Hemkund Sahib

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Type
Temple / Spiritual
District
Chamoli
Location
Chamoli District, near Valley of Flowers
Why it matters
One of the most revered Sikh pilgrimage sites, set beside a pristine glacial lake at 4,329m where Guru Gobind Singh Ji is believed to have meditated.

A gurudwara beside a turquoise glacial lake surrounded by seven snow peaks, reached by a steep 6km trek from Govindghat/Ghangaria. Open only June to early October.

What to carry

  • Warm woollens (even in summer)
  • Trekking shoes or pony/palki booking
  • Rain gear
  • Walking stick
  • Personal medicines
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