The serene Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and Lake

A classic example of the multi-religious fabric of India is the fact that Hemkund Sahibji, one of the holiest Sikh shrines in India is a neighbor of the Chardhams of Kedarnath and Badrinath-holiest pilgrimage for Hindus.

Nestled high in the Himalayas of the Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve, Hemkund Sahibji is a gurudwara located on the banks of the Amrit Sarovar, where the Brahma kamal of Lotus of the Gods blossoms.

The gurudwara is dedicated to Guru Gobind Singhji, the last Sikh Guru who spoke of the message of peace and harmony here.
Interestingly, the place also finds mention in several Hindu writings and is considered equally divine by the Hindus as well.
The closest town to Hemkund Sahib is Joshimath located 40 km away.

Best time to visit Hemkund Sahib

May-October

Travel to or reaching Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund Sahib is reached by trekking from Gobind Ghat.
Gobind Ghat can be reached by road only from Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun.
Visitors coming from cities other than these must reach by air, rail or road to these three cities to proceed further to the Gurudwara.

Map of the Hemkund Sahib India

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Pictures Images Video of the Hemkund Sahib

Glimpse of Hemkund Sahibji, nestled in the Himalayas

Hotels and Resorts around Hemkund Sahib

Hotel Dronagiri (Joshimath)
GMVN Rest House (Joshimath)
Hotel Snow Crest (Joshimath)
Local lodges and Gurudwara accommodation in Joshimath & Gobind Ghat

Places to visit around Hemkund Sahib
Joshimath
Badrinath
Nanda Devi Temple

Other Useful and Interesting Links

Some more details on Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund Sahib on Wikipedia

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Temples in Kanchipuram

Truly the Temple city of South India, the city of Kanchipuram has sprung up around temples, instead of the other way around.
Some of the best examples of Dravidian art can be observed in the several temples that dot the landscape of Kanchipuram.
Dedicated to a variety of deities in the Hindu pantheon, the temples celebrate faith in a large way through its colorful festivals, temple processions and rich embellishments of idols.
The city is divided into Old and New Kanchipuram and the temples in each part are worth visiting.
The architectural styles of Pallava, Chola and Vijaynagar dynasties are witnessed, each of which has a unique identity, yet which has united to form a uniform beauty in the city.

Best time to visit Kanchipuram

October-March

Travel to or how to reach Kanchipuram Tamilnadu

By air
Chennai is the closest airport (75kms). Flights from all over the country and select foreign countries operate here.

By rail
Kanchipuram is a major railway station in Tamil Nadu and is connected by rail to major cities and towns in South India.

By road
It takes 2 hours to reach by road from Chennai to Kanchipuram. It is well-connected by road to all parts of Tamil Nadu. State buses are also available.

Map of the Kanchipuram Tamilnadu India

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Pictures Images Video of the Kanchipuram Temples

The Temple City of Kanchipuram

Hotels and Resorts in Kanchipuram

GRT Regency
Sterling Mahabalipuram
MM Hotels
Hotel Jaybala International
Green Coconut Resort
Hotel Baboo Surya
T.M. Hotels

Places to visit in and around Kanchipuram

Kailasanathar Temple
Deverajaswamy Temple
Ekambaranathar Temple
Kamakshi Amman Temple
Vaikuntaperumal Temple
Sakkiswarar Temple
Varadarajar Temple

An Interesting Slide on the world Famous Kanchipuram Sarees

Other Useful Interesting Links

Official website of Kanchipuram

Another site with Indepth information on the city of Kanchipuram

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