkoti, drive to Pulna to begin your trek up to Ghangaria alongside the Pushpawati River, setting up your base for high-altitude exploration.
Spend your days traversing the floral meadows of the Valley of Flowers National Park beneath Himalayan peaks, and tackle the steep stone-paved ascent to the revered Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib and its alpine lake at 15,200 feet, before trekking down and driving back to Rishikesh.
Panch Prayag: View the holy Himalayan river confluences along the Badrinath route
Valley of Flowers: Walk among hundreds of blooming wildflower species ending near a glacier
Hemkund Sahib: Visit the high-altitude Gurudwara and glacial lake beneath Saptarishi peaks
Pushpawati River Trail: Trek gradual mountain paths lined with refreshments between Pulna and Ghangaria
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Joshimath or PipalkotiDay 1 · Joshimath or Pipalkoti
Assemble at Natraj Chowk or Tapovan Chowk in Rishikesh at 06:30 AM to start your drive along the Badrinath Highway. Journey through the Chamoli and Srinagar districts, catching views of Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Nandprayag, where holy rivers meet the Alaknanda. Arrive in Joshimath or Pipalkoti in the evening, check into your hotel, have dinner, and rest for the night.
Dinner included
GhangariaDay 2 · Ghangaria
Start with early morning breakfast and attend a briefing session covering route details. Drive 22 kilometres to Pulna village, the starting point of the trail. Begin your 9-kilometre ascent following the Pushpawati River, climbing towards 9,800 to 10,000 feet. The rocky, stone-carved path passes several small dhabas and views of the Hathi Parvat range. Arrive at Ghangaria village after around 5 hours, check into your stay, enjoy dinner, and retire for the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
GhangariaDay 3 · Ghangaria
Have breakfast and receive instructions from your trek leader before setting out towards the Valley of Flowers National Park. Pass Laxman waterfall and cross a wooden bridge over the Pushpawati River after obtaining entry permits at the forest check post. Walk along flat trails through blooming beds of poppies, Himalayan roses, and geraniums stretching up to 7 kilometres towards a glacier, bordered by peaks including Nilgiri Parvat, Bhyundar Khal, and Gauri Parvat. Head back to Ghangaria for dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
GhangariaDay 4 · Ghangaria
Eat breakfast and start the steep uphill climb on stone-paved paths toward Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib, gaining substantial height to reach 15,200 feet. Gaze over the Valley of Flowers and mountain waterfalls as you ascend. At the top, visit the Gurudwara, Hemkund Sahib Sarovar, and the nearby Laxman temple, taking in vistas of the Saptarishi peaks. Enjoy hot tea and langar khichdi before descending the 7-kilometre path back to Ghangaria for dinner and your overnight stay.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Joshimath or PipalkotiDay 5 · Joshimath or Pipalkoti
Have morning tea and breakfast before starting your 9-kilometre downhill walk from Ghangaria back to Pulna village. Descend along the established route past resting dhabas. At Pulna, board your vehicle for the 22-kilometre drive back to Joshimath or Pipalkoti. Check into your hotel upon arrival, have dinner, and spend the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Joshimath or PipalkotiDay 6 · Joshimath or Pipalkoti
Have morning tea and board your vehicle for the return drive along the highway to Rishikesh, covering 253 kilometres. Travel past mountain gorges and river valleys to arrive in Rishikesh by evening around 19:00, where your trip concludes.
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Scenic viewpoints of sacred river junctions along the Alaknanda on the drive from Rishikesh.
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Vibrant alpine valley featuring hundreds of wild blooms set against high Himalayan glaciers.
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High-altitude pilgrimage site and pristine glacial lake positioned beneath the Saptarishi peaks.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.
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6 days and 5 nights, across 3 destinations.
Joshimath or Pipalkoti, Ghangaria, Joshimath or Pipalkoti. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Panch Prayag confluences; Valley of Flowers National Park; Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib.
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From ₹44,100 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
5 nights of hotel accommodation on a triple/quad sharing basis: Joshimath 2 nights, Ghangaria 3 nights, with all vegetarian meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 morning tea; Surface transfer from Rishikesh to Rishikesh; Morning and evening tea or coffee with light snacks; Qualified and experienced female trek leader and support staff (guide ratio 1:10); All necessary fees and permits; Basic first aid kit with oximeter and oxygen cylinder; Cloakroom facility available at base camp for extra luggage. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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