Hemkund Sahib Tour Package

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.

Duration of Trip : 07 Nights & 08 Days
Key Places Covered : Delhi, Haridwar, Joshimath, Govind Ghat, Ghangaria, Hemkund Sahib, Ghangaria, Rudraprayag, Rishikesh.

Day 1 : Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/6hrs)

Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar

Arrival Delhi Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Haridwar, enroute lunch. Later drive to Haridwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Dinner & Night halt.

Day 2: 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.

Gurudwara Hemkund Shaib

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 : Ghangaria - 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 Haridwar. Check in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 08 : Haridwar - Delhi (230kms/6hr)

Morning, visit Haridwar Local Sight Seeing & Temples. Later drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport. Tour Terminate.

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