Kuari Pass Trek Tour

Package Overview

Kuari Pass Trek is reckoned to have been explored by Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon and hence have also got the name as Lord Curzon Trail. Tucked in the Garhwal Himalaya and a short distance from skiing destination called Auli, Kuari Pass Trek is ideal for beginners and those who wish to take the real feel of what it is to live amidst the snow. The trek also ensures to open up gateways for the unexplored to be witnessed, the rural culture to be seen and the simple living to be experienced. The trek furloughs you from your daily hustle and bustle of your life by providing you the everlasting vista of the beautiful meadows on the arm of towering peaks. The trek through Ghat is a Nature lover’s paradise with some exotic flora and fauna on display, plus the meadows of Auli and Gorson add to the completeness of experiencing the entire display of Himalayan splendors. The Kuari Pass trek also brings the fascinating rafting trip on the holy Ganges and a visit to the holy ghats and ashrams of Rishikesh.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Drive from Haridwar - Joshimath (6300ft)

  Arrive at Haridwar in the morning, you will be picked up at the railway station and the journey begins from here to Joshimath. We get to traverse through the picturesque valley of Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnapraya – part of the Panch Prayag of Uttarakhand. Beyond this confluence, the river is known as Ganges. We shall have breakfast and lunch on the way at the local dhabas. What better way to taste the local cuisine! We will arrive at Joshimath by evening, upon arrival we spend the night in a guest house.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 2 : Joshimath - Dhak Village - Chitrakantha (9600ft)

  Relish a scrumptious breakfast at your lodgings and then drive to the village of Dhak. Begin your Kuari Pass trek after you arrive in Dhak village, which is approximately 12 km from Joshimath. You first encounter a steep climb through forests of oak, rhododendron and hemlock. After climbing a steep hill, the valley slowly transforms into an overhanging cliff which shelters a local deity and the terrain changes from green pastures with trees to a drier terrain. The trek continues to climb to the village of Tugasi village where we shall have our pack lunch enroute. We finally trek our way to Chitrakhantha, have dinner & overnight camping.

  • Themes Camping, Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 3 : Chitrakantha - Tali Top (11070ft)

  We will start our day early with a few stretching exercises in the morning followed by breakfast. After this our trek leader will brief us about today’s trek schedule. Today we will trek for around 6 kms to Tali Top through green vegetation and red rhododendron flowers which turn red during the blooming season in April & May. Climb up through the forested ridge of Rhododendron, Spruce and Silver Birch above Chitra Kantha. It takes around an hour to reach a prominent ridge top and a further 30 minutes around to an open meadow where it meets the well-defined track from a place called Tapovan. We will camp at the alpine meadow at the end of Tali top.
• Day 4 : Tali Top - Kuari Pass (12760ft) Via Khullara

  We will start early as this is the longest day on the Kuari Pass Trek. First leg of today’s trek is a gradual ascend till Khullara top and from there traversing through the snow patch we reach Kuari Top. At Kuari Pass top winds will gush past you. Savour the unending vistas of great Himalayan peaks including the famous Nanda Devi. Nanda Devi (7816m) is the highest peak completely within India. It is surrounded by a huge circle of mountain walls with only one outlet, where the Rishi Ganga forges a route through deep, almost impenetrable gorges before flowing into the Alaknanda River. Given these natural defenses, it was not until 1934 that the first mountaineers were finally able to reach the base of Nanda Devi. Return to Tali Top through the same route and enjoy camp bonfire and sumptuous dinner at Tali campsite.
• Day 5 : Tali Top - Joshimath Via Auli(9680ft)

  After the tryst with snow-capped mountains, today we head back to where we had all started. Continue on this trail. After about an hour of moderate ascent, the overhanging trail ends abruptly at Gorson Bugyal. At Gorson Bugyal, the trail turns sharply to the left. Wide mountain views open up to the right and behind you. This is a lovely, descending walk. In 2-2.5 hours you will reach Padiyar. From Padiyar temple, the trail continues to descend. Upper Auli, which is the end of the ski lift , appears in 10-15 minutes. Once you you reach Auli, we will head back to Joshimath.
• Day 6 : Joshimath - Haridwar

  Today will be the last day in the Himalayas! With a heavy heart we bid a goodbye to the Himalayas. After breakfast we shall depart for an early morning drive towards Haridwar. Arrive at Haridwar by evening and say goodbye to your trek mates. Kuari Pass trek ends here.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

Price & Rates

Terms & Conditions

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• Raghuleela Mall, Kandivili, Shop No-35, Ground Floor, Near Poisar Depot, Mumbai-400067, Kandivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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