The nearby valley of flowers is an unforgettable place to visit as well.
While the fact is that lakhs of pilgrims would love to visit the place, we wish they take all appropriate precautions. We forget easily even the most horrible events (it is probably a defense mechanism, else we all will go mad). But last year’s tragedy must still be fresh in people’s minds.
If any BPeeps are headed that way we will appreciate if you share your travel experiences.
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The portals of the famous Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara located in snow-capped Garhwal Himalayas were thrown open to pilgrims today. Shri Hemkunt Sahib, where Guru Gobind Singh meditated before his incarnation
as the 10th Sikh guru, is one of the most revered places and attracts
lakhs of pilgrims every year.
Braving chilly weather, over
3,000 Sikh pilgrims offered their prayers at the star-shaped Gurdwara
situated at a height of 16,000 ft in Chamoli district.
The
shrine opens for four months in a year as the area remains snow-bound
during the rest of the period. It had remained closed since October 10
last year. …………………………….
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Link: http://shrihemkuntsahib.com/home.html
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