About Govindghat
Haridwar to Govindghat distnce : 290 km
Estimated travel time : 9 hours
Haridwar to Govindghat is one of the popular tourist route not only for the local but also for the foreigner one. Govindghat is a beautiful village visited by tourists and pilgrims in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state.
Govindghat situated near Badrinath near the junction of Alaknanda and Lakshman, the Ganga river. Govindghat is also the basecamp where you begin the hike up to Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers. The celestial location is on a ridge around 1800 metres above sea level. Because Govindghat is located on the banks of the Alaknanda River, a significant portion of it was damaged during 2013's Uttarakhand Floods. It was later restored. Many thousands of worshippers who are adventurers, and nature enthusiasts visit Govind ghat every month to visit the holy shrine of Hemkund Sahib and the mystical beauty of the Valley of Flowers. Govindghat provides stunning views of the diminishing alpine hills surrounded by fog. It is among the most beautiful places to visit when seeking peace and tranquillity within the natural landscape. You can either be enthralled by the beauty of the Hemkund Sahib or feel your inexplicably strong desire to walk to The Valley of Flowers. The Gurudwara is situated just to the left of the Alaknanda River and is an essential landmark in the region. It is also the stopping location for many travellers.
Taxi from Haridwar to Govindghat is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Haridwar to Govindghat by car is well connected through NH7 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Haridwar to Govindghat distance is 290 Km and is 9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Rishikesh - Triveni Ghat, Neer Garh Waterfall, The Beatles Ashram, Lakshman Jhula Bridge, Kunjapuri Devi Temple
Shivpuri - Kunjapuri Temple, Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, Kunjapuri, Neer Waterfall, Chandrabadani Temple
Devprayag - place where Alaknanda, Saraswati River and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga
Srinagar - Shri Yantra tapu ganga vatika, Panch Pipal, Sri Yantra Tapu Martyrs Park, Shree Kamaleshwer Mahadev Temple, Srinagar Garhwal
Rudraprayag - Adi Badri, Kalimat Almora, Chirbatia, Karnaprayag, Ukhimath, Guptkashi, Khirsu, Sari Village
Karanprayag - Chandika Devi Simli, Adi Badri, Nauti Village, Karna Temple, Uma Devi Temple
Gopeshwar - Garhwal hills, Shri Gopinath Temple, Shri Ganesh Temple, Vaitarni Mandir Samuh, Sri Oleshwar Raja
Pipalkoti - Shiv Mandir, Natural Waterfall, Hiking Area
Joshimath - Nanda Devi Wildlife Sanctuary, Narsingh Mandir, Auli top, Purnagiri Mandir, Valley of Flowers, Jogidhara waterfall Trekking Camping