🏞️ Hemkundहेमकुंट
Lake in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand Himalaya
Type
Lake
Coordinates
30.6988, 79.6185
About Hemkund
Hemkund (हेमकुंट) is a mapped lake in the Uttarakhand Himalaya, in Chamoli district. The nearest mapped village is Bhyundar, about 4 km away. Location data © OpenStreetMap contributors - verify conditions and access locally before travelling.
How to reach Hemkund & best time to visit
- How to reach
- The nearest mapped village is Bhyundar (about 4 km), in Chamoli district; the nearest towns, road-heads and railheads are in Chamoli district.
- Best time to visit
- October-March for the plains and foothills, avoiding the peak monsoon months.
Seasons and access are general guidance for the Uttarakhand Himalaya - high-altitude conditions change fast, so verify locally before you travel.
Villages near Hemkund
- Bhyundar4 km · Chamoli
- Pail Chak Bhyudar9 km · Chamoli
- Gamsali10 km · Chamoli
- Arurhi Paruri11 km · Chamoli
- Toli Naga Chiae14 km · Chamoli
- Joshimath17 km · Chamoli
- Chain17 km · Chamoli
- Jumma17 km · Chamoli
- Khanchatala18 km · Chamoli
- Khanchamala18 km · Chamoli
🥾 Treks near Hemkund
- Valley of Flowers TrekModerate · 3 km
- Kuari Pass TrekModerate · 33 km
- Chopta - Tungnath - ChandrashilaEasy · 45 km
Land records near Hemkund
Looking at property around Hemkund? Look up the live khatauni (record of rights) - owners, khasra plot numbers, area and tenure - for any village in the area.
Open land record lookup →Hemkund - frequently asked questions
- Where is Hemkund located?
- Hemkund is a lake in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India (30.6988, 79.6185).
- How do I reach Hemkund?
- The nearest mapped village is Bhyundar (about 4 km), in Chamoli district; the nearest towns, road-heads and railheads are in Chamoli district.
- What is the best time to visit Hemkund?
- October-March for the plains and foothills, avoiding the peak monsoon months.