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5 Nights 6 Days
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30 people
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About Kuari-Pass
Lord Curzon went up to the Kuari-pass in 1905 and since he made the trek, it was named after him as the ” Curzon Trail “. Kuari Pass means “doorway” and is one of the well-known treks in Uttarakhand, located at an altitude of 4268 m in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is among the most scenic excursions that you will ever take through the Himalayan Mountains that end with a mesmerizing view of the Kamet, Dronagiri, Trishul, Bertholi, and Hathi Ghodi Parvat, Mana, and Nanda Devi summit in all its glory.
Kuari Pass Trek Distance | Map
Kuari Pass Trek starts from Joshimath also known as Jyotirmath, a city in Chamoli District (Uttarakhand). It is a 6 days trek including travel from Rishikesh. The total Kuari Pass Trek distance is 33km from Dhak Village. We will go to Dhak by taxi which is just 15km from Joshimath.
Trek Difficulty Level:
Kuari Pass is an easy trek and good for first-timers. Sometimes the amount of snow on the trek makes trekking a little challenging for beginners.
Best Time to Visit Kuari Pass:
Kuari Pass is a winter trek and is best done between November to May.
Kuari Pass Trek Weather/Temperature:
The temperature at Joshimath in the daytime is pleasant between 10 to 15 degrees Celsius and at night it goes down to 0 to -5 Degree Celsius. During the trek, the day temperature will be 5 to 10 degrees and at night it goes down up to -10 degrees.
Accommodation
At Joshimath, trekkers will have to share the room on a triple and quad basis. The dormitory will also be there. During the trek, you will be provided with 3 person tent on a twin-sharing basis and 4 person tent on a triple-sharing basis. Female trekkers will share a room/tent with female trekkers only. Solo female trekkers will be provided with a separate tent.
Meals:
Meals start from day 1 dinner to day 5 dinner. On Day 6 early departure after tea. During the trek, you will be provided healthy hot meals, including breakfast, lunch, evening tea and snacks, hot soup, and dinner with daily different desserts. Hot drinking water will be provided daily at the campsite.
Kuari Pass Trek Height/Altitude:
The lowest altitude will be 5974 ft at Joshimath and the highest at 12,760 ft at Kuari Pass Summit.
How to Reach Joshimath | Delhi to Joshimath Distance and Trek Route:
Route Via Rishikesh:
The nearest best railway station is Rishikesh/Haridwar. From there 9-10hr journey takes us to Joshimath via Rishikesh, Devaprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag, and Chamoli. Rishikesh to Joshimath distance is around 250 km and the distance from Delhi to Joshimath via Rishikesh is approx. 487 km.
Departure: Points:
We have fixed departures from Rishikesh and Dehradun.
How to Reach Dehradun:
By Train: The nearest best railway station is Dehradun. You can board Ddn Nzm Ac Express(2205), Nanda Devi Express or Dehradun Express from Delhi. People usually prefer trains over flights because it is more economical. Take a bus or cab to reach Rishikesh.
By Bus: There are regular buses from Delhi to Haridwar/Rishikesh, Delhi (ISBT Kashmiri Gate ). You can easily rely on government buses as they are also safe.
By Flight: Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport – Dehradun. You can take a bus or local cab to reach Dehradun/Rishikesh. It just takes 30-40 min to reach Rishikesh from Dehradun Airport.
🏔️ Altitude: 6,696 ft.
🏠 Stay: Guest House.
🚗 Drive: 250 km (10-11 hrs drive).
⌚ Pick-up time: 06:00 am near Rishikesh Bus station.
📶 Network: All networks available.
Pickup will be from Rishikesh in the morning and the drive to Joshimath will take approximately 9 to 10 hours. The drive from Rishikesh to Joshimath is a beautiful one. The route passes through many mesmerizing views and the drive goes along hugging the mountainside and you see the forests and valleys of Garhwal below you. We will also be passing by the panchayat or the five holy confluences of Ganga - Devaprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag, and Vishnuprayag. Breakfast and Lunch will be on the way at a roadside inn, exclusive of charges.
🏔️ Altitude: 9,875 ft.
⛺ Stay Tents.
🚗 Drive: 12 km (50 min drive).
🚶♂️ Trek: 6 km trek through village and forest.
🍱 Lunch: At Camp.
📶 Network: No network.
After an early breakfast, we will head off to Dhak Village which is around 11 km from Joshimath. The drive usually takes around 45-50 minutes to reach Dhak Village. From here our trek will start with an ascending, dirt trail that leads away from the main road, toward Tugasi village. After 20-30 mins you will reach Kharchi village, you can fill your bottles here and take some rest. The trail for the next 45 minutes ascends gradually, with a few switchbacks in between and leads you to Lower Tugasi. After 40 minutes of starting from Lower Tugasi, you reach the first rest point. You will be surrounded by oak forests on all sides. Continue on the trail leading into the forest. You will reach the second clearing after about an hour. All this time, you will cross small streams along the trail. The water in them is clean and you can drink it.
🏔️ Altitude: 11,075 ft.
⛺ Stay: Tents.
🚶♂️ Trek: 4 km trek.
🍱 Lunch: At Camp.
After breakfast starts on a 5-hour journey to Khullara campsite. After the steep climb of the last day, the trek today will be less tiring. The gradients of ascent are relatively smooth and will allow you an enjoyable trek. After half an hour, you will come to a green clearing overlooking the magnificent snow peaks. Except for rhododendrons, you can find walnut and some other varieties of conifers here. It is located in a clearing at Khullara.
Along this path, the Hathi-Ghori peaks will be manifesting gloriously along with Dronagiri now somewhat flipped to the side.
🏔️ Altitude: 12,763 ft.
⛺ Stay Tents.
🚶♂️ Trek: 14 km trek.
🍱 Lunch: Packed Lunch.
Today will be the summit day, which will take around 8-10 hours depending on the group’s pace. You need to gear up appropriately for high snow and squalling wind on the ridges today. There are no water sources on the way today, so carry enough to sustain you through. The trail from Khullara begins to climb steeply out of the tree line. In 1-1.5 hours, you reach a ridge, which is a part of Lord Curzon’s trail. From here 360-degree views of the Himalayas open up before you. You will witness some amazing peaks of the Himalayas like Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Dronagiri, Nilgiri and Hathi Ghoda, Trishul and Nanda Devi.
🏔️ Altitude: Gurson bugyal (11,150 ft) and Auli (9,680 ft)
⛺ Stay: Guest House
🚶♂️ Trek: 10 km trek.
🍱 Lunch: Packed Lunch.
🛣 Route: Trek to Joshimath via Auli depends on weather conditions. If the weather doesn't permit then we will take the Dhak route instead.
Today we will be back to Joshimath via Auli—the skiing capital of India, and one of the most famous Ski resorts in Asia. Exploring the beautiful snow-patched rolling valleys of Gorson Bugyal at 11,150ft. Gorson Bugyal is a completely smooth and rolling terrain, requiring no effort or difficult climb to traverse. Upon reaching Auli, get on a vehicle to head back to Joshimath.
🚗 Drive: 250 km (10-11 hrs drive).
⌚ Pick up time: 06:00 am from Guest House.
You will start off on an early morning ride downhill; Rishikesh-Haridwar will be reached at sundown, around 6 in the evening. Breakfast and Lunch will be on the way at a roadside inn, exclusive of charges.
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