In Govindghat -( Location on Google Map )- Near the Gurudwara Sahib parking for vans, cars, jeeps and scooters is available near the river. Buses must park along the main Rishikesh to Badrinath road. From there, the main part of Gobindghat is accessible by walking along a smaller road which slopes down toward the river.
Govindghat is situated on the banks of Alaknanda River. It is the starting point of the trek to Hemkunt Sahib and is well connected by motorable roads. The trek from Govindghat to Ghangharia (GobindDham) is steep and covers 11.5 K.m. The remaining 6 K.m. route is the steepest and toughest. The trek towards the Hemkunt Sahib begins at
GovindGhat , after crossing the Alaknanda river on a hanging bridge.The zig-zag track From here, you will reach Ghanghria, the base camp for treks to Valley of Flowers and Sri Hemkunt Sahib. From Ghangaria Hemkunt Sahib is just 6 K.m. away but the this last stretch of the trek is more difficult and takes time.
Most people access to
Govindghat from Haridwar or Rishikesh . Both towns are gateways to the Uttarkhand Himalayas. Some people also travel from Paonta Sahib or Nainital where there are historical Gurudwaras to visit. Because the journey from Haridwar/Rishikesh is long (12 Hours), it is advisable to halt for one night along the motor road. The road passes through many towns before reaching
Govindghat.
Gurudwara accommodation is available in Hardiwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Joshimath and Gobind Ghat. Hotel accommodation is also available.
☆ By Road ☆
Hemkunt Sahib is connected upto Govindghat
with motorable roads and from here you have to commence trek of 17.5 K.m. to reach Hemkunt Sahib. Buses to Haridwar, Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, Delhi - ( Location on Google Map ).
Buses and Taxis to Govindghat are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like - Rishikesh, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Ukhimath, Srinagar, Chamoli etc.
Govindghat is situated on National Highway 58 making it easy to reach.
● Road Route from Delhi( Distance approx. 498 kms. )- ( Direction by Google Map ) -
From Delhi - Meerut - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Rudraprayag - Joshimath - Govindghat - Trekking Direction By Google Map 17.5 K.m. - Hemkunt Sahib.
● Road Route Via Haldwani( Distance approx. 315 Kms. )- ( Direction By Google Map ) -
Haldwani - Kathgodam - Ranikhet - Karnaprayag - Joshimath - Govindghat-Trekking Direction By Google Map 17.5 K.m. - Hemkunt Sahib.
● Road Route from Ludhiana (Distance approx. 567 Kms.) - ( Direction By Google Map )-
From Ludhiana - Ambala - Jagadhri - Saharanpur - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Rudraprayag - Joshimath - GovindGhat -
Trekking Direction By Google Map 17.5 K.m. - Hemkunt Sahib.
● Road Route from Chandigarh (Distance approx. 480 kms.) - ( Direction By Google Map ) -
From Chandigarh - Derabassi - Barwala - Shahzadpur - Paonta Sahib - Dehradun - Rishikesh - Rudraprayag - Joshimath - GovindGhat - Trekking Direction By Google Map 17.5 K.m. - Hemkunt Sahib.
☆ By Rail ☆
The nearest railway station to Hemkunt Sahib is Rishikesh railway station - ( Location on Google Map ). Rishikesh railway station is situated 273 kms before Govindghat on NH58.
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☆ By Air ☆
Jolly Grant Airport, also known as Dehradun Airport, - (Location on Google Map) - is the nearest Airport to Hemkunt Sahib.
Roads are connected Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradoon to Govind Ghat, Chamoli, from where u have to commence trek of 17.5 K.m. to reach Hemkunt Sahib. Govindghat is situated at a distance of 292 K.m. from Jolly Grant Airport. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Govindghat, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India.
☆ Best Time To Go ☆
The route to Hemkunt Sahib and the Valley of Flowers normally opens on about June 1st and closes approx..during the first week of October.
For clear skies and views, the best times to go are June and September. For flowers the best times to go are July and August. The weather is warmest in June before the monsoon rains begin, but June is also the busiest time. It can be very difficult to find space to stay in the gurudwaras and hotels during mid- to late-June.
☆ What To Bring ☆
Bring good footwear for walking.
Waterproof hiking boots with ankle supports are best. At times it is necessary to walk across snow. There may also be muddy or washed-out sections of the path.
Be prepared for bad weather. The temperatures at GobindDham and Hemkunt Sahib can be very cold. You are advised to dress in layers which can be added or removed depending on conditions.
Bring more clothes than you think you will need, including woollen or fleece pullovers, a waterproof jacket and even rain pants if possible, gloves and warm socks.
Dress lightly when you begin the trek at
GovindGhat. Change to warm, dry clothes as soon as you arrive in GobindDham . When you go up to Hemkunt Sahib, bring an extra sweater or shawl to put on after you reach the top.
An umbrella is recommended.During July and August it rains every day, sometimes all day. Expect rain in June and September as well. At the beginning and end of the visitor season, snowfall is a possibility at high altitudes.
There is electricity at Gobind Ghat and
Gobind Dham ( mornings and evenings ), but it is not reliable. Always carry a torch or flashlight if you are out walking after sunset or before sunrise. Also carry one when you go up to Hemkunt Sahib. You may need it on the way back down. For many people, the journey takes much longer than they expect and they end up walking after dark. Matches and candles are available in for purchase, but consider bringing some with you as well.
Carry sweets, dried fruits and nuts for when you need energy on the trek. Make certain each person carries his or her own in case your group becomes separated on the path. And do not forget to carry water. It is easy to become dehydrated during strenuous exercise and the local water supply is not safe to drink. Tea, cold-drinks and bottled water, while available along the trail are expensive. Consider bringing some extra sweets to hand out to others along the way who need them.
Using a walking stick will help you to keep your balance and your rhythm while you are walking.
Bring first aid supplies and medicines with you. There are, government appointed doctors in Gobind Ghat and Gobind Dham , Army dispensaries in the gurudwaras and an army hospital in Joshimath but be aware that medical care in the region is very basic and limited.
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| How To Go To Sri Hemkunt Sahib |
GovindGhat , after crossing the Alaknanda river on a hanging bridge.The zig-zag track From here, you will reach Ghanghria, the base camp for treks to Valley of Flowers and Sri Hemkunt Sahib. From Ghangaria Hemkunt Sahib is just 6 K.m. away but the this last stretch of the trek is more difficult and takes time.
Most people access to
Govindghat from Haridwar or Rishikesh . Both towns are gateways to the Uttarkhand Himalayas. Some people also travel from Paonta Sahib or Nainital where there are historical Gurudwaras to visit. Because the journey from Haridwar/Rishikesh is long (12 Hours), it is advisable to halt for one night along the motor road. The road passes through many towns before reaching
Govindghat.
Gurudwara accommodation is available in Hardiwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Joshimath and Gobind Ghat. Hotel accommodation is also available.
Hemkunt Sahib is connected upto Govindghat
with motorable roads and from here you have to commence trek of 17.5 K.m. to reach Hemkunt Sahib. Buses to Haridwar, Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, Delhi - ( Location on Google Map ).
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| By Road Travel To Sri Hemkunt Sahib |
Govindghat is situated on National Highway 58 making it easy to reach.
● Road Route from Delhi( Distance approx. 498 kms. )- ( Direction by Google Map ) -
From Delhi - Meerut - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Rudraprayag - Joshimath - Govindghat - Trekking Direction By Google Map 17.5 K.m. - Hemkunt Sahib.
● Road Route Via Haldwani( Distance approx. 315 Kms. )- ( Direction By Google Map ) -
Haldwani - Kathgodam - Ranikhet - Karnaprayag - Joshimath - Govindghat-Trekking Direction By Google Map 17.5 K.m. - Hemkunt Sahib.
● Road Route from Ludhiana (Distance approx. 567 Kms.) - ( Direction By Google Map )-
From Ludhiana - Ambala - Jagadhri - Saharanpur - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Rudraprayag - Joshimath - GovindGhat -
Trekking Direction By Google Map 17.5 K.m. - Hemkunt Sahib.
● Road Route from Chandigarh (Distance approx. 480 kms.) - ( Direction By Google Map ) -
From Chandigarh - Derabassi - Barwala - Shahzadpur - Paonta Sahib - Dehradun - Rishikesh - Rudraprayag - Joshimath - GovindGhat - Trekking Direction By Google Map 17.5 K.m. - Hemkunt Sahib.
☆ By Rail ☆
The nearest railway station to Hemkunt Sahib is Rishikesh railway station - ( Location on Google Map ). Rishikesh railway station is situated 273 kms before Govindghat on NH58.
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It is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India and trains to Rishikesh are frequent.Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath and many other destinations to Govindghat.
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> www.indianrail.gov.in
☆ By Air ☆
Jolly Grant Airport, also known as Dehradun Airport, - (Location on Google Map) - is the nearest Airport to Hemkunt Sahib.
☆ Best Time To Go ☆
The route to Hemkunt Sahib and the Valley of Flowers normally opens on about June 1st and closes approx..during the first week of October.
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| Best Time, When to go to Sri Hemkunt Sahib |
Bring good footwear for walking.
Waterproof hiking boots with ankle supports are best. At times it is necessary to walk across snow. There may also be muddy or washed-out sections of the path.
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| What to Bring,While Trekking |
Bring more clothes than you think you will need, including woollen or fleece pullovers, a waterproof jacket and even rain pants if possible, gloves and warm socks.
Dress lightly when you begin the trek at
GovindGhat. Change to warm, dry clothes as soon as you arrive in GobindDham . When you go up to Hemkunt Sahib, bring an extra sweater or shawl to put on after you reach the top.
An umbrella is recommended.During July and August it rains every day, sometimes all day. Expect rain in June and September as well. At the beginning and end of the visitor season, snowfall is a possibility at high altitudes.
There is electricity at Gobind Ghat and
Gobind Dham ( mornings and evenings ), but it is not reliable. Always carry a torch or flashlight if you are out walking after sunset or before sunrise. Also carry one when you go up to Hemkunt Sahib. You may need it on the way back down. For many people, the journey takes much longer than they expect and they end up walking after dark. Matches and candles are available in for purchase, but consider bringing some with you as well.
Carry sweets, dried fruits and nuts for when you need energy on the trek. Make certain each person carries his or her own in case your group becomes separated on the path. And do not forget to carry water. It is easy to become dehydrated during strenuous exercise and the local water supply is not safe to drink. Tea, cold-drinks and bottled water, while available along the trail are expensive. Consider bringing some extra sweets to hand out to others along the way who need them.
Using a walking stick will help you to keep your balance and your rhythm while you are walking.
Bring first aid supplies and medicines with you. There are, government appointed doctors in Gobind Ghat and Gobind Dham , Army dispensaries in the gurudwaras and an army hospital in Joshimath but be aware that medical care in the region is very basic and limited.
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