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Hemkund is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is popular among locals as well as travellers for its trekking roots, pilgrimage points and mountains that remain snow capped. Hemkund is considered to be a place with religious importance......Read more on Hemkund


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Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara
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Places to Visit in Hemkund
  • Type: Religious
Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib is a well-known Sikh shrine, dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. This gurudwara is located in the Himalayas at an altitude of 4329 m and is surrounded by seven snow-capped mountain peaks that are adorned by Nishan Sahib on the cliffs. This... Read More »
Pandukeshwar
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  • Type: Village
Pandukeshwar is a small village in the Chamoli District, at a height of 6300 ft above sea level. As per the legend, this village was established by King Pandu, father of the Pandavas. One of the major attractions of this village is the Yogadhyan Badri Temple which is dedicated to Lord... Read More »
Nanda Devi National Park
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  • Type: Sanctuary
The Nanda Devi National Park, situated at an altitude of 7,817 m, is part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Towards the north-west lies the Valley of Flowers National Park. The park spreads over an area of 630.33 sq km and encompasses the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. Peaks like Trishul,... Read More »
Lakshman Temple
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  • Type: Religious
The Lakshman Temple is situated on the banks of Hemkund Lake near the famous Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib. It is believed that this temple has been constructed on the site where Lord Ram's younger brother, Lakshman, performed penance. Read More »
Vasudhara Falls
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  • Type: Water Fall
The Vasudhara Falls is a famous waterfall situated near Badrinath. This 400 ft high fall is located at an elevation of 12,000 ft above sea level. Read More »

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