Hemkund means Snow Lake which is surrounded by seven huge now-covered mountains collectively known as Hemkund Parvat. Just close to the lake is the world highest Gurudwara popularly known as the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara situated at the height of 4,329 mts. above sea level. Hemkund Sahib Yatra is famous in India because it is believed that the 10th Guru Gobind Singh in his previous life meditated here. Hemkund Sahib Yatra generally begins at Gobindghat and passing through forests, mountains and springtime flowers which refresh the Hemkund Sahib Yatri. Hemkund Sahib Yatra attracts the tourists for breathtaking beauty. Hemkund Sahib Yatra also provides an opportunity to visit the places like Alakananda, Hemkund Sahib Yatra to Ghangharia or Gobind Dham, Hemkund Sahib Yatra to Bhyundyar Ganga, Hemkund Sahib Yatra to Lakshman Ganga, Hemkund Sahib Yatra to Govindghat and Hemkund Sahib Yatra to Badrinath.