Hemkund Sahib Itinerary

The trek towards Hemkund Sahib begins at Govind Ghat, after crossing the Alaknada River on a hanging bridge. The zigzag mule track straightens through an ascending valley of terraced fields and vegetation. In the midst, Laxman Ganga tumbles down in a haste to join the Alaknanda. 3 kms further is the small, pretty hamlet, Pulna. Beyond this, the swifter, and between the green, rocky mountains, you can catch a glimpse of snow - clad peaks.

The trek towards Hemkund Sahib begins at Govind Ghat, after crossing the Alaknada River on a hanging bridge. The zigzag mule track straightens through an ascending valley of terraced fields and vegetation. In the midst, Laxman Ganga tumbles down in a haste to join the Alaknanda. 3 kms further is the small, pretty hamlet, Pulna. Beyond this, the swifter, and between the green, rocky mountains, you can catch a glimpse of snow - clad peaks.

After resting awhile here, the trek on the right bank of the Laxman Ganga continues through the rich vegetation till a log bridge, supported on now, the trail becomes, steeper and harder and 2kms. from here, you will reach Ghangharia, the base camp for treks to Hemkund Sahib.

Duration - 06 Nights/ 07 Days

Day 01- Delhi – Haridwar – 210 Kms( Drive 5-6 Hrs)
Arrive Haridwar. Local sightseeing and evening Arti at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight at The Haveli Hari Ganga- A Heritage Hotel

Day 02–Haridwar – Joshimath via Rudraprayag. 274 Kms. (8 – 9 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Joshimath via Devprayag and Rudraprayag. Lunch (packed) Tea / Coffee en route at Srinagar. Proceed on to reach Joshimath in the late afternoon. Arrive at The Char Dham Camp Joshimath by late afternoon. Evening free in Joshimath. Dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp, Joshimath.

Day 03 - Joshimath - Govindghat - Ghangria (3048 Mtrs)
Early morning we drive to Govindghat (22 km), starting point of our trek. From here we will trek 14 km to reach Ghangria taking about 4-5 hrs. Overnight in tents.

Day 04 : Ghangria - Hemkund Sahib (4329 Mtrs) – Ghangria
Today's climb of 6 km to Hemkund Sahib is steep at places and will take about 4 hrs. return trek will take about a couple of hours. Overnight in tents.

Day 05 : Ghangria - Govindghat –Badrinath - Joshimath
On this day we will trek for about 3 hrs to reach Govindghat and from here drive to Badrinath. After visiting Badrinath temple we will drive back to Joshimath. Overnight at The Chardham Camp, Joshimath.

Day 06 : Joshimath - Haridwar 274kms. (Drive 9 – 10 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Haridwar and on the way take lunch at Srinagar. Restart and if time permits visit Devprayag (The confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, to becomes The Ganga). Reach Haridwar & overnight at The Haveli Hari Ganga.

Day 07- Haridwar- Delhi
Post Breakfast leave for onward journey