📖 History & Description

Hemkund Sahib is a high-altitude gurdwara set beside a glacial lake in the Garhwal Himalayas, associated in Sikh tradition with Guru Gobind Singh and earlier spiritual narratives. The modern white-walled shrine is accessible during the summer trekking season via Ghangaria and attracts pilgrims for its austere setting, scenic beauty, and devotional services. The altitude and climate make it a seasonal pilgrimage requiring trekking and acclimatisation.