Hemkund Sahib Yatra: Grand opening from May 25th, first batch of pilgrims flagged off from Rishikesh

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) : Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for Hemkund Sahib Yatra from Rishikesh. The doors of the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara open from 25th May at 6:30 am.

Pilgrims first bath moved from Rishikesh on Wednesday was reached Srinagar yesterday night. today they will start yatra to Govindghat and will reach the second top of Hemkunt Sahib, ‘Ghangaria’ on May 24. From here Hemkund Sahib is about 7 Km far.

Uttarakhand Governor LG Gurmit Singh said, “There is a lot of enthusiasm among the people here…It is very pleasing to see the faith people have in the name of Waheguru. This is a very difficult journey… I am very happy that we were able to witness this moment…”