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Hemkund Sahib
The high altitude Lokpal lake, known as Hemkund ( 4329 mts.) lies in heavenly environs. A steep trek from Ghangharia leads one to this spot in about four to six hours. It is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Sikhs, as well as for people from other faiths. There is a Sikh Gurudwara and a Lakshman temple built on the bank of the lake. Encircled by seven snow clad peaks and their associated glaciers, it reflects its surroundings enchantingly on its crystal clear serene waters. The glaciers from Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks feed the lake and a small stream called Himganga flows out of this lake. As alluded to, in the holy Granth Sahib, Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh faith had meditated on the bank of this lake in one of his earlier births. It is widely believed among Sikhs that Guru Govind Singh introduced the features now universally associated with Sikhism. On 15th April 1699, he started the new brotherhood called the Khalsa (meaning the pure, from the Persian word 'Khales') an inner core of the faithful, accepted by baptism (amrit).
Duration - 8 Nights / 9 Days
Places to See - Delhi - Rishikesh - Karnaprayag - Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangria - Hemkund Sahib - Ghangaria - Govindghat - Rudraprayag - Rishikesh - Delhi
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1: Delhi Delhi - Flight: Arrive Delhi. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Rishikesh Drive: 224 kms.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas. The distance between the two cities is 220 kms which takes about 6 hrs. The city is full of temples & ashrams and has the Yoga Institute situated here. Arrive Rishikesh and check into the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Rishikesh - Karnaprayag - Joshimath : Drive: 290 kms.
Morning after breakfast, drive to reach Joshimath which is the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. Lunch enroute. Evening arrive at Joshimath and check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangria Drive: 18 kms. Trek: 13 kms.
Morning after breakfast, drive to reach Govindghat. After an early lunch, start trekking to reach Ghangria also called GOVIND DHAM, the base camp for Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers.
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5: Ghangria - Hemkund - Ghangria , Trek: 16 kms. Morning after early breakfast, start trekking to reach Hemkund Sahib, one of the holiest pilgrimages for the Sikhs. Snow-covered peaks and mountains makes the backdrop for 'The Hemkund Lake'. Return to Ghangria for overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 6: Ghangria- Govindghat - Rudraprayag ,Trek: 16 kms. Drive: 148 kms
.Morning after early breakfast, start return trek to Govindghat. On arrival, drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath and Karnaprayag. On arrival, check into Tourist Bungalows for overnight stay. At the confluence of Mandikini and Alaknanda river, Rudraprayag is a Hindu Pilgrimage site.
Day 7 : Rudraprayag - Rishikesh, Drive: 120 kms.
Morning after early breakfast, drive to return to reach Rishikesh. Lunch enroute. Evening arrive Rishikesh and check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 8 : Rishikesh - Delhi: Drive: 230 kms.
Morning after early breakfast, return drive to Delhi, enroute visiting Hari-ki-pauri in Haridwar. Lunch enroute. On arrival at Delhi, check into hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 9 : Delhi
Depart Flight: Morning at leisure. Transfer to international airport in time to board the flight for onward destination.
Hemkund Sahib ¤ Gurudwaras of India
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