Kuari Pass Trek
Location : Chamoli, Uttarakhand
Difficulty : Moderate
Age Group : 15-35 years
Max. Altitude : 12,516 ft
Overview
- With a visit to popular pilgrim cities such as Rishikesh, Devprayag, Joshimath, and Haridwar, the Kuari pass trek, situated in Garhwal Himalaya is a 33 km long journey. The trek is famous for letting you onlook India’s second-highest peak, MountNanda Devi.
- The trek at an altitude of 12,516 ft. also offers you summit views of Dronagiri, Chitrakantha, Chaukhamba, and Tali top. The Interlude of meadows, beautiful forests blooming with rhododendrons, and oak trees make your path all the more scenic. While on the trek, you can also admire the mesmerizing views of holy rivers such as Bhagirathi and Alakananda which makes the ascent even more exciting.
Kuari Pass Trek Quick Facts :
Kuari Pass Trek Distance: 33 km
Kuari Pass Altitude: 12,516 ft
Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate
Kuari PassTemperature: Day: 13°C to 18°C and Night: -3°C to 4°C
ATM: The last ATM is available in Joshimath
Itinerary
Day 01 - Departure from Mumbai / Surat / Bharuch / Vadodara / Ahmedabad.
- Mumbai / Vadodara / Surat / Bharuch To Haridwar ( Direct Train From Hometown )
- Arrival at Haridwar & Night Stay
- The train will drop you at the Haridwar Railway Station in the morning at 9:00 AM.
- By Auto we go visit har ki pauri ganga aarti.
- Night Stay at Haridwar Hotel.
- Meals : Dinner
- Depart from Rishikesh early in the morning (6:30 am) and steer toward Joshimath in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle. Also known as Jyotirmath it is the winter seat of Lord Badri, whose idol is brought down from Badrinath temple to Narsingh Temple at Joshimath.
- The journey should around approximately 10 hrs. It is indeed a little strenuous yet stunning scenic mountain drive. The entire journey traverses the mountainside, with the river flowing below you. (You are lucky to be a spectator of the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers at Devprayag)
- We'll reach Joshimath by the evening (around 5 pm) where you will be served evening tea followed by a short briefinging about the trek.
- Take rest and later have your dinner.
- Overnight stay in a homestay in Joshimath.
- Meals : Breakfast + Dinner
- After breakfast around 7:30 AM, we head to Dhak Village to start our trek. Keep a jacket handy, you may need it along the way, but if the sun is up, you can easily trek in a t-shirt and a fleece. You’ll walk through the dusty trails up to Tugashi village, which will be your first water source.
- It’s a charming little village, where you’ll get a glimpse of the traditional way of life of the locals. As you move further up from Tugashi village, the terrain changes and you’ll find yourself walking in and out a beautiful oak forest. The forest opens up to a clearing or a meadow every now and then. You’ll have your lunch at Gulling around 1 pm, rest up here but gear up for the final ascend to the Tali Campsite from here.
- It’s not a steep ascend, but for the next 4KMs, you’ll be walking uphill. Tali campsite is right in the middle of the forest, and you’ll be delighted to be there because you’ll have a team waiting with hot beverages and snacks for you.
- Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- 5.5 km, which is approximately 5 hours
- A hike will take you up the steep climb through rhododendron, oak (mostly white and pink) and walnut forests.
- You’ll be amazed when you experience the stunning beauty of this dark forest and nature trails
- Take advantage of the delicious lunch served on the campsite.
- At the peak of winter’s beauty it is possible to find every aspect of the forest covered with snow. In the snow that is thickening with its light, shade, and of the coniferous forests of Gulling the second camp during your trek is set up.
- Along this route the Hathi-Ghori peaks are expected to be bursting forth in splendor, along with Dronagiri which is now a little towards the right.
- Staying in tents for the night.
- Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Around 7-10 km Trek 5- 6 hrs
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast before you head out on the trail.
- The first half of the climb is an ascent of a mountain while the second half is an ascent that is gradual.
- The wide meadows that have the golden to bright green grass covering during summer. They transform into rolling snowfields during the winter.
- Journey towards the Khullar summit to the bridge that is broken with a frozen stream (12,200 feet)
- From the bridge that is broken, you’ll be heading towards Kuari pass. Kuari passing (Strenuous ascent) (12,500 feet)
- It is recommended to carry sufficient water since there is no water source along the route.
- Be sure to tighten your shoes in a proper manner. Trekking the Himalayas will give you with high-quality crampons However, you are required not to carry the gaiters you own. Gaiters can be purchased from the local market in Joshimat for a reasonable cost.
- The summit of this trek is an explosion of images that reveal many Garhwal gigantic peaks. You can get view of Kalanka, Balakun, Hathi Parvat, Mana I, Ghori Parvat, Nanda Ghunti, Abhi Gamin, Neel Kantha, Mukut Parvat, Kamet, Chaukhambha, Kedarnath Peak Kedardome, Dronagiri, Changabang, Nanda Devi,
- The beauty of this image is unparalleled.
- Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Breakfast at Camp.
- It is possible to have meals as well as snacks in Joshimath when you get there.
- Today, we’ll head toward Auli, the capital of skiing in India and one of the most renowned in south Asia. While exploring the stunning snow-covered valleys that roll down to Gorson Bugyal, we will return to Auli on a delightful trip. Walking through the Bugyals that lie in Gorson is free of any difficult or grueling climb, mainly on flat terrain, although the winter snowfalls of high winter could make the area a little drab.
- Breakfast + Dinner
- The ride will begin at 6 am and will reach the final destination by 9 pm.
- Reach haridwar hotel by 9 PM.
- Night Stay At Haridwar
- Meals : Breakfast + Dinner
- Afternoon Depart for Hometown
- Overnight Train Journey
- Train Name: Haridwar - Bandra Terminus (Dehradun Express - 19020)
- Departure Time: 01:30 PM
- Reporting Place: Haridwar Junction
- Meals : Breakfast
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Inclusion & Exclusion
- Accommodation in sharing Basis (Hotel / Homestays / Tents + Mattress + Sleeping Bag )
- Meals ( 7 Breakfast + 3 Lunch + 7 Dinner )
- Travelling as per your package
- Guide & Instructors
- Permits
- Forest entry fees
- First Aid Support
5% GST
Any extra meals apart from the ones mentioned under inclusions.
Any entry fees, extra expenses for optional activities , room heaters or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions.
Cost of snow-chained or 4*4 Vehicle if needed due to heavy snowfall.
Any other costing involved due to circumstances like natural calamity, weather conditions, riots, roadblocks, landslides or any other forced circumstances which are out of our control.
Anything which is not mentioned in the above inclusions.
Intercity Transport Auto / Taxi / Cab
Sightseeing Entry Fees if any
Things to Carry
- Trekking Shoes
- Gaiters & Crampons/Micro Spikes
- Feather/Down Jacket (-5 to -10 Degree)
- Backpack with Raincover (40-60 litres)
- Rainwear (Poncho)
- Head Torch
- Thermal Inner Wear
- Snow Proof Hand Gloves
- Thick Woolen Socks
- Woolen Cap
- 4 Full Sleeve T-Shirts
- Normal Jacket/Fleece
- 3 Trek Pants (Quick Dry would be Better)
- Face Mask/Buff
- Woolen Hand Gloves
- Sun Cap
- Sun Glass
- Sanitiser & Face Mask
- Slipper & Socks
- Plastic Bags (for wet clothes)
- Personal Sanitary Items
- 2 Water Bottles & Snacks
- Lunch Box, Mug & Spoon
- Sunscreen (SPF 40+)
- Camera & Power banks
- Personal Medication if any
- Original ID Proof with 2 Xerox Copy
Price starting from*
₹ 11,999*/-