Hemkund Sahib Taxi Service from Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun
Hemkund Sahib is one of the highest gurudwaras in the world, beside a glacial lake at 4,632 m. Our taxi takes you to Govindghat, where the 19 km trek begins.
Important information
- AltitudeAbout 4,632 m (15,197 ft)
- OpensLate May, after the snow on the path is cleared
- ClosesAround early to mid October
- Last road pointGovindghat, near Joshimath
- Base campGhangaria, 13 km from Govindghat
- TrekAbout 19 km one way: 13 km to Ghangaria, then a steep 6 km
Opening and closing dates depend on snow and are announced every year. Call us to check before you plan, and register on the official Uttarakhand Tourism registration portal.
About Hemkund Sahib
The white marble, five-sided gurudwara stands beside Hemkund Lake, a glacial lake ringed by seven snow peaks. It is dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, who is believed to have meditated here in a previous life. Pilgrims take a holy dip in the icy lake, the Guru Granth Sahib is recited daily, and langar is served to everyone.
The place is sacred to Hindus too: Lakshman, the brother of Lord Rama, is believed to have meditated here, and a small Lakshman temple stands near the lake.
How to reach Hemkund Sahib
- Haridwar to GovindghatAbout 300 km, 10 to 12 hours
- Rishikesh to GovindghatAbout 280 km, 10 to 12 hours
- Dehradun to GovindghatAbout 330 km, 10 to 12 hours
- Badrinath to GovindghatAbout 25 km, 1 hour
- Kedarnath side to GovindghatAbout 260 km, 9 to 10 hours
- Govindghat to Hemkund19 km trek, usually over 2 days
Route: Haridwar or Rishikesh → Devprayag → Srinagar → Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag → Nandaprayag → Joshimath → Govindghat.
The trek: Most pilgrims walk 13 km from Govindghat to Ghangaria on the first day and stay the night, then climb the steep 6 km to Hemkund Sahib and come back down. Mules and palkis are available on both stretches.
Nearest railway stations: Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun. Nearest airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
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Helicopter to Ghangaria
A limited helicopter service flies from Govindghat to Ghangaria. There is no helicopter to the gurudwara itself, so the last 6 km are on foot, by mule or by palki. Tickets are sold online only on the official IRCTC HeliYatra website, heliyatra.irctc.co.in, and you need your yatra registration before you can book.
- Up to 2 tickets per login, with 6 passengers on each
- Reach the helipad at least 1 hour before your slot
- Passengers above 80 kg pay ₹150 for every extra kg
- Refund on cancellation: 75% more than 5 days before, 50% from 48 hours to 5 days, 25% from 24 to 48 hours, nothing after that
- Flight cancelled for weather: full refund, minus gateway and convenience charges
Every passenger, including children and infants, must carry the original ID used for booking. Rules can change, so check the official website before you book.
Places near Hemkund Sahib
- Valley of Flowers: a UNESCO World Heritage Site of alpine meadows, reached from Ghangaria
- Ghangaria: the base village for both Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers
- Lakshman Temple: a small shrine beside Hemkund Lake
- Govindghat: the roadhead and the start of the trek, with a gurudwara for pilgrims
- Badrinath: one of the Char Dham, about 25 km beyond Govindghat
- Joshimath and Auli: the town on the way and a meadow with wide mountain views
Our Hemkund Sahib taxi services
- Haridwar to Govindghat taxi
- Rishikesh to Govindghat taxi
- Dehradun to Govindghat taxi
- Drop at Govindghat and pickup after your trek
- Hemkund Sahib and Badrinath together
Before you travel
- Register for the yatra on the official Uttarakhand Tourism registration portal
- The gurudwara is very high and the last 6 km are steep; elderly pilgrims and anyone with heart or breathing problems should see a doctor first
- Carry warm clothes, a raincoat and good walking shoes, even in summer
- Start early from Ghangaria so you can come back down the same day
- Keep a spare day in your plan, as rain and landslides can close the road
Book your taxi
Send us these three details and we will suggest the right vehicle for your group.
- Travel date
- Number of passengers
- Pickup city: Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun
Registration for the Char Dham Yatra is mandatory. Register on the official Uttarakhand Tourism registration portal before you travel.