Known for pilgrimage, Uttaranchal is rightly named as the abode of Gods. Hindu temples can be found at almost every fold as you take to the mountains of Uttaranchal.
Himalaya offers you excellent scenic beauty. Visiting Hemkund Saheb, Joshimath can be an enchanting experience amidst the mountain ranges and the splendid sceneries around.

Hemkund Saheb located about 4329 mts. above sea level is famous pilgrimage for both Sikhs and Hindus. Known to be an auspicious place where the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Govind meditated by the Hemkund Lake to attain enlightenment, the Sikh Gurudwara was built on its banks. The Hindus refer it Lokpal lake and a Lakshman temple is also built nearby.

A steep trek from Ghangharia for about four to six hours will take you to Hemkund Saheb, Joshimath. Circumscribed by the enchanting snow covered peaks and the glaciers the Gurudwara reflect the serenity of the surroundings. Glaciers from Hathi Parvat and Saptrishi peaks are the sources of the Hemkund Lake and a small stream called the Himganga stream flows out of this lake.

Hemkund Saheb is close to the Valley of Flowers about 20km from Joshimath. In 1938 The Valley of Flowers was rediscovered by a British mountaineer, Frank Smiche. He later wrote a book ‘Valley of Flowers’, which describes the beauty of the place.

Tour to Uttaranchal
Religious Places in Uttaranchal
Temples in Uttaranchal
Badrinath Temple Badrinath	Bagnath Temple Bageshwar
Baij Nath Temple Kausani	Chandi Devi Temple Haridwar
Gangotri Temple Gangotri	Gaurikund Gaurikund
Hemkund Saheb Haridwar	Hemkund Saheb Joshimath
Kedranath Temple Kedarnath	Lakha Mandal Temple Dehradun
Madmaheshwar Temple Kedarnath	Mansa Devi Temple Haridwar
Naina Devi Temple Nainital	Neelkanth Mahadev Rishikesh
Rudranath Temple Gaurikund	Yamunotri Temple Yamunotri

If you have decided on a trip to Uttaranchal, Hemkund Saheb should be a must in your itinerary. Indianholiday offers you the facility to book tours to Hemkund Saheb well ahead in advance.