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Photoblog: Trek to Shri Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara

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Photoblog: Trek to Shri Hemkund Sahib - Highest Gurudwara in the world (June 2017) This is one of the most special places in Himalayas where we have trekked so far. Shri Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, at the height of 4,633 Meters (15,200 Feets), is the highest Gurudwara in the world and one of the holiest places for Sikhism. This trip was part of our mega itinerary where we had planned around 7 treks which included 150 Kms of trekking and whopping 6,000 Kms of travel. We moved from lowest altitude of 216 Meters (New Delhi) to the highest altitude of 4,633 Meters. The brief plan of the trip is as given below. Bangalore to New Delhi - Flight New Delhi to Haridwar - Train Haridwar to Rishikesh to Auli - Private Car Auli to Gorsan Top - Trek - 10 Kms ( Photoblog ) Auli to Govindghat - Car - 30 Kms Govindghat to Ghanghariya - Trek - 11 Kms (One way) Ghanghariya to Hemkund Sahib - Trek - 14 Kms (Two way) Ghanghariya to Valley of Flowers - Trek - 12 Kms (Two way) (Photoblog Comin