HEMKUND SAHIB

Gurudwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib Ji, is situated at an altitude of around 4,329 m, on the bank of the pristine Hemkund Lake. One of the most revered Sikh shrines, Hemkunt Sahib (also known as Hemkund Sahib) draws thousands of pilgrims every year. It is recorded in the holy Granth Sahib that the tenth guru of Sikhs, Guru Govind Singh, meditated by the serene banks of Hemkund lake in one of his earlier births. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the gurudwara's picturesque natural settings and trek routes, including the one to the Valley of Flowers, make it a popular destination for trekkers and tourists. Himganga, a small stream, originates from the lake.

Hemkund is inaccessible from October through April because of snowbound paths and glaciers. Sikh pilgrims arrive in May and set to work to repair the damage to the path over the winter, which tradition is called kar seva ("selfless service"), a concept which forms an important tenet of the Sikh faith.

HEMKUND SAHIB ATTRACTION

HEMKUND LAKE
VALLEY OF FLOWER
GHANGRIA

HEMKUND LAKE

The pristine Hemkund Lake lies surrounded by seven snow-clad peaks, and nourished by glaciers from Saptrishi peaks and Hathi Parvat. Hemkund Lake lies at a height of 4329 m and is believed to be a pilgrimage site for the Sikhs, along with Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib. A small stream called Himganga emerges from this lake.

VALLEY OF FLOWER

Valley of Flowers is a destination where nature blooms in full glory offering a breathtaking experience. Exotic flowers (over 600 species) like orchids, poppies, primulas, marigold, daisies and anemones are an eye-catching spectacle.

GHANGARIA

GHANGARIA is located in the northern Himalayan ranges at an altitude of 3049 meters in Uttarakhand state of India. Ghangaria is situated at the confluence of the river Pushpawati, which forms Lakshman Ganga, that later meets the river Alaknanda at Govindghat. It is the last human habitation in the Ghangaria valley.