Shri Hemkund Sahib, Uttrakhand
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Hemkund Sahib
Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib is a revered Sikh pilgrimage site in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India, linked to Guru Gobind Singh’s previous life meditations.
Religious Origins
Guru Gobind Singh describes in the Bachitar Natak of the Dasam Granth how he practiced penance at “Hemkunt Parbat,” a mountain with seven prominent peaks called Sapt Shring, where he worshipped intensely before God sent him to earth. This site, near a glacial lake at over 15,000 feet, is believed to be where he attained spiritual union with the divine in a prior incarnation.
Discovery and Construction
The location was identified in the 1930s by Pandit Tara Singh Narotam and later by Sohan Singh, who, inspired by Bhai Vir Singh, built the first small stone gurdwara by 1936 with help from Modan Singh. A larger modern gurdwara was constructed starting in the mid-1960s under Major General Harkirat Singh, with design by Architect Manmohan Singh Siali. The first organized Sikh pilgrimage (jatha) reached there in 1952.
Pilgrimage Development
Hemkund Sahib draws thousands of pilgrims annually, especially from May to October, via a trek from Govindghat, embodying Sikh devotion amid harsh terrain. An ancient Hindu temple nearby was also enlarged during early construction as a gesture of respect.
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Destination
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Departure
Himachal Pradesh (Chamba) with Punjab cities (Pathankot, Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana) and pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand (Haridwar, Rishikesh). -
Departure Time
Please arrive by 3:15 PM for a departure at 9:30 AM. -
Return Time
Approximately 8:30 PM. -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and Warm Jacket. -
Included
Breakfast-DinnerDeparture Taxes -
Not Included
1 Star AccommodationAirplane TransportPersonal Guide
Day 1: Departure 3PM Evening
- Chamba
- Dalhousie
- Pathankot
- Jalandhar By Pass
- Ludhiana
- Ambala by Pass
- Ruraki
- Haridwar
- Rishikesh
- Joshimath
- Gobind Ghat
Day 2: Adventure Beggins
- Rest and Food at Gurudwara, Haridwar and Rishikesh Uttrakhand
- Haridwar Ganga Darshan
- Mansadevi Temple
- Luxman Jhulla, Rishikesh
- Breakfast and Dinner Only
Day 3 :Historical Tour
- Rest and Breakfast
- Departure to Gobind Ghat or Ghangaria, Gurudwara
- 12:00 AM onfoot Yaatra (Trek) 7 Km
- Book - Helitaxi, Hourse or Dholi self paid
- Night stay at Gobind Dham Gurudwara
Day 4: Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib Lake
- 04:00 AM Early morning trek to Shri Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara or Lake
- 7 KM steep trek to Hemkund Sahib Lake
- Spend half Day at Lake Gurudwara and Back to Ghangaria Gurudwara for Rest and Nightstay.
Day 5: Back -Ghangaria to Gobind Dham Gurudwara Return
- 05:00 AM Early Morning back to Gobind Dham Gurudwara
- Rest, Food and Departure to
- Badarinath Temple or Manna Village
- Back to Rishikesh Gurudwara full night on Travle
Day 6 or 7 : Back Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
- Badrinath Temple
- Rishikesh, Gurudwara
- Haridwar
- Ambla
- Jaladhar
- Ludhiana
- Pathankot
- Chamba HP
Tour Location
History Of The City
The location was identified in the 1930s by Pandit Tara Singh Narotam and later by Sohan Singh, who, inspired by Bhai Vir Singh, built the first small stone gurdwara by 1936 with help from Modan Singh. A larger modern gurdwara was constructed starting in the mid-1960s under Major General Harkirat Singh, with design by Architect Manmohan Singh Siali. The first organized Sikh pilgrimage (jatha) reached there in 1952. .Make Your Own Memories