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Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund Sahib is a pilgrimage site in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. With a setting of a glacial lake surrounded by seven mountain peaks and each peak is adorned by a Nishan Sahib on its cliff, it is located in the Himalaya Mountains at an elevation of 4632 meters (15,200 ft) as per the Survey of India. It is accessible only by foot from Gobindghat on the Rishikesh - Badrinath highway.

Shri Hemkunt Sahib is an important pilgrimage destination for Sikhs. Hemkund is the breathtaking Lokpal lake located at an altitude of 4329 m from the sea level. The picturesque natural settings make this hill region an amazing place for rejuvenating vacations. One can reach this majestic lake through a challenging but interesting and enjoyable trek from Ghangharia.

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Location	30°41'58.0"N 79°36'53.9"E
State	Uttarakhand
District	Chamoli
Pin Code	249401
Province	Uttaranchal
S.T.D. Code	01372
Nearest Airport	Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) 310 k.m. ± 10 k.m.
Nearest Railway Station	Rishikesh (295 k.m.)
Temperature
Language	Garhwali, Hindi
Best Season	May - Oct
Weather : Summer Winter	2 to 25°C -17 to 18°C
Altitude :	4200 m
Distances
From Govind Dham	6 k.m. (Trekking)
From Govind Ghat	19 k.m. (Trekking)
From Rishikesh	295 k.m.
From Haridwar	320 k.m.
From Delhi	640 k.m. ± 10k.m.
From Amritsar	730 k.m.

Best Season / Best Time to Visit Tehri Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund Sahib has a cool climate in most part of the year and the best time to visit is from May to October.

Summers (May to October) have a pleasant cool weather with maximum temperature reaches to nearly 25°C. It is a good season for viewing the panoramic beauty.

Winters (November to May) are snow covered and difficult to visit the outdoor attractions. Minimum temperature can go well down with average minimum about -4 °C.

June to October is pleasant and ideal for the pilgrimage and also for the visit of the national park. August and September are eye catching months with blooming flowers. December to May is snow bound and road blocks prevent the tourist from visiting the outdoors.

Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers is beautiful 4 kms, easy trek from Ghangaria. The region of Valley of Flowers is rich in varied flora and fauna. The valley of flowers was declared as the National Park of India in the year 1982 and it is now a world heritage site. The virgin beauty of this mystical valley has always lured botanists, nature lovers and adventure lovers.

By Flight

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Hemkund Sahib but the roads are only connected upto Govind Ghat from where you have to commence trek of 19kms to reach Hemkund Sahib. Govindghat is situated at a distance of 292kms from Jolly Grant Airport. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Govindghat is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Govindghat.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Hemkund Sahib is Rishikesh but the roads are only connected upto Govind Ghat from where you have to commence trek of 16 kms to reach Hemkund Sahib. Rishikesh railway station is situated 273 kms before Govindghat on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Govindghat is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath and many other destinations to Govindghat.

By Road

Hemkund Sahib is connected upto Govind Ghat with motoralble roads and from here you have to commence trek of 19kms to reach Hemkund Sahib. Govindghat is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Haridwar, Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Govindghat are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Rishikesh, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Ukhimath, Srinagar, Chamoli etc. Govindghat is situated on National Highway 58 making it easy to reach.

Month	Climate	Details
Jan	Freezing Cold with Snowfall	Weather during January month is snow bound and freezing cold. The region is fully covered with snow. Roads are blocked during this period and it is not a good time for pilgrimage visit.
Feb	Freezing Cold	Weather remains freezing cold and snow bound during this period. Mercury goes down below subzero level and the place is snow covered. Roads are blocked due to snow which makes it difficult for pilgrimage visit.
Mar	Freezing Cold	Temperature begins to increase a little but the climate is still very cold and snow bound. Road blocks prevent tourist from visiting the place. It is not the best time for visiting Hemkund Sahib.
Apr	Very Cold	The climate remains very cold during April month. Days are accompanied by less sunshine and nights are extremely cold. Roads are generally blocked during this period and it prevents the tourists from visiting the place. It may not be the best month to visit.
May	Very Cold	The climate during May in Hemkund is very cold with little sunshine during daytime. Nights are extremely cold throughout the month. It may not be a good time for visiting the place.
Jun	Very Cold	Temperature starts to rise to a little comfortable level but the climate remains cold throughout the month. Days are mostly accompanied by sunshine which makes is suitable for pilgrim visits and other tourist activities.
Jul	Moderately Cold	July offers moderately cold weather and temperatures reaches to a comfort level. Days are pleasant with beautiful sunshine and this period is ideal for pilgrimage visits and other tourist activities. However, this month is also accompanied by some rainfall.
Aug	Moderately Cold	The climate remains mild cold and it is one of the best months for visiting Hemkund Sahib. Days are pleasing with beautiful sunshine. Nature blossoms with beautiful flowers and greenery. It is an ideal time for enjoying the natural beauty of the place. Sometimes rain may also occur during this period.
Sep	Moderately Cold	Hemkund has moderately cold but pleasant weather in this month. Most of the days are accompanied by sunshine with lots of clear skies. Temperatures are comfortable and it is one of the best months to visit the place. Natural beauty can be enjoyed at its best during this period.
Oct	Very Cold	Temperature slightly decreases and the climate becomes very cold but bearable. There will be sunshine during daytime but nights are much colder. Tourist activities can be carried out in this time.
Nov	Freezing Cold	The weather becomes extremely cold in this month. Temperature goes down below subzero level. The route to Hemkund Sahib is also closed and it is not a good time for pilgrim visit.
Dec	Freezing Cold with Snowfall	Weather in December is freezing cold accompanied by occasional snowfall. The place is sno

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