A journey that is not only about physical strength or natural beauty, but is also a gateway to gaining a connection with spirituality. Would you like to go on a trek or yatra that is described above? If you would, then the annual Hemkund Sahib Yatra is just a few months away. The divine Hemkund Sahib Yatra is done from Govind Ghat to the Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib in the land of the Himalayas.During summer, the Hemkund Sahib weather becomes favourable with no heavy snow or glaciers. The pilgrims can easily make their way with high energy and excitement.Now the main question that arises is the route of the Hemkund Yatra. For that, first reach the starting point of this yatra, which is Govind Ghat. Then, from there, the Hemkund Sahib distance, which is about 40 KM (both ways) by <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Dehradun/things-to-do?adventure=Trekkings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">trekking</a>.&nbsp;<h3>What is Hemkund Sahib's height in Feet?</h3>A staggering 15000 feet.<h3> </h3><h3>How to Reach Hemkund Sahib Yatra Starting Point?</h3>Reach Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun or Rishikesh Railway Station, which is the nearest airport and railway station to Govind Ghat. From there, take local transport to reach the starting point. Also, many motorable roads are connected from major cities to Govind Ghat.&nbsp;<h3>Important Points of Hemkund Sahib Yatra:</h3><ul><li> The annual Hemkund Sahib Yatra will be from May 25th to October 10th, 2026. [Subject to weather changes]</li><li>The route for the Hemkund Yatra becomes inaccessible during the winter. As the area gets covered with 4-5 feet of snow, the tradition of 'Kar seva' starts to repair these roads and make them accessible and comfortable for people.</li><li>Food and lodging facilities have been set up along the Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib Rishikesh Route.</li></ul> <h3>What is the Rishikesh to Hemkund Sahib Uttarakhand Distance?</h3>Approximately 342.6 kilometres. Suggest Read:- <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/travel-guide/places-to-visit-in-uttrakhand" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">Top 10 Places to visit in Uttarakhand</a>

After going through the above section we are updated regarding the crucial information of Hemkund Sahib Yatra. So now it's time to plan your route or a way in which you can easily enjoy this yatra. For that, you can get help from operators like us '<a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">Universal Adventures</a>' who are here to serve you with our perfect package.&nbsp;The trek will start and end in <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/things-to-do-at-haridwar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">Haridwar</a>, but to make it convenient for all of our customers, we have kept two different starting points with different costs. The details are given below.<ol><li>From Govindghat, the trek will be around INR 6,499 per person.</li><li>From Hardiwar, the trek will be around INR 8,499 per person.</li></ol> <h3>Itinerary Plan for Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib:</h3>Let's have a crisp look at the itinerary of the Valley of Flowers along with the Hemkund Sahib Trek:Day 1. Make your route from Haridwar to Govind Ghat, crossing the Ganga River.Day 2. Start your trek from GovindGhat to Ghangaria by enjoying Kinnaur Temple, Laxman Waterfall, and the Pushpavati River, which are present along the way.Day 3. Follow the trail and trek to the Valley of Flowers. Enjoy the journey and the flower bed. After that, return to Ghangaria.Day 4. Now it's time to trek Hemkund Sahib from Ghangaria. You can spot Brahma Kamal along the way with the Hemkund Sahib Lake and Laxman Temple near Gurudwara.Day 5. Return to Govind Ghat.&nbsp;Day 6. Finally, come back to Haridwar from Govind Ghat.&nbsp;This 5- to 6-day trip package has all the required inclusions, which one can check along with booking on our official website. Must Read:- <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/travel-guide/things-to-do-at-haridwar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">Top 15 things to do at Haridwar</a>

The Hemkund Sahib latest news regarding the dates, facilities, and location has been covering the media pages all around. People have been gathering information to make their plans. This yatra is not just about natural beauty but also has a high spiritual value among the people. When people make their way to the Gurudwara from within the rocky path covered with snow, they use the thought of their union with spirituality as their motivation. So lace up and get ready for this yatra because May 25th is coming very soon.

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SWATI 29 Feb 2024

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