Hemkund Sahib: Sikh Pilgrimage

   Hemkund should be called the best Pilgrimage of Sikh community. Yes, the journey of Hemkund situated in the Himalaya lap is not less than any tenacity. 

   Hemkund located in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, is indeed a religious place between natural beauty. Hemkund, located at a height of 4632 meters above sea level, has its own unique success story. Hemkund is literally Sanskrit semantically 

  The meaning of heme is that the ice and the trunk mean the bowl. Hemkund, surrounded by the snowy lake, is surrounded by seven mountain ranges. 

   These seven mountain peaks show the splendor of Mark Sahib. The journey of Hemkund has to be done by walking on foot from Govind Ghat. This journey is very exciting and pleasant in the picturesque valleys. Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib is considered as the most sacred place of Sikh community in the Himalayas. 

   Hemkund Sahib is well decorated here in the gurudwara. Experts believe that Hemkund is mentioned in the Tenth book by Guru Gobind Singh. Experts believe that the 10th and the last Guru of the Sikh community, Mr. Govind Singh had meditated in life. 

   Local residents consider Hemkund Sahib as unusual, sacred, a place of amazement and reverence. Lake and the surrounding area of ​​Hemkund are called the Ombudsman. Lokpal means the patron. There is also a lake beside the lake. This temple was built by Laxman. Sikh Guru Gobind Singh Ji had worshiped this temple. 

  Now this place started to be considered as a gurudwara. In this scenic pilgrimage, the high mountain peaks of the snow are seen around. The water of the vast lake is very cold. Even then devotees shower meditation in the gurudwara.

  Experts believe that this snowy lake comes water from elephant mountain and Satya Rishi mountain ranges. A small stream is flowing through this beautiful lake. This is called snowganga. Laxman temple along the lake is also located. 

   Due to its high altitude, the eyes of Hemkund sahib are rare in winter. Experts believe that snow in winter is frozen. That makes traveling difficult. After the winter, the palms of Hemkund open for sighting in May. Travel to Hemkund is done by courage and patience.

   Due to many times difficulties also occur. However, the difficulties are left behind after the exciting realization. Hemkund's main journey begins with Govindghat. From Govindghat to Ghancharia, it is about 13 km deep sailing. 

  After this, about 6 kilometers of mountain climbing has to be done. Tourists or devotees can enjoy great trekking here. Hemkund's journey is very exciting and hilarious. 

  The reason is that there are mountain ranges and bases. The area covered with natural beauty is very popular. Thereby, tourists do not feel tired. In this beautiful journey of beauty, a series of beautiful springs are also seen. There is also a flowering valley near it.

   All necessary resources are available for the visit of Hemkund Sahib. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Dehradun. The distance from Govindaghat to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun is about 292 kilometers.

   Travel from Hemkund to Govindghat has to be decided on foot. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh. Govindaghat distance from Rishikesh is 273 kilometers. Tourists can also visit Hemkund Sahib by road.
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