Hemkund means Snow Lake and is one of the more famous shrines of the Sikhs. Hemkund Sahib Uttarakhand is situated at an altitude of about 4,329 meters above sea level, in the Himalayan state. Hemkund Sahib is covered by seven mountains, which, together, as Hemkund Parvat, which covered with snow almost all year asked not to be. At one end of the lake is famous Gurudwara Hemkund, which is the sacred place of pilgrimage for Sikhs.
History of HemkundSahib
According to popular legend, the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Govind Singh's meditation here on the banks of Hemkund. Then, a Gurudwara is this place, which is attended by a large number of pilgrims every year, built from distant countries. A number of other Hindu saints and sages used to meditate on this site. It is also said that Lakshman, the brother of Rama, performed penance, and here is a temple on one side of the lake, which isLakshman dedicated. Hemkund Lake is the source of the Ganges Lakshman running from Gangaro and until this place, the current flows from the lake Hemkund Valley of Flowers.
Climate and best time to go
Hemkund Saheb climate is cold and remains cut off from the rest of the places in the winter due to heavy snowfall in the region. winter temperature drops to -10 degrees Celsius and maximum temperature in summer rises to 15 degrees Celsius. The bestHemkund Sahib time to visit is from July to October.
Hemkund Saheb attractions
Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib
Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is the structure of the sacred pilgrimage of the Sikhs, which was built in the shape of a star. The entire structure is built of stone and cement. It was built in memory of Guru Gobind Singh.
Lakshman Temple
This is a beautiful temple on a small side of the Hemkund Lake, Lakshman, brother of Lord Rama is dedicated. This isalso one of the most famous temples flooded by a large number of Hindus every year.
Hemkund Lake
Hemkund Lake is also known by the name of Lake Lokpal. Its crystal waters presents a cheerful surroundings. The lake is fed by snow melting peak of Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi.
To reach Hemkund Saheb
By Air: The nearest airport is to reach Hemkund Sahib Jolly Grant, which is Dehradun (307 km), the capital of Uttarakhand. Thisconnected by Kingfisher Airlines from Delhi on a daily basis. Rent from Dehradun, you must cover the distance by road or taxi to Uttarakhand Transport Corporation bus lanes Govindghat. From Govindghat, you must travel a distance of 19 km on foot.
By train: nearest station to Hemkund Sahib are Rishikesh (293 km) and Haridwar (310 km). Some of the main features that connect to other cities are Rishikesh Doon Express from Howrah Junction and Hemkunt ExpressJammu Tawi on a routine basis. From Rishikesh can hire a taxi or you can travel in Uttarakhand Roadways Transport Corporation bus, get Govindghat, from which it takes to travel the remaining distance on foot.
By car: Hemkund Sahib is at a distance of 19 km away from Govindghat Ghangaria that is accessible on foot. Govindghat is connected by road to Rishikesh (270 km) and other towns of Uttarakhand.
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