Overview
Haridwar is the beginning point of Hemkund Sahib. This beautiful gurudwara, also known as Gurudwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib Ji, is situated at an altitude of around 4,329 m, on the bank of the pristine Hemkund Lake. One of the most revered Sikh shrines, Hemkunt Sahib (also known as Hemkund Sahib) draws thousands of pilgrims every year. It is recorded in the holy Granth Sahib that the tenth guru of Sikhs, Guru Govind Singh, meditated by the serene banks of Hemkund lake in one of his earlier births. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the gurudwara’s picturesque natural settings and trek routes, including the one to the Valley of Flowers, make it a popular destination for trekkers and tourists. Himganga, a small stream, originates from the lake.It is said Lakshmana, the younger brother of Lord Rama from the epic Ramayana, regained his health by meditating on the banks of Hemkund after the severe injuries he received in the war. This 07 days pilgrimage tour from Delhi offers sacred darshan of HemkundSahib with comfortable accommodations and facilities in between the yatra.
Itinerary
Day 01: DELHI – HARIDWAR (230kms/5-6HRS)
- On Arrival Delhi Airport / Delhi Railway Station, our driver will pick you further drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in at the hotel. After fresh up visit Mansa Devi and perform evening Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
Pick up from Delhi
Visit Mansa Devi Temple (if time permits)
Visit Har-ki-Pauri
Day 02: HARIDWAR – RUDRAPRYAG [165 Kms/5 Hrs]
- Morning After breakfast, Our driver will pick you up from Haridwar then smooth drive to Rudraprayag. enroute visit Devprayag, where Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi River and both rivers thereafter flow on as the Ganges river or Ganga. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag. On arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Rudraprayag: town of Rudraprayag is where one can witness the holy embrace of the Alaknanda and Mandakini Rivers, which also makes it one of the much revered Panch Prayags where just a dip is reckoned to cleanse one from all his sins.
Visit Devprayag.
Stay at Barkot.
Day 03: RUDRAPRAYAG – GOVINDGHAT [130 Kms/ 4 Hrs] – GHANGARIA [14 Kms trek] (9,600 ft)
- Morning After breakfast, drive to Govindghat. Govindghat is the starting point for the trek to Ghanaria. From Govindghat there is a gradual ascent along a well – maintained pilgrim trail to the camp at Ghangaria – the base from where day walks can be made into the Hemkund Sahib. Arrange porters and prepare for the trek. After taking small break, start 14 km trek up to Ghangaria. On arrive check in hotel. Rest of the day free at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Leave for Govindghat
Start your trek for Ghangaria.
Stay at Ghangaria.
Day 04: GHANGARIA – HEMKUND SAHIB – GHANGARIA [6 Kms/ one way] (14,100 ft)
- Morning after breakfast, Start your 6 km trek to Hemkund Sahib from Ghangaria. En-route to the Gurudwara you will witness numerous waterfalls, Flowers, Beautiful Snow capped mountains, Glaciers that will surely mesmerize you. Arrival at the Gurudwara in the afternoon. Submit yourself in the peaceful aura of the Gurudwara and take a dip in the Glacial lake. Then return back to Ghangaria. Dinner and Overnight stay at Ghangaria.
- Hemkund Sahib: the Sikh holy book, the Granth Sahib, the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh recounts that in a previous life, he meditated on the shores of a lake surrounded by seven snowcapped mountains now recognized by Hemkund.
Start your trek for Hemkund Sahib
Visit Gurudwara.
Have bath in Glacial lake.
Return back to Ghangaria.
Day 05: GHANGARIA – GOVINDGHAT [14 Kms Trek]– RUDRAPRAYAG [130 Kms]
- Morning after breakfast, trek down towards Govindghat. On arrival at Govindghat, drive towards Rudraprayag. On arrival check-in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Rudraprayag.
Trek Down to Govindghat.
Drive to Rudraprayag.
Stay at Rudraprayag.
Day 06: RUDRAPRAYAG – RISHIKESH – HARDWAR [165 Kms]
- Morning after breakfast, drive to Haridwar. Enroute you can visit Rishikesh visit Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula & Triveni Ghat. Later continue drive to Haridwar. On arrival Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Haridwar.
Drive to Haridwar
Visit Rishikesh
Stay at Haridwar.
Day 07: HARIDWAR – DELHI (230kms/5-6HRS)
- Morning after breakfast, our driver will drop you at Delhi Airport/Delhi Railway.
