Overview
- Duration: 06 Days
- Max Altitude: 3,820 m | 12,532 feet
- Trek Level: Easy to Moderate
- Trek Distance: 32 km
- Best Season: Round the Year (Except July & August)
- Destination: Uttarakhand
About Kuari Pass Trek Uttarakhand
Kuari Pass Trek has a special place in the heart of adventure lovers. It offers clear views of Lofty and scenic Mt Nanda Devi and Mt Dronagiri. It is the bliss of adventure lovers in winters. When you see most of the trekking trails are covered in snow and inaccessible to the tourists. At that time, one indulges in Kuari Pass Trek which makes it one of the most loved trekking trails in India.
Snow covered verdant forests, lofty mountain peaks, delightful weather, scenic villages of Garhwal region, rare views of Mt Nanda Devi, Neelkanth, Chaukhamba and Hathi Ghoda peaks will blow your heart away with its sublime soothing aura.
The picturesque Oak forests makes the trek more scenic and visually appealing. Lovely meadows of Gorson Bugyal, Tali Forest and Chitrkantha will leave you spellbound forever.
Highlights of Kuari Pass TrekÂ
- Wildlife at Nanda Devi National Park
- Scenic Tapovan Village
- Lofty Mt Nanda Devi Peak, Neelkanth, Chaukhamba, Hathi Ghoda Peaks and Stunning Gorson Bugyal
- Alluring Snow-covered Oak Forests
- Most beautiful Tali Forest and Chitrkantha meadow
- Mesmerizing Landscapes of Auli
Kuari Pass Upcoming Fixed Departure Dates 2024
- May: 21
- June: 04, 18
- September: 10, 24
- October: 01, 15, 22
- November: 05, 19
Note: Customization available on request.
Included/Excluded
- Transport support from Rishikesh-Joshimath-Dhak & Auli-Joshimath-Rishikesh.
- Transport support from Dehradun to Sankri & back.
- Accommodation on twin sharing in hotel & tent as per itinerary.
- All meals from Day 01 – Dinner to Day 06 – Breakfast.
- Camping equipment like dome tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, carry mat, stool, table, etc.
- Professional trekking guide, cook and support staff
- Mules/Pony to carry camping equipment like ration, vegetable, & tents.
- Trekking Permit, Camping Fees & Forest entry fees
- Accommodation in Rishikesh.
- En-route or any other meals not mention in inclusions.
- Personal expenses such as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, tips & gratuities, laundry etc.
- Any kind of Insurance.
- Cost arising due to unforeseen incidents like bad weather, medical evacuation, road blocks, etc.
- Mules/Pony charge to carry personal luggage at additional cost of INR. 300 per day (01 bag per person up to 12 kgs).
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- GST 5% applicable extra.
Day 01: Rishikesh – Joshimath
Drive: 250 km / 08 hrs Altitude: 1,875 m – Joshimath
- Morning meet in Rishikesh and drive to Joshimath.
- Drive through four prayags of Uttarakhand – Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnprayag & Nandprayag.
- Reach Joshimath & check into hotel.
- Evening visit the famous Narsingh Temple.
- Dinner & overnight stay in hotel.
Day 02: Joshimath – Dhak – Gulling
Drive: 10 km / 20 min           Trek: 05 km / 03 hrs    Altitude: 2,800 m – Gulling
- Today post breakfast, drive to Dhak Village – starting point of the trek.
- Start trekking towards Gulling on a mix of steep & gradual trail.
- The trail passes through few Himalayan Villages.
- While trekking enjoy the beautiful views of Dunagiri Peak and Hathi-Ghori Parvat.
- Reach on the camp and have some rest.
- Later on, explore the beautiful surroundings.
- Dinner & overnight stay in tent.
Day 03: Gulling – Khulara
Trek: 05 km / 05 hrs              Altitude: 3,350 m – Khulara
- After breakfast, start the day by heading up towards Khulara.
- Steep ascend through Oak, Rhododendron & Pine Forest.
- Khulara is an open meadow with the with a view of surrounding peaks like Dunagiri, Hathi & Ghori.
- Dinner & overnight stay in tent.
Day 04: Khulara – Kuari Pass – Taali
Trek: 10 km / 06-07 hrs                 Altitude: 3,820 m – Kuari Pass & 3,510 m – Taali
- Have an early breakfast and start waking uphill towards the pass.
- Steep ascend in the first half and second half is a gradual ascend.
- Today you will witness many big and renowned Himalayan peaks like Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Haathi-Ghodi, Kamet, Mana, Dronagiri, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghuti, etc.
- Spend some time & then start walking towards Taali.
- Taali camp is surrounded by the dance forest of Oak, Rhododendron & Pine.
- Dinner & overnight stay in tent.
Day 05: Taali – Auli – Joshimath
Trek: 07 km / 04 hrs    Drive: 11 km / 30 min Altitude: 2,900 m – Auli & 1,875 m – Joshimath
- Wake up and enjoy the breakfast.
- The walk will be easy today.
- Pass by Taali Lake and keep traversing towards Auli.
- While crossing Gurson Bugyal, enjoy the picturesque views of the Himalayan Peaks.
- Reach Auli – one of the famous ski destinations in India.
- Board the vehicle and drive back to Joshimath.
- Evening free for leisure or explore local market.
- Dinner & overnight stay in hotel.
Day 06:Joshimath – Rishikesh
Drive: 250 km / 07 hrs
- Today after breakfast, drive back to Rishikesh.
- Drop at Rishikesh for your journey back home.
Trip & Service End.