Book Car from Gurgaon to Hemkund Sahib Chamoli

•   2019-09-13 04:08:21
•   by Admin
•   Hemkund Sahib Chamoli

Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund is a pilgrimage of the Sikhs. Hemkund, as the name suggests, is a lake in the Himalayas. A star-shaped gurudwara near the lake is visited by thousands of devotees every month. A temple dedicated to Lakshman, brother of Lord Rama is also located here. One must complete a trek of 6km from Ghangharia to reach Hemkund Sahib. The best time to visit this place is from July to November.

There are many lakes in the Himalayas, but few are set in as dramatic a setting as Hemkund is. At an altitude of 4,500 m above sea level, which is several hundred meters above the tree line, the lake is set like a jewel in a crown of seven of the most picturesque snow peaks of the Himalayas. In this surrealistic landscape, made up mostly of rock and ice, there is no habitation-animal or human. The place is as if made to order for a man in search of absolute peace to meditate upon the absolute truth. It is this very place where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Guru of the Sikhs, unified with God after prolonged meditation in his previous birth. He mentioned it in his writings in glowing terms, but only vaguely alluded to its exact location. And so, it was not until 1930, when two devout Sikhs, Sant Sohan Singh, and Havaldar Mohan Singh, chanced upon it during a cartography mission, that the place came to be venerated for having hosted the great spiritual leader. The place is now regarded as an important pilgrimage of the Sikhs. Hemkund is also a holy place for the Hindus. According to Hindu mythology, Hemkund (or Lokpal as it is also known) is where Lakshman had done his penance.

Best time to visit

Best time to go for Hemkund Sahib Trek is in summers (May – June) and Post Monsoon (September – mid-October). In May and June, the weather becomes tolerable and the snow also melts, thus making it a bit easier to do the trek. In September and October, the weather becomes cold but the trail is lush with alpine vegetation making it a charming experience to attempt.

Summers:

The weather of Hemkund remains salubrious and pleasing during summers. The Himalayas are distinctly visible and the cool breeze adds charm to the vacation. Carry woolens with you.

Post Monsoon:

Serenity and solitude are at its best during post-monsoon at Hemkund. The region is blessed with snowfall during winters.

How to reach Hemkund Sahib

By Air:

The nearest airport for Hemkund Sahib is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, which is situated about 295 kilometers away.

By Rail:

The nearest railway station from Hemkund Sahib is in Haridwar, which is situated 276 kilometers (171 miles) away. Haridwar connects major cities of India with Uttarakhand.

By Road:

The nearest road head to Hemkund Sahib is Govind Ghat. This requires around 12-13 hour drive from Haridwar. From Govindghat, Hemkund Sahib is about 14 km trek to base camp at Ghangaria. It takes about 4-6 hours to reach Ghangaria, from where another 6 km trek leads to Hemkund Sahib.