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.
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.
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…
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.
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 – 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…
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 /…
The photo was taken during the Ghangaria–Govindghat trek. I saw pilgrims as well as Kandi wala plucking fruits and enjoying. I was also offered fruits by Kandi wala but No – Reply. Yes, they say it is very very tasty.…