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Govindghat is known for its religious importance, as it is near to most important religious place of Sikh community, called Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib. The place is known for providing great trekking experiences.
Govindghat is the famous town of Uttaranchal state of India. It is visited by tourists heading towards Badrinath, a famous religious place for Hindus. One may consider it as the initiating point of trekking to famous Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib. The place has local transportation facilities in the form of ponies. It offers great scenic beauty and peace to the spiritual travelers.
History of Govindghat
Govindghat, as the name suggests, had been the visiting place of Sikh Gurus. Thus, it was named as Govindghat, meaning the bank of river devoted to Govind or Gobind, one of the 10 Sikh gurus.
Special Attractions of Govindghat
- Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib: The place is known for its religious importance amongst Sikh pilgrims.
- Lakshman Temple: It is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Lakshman.
- Sapth Singh: It is the name given to seven mountains, which surrounds the famous Gurudwara dedicated to 10th Guru Sri Guru Govind Singhji.
- Valley of Flowers: The place is also well-known for valley of flowers, which provides space to different varieties of flowers.
Accommodations in Govindghat
The most significant accommodation facility exists in the form of Govindghat Gurudwara at Ghangharia. Apart from this, there are following tourist accommodations facilitated by state government:
- Tourist guest house at Joshimath
- Tourist guest house at Ghangharia
Also, there are great hotel facilities available as:
- Hotel Him Sarovar
- Kuber Guest House
Location of Govindghat
Govindghat is located between Joshimath and Badrinath in the state of Uttaranchal. It is situated at the place, which is known as meeting point of Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga Rivers.
Best Time to Visit
The place is visited by the tourists in the months falling between July and September.
How to Reach Govindghat
The place is well-connected to nearby tourist places by different modes:
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant at the distance of 315 km.
- Nearest railway station: Rishikesh at the distance of 297 km and Kotdwara at the distance of 327 km.
- Connecting roads: The place is connected by bus to important destinations like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kotdwara and Dehra Dun, amongst other important towns
Clothing
As the area is near to rivers and mountains, it is advisable to take sufficient amount of woolen clothes along with you. However, for day time traveling in the region, you my also pack light summer clothes.
Climatic Conditions
Govindghat enjoys a moderate type of temperature. Thus, it is neither too cool, nor too hot. It is located at the height of 6000 feet, but due to surrounding mountains, there is little scope for air to make a passage. The atmosphere remains humid, leaving no place for dryness.
Tourist Attractions Near Govindghat
There are a number of significant tourist attractions, which surround Govindghat:
- Kedarnath
- Gangotri and Yamunotri
- Haridwar and Rishikesh
- Badrinath
Govindghat Tourist Information
Rishikesh (Yatra Office), AGM (Tourism),
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd,
Tourist Information Centre, (Advance Reservation Centre),
Shail Vihar, Haridwar by Pass Road, Rishikesh - 249201.
Tel.: +91-0135-2431793, 2431783, 2435174, 2432648, 2430799, 2430357(R).
Fax: +91-0135-2430372.
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