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Hemkund

This scared Sikh shrine is situated on the shores of the Hemkund lake (4320mtrs). It marks the place where Guru Govind Singh, the tenth and last Guru, unified with God after prolonged meditation in his previous birth. This scared Sikh shrine is situated on the shores of the Hemkund Lake (4320mtrs). It marks the place where Guru Govind Singh, the tenth and last Guru, unified with God after prolonged meditation in his previous birth.

The guru's autobiography, which contains a description of the place, helped two devout Sikhs, Sant Sohan Singh and Havldar Mohan Singh to rediscover it. According to Hindu mythology, Hemkund or Lokpal as it is also known, is where Lakshman had done his penance. Hemkund is a 15km trek from Govindghat, which is the gateway to the Bhyundar or Lakshman Ganga valley. Govindghat is one of the bus routes to Badrinath. The trek from here to Hemkund takes one through forests of pine and rhododendron where wild roses, ferns and alpine flowers bloom.

The surging waters of the Lakshman Ganga are also visible. The last 5km of the trek entails a steep climb from Ghangharia, which is a base for visiting Hemkund.

Hemkund Trek Itinerary :

DAY 1: RISHIKESH- JOSHIMATH DRIVE:
Morning after breakfast, drive to reach Joshimath (1874 m / 253Km) which is the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. The enitre drive is along the Alaknanda River. Lunch enroute at Rudraparayag. Evening arrive at Joshimath and check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 2: JOSHIMATH-GOVINDGHAT-GHANGARIYA TREK (13 KM) DRIVE (18 KM):
After breakfast, drive to reach Govindghat (1828 m / 22Km). Start trekking to reach Ghangaria(3049 m / 14 km Trek) with packed lunch. Ghangaria is also known as GOVIND DHAM, It is the base camp for visiting Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers

DAY 3: GHANGARIYA -HEMKUND -GHANGARIA TREK 16 KM:
Early in the morning start trekking (7 Km) to reach "HEMKUND SAHIB". One of the most revered of all Sikh Shrines, The Hemkund Sahib, the Worlds Highest Gurudwara, is situated at an altitude of 4,329 mts. In the afternoon trek down to reach Ghangariya for overnight stay. Evening is free for rest & relaxation.

DAY 4: GHANGARIA TREK 16 KM:
Day at leisure for independent activities. OPTIONAL TRIP: Visit to the Valley of Flowers. The whole valley is dotted with varieties of exotic flowers and other flora. Return to Ghangria for overnight stay.

DAY 5: GHANGARIA -GOVINDGHAT - RUDRAPRAYAG DRIVE 148 KM TREK 16 KM :
Morning after early breakfast, start return trek to Govindghat and then drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath and Karnaprayag. On arrival, check into hotel. At the confluence of Mandikini and Alaknanda river, Rudraprayag is a Hindu Pilgrimage centre. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 6: RUDRAPRAYAG -RISHIKESH:
Morning breakfast and drive to hardwar. On arrival transfer to the station time to catch train for Delhi.Arrive Delhi on arrival met at the station and transfer to the hotel. O/N stay at Hotel.