Dehradun, Aug. 11 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 10 Aug: The Chairman of Gurudwara Shri Hemkunt Sahib Management Trust, Narinder Jit Singh Bindra, announced today that the annual Yatra to the sacred shrine of Shri Hemkunt Sahib will formally close on 10 October 2026.

This year's pilgrimage season commenced with the ceremonial opening of the portals of Shri Hemkunt Sahib on 23 May 2026. Since the opening, more than 2.16 lakh devotees from across India and abroad have been blessed with the holy darshan of the shrine. The enthusiasm of the pilgrims has remained high throughout.

At present, the Hemkunt valley is in full bloom. All the flowers that blossom in the Valley of Flowers are currently flowering here in their full splendour. In a...