A trek to Paradise - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund

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A trek to Paradise - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund

Post by Lanceman » Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:34 am

Recently I realised a dream of many years, to trek to the Valley of Flowers. It surpassed all my expectations and I enjoyed every moment of the trek. This blog is intended to be a palette of flavours rather than a technical treatise. I would be happy to answer any questions anyone may have and give guidance to a prospective trekker.
http://xerxespa.blogspot.in/2015/08/val ... to_30.html

there are a few pictures here, however for more detailed photographs of the flowers I saw, please see my Flickr site

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129459215@N08/albums

I had also put this link in an earlier post.
Enjoy the reading as much as I enjoyed the trek.
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Re: A trek to Paradise - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund

Post by aadhaulya » Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:19 pm

That was a very detailed description of your trek. I really enjoyed it almost as much as you would have enjoyed the actual trek. I have certain queries like is a safe parking available for cars?? Is there any place to stay in the actual VoF. The Gurudwara's probably wouldn't have some decent 'English' style toilets.

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Re: A trek to Paradise - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund

Post by Lanceman » Mon Aug 31, 2015 12:10 am

Safe pay parking available upto 4 km ahead of Govindghat.
No one is allowed to stay in VoF overnight. You have to stay in Ghangaria, 6 km away.
Ghangaria has moderately decent hotels, and the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam has a good tourist Rest House. Including English toilets!
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Re: A trek to Paradise - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund

Post by xl_target » Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:08 am

Very enjoyable narration, Lanceman.
Lovely Photos.
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Re: A trek to Paradise - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund

Post by essdee1972 » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:10 am

I almost felt as if I was trekking with you, sir! Great narrative, as usual!
Cheers!

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Re: A trek to Paradise - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund

Post by brihacharan » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:13 am

essdee1972 wrote:I almost felt as if I was trekking with you, sir! Great narrative, as usual!
:agree: :agree: :agree:
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Re: A trek to Paradise - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund

Post by Lanceman » Mon Aug 31, 2015 7:45 pm

Thanks gentlemen for your appreciation and encouragement, urges my aching bones on. Brihacharan sir, your encouragement is heartening.
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