Sri Hemkund Sahib Yatra
About Sri Hemkund Sahib
Sri Hemkund Sahib (also spelt as Hemkunt Sahib) is one of the most important pilgrim places for Sikhs. The place was mentioned by Guru Gobind Singh ji in his autobiography as his tapasthan (place where he meditated). However, the Sri Hemkunt Sahib remain remained in oblivion for over two centuries till its discovery by Pandit Tara Singh Narotam. A gurudwara was established there in 1960 by Sant Sohan Singh and Havaldar Baba Modan Singh. Today, thousands of Sikhs visits Sri Hemkund Sahib every year.
The place is situate at a height of 15,000 feet in the state of Uttarakhad. The place is covered in snow for most of the year except between June and September.
Sri Hemkund Sahib Yatra
The Hemkund Sahib Yatra begins in June. You can go by car up to Govind Ghat from where the trek starts. On the way to Govind Ghat, you cross through picturesque Panch Prayag. Pilgrims can stay and eat at may gurudwaras set up and managed by the Sri Hemkut Sahib trust along the way. Many people also trek to the exotic Valley of Flowers ads to the attraction which is not far from Sri Hemkunt Sahib. On their way back, you can pay homage at Paonta Sahib, Bhangani Sahib, Tirgarhi Sahib and Shergah Sahib gurdwaras.
We offer a customized package for Sri Hemkund Sahib Yatra and Valley of Flowers.
Sri Hemkunt Sahib and Valley of Flowers Package Overview
Duration – 5 Nights
Route – Joshimath (1)→ Ghangria (3)→Rudraprayag(1)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP:
Visit Deoprayag “the confluence of River Bhagirathi and Alakhnanda” that forms the Holy river Ganga
Visit Rudraprayag “the confluence of River Alakhnanda and Mandakini”
Visit Karanprayag “ the confluence of River Alakhnanda and River Pindari”
Visit Nandprayag “ the confluence of River Alakhnanda and Nandakini”
Visit Vishnuprayag “ the confluence of River Alakhnanda and Dhauli Ganga”
Visit Shri Shankracharya Math and Narsingh Temple in Joshimath
Visit Gurdwara Sri Guru Gobind Sin ji Gobindghatt
Visit Valley of flowers
Visit Sri Hemkund Sahib
Visit Laxmn Temple at Hemkund Sahaib
Duration: 05 Night/ 06 days
Day 01: Haridwar-Joshimath: Arrive at Haridwar, pickup and drive 280 kms to Joshimath. On the way visit Deoprayag “ the confluence of river Bhagrithi & Alakhnanda” that forms the holy river Ganges. After visiting the confluence proceed to Joshimath via Rudraprayag, Karanprayag, Nandprayag. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Joshimath-Govindghatt-Ghangria: Drive 20 kms to Govindghatt and start your trek 14 kms to Ghangria. On arrival transfer to hotel. Stay overnight in Ghangria
Day 03: Ghangria-6kms-Valley of flowers-Ghangria: Morning start your trek to Valley of flowes. This trek is hard and steep but it is complimented by beautiful views. Spend your time in the beautiful valley and later return to Ghangria. Stay overnight at Ghangria.
Day 04: Ghangria-6 kms-Hemkund Shaib-Ghangria: Morning start your 6 kms trek to Hemkund. It is devoted to Sikhs guru “ Guru Govind Singh ji”. It is situated at 4,632 meters. After darshan return back to Ghangria. Stay overnight in Ghangria.
Day 05: Ghangria-Govindghatt-Joshimath-Rudraprayag: Trace your steps back to Govindghatt and drive to Rudraprayag. Stay overnight in Rudraprayag.
Day 06: Rudraprayag-Rishikesh-Haridwar: Drive back to Rishikesh/Haridwar.
INCLUSIONS:
Stay at the hotels mentioned or in similar hotels
Transportation is as per the itinerary and not at your disposal
If you have opted for AC, the AC will function only in the plains and not during hill drives
Meals will be as per your itinerary plan.
EXCLUSIONS:
All sightseeing depends on the weather conditions.
Cable car, pony, palki, guide or other entry fees, etc… have to be paid directly to the concerned operators on the spot.
Service tax 3.09% will be charged extra.
Personal Insurance and emergency rescue charges are not included
Tips are not included
There may be extra transportation charges in case of damage to some routes/ heavy rains/ landslides, etc.
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CITY |
DELUXE HOTELS |
STANDARD HOTELS |
ECONOMY HOTELS |
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Joshimath |
Dronagir |
Dronagiri |
Hotel Badrinath/Alakhnanda |
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Ghangria |
Luxury Camps |
Kuber |
Kuber |
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Rudraprayag |
Monal Resorts(Deluxe rooms) |
Monal Resorts(Standard rooms) |
Shangrilla Resorts |
Or Similar hotels
When a cancellation is made for a package tour, the cancellation will be applicable as follows (per person)
Clear 30 working days or more prior to the date of departure of the Tour or for non-payment of the balance Tour Cost within the stipulated time frame Booking Amount
Clear 29 to 16 working days prior to the date of departure of the Tour 25% of the tour cost.
Clear 15 to 08 working days prior to the date of departure of the Tour 50% of the tour cost.
Less than 07 clear working days prior to the date of departure of the Tour.100% of Tour Cost.
For more details please go through the cancellation policy link at the home page.