Govindghat is a pristine hamlet adorned by pilgrims and adventurers alike, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. It is situated at the meeting point of the Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga rivers, on the route to Badrinath.The journey to the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib begins from Govindghat as well.
| Location | Chamoli |
| Famous For | Hemkund sahib, Badrinath valley of flowers, |
| Altitude | 1800 mts |
| Badrinath | 25km Badrinath |
| Nearest Railway Station or Airport | Rishikesh 273km, Jolly Grant, 292km |
| Best time to visit | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
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Hemkund Sahib Opening Dates 2024
The Gurudwara Committee in Govindghat, Uttarakhand, has announced the opening of Hemkund Sahib for Darshan on 25th May. This decision
Activities in Govindghat
Trekking to Hemkund Sahib: This is a significant pilgrimage site for Sikhs and Hindus. The trek involves a steep climb through picturesque landscapes and usually takes around 6-8 hours, depending on one’s pace.
Visit Valley of Flowers National Park: This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its rich biodiversity and colorful alpine flowers. It’s about a 4-6 km trek from Govindghat, followed by an ascent to the valley.
Explore nearby attractions: Govindghat is close to several religious sites and tourist spots like Badrinath Temple, Mana Village (India’s First village), and the confluence of Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga rivers.
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Valley of flowers
Valley of Flowers Trekking Package The Valley of Flowers National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the Chamoli
Hemkund Sahib
It is also known as Gurudwara Sri Hemkund Sahib Ji, is a Sikh place of worship located in the Chamoli
Mana Village
Mana is the First inhabited village on the Indian side of the Indo-Tibetan border, located in the Chamoli district of
How To Reach Govindghat
By Road
- From Rishikesh to Govindghat is accessible via a road journey from Rishikesh.
- You can take a bus from Rishikesh to reach there or hire a taxi.
- From Haridwar If you are arriving at Haridwar, you can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach Govind ghat.
- The distance between Haridwar and Govind ghat is around 320 kilometers.
By Train
- Haridwar is the nearest major railway station to Govindghat.
- From Haridwar, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Govindghat via Rishikesh.
By Air
- The nearest airport to Govindghat is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun.
- From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Govindghat via Rishikesh.
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