Hemkund Sahib a pilgrimage place for the Sikh community has got its name from the glacial situated right next to it is Hemkund which means the ‘Lake of Snow’. It is the highest Gurudwara, in star shape structure made of white marble and concrete. According to the history of Hemkund, it was locally called ‘Lokpal’ meaning Sustainer of the people. It is dedicated to Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru. it has been mentioned in the Dasham Grant, an auto-biography of Sri Guru Govind Singh Ji. According to Hindu Mythology, Hemkund Sahib was known as Lokpal where Laxmana, Rama’s younger brother meditated after the war to heal himself. There is ‘Lakshmana Mandir’ near Hemkund Lake a temple dedicated to Laxmana.

Places to Stay in Hemkund Sahib

It is not allowed to stay back in Hemkund  Sahib at night unless any exceptions or any member. So one has to trek back to Govindghat or Ghangaria for hotels and lodges. Tourists can find various options to stay in Govindghat or Ghangaria.

Hotel Shri Nanda Lokpal Palace, Ghangaria

Hotel Shri Nanda Lokpal Palace, Ghangaria is perfect for pocket-friendly tourists as it provides a clean room with an attached bathroom and a restaurant with homely food of Indian, Chinese, and other delicacies. There are 14 deluxe rooms with them and they host nearly 300 to 400 guests every year. They provide trek guides and the service of Massages is also available.

Valley of Flowers Camp, Ghangaria

Valley of Flowers Camp, Ghangaria located near the helipad of Ghangaria at an elevation of 10002 ft, provides luxurious swiss tents with gorgeous views of lush green landscape, gushing waterfall and cliffs surrounded. It comes with double and triple sharing options. The tents have attached bathrooms and balconies that give mesmerizing morning and evening views.

Hotel Bhagat, Govindghat

Hotel Bhagat, Govindghat, is one of the most preferred and famous hotels at Govindghat for its services with a blend of culture and hospitality, and serenity around the hotel. There are multiple options for types of rooms like Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe rooms. They provide free parking, laundry services, Trek/ Travel guide, and restaurant serving multi-cuisine delicacies.

Govindghat Gurudwara

Govindghat Gurudwara is open 24/7 to provide shelter and food (langar) free of cost to the pilgrims who stay here with a touch of spiritual essence. It is situated on the bank of the river Alaknanda. It provides very basic services as it is a social service-based accommodation with a bed and food. 

The Tattva

The Tattva located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Joshimath is a luxurious resort with all kinds of services for the comfort of their guests. Due to its location, it provides the best vistas from every corner of the property, snow-clad mountains during the winters, and effervescent greenery during summers. They have three room categories Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Premium Rooms with artistic interiors and furniture along with musical balconies that provide amazing morning and evening views of the mountains. Its multicuisine restaurant serves amazing North Indian, South Indian, Pahari, Lebanese, Chinese and Continental cuisines which are worth a try. It has outdoor activities like trekking, climbing, rescue training, ride and race, survival training, and rappelling whereas indoor activities like Pool Table, Table Tennis, and Yoga are on request. It is located 266.7km from Jolly Grant Airport via NH7 

Blue Poppy Resort

Blue Poppy Resort, is located in one of the best locations in Auli that greet you with the different landscapes in different seasons The Property has 24 wooden huts with modern facilities providing 180° views of the peaks like Hathi, Nanda Devi, Ghoda, and Palki. It is the only resort of Auli to have a motorable route and to provide a complete view of Nanda Devi. Every room provides the pleasant fragrance of Chid, Raga, and Deodar woods almost the whole resort is constructed with these woods using minimum cement to protect nature. The resort serves homely and fresh food. They have Family Room, Double Occupancy Hut, and Triple Occupancy Hut. It is located 276.2 km away from Jolly Grant Airport.