Sacred 15,000-ft Uttarakhand Gurudwara needs 19-km Himalayan trek

 Nestled in the breathtaking Garhwal Himalayas, Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib stands as a sacred destination for Sikh devotees. Perched at a height of 4,632 meters, it is encircled by seven majestic peaks and a serene glacial lake. Pilgrims undertake a challenging 19-kilometre trek to reach this holy site, which is currently enhancing accessibility with a new ropeway project. Nestled in the breathtaking Garhwal Himalayas, Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib stands as a sacred destination for Sikh devotees. Perched at a height of 4,632 meters, it is encircled by seven majestic peaks and a serene glacial lake. Pilgrims undertake a challenging 19-kilometre trek to reach this holy site, which is currently enhancing accessibility with a new ropeway project.