Archive · 25 May 2025
Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025 Begins with Welcoming Ceremony
The Hemkund Sahib, a very high up place for Sikhs to pray, has opened its doors for the year!
The Chief Minister and Governor of Uttarakhand are happy to welcome everyone.
The first group of people visiting started their journey from a place called Rishikesh.
It's a tough journey, very high in the mountains, but many people go every year.
This year's pilgrimage is starting, with thousands of people expected to come.
The government is working hard to make sure everyone has a safe and good trip, just like the Char Dham Yatra.
Hemkund Sahib, a high-altitude Gurudwara, opened for its annual pilgrimage.
The yatra commenced with the first batch departing from Rishikesh.
Uttarakhand CM and Governor flagged off the pilgrimage.
The site is at an altitude of around 14,200 feet.
The shrine attracts spiritual seekers from around the globe.
- Who
- Devotees, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, and Uttarakhand Governor
- What
- The opening of the Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage.
- When
- The pilgrimage commenced on Thursday, with the shrine opening on Sunday, 2025
- Where
- Hemkund Sahib, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To visit the revered Sikh shrine.
- Location
- Hemkund Sahib, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand
- Opening Date
- Opened on Sunday, 2025
- Welcoming Officials
- Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor
- Pilgrim Leadership
- First batch led by the Panj Pyare
- Altitude
- Approximately 14,200 feet
- Approximate Visitors
- 183,000 in 2024; 240,000 in 2019
