A trek to Paradise - Valley of Flowers and Hemkund

[Lanceman]

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.

[aadhaulya]

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.

Atul

[Lanceman]

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!

[xl_target]

Very enjoyable narration, Lanceman.
Lovely Photos.

[essdee1972]

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

[brihacharan]

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

Briha

[Lanceman]

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