Shri Hemkund Sahib

Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib
(Meditation Place of Guru Gobind Singh Ji)

Sarovar at Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib

Guru Gobind Singh Ji the Tenth Master in one of his great holy compositions entitled “Bachittar Natak” while giving a hint or pointing out this good site states :

Ab mae apni katha bakhano.
(Now I narrate my own tale)

Hemkunt parbat hae jahan. Sapat sring sobhit hae tahan.
(Hemkunt Mountain is auspiciously situated among “Sapat Sring”, a mountain-chain of the Himalyas

Tah hum adhik tappasia saadhi.
(At that site I meditated heavily on God in the previous birth)

Tin prabh jab aais muhe dia. Tab ham janam kalloo meh lia.
(When the Almighty allowed me then I took birth in the dark age)

Outside view of Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib

Mahan Tap Asthan Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

On the basis of the aforesaid holy composition uttered by Guru Sahib and with the Sikh Sangat’s assistance some Gursikhs (the true Sikhs) Sant Sohan Singh ji Tihri wale, Hawaldar Modan Singh ji, Bhai Vir Singh ji etc. started the research work of this holy place. In Samvat Nanaksahi 465-66 (1933-34 A.D.) they on the dint of the Sikh Sangat’s assistance and the Guru’s kind grace were successful in reaching this holy place. Roundabout Samvat Nanakshahi 468 (1936 A.D.) the Sikh Sangat got the Gurdwara Sahib constructed at this site. The inauguration of the installation of Guru Granth Sahib ji was manifested in Samvat Nanakshahi 469 (August-Sep., 1937 A.D.)

Yatra Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib, Char Dham, Kadarnath, BadrinathSurrounded by the snow-ladden for about four to five months and sky-touching mountainous peaks this holy place is situated approximately at the height of 15,000 feet from the sea level. At the climax of the winter season sometimes the snow-fall reaches even upto 30-35 feet. This place is approximately at a distance of 35 to 40 kms from the border of China. On the three sides there are the seven peaks of the Sapatsring Mountain of the Hamkunt Mountain Chain (1. Rudar Himalaya 2. Bishanpuri 3. Udgari Kanth 4. Sarga Rohan 5. Brahampuri 6. Mer 7. Sumer) and on the fourth side Nilkanth Mountain is situated. The circumambulation of the holy tank is about 1¼ or 1½ kms. The water of the tank is clean like glass.

This is the gateway (built by the Indian Army) over the road to Hemkunt Sahib, one of the sacred shrines for the Sikh faith.

Some Important Informations about GURDWARA SRI HEMKUNT SAHIB

District Chamoli
Pin Code 249401
Province Uttrakhand
S.T.D. 01372
Post Office Gobind Ghat
Situation 30°41'55.32"N 79°37'08.40"E
Temperature (Max.) 7-10° (Min.) 1.5-2° Cel.
Nearby Airport Jowligrant 307 k.m. (Dehradun)
Nearby Railway Station Rishikesh 293 k.m.
Nearby Petrol Pump Joshi Math 15-20 k.m.
Nearest ATM State Bank of India
Badrinath (App. 18-20 k.m.)

Hemkunt Sahib
From Gobind Dham 6 k.m. (afoot)
From Gobind Ghat 19 k.m. (afoot)
From Rishikesh 294 k.m.
From Haridwar 319 k.m.
From Amritsar 730 k.m.
From Delhi 639 k.m.
From Patna Sahib 1319 k.m.
From Mumbai 2023 k.m.

Inside Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib

Necessary Material to carry along with you

Rain-coat, first-aid kit, wind-sheeter, water-bottle, sweater, torch and cell (at Gobind Dham the supply of electricity is only till 10:00 p.m. So torch is very necessary), gloves, neckerchief/muffler, cloth-boots, scissor –chappal etc.

Nearby Hill Stations

1. Nainital: While going to Hemkunt Sahib from Rishikesh, in the way from Karan Prayag after turning right side comes this famous hill station. From Nainital about 15-20kms. ahead railway station Kathgodam lies from which one can leave for Delhi by train.
2. Musso0rie: While going to Rishikesh from Haridwar ahead at some distance from Raiwala Railway Station after turning left side from the Nepali Farm/Chowk this hill station is situated ahead approx. at 70 kms.