Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund Sahib is the holiest shrines of Sikhs in India and is located at high altitudes amidst snow capped peaks of Himalayas in Uttarakhand. There is a beautiful lake called Hemkund and on the banks of this lake is located a Gurudwara, dedicated to the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh.

The breathtaking beauty of the glacial lake is added by the surrounding seven soaring peaks, giving a boost to the travel and tourism industry.

Hemkund sahib Gurudwara

It is believed that Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh performed penance here in his previous birth and united with the Almighty. There is also a Hindu temple called Lakshman Temple here. It is believed that Lakshman, the younger brother of Ram performed penance here. Hence, Hemkund Sahib is a sacred place for both Hindu and Sikh devotees.

The ideal time to go for a Char Dham Yatra is from May to October. It is advisable to skip the rainy seasons. Last year catastrophic rains swept the entire Uttarakhand causing damages to parts of Kedarnath Temple and hundreds of pilgrims lost their lives during the yatra. The yatra was badly hampered by the June 20134 flash flood and subsequent natural calamity. Also because all the four holy places are located in Garhwal Himalayas, which is prone to heavy snowfall. As a result, all the passage leading to the shrines are blocked. Moreover, during the monsoon season, there is undue threat of having landslides, which can further disrupt the journey. For safety reasons, the gates of the temples are also closed for this period of time and the idols are shifted to nearby pilgrim points.