View of Way to Kagbhusandi from Govindghat-Ghangaria Trek
View of Way to Valley of Flowers from Ghangaria-Hemkund Trek
Valley of Flowers is 3 km from Ghangaria Village.
To reach Ghangaria, you have to trek 13 km from Govindghat.
Hemkund Sahib is 6 km from Ghangaria Village.
A Memorial Plaque for Soldier at Ghangaria
The jawan of the 15th Battalion Jammu and Kashmir Rifles of Jack Group, 13753845 H Rifleman Shamsher Singh was martyred on 28 May 1992 while doing Reiki on the way to Hemkund Sahib – the holy shrine.
Gulshan Gulfam – Massage Therapist at Ghangaria
The first time I listened to the voice of a freelance body massager was within hotel premises during evening hours. The next day after returning from Hemkund Sahib I decided to have a massage while crossing the market area.
Gulshan Gulfam is one such famous freelance massage therapist at Ghangaria, having his own stall near the Gurudwara and a barbershop. We were two and for 15 minutes for each person to both legs massage, I paid Rs. 100.
Small Screen Theater in Ghangaria
Landmark: Next to Hotel Shyam Palace.
Rs. 30 cost of a ticket. 7 pm Daily Show.
Upon query, they said – Ajay Devgan, Mithun Chakraborty, and Nagarjuna favorite actors.
Menu and Rates of a Dhaba in Ghangaria
Aaloo Paratha and Chai
On the way towards Ghangaria (after crossing Hemkund Glacier), we stop at a dhaba for light refreshment.
Aaloo Paratha – Rs. 40/-
Tea (Chai) – Rs. 20/-
Hot and Tasty it was.
Kaju Badam Ragada also known as Sardai/Thandai
Kaju Badam Ragada, also known as Sardai/Thandai – This photo was taken during the Ghangaria–Govindghat trek.
Upon query, I was told it is known as Kaju Badam Ragada. Dry fruits are mixed with milk and churned to serve. It is also known as ‘Sardai/Thandai’.
Man Selling Herbs nearby Ghangaria
Man Selling Herbs nearby Ghangaria – This photo was taken during the Ghangaria-Govindghat trek.
Upon query, seller enhanced knowledge:
Hing (Asafoetida) – Rs. 80 / 100 gm
Kesar (Saffron) – Rs. 20 / 1 gm
Shilajit – Rs. 150 / 100 gm