Hemkund Sahib

Tourist Points: Almora, Chamoli,Dhanaulti, Kausani, Mussoorie, Nainital & Ranikhet.
Wild Life :  Corbett National Park, Rajaji National Park, Nanda Devi National Park, Govind Wildlife
Sanctuary & National Park.
Pilgrimage:   Haridwar,Rishikesh,Yamunotri,Gangotri,Kedarnath,Badrinath and Hemkund Saheb.
Nature Lovers:   Valley of Flowers.
Adventures Seekers: Skiing & Auli , Water Sports and Trekking.

HEMKUND SAHIB: Discovered by Sikh Havildar Sohan Singh in 1930, was identified with the one referred to by Guru Govind Singh- the tenth Guru of the sikh faith. The place is revered both by Hindus and Sikhs, as well as for people from other faiths it is an important pilgrimage. Encircled by seven snow clad peaks and their associated glaciers, it reflects it surroundings enchantingly on its crystal clear waters. The glaciers from Hathi Parvat & Sapt Rishi Peaks feed the lake and small stream called Himganga flows out to this lake.

According to the beliefs – Lakshman, the younger brother of Ram, meditated by the lake and regained his health after being severely wounded by Meghnath, son the demon Ravana, during the battle.

There is a Sikh Gurudwara and a Lakshman temple built on the bank of the lake.

The waters of Lakshman Ganga(Hem Ganga) coming from Hemkund, in many moods is a source of constant delight to the trekker. The best time to visit is mid July to mid August.

Excursions routes from Hemkund Sahib can be to Valley of Flowers, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Chamoli, Joshimath, Nandprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Srinagar, Deoprayag and Auli.  

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