Hemkund Sahib is one of the holiest Sikh pilgrimage sites in the world — a Gurudwara set on the banks of the glacial Hemkund Lake at 4,329 metres in Chamoli district, surrounded by seven snow-capped peaks. The star-shaped Gurudwara built in white marble is extraordinary in its high alpine setting. The site's significance stems from Guru Gobind Singh's autobiography, where he wrote of meditating in a previous life at a seven-peaked lake identified as Hemkund. Despite the formidable altitude and challenging terrain, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims make this journey each season. The langar serves free meals to all pilgrims regardless of religion.

•           Hemkund Sahib is one of the holiest Sikh pilgrimage sites in the world, at 4,329 metres in Chamolidistrict.

•           The Gurudwara sits on the banks of the glacial Hemkund Lake, surrounded by seven snow-cappedpeaks.

•           The star-shaped Gurudwara built in white marble is a spectacular sight against the alpine backdrop.

•           Guru Gobind Singh wrote in his autobiography that in a previous life he meditated at a seven-peakedlake.

•           Pilgrims began visiting after this lake was identified as the site described by the Guru in the 1930s.

•           The pilgrimage season runs from June to October; the Gurudwara is closed during heavy snowfallmonths.

•           The trek from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib covers approximately 20 km via Ghangaria.

•           Despite the altitude and difficult terrain, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims make this journey annually.

•           The langar (community kitchen) at the Gurudwara serves free meals to all pilgrims regardless of religion.

•           The altitude of 4,329 metres makes Hemkund Sahib one of the highest Gurudwaras in the world.

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