Kuari Pass Trek

Kuari Pass Trek

A Himalayan High Experience

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Duration: 7 days/ 7 nights, Rishikesh to Rishikesh
Highest Altitude: 3900m
Grade: Moderate ( learn more )
Best Time: May June, Sep Oct Nov, Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
Terrain: Meadows, forest , snow field
Activity Type: Trek
Trail Type: Same Exit Entry Point
Starts At: Joshimath
Ends At: Joshimath
Region: India - Uttrakhand
Country: India
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehraoon, Uttrakhand
Nearest Rail Head: Rishikesh, Uttrakhand
Mobile Network: BSNL
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Is Cloak Room Available: No
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About The Journey

The Kuari Pass TrekHave you ever wondered how would it feel to be surrounded by a 280 degree panorama of the snowy peaks of Uttrakhand ? While you camp on the lush green, infinitely unfolding meadow of the Gorsons, which can turn white anytime of the year, and as you move your head around, your eyes are gifted with grand views of 4 peaks of Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Mana, Kamet, Hathi, Ghodi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Nanda Devi, Dunagiri... amazing isn't it ?

Yes, this kind of dreamland exists, as is very easy to be there as well !! All you have to do is to come out of your real dream, pack your bag and head down to Joshimath. Within a day you will be on that very wonderland, from where you would never want to return again !!

Nanda Devi Seen Towards Gorsons Bugyal On Kuari Pass Trek

Kuari Pass trek in Uttrakhand does give you the luxary to witness the beauty of Himalayan meadows, its forests, lakes, animals, people with its beautiful snow cladded peaks in the background. Its a unique trek and is definitely a photographer's dream destination.

Trek with us to the Kuari Pass and experience heaven.. we understand your requirements well !!

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Want Us To Help you Arrange For This Epic Journey ?

We believe that a smaller group gives you the best of the Himalayan Experience and specialize in organizing customized groups for this travel. Do get in touch with us if you want us to arrange this for you.

You can use the link - Request Customized Private Travel Plan and fill the form to drop us an email with your specific requirements and service required. We will get back to you with the detailed plan and quotation as per the group size and service requested.

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ALSO, If we have a OPEN GROUP TO JOIN CLOSER TO YOUR PREFERED DATES, WE WILL LET YOU KNOW IN REPLY TO THE REQUEST FORM

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Day 1
Drive
Arrival Day
Arrive In Joshimath (1850m ), Via - Karn Prayag (1450m ), Chamoli (1400m ). 8 - 9 Hrs. 250 Kms
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Day 2
Drive, Trek
From Joshimath (1850m ) To Gorson's Bugiyal (3365m ), Via - Auli (2600m ) . 3 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Gorson's Bugiyal (3365m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 3
Trek
From Gorson's Bugiyal (3365m ) To Tali Top (3742m ) . 3 - 4 Hrs. 6 Kms
Overnight In: Tali Top (3742m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 4
Trek
From Tali Top (3774m ) To Khullara (3400m ), Via - Tali Lake (3500m ) . 3 - 4 Hrs. 6 Kms
Overnight In: Khullara (3400m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 5
Trek, Explore
From Khullara (3400m ) To Khullara (3400m ), Via - Kuari Pass (3900m ) . 5 - 6 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Khullara (3400m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 6
Trek, Drive
From Khullara (3400m ) To Joshimath (1850m ), Via - Dano Kharak (2417m ), Dhak (2057m ). 4 - 5 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 7
Drive
From Joshimath (1850m ) To Rishikesh (552m ) . 7 - 8 Hrs. 250 Kms
Overnight In: Rishikesh (552m )
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast

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+ Detailed Itinerary

Day 1From Rishikesh To Joshimath, Via - Karn Prayag, Chamoli

Quick Information:

Rishikesh: 552 meters / 1822 feets
Karn Prayag: 1450 meters / 4785 feets
Chamoli: 1400 meters / 4620 feets
Joshimath: 1850 meters / 6105 feets
Approximate Distance: 250 Km
Approximate Time: 8 - 9 hours
Day's Activity: Drive
Joshimath:
Coordinates: 30.55493558 , 79.56416644
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View 360 degree from Joshimath using Peak Finder

Brief Details Of The Day:

Journey from Haridwar to Joshimath is a long one, but definitely not a boring one. As you swirl up, you come across the Prayags ( confluence of rivers) of Uttrakhand, coming down from the Himalayan Glaciers on the higher reaches of the Himalayan state. These rivers unite to form the mighty Ganga which flows down Haridwar to rest for India. Ganga is known as the lifeline of India, and Uttrakhand - The Dev Bhoomi ( God's Land)

The streets are colorful too !!

Travelling in mountain roads for 280 KMS can be really tiring. So take a good sleep in your hotel tonight.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

Day 2From Joshimath To Gorson's Bugiyal , Via - Auli

Quick Information:

Joshimath: 1850 meters / 6105 feets
Auli: 2600 meters / 8580 feets
Gorson's Bugiyal : 3365 meters / 11105 feets
Approximate Distance: 8 Km
Approximate Time: 3 hours
Day's Activity: Drive, Trek
Gorsons Bugiyal:
Coordinates: 30.50634780 , 79.56866006
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Auli:
Coordinates: 30.52981802 , 79.56394391
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Brief Details Of The Day:

Today after breakfast, we have a small briefing on the trek and most importantly the team introduction. After we wrap up formalities quickly, we get ready for the trek. Our loads are packed and there we are, ready to hit the trail.

We start the day with a picturesque drive to Auli, a winter ski destination. It takes around 30 - 40 minutes for us to reach Auli from where our trek begins.

Our trek trail is an easy walk for today. We initially trek easy through the oak forest and reach an interesting temple on the way - The Padiyar temple. After offering prayers, we start again and hit the meadows. Gentle walk on it with occasional humps bring us to our destination for the day. If the weather is clear, the campsite already starts to play its magic on you.

Spend the rest of the day exploring the place, as 2 days are very less to explore the Gorsons.

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals

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Day 3From Gorson's Bugiyal To Tali Top

Quick Information:

Gorson's Bugiyal: 3365 meters / 11105 feets
Tali Top: 3742 meters / 12349 feets
Approximate Distance: 6 Km
Approximate Time: 3 - 4 hours
Day's Activity: Trek
Tali Lake:
Coordinates: 30.48302515 , 79.57244092
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Brief Details Of The Day:

Get mesmerized by the view it has to offer, gaze and click the peaks, climb up the humps of the Bugyal, get into the woods, lie down under a tree... do whatever you want. Surrounding you is a grand views of 4 peaks of Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Mana, Kamet, Hathi, Ghodi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Nanda Devi, Dunagiri...

We move our camp to Tali top for tonight

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals

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Day 4From Tali Top To Khullara, Via - Tali Lake

Quick Information:

Tali Top: 3774 meters / 12455 feets
Tali Lake: 3500 meters / 11550 feets
Khullara: 3400 meters / 11220 feets
Approximate Distance: 6 Km
Approximate Time: 3 - 4 hours
Day's Activity: Trek
Tali Lake:
Coordinates: 30.48302515 , 79.57244092
Fly to Tali Lake on Google Map
View 360 degree from Tali Lake using Peak Finder
Khulara:
Coordinates: 30.46004233 , 79.58619030
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Brief Details Of The Day:

Keep your cameras ready !! Its a beautiful trek today. Walk slow, as the views keep changing and attracting you. Through the winding and humps of the meadow, we gradually start to climb up to a well laid trek trail. After climbing up to a cliff, the trail descends down sharply to a deep forest.

Little further and there we are, a beautiful lake reflecting the grand peak of Dunagiri.. This is the Tali Lake. Spend some good time here to grasp the beauty. You may chose to munch some food.

A trek through the woods and meadow for another hour brings you to Khullara, a flat meadow offering grand views of Dunagiri, Nandaghunti, Hathi Ghodi, Rishikot, etc.

After lunch, we take a short hike to Pangarchula base camp.

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

Day 5From Khullara To Khullara, Via - Kuari Pass

Quick Information:

Khullara: 3400 meters / 11220 feets
Kuari Pass: 3900 meters / 12870 feets
Khullara: 3400 meters / 11220 feets
Approximate Distance: 10 Km
Approximate Time: 5 - 6 hours
Day's Activity: Trek, Explore
Kuari Pass:
Coordinates: 30.44814920 , 79.56620554
Fly to Kuari Pass on Google Map
View 360 degree from Kuari Pass using Peak Finder

Brief Details Of The Day:

Today we begin our day with good time in hand to stand out weather disturbances. We climb up to Kuari Pass top which takes around 3 hours to reach. Once on top, we spend some good amount of time there viewing the peaks of Garhwal and Kumaon.

We hike down lazily to reach Khullara and ease out for the day.

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

Day 6From Khullara To Joshimath, Via - Dano Kharak, Dhak

Quick Information:

Khullara: 3400 meters / 11220 feets
Dano Kharak: 2417 meters / 7977 feets
Dhak: 2057 meters / 6789 feets
Joshimath: 1850 meters / 6105 feets
Approximate Distance: 12 Km
Approximate Time: 4 - 5 hours
Day's Activity: Trek, Drive

Brief Details Of The Day:

Starting early, we start to trek down the meadow and then through forest to the village of Dano Kharak. After spending some time there, we trek further down to Dhak village, from where we will board our cab to Joshimath.

A beautiful trek comes to an end, but it will always remain in your heart and memories.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

Day 7From Joshimath To Rishikesh

Quick Information:

Joshimath: 1850 meters / 6105 feets
Rishikesh: 552 meters / 1822 feets
Approximate Distance: 250 Km
Approximate Time: 7 - 8 hours
Day's Activity: Drive

Brief Details Of The Day:

We drive back to Rishikesh today bringing an end to a lovely trek

Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast

Photos From The Day:

+ Why Is This Special

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

Peaks At Glance: Chaukhamba I ( 7138m ), Chaukhamba II ( 7058m ), Chaukhamba III ( 6974m ), Chaukhamba IV ( 6854m ), Dunagiri ( 7066m ), Gauri Parbat ( 6708m ), Hathi Parbat ( 6727m ), Kamet ( 7756m ), Mana Peak ( 7272m ), Nanda Devi ( 7816m ), Nanda Ghunti ( 6309m ), Nilkantha ( 6596m ), Trisul I ( 7120m ), Pangarchula ( 4575m )

Passes At Glance: Kuari Pass ( 3600m )

Lakes At Glance: Tali Lake ( 3512m )

Rivers At Glance: Dhauli Ganga

National Parks / Forest Reserves: Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary

The lush green, infinitely unfolding meadow of the Gorsons, which can turn white anytime of the year, and as you move your head around, your eyes are gifted with grand views of 4 peaks of Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Mana, Kamet, Hathi, Ghodi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Nanda Devi, Dunagiri
Beware of Langurs and vultures... they love the trek too !!
Kuari pass, an ancient trading route.
Tali lake, and the reflection of Dunagiri on it is just a frame your eyes can never forget.
Deep forest, its trees and animals

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We typically get booked about 3 - 6 months in advance. It is advisable to book this much in advance as you get early bird discounts and also your travel costs like flights/hotels/trains etc are much cheaper and confirmed if you book well in advance.

Cancellation Policy For Treks in India, Nepal, and Bhutan

Up to 30 days from the trek start date - Full Refund of the total invoiced amount
30th day to 21st day from the trek start date - 50% refund of the total invoiced amount
20 days and later - No Refund of the total invoiced amount
Transfer Of Seat to Different Batch/ Trek: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 5 days from Trek Start Date by sending an email.
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