From Haridwar to the Bus Stand of Rishikesh it can be reached by local buses or auto rickshaws (Vikram) in about half an hour (But these days the traffic problem has become very complicated, sometimes it may consume even from 1.30 to 2.00 hrs). On the way from Haridwar to Rishikesh (NH 58) at the distance of 12 to 13 kms. from Haridwar at the left side from Doiwala (Some distance ahead) from Raiwala Railway Station, Passage Dehradun (NH 72) Mansoori, Paonta Sahib the Historical Gurdwara is found towards Shimla and Chandigarh. Dehradun from Doiwala lies approximately at 40 kms. and Paonta Sahib from Dehradun approximately at the distance of 50 kms.

Gurdwara Sahib is situated at the Lachhman Jhoola Road. From the Bus Stand of Rishikesh Gurdwara Sahib is at the distance lesser than even 2.00 kms. By an auto rickshaw it is reachable within 5 to 7 minutes. Autos are generally available.

After taking rest at Gurdwara Rishikesh the Sangats set out for Gurdwara Gobind Ghat since 2:30 a.m. by buses, taxies or by their own vehicles. The booking of buses and taxies may be exercised also before one day advance. This travel approximately takes 12 to 14 hours.

During this travel in the passage at

1. Sri Nagar (App. 105 k.m. from Rishikesh) Phone : 01346-252203
2. Nagrasu (45 to 50 k.m. from Pippalkoti, Sri Nagar)
3. Joshi Math (App. 95 to 100 k.m. from Nagrasu) Pnone : 01389-222121

the Gurdawara Sahibs exist. In these Gurdawaras there is also an arrangement of langar and first-aid. The Sangats can take rest at night. The Sangats who could not have set out from Rishikesh in the earlier morning period, can set out in the morning after taking rest at Gurdwara Sahib of Sri Nagar or Nagrasu. The arrangement of the Gurdwara of Sri Nagar and Joshi Math is being performed by Sri Hemkunt Sewa Socity (Gurdwara Chowk Kanpur). Baba Beant Singh Ji Ber Kalan (Ludhiana) is performing the selfless service of Gurdwara Langar Damdama Sahib, Gobind Nagar, Nagrasu. The mobile number of Gurdwara Sahib is 094170-07273. There are the four petrol pumps quite in front of Gurdwara Sahib at Rishikesh.

The Nirmal Ashram Hospital exists at the side of Mayakund. The emergency services are available 24 hrs. in the multispeciality secondary care hospital with 100 beds. There is a superior arrangement of the upkeep and the treatment with medicine at the payment of reasonable fee. Phone Nos. are 0135-2430942, 2433215.

Sri Hemkunt Sewa Society is performing the selfless service of the Gurdwara Sahibs at Rishikesh, Haridwar, Sri Nagar, Joshi Math, Gobind Ghat, Gobind Dham and Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib. This Society was established in Kanpur in 1970 A.D. Also a free Gurmat Academy is being run at Rishikesh, where the younger students attain learning in Gurmat.

While going to Gobind Ghat from Rishikesh in the way ahead from Joshi Math the Mountainous passage gets tight, and the traffic of the two sides can not move on simultaneously. So the traffic is made one sided to escape any accident. In the first phase one side traffic is let to move on and from the other side the gate is closed.
In the same way after closing the gate from other side the traffic of this side is set in motion.

The time table of these Gates is as follows:

From Gobind Ghat to Gobind Dham

The selfless service of the Gurdwara at Gobind Ghat too being performed by Sri Hemkunt Sewa Society (Gurdwara Chowk Kanpur).The Gurdwara was founded roundabout 1941 A.D. This Gurdwara Sahib is situated at the height of nearly 6000 feet from the sea-surface. At this place the visitors after depositing their luggage etc. take tokens. Sometimes the numbers of depositors enhances to such extent that even 1:30 to 2:00 hour time is consumed. From this place onwards the visitors should carry only their least measure of luggage because the whole passage in the steep ascent is only to be covered on foot. From this very place the Sangat can get the “Pinni Prashad” (favour-boon) for their home and relatives or nears and dears. While you are submitting money for the acquirement of the "Pinni Prashad" you must make a special mention of this purpose to the attendant, otherwise your amount gets accepted for the selfless service of the building-fund or the langar and when you return the desired “Pinni-Prasad” can not be available to you. The arrangement of the visitors accommodation, of blankets and langar at Gurdwara Sahib is of superior standard. Sometimes also the visitors going to Badrinath take rest at this very place and avail of the facility of the Guru Ka Langar (free food). This is the sacred duty of every visitor mother or brother that she/he should ensure their presence at the Kirtan of the evening. While going from Gobind Ghat to Gobind Dham the ascent on foot starts. This ascent is 13 k.m. and it is likely to be covered in 5.00 - 6.00 hrs. After mid July the weather is almost rainy, so rain-coat or umbrellas are needed badly.

From Gobind Dham to Hemkunt Sahib to Gobind Dham

While going to Hemkunt Sahib (Gangaria) is a small village. This is the last human habitat, a small valley situated on Pushpavati river also known as Lakshman Ganga. This place is open only from May to September, otherwise it remained laden with snow in the remaining all other durations.

The selfless service of Gurdwara Sahib at here too is being performed by Sri Hemkunt Sewa Society (Gurduwara Chowk, Kanpur) Gurdwara Sahib is situated at the height of approximately 15,000 feet from the sea-level. At this place the arrangement of the night-accommodation and langar is of a very superior standard. Here the electricity supply is managed with generator which stops working at 10 p.m. sharply. After thus there spreads an absolute dark. The Sangats should manage to keep individual torches. While going to Hemkunt Sahib from Gobind Dham in the way as you turn to left side from the Hemganga Bridge approximately at a distance of 4 kms. the world famous valley of flowers appears.

After you take rest at night on the next day, the ascent towards Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib starts. This ascent is approximately 6 k.m. and can be covered from 3 to 4 hours. After having the holy glimpse the return to Gobind Dham on that very day is must because there is not any arrangement of night accommodation at Hemkunt Sahib and also oxygen for breathing is insufficient.

At Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib the first daily Ardas is performed at 9:00 a.m. the second one at 10 a.m. and the third at 12:30 p.m. These times are altered by 20 to 30 minutes accordingly the change of the season. One should set out from Gobind Dham by 5.00 to 5.30 a.m. So that one is able to make one’s presence ensured in these Ardas-performeces and the Guru’s pleasures may be ascertained.

At Hemkunt Sahib for the Sangats the langar of tea, mathis and other eatables is available at all times. Every visitor should contribute the desired milk, tea-leaves and eatables like bread and mathis accordingly his/her reliance and capacity responding to the holy statement “Ghal khai kichh hath-oh de” .