The Valley of Flowers Trek
Valley of Flowers Trek, Uttarakhand August 2016 Youth Hostels Association of India (Factual Blog, keeping my overpowering emotions for this place in check) Day 1 A. Travel: Rishikesh to Joshimath (by bus) Distance: 280 kms Duration: 10 hours Road: Crooked, Curvy, Crazy Travel Tips: If you are the 'throwing up' types, make sure you take an Avomine. If you want to fight it, get involved in a game of Antakshari or some playful banter with your fellow bus-mates B. Stay: Overnight stay at Joshimath in Hotel Brahmakamal Review: Comfortable accommodation. Budget stay. No running hot water. (You might be successful in coaxing the hotel manager to give you a bucket of hot water for some extra cash) View: Surrounded by the Himalayas. Sudden euphoria! TIP for the evening in Joshimath: Visit Auli, the most happening skiing destination in India. There is a ropeway cable to take you to the top. The to and fro cost is INR 750 per person. The last cable ride to return to J