All About Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2020
Hemkunt Sahib Sikh Pilgrimage Trek
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 Hemkund Sahib is an important pilgrimage destination for Sikhs. Hemkund Sahib 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 Govind Dham (Ghangaria).
| Location | 30°41'58.0"N 79°36'53.9"E |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Chamoli |
| Pin Code | 249401 |
| Province | Uttarakhand |
| 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 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.
