Kuari Pass trek : HARIDWAR TO HARIDWAR
Kuari Pass Trek Overview & Itinerary
Kuari Pass trek is one of the oldest treks in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. In 1905 Lord Curzonthe then Viceroy of India, reached Kuari Pass and from then this trail is referred as The Lord CurzonTrail. This trail lies in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. This trek is a top choice in the trekkingcommunity as it provides a stunning view of India’s 2nd and 3rd highest peak namely Mt. Nanda Deand Mt. Kamet respectively. A constant change in landscape makes it different from other Himalayatreks. Apart from Nanda Devi and Kamet the peaks visible are Mt. Neelkanth, Mt. Dronagiri, Mt.Hathi Ghoda, Lampak I & II etc. Spanning over 6 days, this trek is of easy to moderate grade. Thejourney starts from Rishikesh till Joshimath, which serves as our base camp. The trek commencefrom Dhak village which is 12 km above Joshimath. From Dhak, the trail opens up to cliff side villageforests, open grassland and snow laden Himalayan Peaks in the background.
What is special about Kauri Pass trekking?
– It holds historic importance as it follows the legendary Lord Curzon’s Trail
– View of almost all major Himalayan Peaks of Uttarakhand including Mt. Nanda Devi,
– which is the highest peak of India within its borders.
– A picturesque trek with beautiful camp sites
– Snow laden trails accessible throughout the year. Kuari Pass trek is beautiful in all seasons.
– Easy to do trek which is good for beginners as well as pro trekkers
– Walk through some of the old villages in the Joshimath region
DAY : 01 Rishikesh to Joshimath
Pick up from Rishikesh at 6:00 AM.
Drive to Joshimath from Rishikesh via Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag.
Breakfast and lunch during the travel will be provided in the road side inns and will be paid by
the individuals.
Arrival at Joshimath town, accommodation will be in a guest house/hotel.
Dinner and rest at the guesthouse/hotel followed by a quick introduction and briefing session
with the trek leader and fellow travellers
DAY : 02 Joshimath to Gulling Via Dhak
Leave for Dhak village road head after breakfast
Trek to guling camp site.
Arrival at campsite around lunch time.
Acclimatization walk in evening
Evening snacks and Dinner at camp site
DAY : 03 Trek to Khulara Camp sitefrom Guling
Breakfast in Guling camp site
Trek to Khulara camp after breakfast
Arrival in camp followed by lunch and acclimatisation walk
Dinner followed by rest
DAY : 04 : Trek to Kuari Pass and return to Khulara
This is the summit day, leave early to Kuari Pass after breakfast
Return to Guling camp site in evening
DAY : 05 Khulara to Gulling and Drive to Joshimath
Morning after breakfast proceed to joshimath Scenic route.
Khullara → Dhak/villages → Joshimath.
Dinner & overnight stay.
DAY : 0 6 : Joshimath to Rishikesh
After breakfast leave for Rishikesh
Expected time of arrival in Rishikesh 8:00 PM
INCLUSIONS
Joshimath to Joshimath
.Veg Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks and Dinner
.Tents(Triple/Double Sharing), Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Matts
Gears: Micro Spikes and Gaiters as per snow conditions
.Accommodation in Hotel/Guest House on Day 1 and Day 5
.Accommodation in Triple/Double Sharing
.Experienced and Qualified Guides
.Friendly and supportive staff
.Forest permits
.MedicalAmenities – FirstAidKits,Oxymeters,oxygencylinders.
.Sanitised and Hygienic Camp sites and Hotels
EXCLUSIONS
. Anything not mentionedin inclusionlist
.Meals during Transportation
.Any kind of personal Expenses Unscheduled or extended stay due to road blocks, Landslides Porter/mule charges (Personal), Back pack offloading Charges Cost of Evacuation in case of emergency
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
Vehicle No of Persons (9-12): Tempo Traveler
