Chardham With VOF & Hemkund Sahib

mumbaihermit · May 11th, 2009, 11:49

Hi..
I am doing the Yamnotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath between 24th May to 5th June... I also want to do the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund sahib...

I am aware that the VOF blooms only in July - Aug - Sept... So will the trek to Ghangria and ahead be worth it? Or should i just visit Hemkund Sahib?

Also, my 9 year old daughter is accompanying me on this... Any special precautions for the Kids?

Should one carry raincoats in the season?
Kindly advise...

roam_along · May 11th, 2009, 12:49

VOF does open in June and you should be able to catch it at the very start of the flowering season. Though the valley is said to be in full bloom between July to End August, I'm sure you would be able to witness some early blooms in June.
Do carry good rain gear as it would be definitely raining in June, and would be cold as well. Carry easy to wear rain gear like a long over coat which should be easy to wear and remove.
Since you are travelling with a 9 year old see that she is used to such heights coz Hemkund Sahid is a pretty tough uphill walk if you intend to trek. Else ponies are available for the Govindghat- ghangria and Ghangria-Hemkund stretch anyways.
One more tip since you are doing the Chaardham trip, Do visit the Mana village which is just 3kms from Badrinath.

mjain1963 · May 11th, 2009, 13:17

HI, good to know your plans. I am also planning same with my family this season. you have great plan. if you have done some research, pls share with me and i will be happy to share with mine. I am at mjain1963@sifymail.com or 09871202299, rgds

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Originally Posted by mumbaihermit

Hi..
I am doing the Yamnotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath between 24th May to 5th June... I also want to do the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund sahib...

I am aware that the VOF blooms only in July - Aug - Sept... So will the trek to Ghangria and ahead be worth it? Or should i just visit Hemkund Sahib?

Also, my 9 year old daughter is accompanying me on this... Any special precautions for the Kids?

Should one carry raincoats in the season?
Kindly advise...

delhiwala · May 11th, 2009, 13:18

You'll find the Valley green, as flowering season is from July onwards only......

However, as roam_along has already said, that VoF and Hemkund Sahab are tough treks....

Take necessary medicines like for fever, cough, cold and vomiting with you.

And it rains almost daily in the valley, carry Ponchos or rain coats. Since you'll be doing chardhams also, I am pretty sure you'll have to use them at least more than once....

mumbaihermit · May 11th, 2009, 15:02

thank you everyone for your guidance... am planning a visit to mana too..
I am reaching Haridwar early morning on 24th May.. As i have already done Haridwar / Rishikesh in the past, will not be spending time here.. Am doing the trip in a taxi as per the following schedule..
My schedule for the trip looks as follows :
Date Departure place Arrival &
(From) Night halt place
24-May-09 Haridwar Barkot
25-May-09 Barkot Barkot
26-May-09 Barkot Gangotri
27-May-09 Gangotri Uttarakashi
28-May-09 Uttarakashi Guptkashi
29-May-09 Guptkashi Kedarnath
30-May-09 Kedarnath Ukhimath
31-May-09 Ukhimath Badrinath
1-Jun-09 Badrinath Badrinath
2-Jun-09 Badrinath Ghagaria
3-Jun-09 Ghagaria Ghagaria
4-Jun-09 Ghagaria Joshimath
5-Jun-09 Joshimath(New) Haridwar

the schedule seems to be a bit over packed, especially in the end with lot of long travel stretches of 10 to 12 hrs..

Any places which one must Not miss during this trip?

debajyoti · May 15th, 2009, 14:36

Hi Mumbaihermit ,
Please do not miss the place called 'Chopta' in the way from Ukhimath to Badrinath . It is an awsome place where you will find almost 270 degree view of the snowpeaks. If You wish , you can also visit Tunganath(3.5 km trek from Chopta) Temple . Tunganath is one out of 5 Kedar's and it is the highest altitute temple(12072 feet). You may find pony from Chopta to visit Tunganath and come back to Chopta.

delhiwala · May 15th, 2009, 14:45

If you do Chopta & Tungnath, you wont'be able to reach Badrinath Same day !

debajyoti · May 15th, 2009, 14:53

Mumbaihermit,I feel the following will ease your journey a bit

31-May-09 Ukhimath -> Chopta -> Josimath
1-Jun-09 Josimath -> Badrinath -> Josimath
2-Jun-09 Josimath Ghagaria

debajyoti · May 15th, 2009, 15:58

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Originally Posted by debajyoti

Mumbaihermit,I feel the following will ease your journey a bit

31-May-09 Ukhimath -> Chopta -> Josimath
1-Jun-09 Josimath -> Badrinath -> Josimath
2-Jun-09 Josimath Ghagaria

If You choose the above schedule ,please make sure that You leave Ukhimath as early as possible on 31st morning. As before entering Josimath , there is a military checkup(in Pipolkoti).
You have to reach that place before 4:00 pm , otherwise they will not allow the vehicle to go to Josimath.

delhiwala · May 15th, 2009, 16:22

If it's just a small break at Chopta then fine. But if you include Tungnath, I don't think it can be done......

If you decide to take only a small break at Chopta then you can reach even Badrinath on the same day.

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Originally Posted by debajyoti

31-May-09 Ukhimath -> Chopta -> Josimath

mumbaihermit · May 15th, 2009, 18:54

thank you everyone...
So, the target has to reach joshimath before 4pm.. right?
I guess we will do only Chopta, enroute to Badrinath...
i am also a bit apprehensive about the last 3-4 days of the trip, as there is a trek on almost every day... Wouldnt want to load it further

Am unable to get distances and travelling time by car between the following locations... Can you help please...

Guptkashi - Kedarnath
Ukhimath - Badrinath

Am booked in GMVN in all places... so i guess i wouldnt be able to change the schedule now.. Do lemme know about things i should not miss in this tour pls..

debajyoti · May 15th, 2009, 19:10

Guptakashi - Kedarnath (32 kms drive and 14 kms trek)
Ukhimath - Badrinath (165 km drive)

delhiwala · May 15th, 2009, 19:13

By own vehicle-

Guptkashi - Kedarnath (Gaurikund) - One hour or so !
Ukhimath - Badrinath - 5-6 hours !

debajyoti · May 15th, 2009, 19:21

DISTANCE CHART (Kedarnath & Badrinath)
Haridwar - Rishikesh 24 Kms.
Rishikesh - Devprayag 70 Kms.
Devprayag - Srinagar 33 Kms.
Srinagar - Rudraprayag 36 Kms.
Rudraprayag - Syalsur 22 Kms.
Guptakashi - Gaurikund 29 Kms.
Gaurikund - Kedarnath 14 Kms.Trek
Kedarnath - Gaurikund 14 Kms.Trek
Gaurikund - Guptakashi 29 Kms.
Guptakashi - Ukhimath 10 Kms.
Ukhimath - Chopta 30 Kms.
Chopta - Chamoli 50 Kms.
Chamoli - Joshimath 41 Kms.
Joshimath - Govindghat 20 Kms.
Govindghat - Badrinath 24 Kms.
Badrinath - Govindghat 24 Kms.
Govindghat - Joshimath 20 Kms.
Joshimath - Karanprayag 70 Kms.
Karanprayag - Rudraprayag 35 Kms.
Rudraprayag - Srinagar 35 Kms.
Srinagar - Devprayag 21 Kms.
Devprayag - Rishikesh 70 Kms.
Rishikesh - Haridwar 24 Kms.

debajyoti · May 15th, 2009, 19:22

DISTANCE CHART (Gangotri & Yamunotri)
Haridwar - Dehradun 55 Kms.
Dehradun - Mussoorie 35 Kms.
Mussoorie - Kempty Falls 15 Kms.
Kempty Falls - Nainbagh 25 Kms.
Nainbagh - Barkot 45 Kms.
Barkot - Hanuman Chatti 32 Kms.
Hanuman Chatti - Phoolchatti 03 Kms.
Phoolchatti - Yamunotri 05 Kms. Trek
Trek Yamunotri - Phoolchatti 05 Kms. Trek
Trek Phoolchatti - Hanuman Chatti 03 Kms.
Hanuman Chatti - Barkot 32 Kms.
Barkot - Dharasu 55 Kms.
Dharasu - Uttarkashi 28 Kms.
Uttarkashi - Harsil 69 Kms.
Harsil - Gangotri 23 Kms.
Gangotri - Harsil 23 Kms.
Harsil - Uttarkashi 69 Kms.
Uttarkashi - Dharasu 28 Kms.
Dharasu - Tehri 37 Kms.
Tehri - Chamba 21 Kms.
Chamba - Narendranagar 32 Kms.
Narendranagar - Agarkhal 32 Kms.
Agarkhal - Rishikesh 30 Kms.
Rishikesh - Haridwar 24 Kms.

May 11th, 2009, 11:49	#1
mumbaihermit Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 13	Chardham With VOF & Hemkund Sahib Hi.. I am doing the Yamnotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath between 24th May to 5th June... I also want to do the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund sahib... I am aware that the VOF blooms only in July - Aug - Sept... So will the trek to Ghangria and ahead be worth it? Or should i just visit Hemkund Sahib? Also, my 9 year old daughter is accompanying me on this... Any special precautions for the Kids? Should one carry raincoats in the season? Kindly advise...

May 11th, 2009, 12:49	#2
roam_along Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: India Posts: 21	VOF in June VOF does open in June and you should be able to catch it at the very start of the flowering season. Though the valley is said to be in full bloom between July to End August, I'm sure you would be able to witness some early blooms in June. Do carry good rain gear as it would be definitely raining in June, and would be cold as well. Carry easy to wear rain gear like a long over coat which should be easy to wear and remove. Since you are travelling with a 9 year old see that she is used to such heights coz Hemkund Sahid is a pretty tough uphill walk if you intend to trek. Else ponies are available for the Govindghat- ghangria and Ghangria-Hemkund stretch anyways. One more tip since you are doing the Chaardham trip, Do visit the Mana village which is just 3kms from Badrinath. __________________ www.roamalong.com http://hemant.baandal.in/Valley-Of-Flowers-2008/

May 11th, 2009, 13:18	#4
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	You'll find the Valley green, as flowering season is from July onwards only...... However, as roam_along has already said, that VoF and Hemkund Sahab are tough treks.... Take necessary medicines like for fever, cough, cold and vomiting with you. And it rains almost daily in the valley, carry Ponchos or rain coats. Since you'll be doing chardhams also, I am pretty sure you'll have to use them at least more than once.... __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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May 11th, 2009, 15:02	#5
mumbaihermit Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 13	thank you everyone for your guidance... am planning a visit to mana too.. I am reaching Haridwar early morning on 24th May.. As i have already done Haridwar / Rishikesh in the past, will not be spending time here.. Am doing the trip in a taxi as per the following schedule.. My schedule for the trip looks as follows : Date Departure place Arrival & (From) Night halt place 24-May-09 Haridwar Barkot 25-May-09 Barkot Barkot 26-May-09 Barkot Gangotri 27-May-09 Gangotri Uttarakashi 28-May-09 Uttarakashi Guptkashi 29-May-09 Guptkashi Kedarnath 30-May-09 Kedarnath Ukhimath 31-May-09 Ukhimath Badrinath 1-Jun-09 Badrinath Badrinath 2-Jun-09 Badrinath Ghagaria 3-Jun-09 Ghagaria Ghagaria 4-Jun-09 Ghagaria Joshimath 5-Jun-09 Joshimath(New) Haridwar the schedule seems to be a bit over packed, especially in the end with lot of long travel stretches of 10 to 12 hrs.. Any places which one must Not miss during this trip?

May 15th, 2009, 14:36	#6
debajyoti Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata(Presently in Chennai) Posts: 110	Hi Mumbaihermit , Please do not miss the place called 'Chopta' in the way from Ukhimath to Badrinath . It is an awsome place where you will find almost 270 degree view of the snowpeaks. If You wish , you can also visit Tunganath(3.5 km trek from Chopta) Temple . Tunganath is one out of 5 Kedar's and it is the highest altitute temple(12072 feet). You may find pony from Chopta to visit Tunganath and come back to Chopta.

May 15th, 2009, 14:45	#7
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	If you do Chopta & Tungnath, you wont'be able to reach Badrinath Same day !

May 15th, 2009, 14:53	#8
debajyoti Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata(Presently in Chennai) Posts: 110	Mumbaihermit,I feel the following will ease your journey a bit 31-May-09 Ukhimath -> Chopta -> Josimath 1-Jun-09 Josimath -> Badrinath -> Josimath 2-Jun-09 Josimath Ghagaria

May 15th, 2009, 18:54	#11
mumbaihermit Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 13	thank you everyone... So, the target has to reach joshimath before 4pm.. right? I guess we will do only Chopta, enroute to Badrinath... i am also a bit apprehensive about the last 3-4 days of the trip, as there is a trek on almost every day... Wouldnt want to load it further Am unable to get distances and travelling time by car between the following locations... Can you help please... Guptkashi - Kedarnath Ukhimath - Badrinath Am booked in GMVN in all places... so i guess i wouldnt be able to change the schedule now.. Do lemme know about things i should not miss in this tour pls..

May 15th, 2009, 19:10	#12
debajyoti Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata(Presently in Chennai) Posts: 110	Guptakashi - Kedarnath (32 kms drive and 14 kms trek) Ukhimath - Badrinath (165 km drive)

May 15th, 2009, 19:13	#13
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	By own vehicle- Guptkashi - Kedarnath (Gaurikund) - One hour or so ! Ukhimath - Badrinath - 5-6 hours !

May 15th, 2009, 19:21	#14
debajyoti Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata(Presently in Chennai) Posts: 110	DISTANCE CHART (Kedarnath & Badrinath) Haridwar - Rishikesh 24 Kms. Rishikesh - Devprayag 70 Kms. Devprayag - Srinagar 33 Kms. Srinagar - Rudraprayag 36 Kms. Rudraprayag - Syalsur 22 Kms. Guptakashi - Gaurikund 29 Kms. Gaurikund - Kedarnath 14 Kms.Trek Kedarnath - Gaurikund 14 Kms.Trek Gaurikund - Guptakashi 29 Kms. Guptakashi - Ukhimath 10 Kms. Ukhimath - Chopta 30 Kms. Chopta - Chamoli 50 Kms. Chamoli - Joshimath 41 Kms. Joshimath - Govindghat 20 Kms. Govindghat - Badrinath 24 Kms. Badrinath - Govindghat 24 Kms. Govindghat - Joshimath 20 Kms. Joshimath - Karanprayag 70 Kms. Karanprayag - Rudraprayag 35 Kms. Rudraprayag - Srinagar 35 Kms. Srinagar - Devprayag 21 Kms. Devprayag - Rishikesh 70 Kms. Rishikesh - Haridwar 24 Kms.

May 15th, 2009, 19:22	#15
debajyoti Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata(Presently in Chennai) Posts: 110	DISTANCE CHART (Gangotri & Yamunotri) Haridwar - Dehradun 55 Kms. Dehradun - Mussoorie 35 Kms. Mussoorie - Kempty Falls 15 Kms. Kempty Falls - Nainbagh 25 Kms. Nainbagh - Barkot 45 Kms. Barkot - Hanuman Chatti 32 Kms. Hanuman Chatti - Phoolchatti 03 Kms. Phoolchatti - Yamunotri 05 Kms. Trek Trek Yamunotri - Phoolchatti 05 Kms. Trek Trek Phoolchatti - Hanuman Chatti 03 Kms. Hanuman Chatti - Barkot 32 Kms. Barkot - Dharasu 55 Kms. Dharasu - Uttarkashi 28 Kms. Uttarkashi - Harsil 69 Kms. Harsil - Gangotri 23 Kms. Gangotri - Harsil 23 Kms. Harsil - Uttarkashi 69 Kms. Uttarkashi - Dharasu 28 Kms. Dharasu - Tehri 37 Kms. Tehri - Chamba 21 Kms. Chamba - Narendranagar 32 Kms. Narendranagar - Agarkhal 32 Kms. Agarkhal - Rishikesh 30 Kms. Rishikesh - Haridwar 24 Kms.