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Hemkund Sahib is very oldest gurdwara in Uttarakhand. Which is situated at an altitude of 4600 meters above sea level. Millions of devotees come here from all over the world.

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Hemkund Sahib- Hemkund Sahib Sightseeing - About Hemkund

Hemkund Sahib is also call Hemkunt Sahib. It is very famous religious place for Sikh. Hemkund Sahib trek is open in first week is june. We can give you brand new update about Hemkund Sahib, hotels in Hemkund. Hemkund Sahib is a Sikh Gurudwara. The elevation of Hemkund Sahib is 4329 meter above the see level. Hemkund Sahib is also know as Lake of Snow. Otherwise that Gurudwara is known as the name of Shri Hemkund Sahib. Gurudwara is open for only 6 months and close down during the extreme winter months. Hemkund Sahib it can be reached by trekking.


Hemkund History

Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is know as one of the holiest place of the sikh. This is the story of 10th Guru or last guru Shri Guru Govind Singh. In this story Guru Govind Singh is tell us about his past and tell us why he has come on the earth. He was busy in austerity on the hill of Hemkund Sahib which palace is know as 'Sapt Shring'. In Henkund Sahib, Guru Govind Singh was worship to god of death.

Guru Govind Singh writes in his autobiography that Ram Chander son of Raja Dasrath had two sons Lava and Kushu. Lava and Kush regnant over the India for mant days. They colonized two cities Lahore and Kasur in Punjab. After that when they are died their sons could not tolerate to each other. they become enemies. they were fight to each other for get their suppermacy. One thousand child of Lava named Sodhi won the fight and turned into the lord of Punjab. He offered his kingdom to the Bedees with amazing privilege. He himself chose to go to backwoods with a specific end goal to mull over the Name of God.

As Guru Gobind Singh had said, the place of his past incarnation in his auto-account, numerous sikh researchers made a decent attempt to find the correct place. In this field the names of Sant Sohan Singh, Hawaidar Moan Singh, Sant Thandi Singh and Sant Surat Singh are brought with awesome regard. They committed as long as they can remember to find the correct place keeping in mind the end goal to develop the Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib. In this field the administrations of the Hem Kunt-Trust are praiseworthy. The Trust has developed streets driving towards Hemkund Sahib and for the advantage of the explorers it has manufactured huge Gurdwaras in transit.

Places to visit in Hemkund Sahib

Badrinath Dham
Badrinath is a important palace in to visit in Hemkund Sahib. The height of Badrinath is 3,133 mts above the see level. Badrinath is built by Adi Shankaracharya. May to October is best month to visit Badrinath every year and many adorer pilgrimes comes to worship to God Vishnu.

Mana Village
Mana is a small village just 3 km from Badrinath and It is the last Village of India near by Tibet border. It's a source of Sarsawati River. According to Mahabhart Bheem built a bridge on Sarswati River with a big stone, it's known as Bheem pul its a main attraction for tourist. There are two more places to see one is Vyas Guffa (cave) and second one is Ganesh Guffa.

Joshimath
Joshimath is an another small town on the way of Badrinath located near Hemkund Sahib. One of the Math established by Shri Adi Sankaracharya in Hemkund Sahib. They took Bdrinath doli(idol) to Narshing Temple in Joshimath for 6 months in winter. The altitute of Joshimath is 1,890 km above the see level.

Auli
Auli is one of the tourist attraction for snow lovers near by Hemkund Sahib. Auli is just 15 km from Joshimath and 30 km from Govind Ghat. you can easly reach Auli by cabel car or By road. in winters they having skiing competition.

BEST TIME TO VISIT HEMKUND

Hemkund Sahib is a best palace to visit. Hemkund Sahib is snow cald in during winters. Hemkund Sahib will be open from 5th June till 30th of October. That is the best time to visit Hemkund Sahib.


How to Reach Hemkund Sahib

you can easly reach Hemkund by air ,Train and by road.

By Air :-
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport is a nearest airport from Govindghat. You can reach Hemkund Sahib by horse, Pony, helicopter and by trek from Govindghat.
By train:-
Rishikesh Railway station is nearest Railway station from Govindghat. You can reach till Rishikesh by train then you can take taxi and bus to Govindghat.
By road:-
Govindghat is well connected to many cites like Delhi, Srinagar , Rudraprayag, Haridwar, Rishikesh etc.


Hemkud Sahib (Hemkunt Sahib) FAQ


Q.1- Where is Hemkund Sahib situated?

Ans- Hemkund Sahib which is called Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji, is the place of Sikh’s worship, is situated in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand.

Q.2- Is the travel safe to Hemkund Sahib?

Ans- Yes, the travel is safe to Hemkund Sahib, tourists must be physically fit before travelling. One can hire the Palki and Horses from Govindghat to complete your trek to reach Hemkund Sahib.

Q.3- How is the weather of Hemkund Sahib during yatra?

Ans- Hemkund Sahib’s weather is quite cold during yatra. Tourists should carry the Waterproof Woolen Clothes. It is advisable to avoid yatra during Monsoon season.

Q.4- Is there any ATM available in Hemkund Sahib?

Ans- There is no ATM facility available in Hemkund Sahib. Tourists can carry cash with yourself and can withdraw cash from Govindghat and Joshimath.

Q.5- What are the places around Hemkund Sahib for visit?

Ans- The places around Hemkund Sahib are: • Hemkund Lake • Valley of Flowers National Park • Ghangaria.

Q.6- How many days is required to visit Hemkund Sahib?

Ans- There are minimum 3 to 4 days required to explore Hemkund Sahib. Tourists can stretch their duration as per your comfort.

Q.7- Is there any trek in Hemkund Sahib?

Ans- Yes, there is 18km trek from Govindghat via Ghangharia to reach Hemkund Sahib. You can also hire palki and horses to complete your trek.

Q.8- Can people above 60years trek?

Ans- The tourists should be physically and mentally fit for trekking in Hemkund Sahib, due to high altitude oxygen level is low. It is advisable one can avoid the trek who have breath related issues.

Q.9- How to reach Hemkund Sahib from Haridwar?

Ans- Hemkund Sahib is 310kms from Haridwar. Tourists can book the cab from haridwar https://www.chardhampackage.com/hemkund.html to click on that link. Various local cabs are easily available from Haridwar to Joshimath which is about 36km from Hemkund Sahib.

Q.10- What type of Food and Accommodation facility available in Hemkund Sahib?

Ans- Overnight stay is not allowed in Hemkund Sahib due to High Elevation. Tourists can stay at Ghangharia which is 2.2km behind Hemkund Sahib. There are some hotels which serves good food.