Hemkund Sahib Tour

Shri Hemkund Sahib is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Sikhs. Set amidst tall snow-capped mountains and residing beside a lake of pristine blue water, Hemkund Sahib is a place of almost unbelievable beauty and peace. The picturesque natural settings make this hill region an amazing place for rejuvenating vacations. The place houses one of the prominent Sikh Gurudwaras placed in the heart of the region. A Hindu shrine dedicated to mythological hero Lakshmana is also a popular site to visit.

Attractions
The last human habitation centre on the way to Hemkund Sahib is Ghangaria, which is also one of the major attractions. Perched at an altitude of 3,050 mts above sea level, Ghangaria is prone to heavy snowfall in winters, and therefore remains open from May to October. A Gurudwara, GMVN rest houses and a few more hotels provide accommodation facility at Ghangharia.

Another major attraction here is the Valley of Flowers, which is a beautiful 4 kms trek from Ghangaria. The region of Valley of Flowers is rich in flora and fauna, and was declared the National Park of India in the year 1982. It is now a World heritage Site. The virgin beauty of this mystical valley has always lured botanists, nature lovers and adventure lovers.

The popularity of the place is due to the fact that the tenth and penultimate guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, meditated for years in these mountains, before he left his earthly form. The star-shaped Gurudwara Sri Hemkund Sahib, at a height of over 4,000 mt, is as such, a memorial to Guru Gobind Singh ji and a reminder of the saint's mission.

Best time to visit Hemkund Sahib
Hemkund Sahib has a cool climate in most part of the year and the best time to visit is from June to October. Summers (June to October) have a pleasant cool weather with maximum temperature reaches to nearly 25°C. There is heavy rainfall in winters, making the passage inaccessible. Monsoons are also recommended to be avoided, due to unexpected showers.

How to reach Hemkund Sahib
By Air - The take-off point for Hemkund Sahib is the town of Govindghat, about 275 kilometer from Rishikesh.
By Train - From Delhi, tourists can take the train for Haridwar and then travel by bus to Govindghat via Rishikesh.

By Road - Tourists can drive from Delhi to Govindghat, a distance of about 500 kilometer, taking around 18 hours to cover.

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