Hemkund Sahibहेमकुंड साहिब
A Sikh shrine at 4,329 metres by a glacial lake. A steep 6 km walk from Ghangaria.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChamoli, Uttarakhand
Garhwal Himalaya
Garhwal Himalaya
Best time to visit15 June to 30 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyDifficult
Height4329 m above sea level
Time needed2 days
Base and nearbyGhangaria, Joshimath
EntryFree · registration needed · pony and palki available
ClosuresUsually closed 15 October to 24 May. The shrine is under snow. It opens around late May and closes in early October.
About Hemkund Sahib
A Sikh gurdwara and a glacial lake at 4,329 metres, surrounded by seven snow peaks, where Guru Gobind Singh is believed to have meditated. The walk is 6 km uphill from Ghangaria, steep with steps, and many pilgrims take ponies. It opens around late May or June and closes in early October. The oxygen is thin, so go slowly and rest on the way. Registration is compulsory.
What to see and do
- Gurdwara by the glacial lake
- Seven snow peaks around the lake
- Lakshman temple at Lokpal
- Steep 6 km walk from Ghangaria
- Langar at the shrine
Part of The Himalaya.
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