Hemkund Lokpal- A Holy Shrine By The Lake Side- Uttarakhand Devbhoomi

The High altitude lake Hemkund/Lokpal is situated at the height of 4,329 mt. surrounded by heavenly environs. No modernity, no polluting influence from out side, no cars and no other vehicles, you have to reach here walking on your foot. A steep trek from Ghanghria leads one to this holiest of the holy spot in about five to six hours. Encircled by seven snow clad peaks and their associated glaciers, this revered shrine reflects its surroundings in the crystal  clear serene waters. The glaciers from Hathi parvat and saptrishi peaks fill the lake with pristine water and a small stream called Himganga flows out of this celestial lake.

One of the important pilgrimage for the Hindus and the Sikhs, Hemkund Sahib houses the most reverd Sikh Gurudwara and the Lakshman temple built on the banks of the lake. 

According to the holy Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhfailth had meditated on the banks of this lake in one of his earlier birhths.

This place is also related with the “Ramayan’s” legend Lakshman. It’s believed that Lakshman meditated by the lake and regained his health after being severly wounded by Meghnad the demon prince of Lanka. A beautiful temple is built after the name of Lakshaman.

The long forgotten Hemkund was later discovered by a Sikh Granthi Sohan Singh and became a major pilgrimage centre only after 1930. Best time to visit this spiritual shrine is from the beginning of June till the beginning of October.

How To Reach

By Air- Nearest airport is Jolly Grant (Dehradun) 307 km’s. 

By Rail- Nearest railhead is Rishikesh, 300 Km.

By Road- Hemkund Sahib is 5 km from Ghangraiya, which is approachable on foot from Govindghat, which is connected by road with Rishikesh, Kotdwar, Dehradun, Haridwar and other important hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon hills.

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