Have you ever woken up one day and wondered what would it be like to have a better view in front of you?
Pic Credit: Kailash Padvekar
Going on a morning walk through nature’s own backyard filled with vibrant and lively flowers that fill your lungs with fresh air and your soul with a sense of easing? Have you ever experienced your body soothe and relax just through the fresh breeze flowing around you?
Come with us and let’s travel to the amazing and beautiful Valley of Flowers.
Valley of Flowers is a national park reposing in West Himalayas. Located in Uttarakhand, this location well known for its charming meadows of flowers indigenous to the mountains and surrounded by a river on either side making this view nothing less than tranquil.
Our main aim is the only one that, to give you the lowest Valley of Flowers Trek Cost.
If you are a trekker and are in the Valley of Flowers, missing out on the amazing climb to the Hemkund Sahib, a lake sitting at 14,020 ft is almost unforgiving. It is one of those picturesque wonders to have a freshwater lake on the mountain that instills your faith in nature. All of this is of course rewarded with langar (meal) at the Gurudwara.
It takes about 6 days for this trip and the months of July and August during the monsoon are best preferred to soak in this experience. Sign up now!
To hike up to the trek to Valley of Flowers, you must go through the Himalayas surrounded by an abundance of flora and fauna. Apart from the 650 species of flora, the area is surrounded by a diverse species of animals, for instance, blue sheep, yellow-throated marten, musk deer, snow leopards, and bears. However, to see the flowers, you will have to time your trek with perfection keeping in mind a day or two of rain. In hindsight, you will have realized that it was completely worth the effort for Trek to Valley of Flower.
Hey, this isn’t for everyone
This trek is apt for someone who likes to overload on adrenaline and yearns to get lost into an unknown valley full of beautiful flowers and a spiritual place at an altitude of 11550 ft.
If you are fresher or already had your fair share of trekking experience in the Himalayas or other mountains. Also, physical fitness and agility go hand in hand with the trek as it falls under the above-average Difficulty category. On paper, it is the minimum required age is 8 years. we at discovery hike always try to give you cheapest Valley of Flowers Trek Cost with complete satisfaction of your Trek to Valley of Flower.
The variety of birds you will see in Valley of flowers
Fitness Tips for the Mountains:
The Mountaineer Fitness Plan starts with training both the Mind & Body. It’s a physically grueling task to trek a mountain, but the mindset wins it all in the end and the body will come to the rescue. Persistence consists of 50% you Mind & 50% your Body.
We at Discovery Hike believe that with our Mantra of SSS, you get in the right shape of mind and body before you come to trek with us. Whether you are a beginner or a Pro. An adult or a teenager you follow this regiment for 30 days prior to your Trek, it will provide you the desired results. Discovery Hike is the only one who can provide you lowest Valley of Flowers Trek Cost
What is the SSS, you ask? It is:
Stamina
Strength
Stretch
Stamina – You will need to particularly enhance your current stamina to a fiercer one to undertake any Trek. You will need spare 30 – 45 Daily for this activity and increase it based on the Trek.
You will need to start with walking 4 km & more gradually. Effectively your goal will be to walk for 4+km a day.
Once you have successfully completed walking, turn this into running/jogging for the same distance. Effectively your goal will be to run 4+ km a day
Strength – Working on Stamina is just restricted to your running. Strength is working on various parts of your body to complement your Stamina. Upper Back, Lower Back, Core, Legs, Arms & more.
Upper Body – You will need to do Push-ups after you have done with your running exercise. You will need to make it 5 – 10 push-ups a day. Repeat the same in sets of 3 daily. Effectively your goal will be to reach 15 – 30 push-ups daily.
Lower Back – Perform a Plank starting with 30 seconds a Day. Add 10 – 15 seconds more daily to improve the strength you add to your core. Effectively your goal will be to perform a Plank for 3 – 5 minutes.
Arms – You can do lights lifts in the Gym. If not the gym, you can use a heavy book or object & move it towards your shoulder without losing form & repeat the same for both arms for about 30 times in sets of 3. Effectively your goal will be to perform 100 lifts in each arm.
Legs – You will have to start with squats of 5 – 10 in sets of 3. Alternatively, you can also do Wall sits-up of 5 – 10 in sets of 3. Effectively your goal will be to perform 15 – 30 squats/sit-ups.
Core – You will need start with crunches of 5 – 10 in sets of 3 and keep adding more towards by the day. This will build not just the core but your Lower back & Stamina too. Effectively your goal will be to reach 30 – 50 squats in a day.
Stretch – Probably the most neglected but the most crucial part of the exercise Stretching. This will enable all your muscles to stay intact & be activated rather than cramping. It will improve your performance in all the activities you undertake. decrease your risk of injuries, help in your joints movements & enable your muscles to work at their best.
Shoulder stretches
Wrist stretches
Hamstring stretches
Calf stretches
Mental Health – The other 50% of your Training comes from Mental Wellness. This will surely help you when you are faced with the harness of nature to give you the strength required to overcome obstacles of any kind. The best mind that can achieve this is a calm mind. We recommend that you partake in Yoga for some Mental Rest & Relaxation.
Take slow, deep breaths. Or try other breathing exercises for relaxation
Soak in a warm bath
Listen to soothing music
Practice mindful meditation
Sleep early and Rise Early
I hope the above suggestions proved to be useless. These are merely guidelines to be in the right shape of Mental & Physical state. If you are already following a regiment that is suitable to your body, we suggest that you continue. This is for Beginners and Start-up kit for those who are about to undertake the Trek with us.
BMI CUTOFF
BMI for different trek grade conditions is different. If anyone above the cutoff will be considered as overweight and not be allowed to trek with us.
BMI cut off for high altitude trek
| 1. | BMI For easy trek | Not above 29 |
| 2. | BMI for moderate trek | Not above 28 |
| 3. | BMI for difficult trek | Not above 27 |
BP CUT OFF
BP cut off is different for different altitudes. If BP is above our cutoff the trekker needs to Decent down as soon as possible to the core base. Higher reading is dangerous.
BP cut off for high altitude trek
| 1. | Systolic reading | Not more than 160 |
| 2. | Diastolic reading | Not more than 100 |
Hiking Shoes
Type: Depending on Terrain & the difficulty of the Trek, you will to choose the right kind of Grip & Sole for the Shoe. We recommend that you check for water-resistance & a deep yet flexible sole for the all factors that you will face
Importance: Your legs need to be well taken care of by the shoes over the course of the Trek. Different Terrains pose different threats & the right kind of shoe will make all the difference in the world.
Backpack
Type: This purely depends on the kind of Trek you are undertaking
- Short Treks (1 – 3 Days) – 15litres to 20litres
- Long Treks (3 – 10 Days) – 40litres to 60litres
Importance: Your Backpack is as important as your Shoe. Your entire journey will be with the Backpack full of your belongings and all the essentials you need. We recommend that you test the back and choose according to the Trek, your height & comfort it provides.
Daypack
Type: This is 10litres – 15litres Daypack Backpack you need to have with you for the Summit.
Importance: Your Daypack will be for those Summit days and shorter days when you just need your essentials with you.
Clothing
Padded Jacket – You will need 1 pair of the Jacket for Summer & Winter. Ensure that the jacket is wind-resistant & capable of keeping your warm up to -10 degrees.
Fleece Jacket – You will need 2 pairs of the Fleece Jacket. Make sure it’s Cotton or contains more Cotton.
Thermals – You will only require 1 pair of this in the Winter, Summer is optional. It should also be made primarily of Cotton. This will keep your warm during the nights when the temperature usually tends to drop.
Trek Pants – Exclusively meant for Trekking, you will need minimum 2 pairs of Trekking Pants with you always. Ensure it is made of Cotton & provides you maximum comfort to you and is durable.
Collared T-shirts – Carrying 2 – 3 pairs are normally recommended. The collar will help keeping the neck from being too exposed to the Sun and being Sun-burnt.
Sun Caps – At high Altitudes, the Sun might be harsh and direct exposure of your head to the sun is not something we would recommend. Carry Sun Caps in case these situations arise to keep your head cool.
Woolen Caps – The nights get very cold in the Mountains and you must protect your ears and head from the cold winds. Woolen caps are essentials during the nights to keep your ears and head warm.
Water-proof Gloves – You will need water-proof gloves as you move towards colder and wet parts of the Trek. Keep your hands clean & warm without getting them wet and most importantly to give you the grip and firmness you need.
Trek Accessories
- Trekking Pole: The Trekking/Hiking Pole saves you almost 60% of your energy when you are climbing a steep slope during high altitude conditions. We make it mandate to carry a Trekking Pole with you for our Treks.
- Head-lamp or Torch: A Head-Lamp is something we make mandate too for our Treks. Carrying this will help you see better in dark places. In case, you are unable to procure a Head-lamp then we suggest carrying a Torch.
Daily essentials
Toiletries: We recommend that you carry all your Toiletries essentials and all other cosmetic & personal requirements by yourself to avoid borrowing. (Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Lip-balm, Moisturizer, Face-wash, Other creams & essentials, Toilet roll, Sanitary Pads, etc.)
Bottles & Boxes: We recommend that you carry all your own Water Bottle, we suggest two 1litres bottles that you will need. And also, your own Boxes to eat the food we provide for both convenience and hygienic purposes.
Have you ever woken up one day and wondered what would it be like to have a better view in front of you?
Pic Credit: Kailash Padvekar
Going on a morning walk through nature’s own backyard filled with vibrant and lively flowers that fill your lungs with fresh air and your soul with a sense of easing? Have you ever experienced your body soothe and relax just through the fresh breeze flowing around you?
Come with us and let’s travel to the amazing and beautiful Valley of Flowers.
Valley of Flowers is a national park reposing in West Himalayas. Located in Uttarakhand, this location well known for its charming meadows of flowers indigenous to the mountains and surrounded by a river on either side making this view nothing less than tranquil.
Our main aim is the only one that, to give you the lowest Valley of Flowers Trek Cost.
If you are a trekker and are in the Valley of Flowers, missing out on the amazing climb to the Hemkund Sahib, a lake sitting at 14,020 ft is almost unforgiving. It is one of those picturesque wonders to have a freshwater lake on the mountain that instills your faith in nature. All of this is of course rewarded with langar (meal) at the Gurudwara.
It takes about 6 days for this trip and the months of July and August during the monsoon are best preferred to soak in this experience. Sign up now!
To hike up to the trek to Valley of Flowers, you must go through the Himalayas surrounded by an abundance of flora and fauna. Apart from the 650 species of flora, the area is surrounded by a diverse species of animals, for instance, blue sheep, yellow-throated marten, musk deer, snow leopards, and bears. However, to see the flowers, you will have to time your trek with perfection keeping in mind a day or two of rain. In hindsight, you will have realized that it was completely worth the effort for Trek to Valley of Flower.
Hey, this isn’t for everyone
This trek is apt for someone who likes to overload on adrenaline and yearns to get lost into an unknown valley full of beautiful flowers and a spiritual place at an altitude of 11550 ft.
If you are fresher or already had your fair share of trekking experience in the Himalayas or other mountains. Also, physical fitness and agility go hand in hand with the trek as it falls under the above-average Difficulty category. On paper, it is the minimum required age is 8 years. we at discovery hike always try to give you cheapest Valley of Flowers Trek Cost with complete satisfaction of your Trek to Valley of Flower.
The variety of birds you will see in Valley of flowers
Fitness Tips for the Mountains:
The Mountaineer Fitness Plan starts with training both the Mind & Body. It’s a physically grueling task to trek a mountain, but the mindset wins it all in the end and the body will come to the rescue. Persistence consists of 50% you Mind & 50% your Body.
We at Discovery Hike believe that with our Mantra of SSS, you get in the right shape of mind and body before you come to trek with us. Whether you are a beginner or a Pro. An adult or a teenager you follow this regiment for 30 days prior to your Trek, it will provide you the desired results. Discovery Hike is the only one who can provide you lowest Valley of Flowers Trek Cost
What is the SSS, you ask? It is:
Stamina
Strength
Stretch
Stamina – You will need to particularly enhance your current stamina to a fiercer one to undertake any Trek. You will need spare 30 – 45 Daily for this activity and increase it based on the Trek.
You will need to start with walking 4 km & more gradually. Effectively your goal will be to walk for 4+km a day.
Once you have successfully completed walking, turn this into running/jogging for the same distance. Effectively your goal will be to run 4+ km a day
Strength – Working on Stamina is just restricted to your running. Strength is working on various parts of your body to complement your Stamina. Upper Back, Lower Back, Core, Legs, Arms & more.
Upper Body – You will need to do Push-ups after you have done with your running exercise. You will need to make it 5 – 10 push-ups a day. Repeat the same in sets of 3 daily. Effectively your goal will be to reach 15 – 30 push-ups daily.
Lower Back – Perform a Plank starting with 30 seconds a Day. Add 10 – 15 seconds more daily to improve the strength you add to your core. Effectively your goal will be to perform a Plank for 3 – 5 minutes.
Arms – You can do lights lifts in the Gym. If not the gym, you can use a heavy book or object & move it towards your shoulder without losing form & repeat the same for both arms for about 30 times in sets of 3. Effectively your goal will be to perform 100 lifts in each arm.
Legs – You will have to start with squats of 5 – 10 in sets of 3. Alternatively, you can also do Wall sits-up of 5 – 10 in sets of 3. Effectively your goal will be to perform 15 – 30 squats/sit-ups.
Core – You will need start with crunches of 5 – 10 in sets of 3 and keep adding more towards by the day. This will build not just the core but your Lower back & Stamina too. Effectively your goal will be to reach 30 – 50 squats in a day.
Stretch – Probably the most neglected but the most crucial part of the exercise Stretching. This will enable all your muscles to stay intact & be activated rather than cramping. It will improve your performance in all the activities you undertake. decrease your risk of injuries, help in your joints movements & enable your muscles to work at their best.
Shoulder stretches
Wrist stretches
Hamstring stretches
Calf stretches
Mental Health – The other 50% of your Training comes from Mental Wellness. This will surely help you when you are faced with the harness of nature to give you the strength required to overcome obstacles of any kind. The best mind that can achieve this is a calm mind. We recommend that you partake in Yoga for some Mental Rest & Relaxation.
Take slow, deep breaths. Or try other breathing exercises for relaxation
Soak in a warm bath
Listen to soothing music
Practice mindful meditation
Sleep early and Rise Early
I hope the above suggestions proved to be useless. These are merely guidelines to be in the right shape of Mental & Physical state. If you are already following a regiment that is suitable to your body, we suggest that you continue. This is for Beginners and Start-up kit for those who are about to undertake the Trek with us.
BMI CUTOFF
BMI for different trek grade conditions is different. If anyone above the cutoff will be considered as overweight and not be allowed to trek with us.
BMI cut off for high altitude trek
| 1. | BMI For easy trek | Not above 29 |
| 2. | BMI for moderate trek | Not above 28 |
| 3. | BMI for difficult trek | Not above 27 |
BP CUT OFF
BP cut off is different for different altitudes. If BP is above our cutoff the trekker needs to Decent down as soon as possible to the core base. Higher reading is dangerous.
BP cut off for high altitude trek
| 1. | Systolic reading | Not more than 160 |
| 2. | Diastolic reading | Not more than 100 |
Hiking Shoes
Type: Depending on Terrain & the difficulty of the Trek, you will to choose the right kind of Grip & Sole for the Shoe. We recommend that you check for water-resistance & a deep yet flexible sole for the all factors that you will face
Importance: Your legs need to be well taken care of by the shoes over the course of the Trek. Different Terrains pose different threats & the right kind of shoe will make all the difference in the world.
Backpack
Type: This purely depends on the kind of Trek you are undertaking
- Short Treks (1 – 3 Days) – 15litres to 20litres
- Long Treks (3 – 10 Days) – 40litres to 60litres
Importance: Your Backpack is as important as your Shoe. Your entire journey will be with the Backpack full of your belongings and all the essentials you need. We recommend that you test the back and choose according to the Trek, your height & comfort it provides.
Daypack
Type: This is 10litres – 15litres Daypack Backpack you need to have with you for the Summit.
Importance: Your Daypack will be for those Summit days and shorter days when you just need your essentials with you.
Clothing
Padded Jacket – You will need 1 pair of the Jacket for Summer & Winter. Ensure that the jacket is wind-resistant & capable of keeping your warm up to -10 degrees.
Fleece Jacket – You will need 2 pairs of the Fleece Jacket. Make sure it’s Cotton or contains more Cotton.
Thermals – You will only require 1 pair of this in the Winter, Summer is optional. It should also be made primarily of Cotton. This will keep your warm during the nights when the temperature usually tends to drop.
Trek Pants – Exclusively meant for Trekking, you will need minimum 2 pairs of Trekking Pants with you always. Ensure it is made of Cotton & provides you maximum comfort to you and is durable.
Collared T-shirts – Carrying 2 – 3 pairs are normally recommended. The collar will help keeping the neck from being too exposed to the Sun and being Sun-burnt.
Sun Caps – At high Altitudes, the Sun might be harsh and direct exposure of your head to the sun is not something we would recommend. Carry Sun Caps in case these situations arise to keep your head cool.
Woolen Caps – The nights get very cold in the Mountains and you must protect your ears and head from the cold winds. Woolen caps are essentials during the nights to keep your ears and head warm.
Water-proof Gloves – You will need water-proof gloves as you move towards colder and wet parts of the Trek. Keep your hands clean & warm without getting them wet and most importantly to give you the grip and firmness you need.
Trek Accessories
- Trekking Pole: The Trekking/Hiking Pole saves you almost 60% of your energy when you are climbing a steep slope during high altitude conditions. We make it mandate to carry a Trekking Pole with you for our Treks.
- Head-lamp or Torch: A Head-Lamp is something we make mandate too for our Treks. Carrying this will help you see better in dark places. In case, you are unable to procure a Head-lamp then we suggest carrying a Torch.
Daily essentials
Toiletries: We recommend that you carry all your Toiletries essentials and all other cosmetic & personal requirements by yourself to avoid borrowing. (Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Lip-balm, Moisturizer, Face-wash, Other creams & essentials, Toilet roll, Sanitary Pads, etc.)
Bottles & Boxes: We recommend that you carry all your own Water Bottle, we suggest two 1litres bottles that you will need. And also, your own Boxes to eat the food we provide for both convenience and hygienic purposes.