Govindghat

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    Govindghat
    town
    Govindghat Town
    Govindghat
    Location in Uttarakhand, India
    Coordinates: 30°37′N 79°33′E / 30.62°N 79.55°E / 30.62; 79.55Coordinates: 30°37′N 79°33′E / 30.62°N 79.55°E / 30.62; 79.55
    Country  India
    State Uttarakhand
    Elevation 1,828 m (5,997 ft)
    Languages
     • Official Hindi
    Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

    Govindghat, a town in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India, is located at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga rivers. It lies around roughly 22 km from Joshimath on NH58 at an altitude of 6000 feet. It is the roadhead and the starting point for trekking to Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers.[1] Hundreds of people, mostly Sikh pilgrims on way to the holy shrine of Hemkund Sahib and occasional tourists to the Valley of Flowers, arrive here everyday.

    Govindghat, as seen after crossing Alaknanda River

    The Gurudwara, located on the right bank of the Alaknanda River, is the most important landmark in the area. It also provides accommodation to pilgrims. The local market has many hotels, guest houses and restaurants. The economy thrives on the traveling season, which begins at the end of May and lasts until the end of September.

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    1. ↑ "Joshimath way cleared, pilgrims move ahead". The Times of India. 11 July 2004. Retrieved 5 June 2013. 
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