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Hemkund Sahib Tour 07 Nights / 08 Days
   

Hemkund Sahib is a pilgrimage site for Sikhs in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. It has 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 Himalayas at an elevation of 15,200 ft as per the Survey of India. It is accessible only by foot from Gobindghat on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway.

Tour at Glance

Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar ( Surface / 6 hours)
Day 02: Haridwar - Joshimath ( Surface / 8 hours)
Day 03: Joshimath - Govindghat (Surface / 2 hrs) - Ghangaria (Surface / 1 hrs & 4 Hrs trek)
Day 04: Ghangaria - Hemkundh Sahib - Ghangaria (Trek / 5.5 hours)
Day 05: Ghangaria - Valley of Flowers - Ghangaria (Trek / 3 hours)
Day 06: Ghangaria - Govindghat (Trek / 5 hrs) - Rudraprayag (Surface / 5 hours)
Day 07: Rudraprayag - Rishikesh (Surface / 6 hours)
Day 08: Rishikesh - Delhi ( Surface / 6 hours)

Highlights of the tour:

  • Gateway to Chardham - Haridwar
  • Visit to ashram of Adi Guru Shakracharya seat - Joshimath
  • Visit of Hemkund Sahib famous pilgrimage centre for Sikh
  • Visit of famous Valley of Flowers
  • Origin of river Baghirathi - Rudraprayag
  • Rishikesh - Laxman Jhula and other ashrams / temples
Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/6hrs)
Arrival Delhi Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Hardwar, enroute lunch. Later drive to Hardwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Dinner & Night halt.
   
Day 02: Haridwar - Joshimath (276kms/8hr)
Morning, drive straight to Joshimath enroute visit Deoprayag, Rudraprayag & Karnprayag. On Arr. Joshimath, Check in Hotel. Overnight stay. Joshimath: Adi Guru Shankaracharya, who came all the way from Kerels in the 8th Century A.D, perform penance under a tree here and after getting enlightenment, established a Math (religious centre), known as "Joshimath". The name Joshimath is derived from it. Temple of Narsingh and Nav Durga are located here.
   
Day 03: Joshimath - Govind Ghat (22kms drive) - Ghangaria (13kms/4hr Trek)
Drive to Govindghat, Trek Start from here to Ghangaria (3000 mts). Check in Hotel. Ghangharia/Govinddham : 5 Kms. situated in the midst of a pine grove Ghangharia serves asa base for visiting Hemkund Shaib. It is the last human habitation in the valley. A tourist Lodge, log huts, tents and a Gurudwara provide comfortable accommadition.
   
Day 04: Ghangaria - Hemkund Sahib - Ghangaria (5.5kms/5hr each side)
Early morning, trek start from here to Hemkund Sahib. Return back to Ghangaria after Darshan. Overnight stay. Gurudwara Hemkund Shaib : This imposing star-shaped structure of stone and concrete masonry is one the shores of the lake. An outlet behind the Gurudwara is source of the Lakshman Ganga. Temple of Lord Lakshman : A small temple nearby, dedicated to Lord Lakshman.
   
Day 05: Ghangaria - Valley of Flower - Ghangaria (3kms/3hr each side)
Valley of Flower was discovered by Frank Smith while on the Expedition to Mt. Kamet. This picturesque Valley covered by rare species of flowers & a wide variety of Butterflies, Musk Deer, Thar & serow are found here. Back to Ghangaria.
   
Day 06: Govindghat (13kms trek down) - Rudraprayag (145kms/5hr)
After 13 Kms trek from Ghangaria to Govind Ghat, drive to Rudraprayag from Govind Ghat. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.
   
Day 07: Rudraprayag - Rishikesh - Haridwar (160kms/5hr)
Early morning, Drive to Rishikesh. Visit Rishikesh Local Sight Seeing & Temples. Later drive to Hardwar. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.
   
Day 08: Hardwar - Delhi (230kms/6hr)
Morning, visit Hardwar Local Sight Seeing & Temples. Later drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport. Tour Terminate. End of the Services.
   
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