Uttarakhand · Pilgrimage
Hemkund Sahib
A Sikh gurudwara beside a glacial lake at 4,600 m.
About Hemkund Sahib
Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib stands beside a lake ringed by seven peaks. Pilgrims trek about 6 km uphill from Ghangaria after reaching it from Govindghat.
It opens around late May and closes in October. We plan the trip with time to acclimatise.
Places to see
- Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib
- Hemkund lake
- Lakshman temple
- Ghangaria
Weather and best time to visit
Best time: June to September
Summer (Mar–Jun)
0–12°C
Monsoon (Jul–Sep)
Open, but rain and slides on the route
Winter (Nov–Feb)
Closed, snowbound
Temperatures are approximate and vary with altitude and year. Mountain roads can close after heavy rain or snow – we check conditions before every trip.
How we take you there
Pickup from Delhi NCR or any city you choose, with an experienced hill driver. Approx. 520 km from Delhi. For this high-altitude route we recommend an SUV or Innova Crysta.
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