The Hemkund Sahib is one the most famous pilgrimage of Sikh religion located the height of 4636 Meters above from sea level. It is also the highest located Sikh Gurudwara in the world in the Himalayan ranges of the Uttarakhand state. This is one of the most sacred places in Sikh religion. Every year many tourist other than Sikh peoples visit the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and take bless of the Guru’s. Hemkund Sahib Yatra starts during summer season because of heavy snowfall and remote location during winter it cannot be accessible.
Hemkund Sahib Yatra Travel Guide & Tourist Information
You can see the crystal clear lake in the Hemkund Sahib which have another importance, so every devotee take a dip at the lake while their trip to Hemkund Sahib Yatra. Also as per the Hindu mythology the lake was known as the meditation ground of Lord Rama’s brother Lakshmana.
What to see near Hemkund Sahib
The Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara
The High altitude Gurudwara was constructed by Major Harkirat Singh in the year 1960. The architect of this Gurudwara made as per the weather condition of this place and it’s a Pentagonal Gurudwara in the world. You can visit the Gurudwara and take blessing of the Guru’s.
Hemkund Lake / Hemkunt Lake
The Freezing water of this lake but still people take dip while in the Hemkund Sahib because of religion significance of it. It is located near the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara.
Valley of Flowers
The amazing valley of flowers also located near the Hemkund Sahib at the distance of around 7-8 Kms. You can make your trip for the both place during summer months.
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Things to do in Hemkund Sahib
- Trekking
Trekking is the way to reach here so you can enjoy the trekking adventure here.
- Bird Watching
Rare species of birds you can see here
- Photography
Photography of various peaks and nearby hills
- Valley of flower sightseeing
You can visit the valley of flowers nearby and witness the amazing national park with different kinds of flowers throughout the valley.
Best Time to Visit Hemkund Sahib
Hemkund Sahib Yatra can be done during the summer months because of heavy snowfalls in winter the temple is closed for devotees and opens during summer seasons after the Char Dham Yatra starts. The best time to visit Hemkund Sahib is June to Oct month and it also opens only during these months for tourists. So you don’t have the choice of throughout the year.
So plan your trip to Hemkund Sahib between June to Oct month.
How to Reach Hemkund Sahib
By Flight: – The Nearest Airport to Hemkund Sahib is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun which is around 310 Km.
By Trains: – The Nearest railway station is Rishikesh/ Haridwar which is connected with multicity railway network located at the distance of 285 Km.
By Road: – Govind Ghat is the nearest place till where you can reach by roads transports. You can book a cab or take bus on sharing basis from Rishikesh or Haridwar to reach here.
Trekking Routes to Hemkund Sahib Yatra
The Hemkund Sahib trip can be completed by the trekking of 19 Km from Govindghat. The base camp of this trek is Ghangaria which is 5 Km earlier from Hemkund Sahib. So you can trek to Govindghat to Ghangaria on day 1 and then stay there for a night and start your journey for the next day towards Hemkund Sahib.
So this is the trip details of Hemkund Sahib Yatra. You can book a trip to Hemkund Sahib or Valley of Flowers from us and get the best deals.
