The literal meaning of Hemkund is ‘lake of snow’. Besides being a religious site, it also attracts scores of nature lovers. Reaching this place is one of the greatest joys for a nature lover.

The 12.4-kilometre project will be developed at a total capital cost of Rs 2,730.13 crore. Currently, the journey to the Hemkund Sahib is a challenging 21-km uphill trek from Govindghat, which can ...