Kuari Pass

Price On Request16000 GST Extra
Joshimath, Auli
Duration
5 Nights 6 Days Tour
Camping Trekking Adventure

Highlights

  • Amphitheatre of Garhwal Himalayas
  • Tali Tal – high altitude lake
  • High altitude Meadow
  • Ski resort Auli
  • Perfect for beginners

About Kuari Pass

Kuari Pass is renowned for being a part of the epic Lord Curzon’s Trail. It is one of the most rewarding treks in Uttarakhand. Top it up with a summit to Pangarchulla Peak and you get to live one of it’s kind expedition.

Kuari Pass is a easy trek and Pangarchulla is boulder peak which involves moderate climb. This can be a perfect learning experience for you to introduce yourself to high altitude expedition by crossing a pass and climbing a peak

Quick Facts

  • Region: Chamoli, Garhwal, Uttarakhand
  • Best Season: March to December
  • Altitude Range: 1800mts to 3850mts
  • Grade: Moderate
  • Duration: 05 Days
  • Temperature: as high as 23℃, as low as -06℃
  • Total trekking: 37kms

Short Itinerary

New Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Joshimath (Drive – 255kms | Altitude – 1890mts)

Day 2: Joshimath – Tugasi Village (Drive – 11 kms | Trek – 6kms | Altitude – 3510mts | Stay –Tent)

Day 3: Tugasi Village – Akhrot Getha

Day 4: Akhrot Getha – Khullara Top – Akhrot Getha Trek – 13kms | Drive – 15kms)

Day 5: Akhrot Getha – Joshimath

Day 6: Departure from Joshimath

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Joshimath (Drive – 255kms | Altitude – 1890mts)
Upon arrival at Joshimath in the evening meet our trekking crew. Check into Homestay / Hotel. Remaining evening you are free to relax and acclimatize. Joshimath is a small town and tourist hub in Garhwal Himalayas. This place is very famous for Shankracharya temple. Joshimath is also a hub for several adventure activities like trekking, mountaineering & skiing.

Day 2: Joshimath – Auli – Gorson Bugyal – Tali Jungle Camp (Drive – 11 kms | Trek – 6kms | Altitude – 3510mts | Stay –Tent)
After breakfast drive up to Auli (Ski Resort of Uttarakhand), then we start our trek from Auli to famous Gorson Bugyal known for its skiing slopes in winter season. The grand peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas will unveil one by one of this day. You’ll also get to see the highest peak of India that lies entirely within Indian boundary – Nanda Devi. There’s also a beautiful Tali Lake enroute, the area surrounding Tali Tal flourishes with the grazing grassland for Himalayan sheep and cattle. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 3: Tali Jungle Camp – Kuari Pass – Khullara Top (Trek – 13 kms | Stay – Tent)
This is a long day with mixed terrain that passes through steep ridges & high altitude meadows with constant views of staggering peas of Garhwal Himalayas. Kuari Pass is popular for being a part of Lord Curzon’s Trail which opens up to the other side of the valley that leads to Trisul, Nanda Kot and other legendary peaks around Roopkund region. Trek back to Khullara Top after spending some good time at the pass. Khullara Top is a gorgeous campsite overlooking Dronagiri, Changabang, Kamet, and many other Himalayan peaks.

Day 4: Khullara Top – Joshimath (Trek – 13kms | Drive – 15kms)
After breakfast, we start trekking down to base camp. It is a 12 km downhill trek on the way we get to see natural springs, Himalayan villages, agriculture fields. At Tapovan our private vehicle will await our arrival to drive us back to Joshimath (15km -1hr drive ).

Day 05: Departure from Joshimath
Departure from Joshimath


Inclusions

  • All Meals during Trek
  • Trek Fees
  • Accommodation in Joshimath
  • Transportation Joshimath – Auli – Joshimath
  • All Trekking equipments (Tents, Sleeping Bags. etc)
  • Porter, Cook & Mule charges
  • Forest Camping Charges, Entry Fees & Permits
  • Mountaineering Certified Guide
  • Services of Experienced Trek Leader

Exclusions

  • Any sort of transportation
  • Non Veg meals (charges extra, to be mentioned at the time of booking)
  • Any personal expense
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions


Location

How to Reach

By Bus: You can take direct bus from Rishikesh (early in the morning around 5:30 am) to Joshimath. It takes around 9 hours to reach Joshimath by bus. Just in case you have missed that bus, then you can take bus till Srinagar/ Rudraprayag and board another bus for onward journey to Joshimath.

By Car/Taxi: You can easily drive your car or hire a taxi from Rishikesh to reach Joshimath, it takes around 9 hours to reach Joshimath.


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