Hemkund Sahib Yatra begins 25th May: Know registration & booking process, dates and route

The Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is set to open on 25th May 2025, as announced by the officials of the Gurudwara administrations. Pilgrims will be provided with food and lodging facilities between Rishikesh and Hemkund Sahib. 

Whereas the Gurudwara is covered with snow these days, we’ve pulled together the details of the Hemkund Sahib Yatra in 2025 to help you have a hassle-free journey. Read further to know everything about Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, opening dates, closing dates, and booking the Hemkund Sahib tour with a trustworthy travel partner.

About Hemkund Sahib Yatra

Hemkund Sahib is one of the highly significant pilgrimage sites for the Sikhs and Hindus alike. Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, the Gurudwara is dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh (the 10th Sikh Guru). The word Hemkund translates into Hem, meaning ‘snow’, and ‘Kund’ meaning ‘bowl’. The Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara typically remains closed during the winter months due to excessive snow and remains open between May and October. 

Close to the Gurudwara is the Hemkund Lake, from which originates a small stream ‘Himganga’, believed to be sacred by the pilgrims and locals. Close to the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara lies the Valley of Flowers, famous for its rich flora and verdant meadows. Every year, millions of Sikhs and Hindus throng to Uttarakhand for the Hemkund Sahib Yatra in May. But is Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara open throughout the year? The answer is no! Read more about when Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib opens in 2025.

Opening and closing dates of Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025

Opening Date: 25th May, 2025

Closing Date: 10th October, 2025 (Tentative)

Everything about the Hemkund Sahib Yatra package with Trip To Temples

At Trip To Temples, we offer you a customizable Hemkund Sahib tour package. You can explore the itinerary and other details about the Hemkund Sahib Yatra, along with an overall duration of the visit, including a visit to the Valley of Flowers, which is 6 days beginning from Joshimath. Moreover, Govindghat is the starting point of the Hemkund Sahib Yatra, which you can learn more about in our detailed itinerary.

Places to visit near Hemkund Sahib

Here’s what you’ll get to explore with our specially curated Hemkund Sahib tour package:

• Govindghat

• Ghangharia

• Valley of Flowers (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

• Laxman Temple

• Hemkund Lake

Yatra route: Haridwar-Joshimath-Govindghat-Ghangharia-Valley of Flowers-Sri Hemkund Sahib (Round-trip)

Shri Hemkund Sahib Yatra registration 2025

Here’s a detailed overview of the Hemkund Sahib Yatra registration process 2025: 

Visit the website of Tourist Care Uttarakhand to register for the Hemkund Sahib Yatra online. You can either register via the app or the web portal. For verification, pilgrims need to carry the downloaded ‘Yatra registration letter’ or ‘QR code’, only for app users.

Sign in or create an account on the web portal, and enter your details like name, age, gender, address, and attach your documents such as a passport-sized picture, a scanned copy of Aadhaar, Voter ID card, PAN, passport, and dates of Yatra (round trip). Download your E-pass and get the confirmation.

Curious to know more? Get in touch with our experts for more information on the Hemkund Sahib Valley of Flowers Tour, or call us at +91 8510007751.