Hidden flowers valley of himalaya1/7/2024 – 8 km trek, Drive to Joshimathīhuyandar Khal|Gupt Khal Trekking beyond Garden of EdenĮver felt compelled to explore what lies ahead of Valley of Flowers? The trail ahead of the vagrant valley takes you to the massive glacial basins of Tipra Bamak and Bhuyandar. Palsi Uddyar to Hanuman Chatti (2.548 meters). Kunthkhal to Palsi Uddyar (3,225 meters), – 12 km trekĭay 4. Ghangaria to KunthKhal (4,500 meters), – 8 km trekĭay 3. Trek to Ghangaria (3,050 meters), – 16 km trekĭay 2. Also good for acclimatization to take this day at Joshimath.ĭay 1. Pre-Trek Day 2: Permits and Trek arrangement Day (In case you have not sorted your permits in advance). Pre-Trek Day 1: Reach Joshimath from Haridwar/Rishikesh Permits to be obtained from Forest Department Office at Joshimath, Ghangaria, Badrinath. Mules can only ply from Govindghat till Ghangaria. It is a Porter Driven Trek from Ghangaria to Hanuman Chati. Permissions & Guide – A Guide is mandatory for this trek. Technical Pointers – A fixed roped (of 30 to 40 meters) is required to be fixed at the last Rock section at the Pass. Kunth Khal – Hanuman Chatti Trek MapĪltitude – 14,764 feet | 4,500 meter approximately You will have to return back to Ghangaria for the night. Trekking Tips: Add an extra day to visit Valley of Flowers on Day 2 from Ghangaria. From Hanuman Chatti take a jeep for a drop to Joshimath or Badrinath. Camp here for the night.ĭay 4 is an easy 8-kilometer walk down to Hanuman Chatti. Trek 10 kilometer down to Palsi Uddyar, a small meadow. After descending 100 meters, the trail eases out. Fixed Ropes, Descenders need to be fixed. Cross over the 14,764 feet pass with caution. Camp near the Base of Kunth-khal for the night.īrahma Kamal in full bloom near Kunth Khal As you reach over 12,500 feet, Brahma Kamal can be spotted in large numbers. The trail forks towards your left as you move towards the higher ridge of Khunth-Khal. Take the trail that fords the Pushpawati River coming from Valley of Flowers. On Day 2, proceed towards Valley of Flowers Entry Post manned by Forest Department. Take the usual 16 kilometer Valley of Flowers trail to Ghangaria. The best way of doing this trek is from Govindghat. Take this day to scout for a local Guide and Supplies. Reach Joshimath and visit Forest Department Office for the permits. Devkant Sangwan who has extensively trekked in this region reports of seeing far better numbers of Brahma Kamal on this route than any other. They seem to thrive in the protected Valley. The Kunth Khal ridge has a blooming presence of Brahma Kamal. Saussurea obvallata (also known as ‘Brahma Kamal’), is an endangered species of alpine flower. The special thing about this trek is the presence of a rare Himalayan flower. A strenuous trek is meant for adventurous trekkers who like exploring new hiking trails. Kunth Khal-Hanuman Chatti: A trek to the valley of Brahma KamalĪn old Valley of Flowers trekking route has been opened after 45 years. We share with you three such Treks that let you experience the raw grandeur of Himalayas. Needless to say, there is more to explore around the Valley of Flowers than you think. The other who trek to nearby hidden lakes, passes, and high-altitude ice fields. One that trek to Valley of Flowers and call it a day.
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