Kuari Pass Trek

Kuari Pass Trek
 
5 Days 4 Nights
 
Overview
 
Region: - Uttarakhand
Duration: - 5 Days
Grade: - Easy To Moderate
Max Altitude: - 12,763 Ft.
Approx. Trekking Km: - 32 Kms.
 
Among the several things that Lord Curzon did in India, the hands-down winner is exploration and popularising of a marquee trek route starting from Joshimath to Kuari Pass in the Garhwal Himalayas. At an altitude of 4264 meters, Kuari Top is like an amphitheatre where some of the stalwart peaks of Himalayas take stage. The 7000 meters club includes the Kamet (7756m), Trishul (7120m), Chaukhamba (7128m), and the great divine peak of Nanda Devi (7817m) and its twin Nanda Devi East (7434m). More peaks make an equally imposing appearance – Nanda Ghunti, Hathi Ghoda Parbat, Neelkanth, Dronagiri, Mukut Parbat, Mana, Rishi Pahad, and Changbang, to name a few. The Kuari Pass Trek gives you a chance to view this impressive skyline of these mighty mountains from close quarters.
 
 
The trek begins from Joshimath, in the Chamoli district of Himalayas, which has evolved into the hub for trekkers and pilgrims in this part of the Himalayas. The trek proceeds through small remote Himalayan villages. Walking along the Curzon trail through these villages is a great way to get acquainted with the life of the mountain folks. On this trek you will also visit Auli, which is famous for its beautiful skiing slopes in the winter Kuari Pass.
 
 
The trek takes you up and down a few other lesser passes – the Vinayak pass and Tali top, eventually taking you to the highest point in the trek – the Kuari Top at which is at 13990 feet. This trek is not too difficult, and pays huge dividends for the physical effort with the most mesmerising views of some of the best mountains in the Himalayan Range. The sight of the Nanda Devi Massif is the highlight of this trek. So if you want to have some fun in the meadows and on the snowy slopes of the Garhwal Himalayas, pack your rucksacks and head on towards Haridwar.
 
Day 01: Haridwar to Joshimath
Altitude: 6724 ft
kms drive, approx 10 hours
Trekkers will be picked from Haridwar at 6:30am in a Tempo Traveller/Innova or a similar vehicle.
Arrive at Joshimath by approx. 5 pm – (tea, briefing of the trek)
Breakfast and Lunch on the way (exclusive of charges)
Accommodation at Hotel
 
Day 02: Joshimath – Gulling Top
Altitude: 9600 ft
16 kms drive and 2.5 kms trek, approx 3 hrs
Accommodation in tent
Drive from Joshimath to Tugasi village (8040 ft) via Dhak village (16 km)
Trek from Tugasi village to Gulling village (8990 ft) (2 kms trek)
Gulling village to Gulling top camp site (9600 ft) (0.5 km Trek)
Explore the nearby view point post lunch as a part of Acclimatization walk
 
Day 03: Gulling Top to Tali Forest Camp to Kuari pass
Altitude 12,763 ft
16.5 km trek, approx 9 hrs
Gulling Top to Tali top (11480 ft) (4 km trek)
Tali top to Tali top forest camp site (11070 ft) (1 km trek)
Tali forest camp to Kuari Pass(12,763 ft)(4Km)
Kuari pass to Khullara(11800 ft) (2.5 km trek)
Khullara top to Gulling (12300 ft) (5 km trek)
 
Day 04: Gulling - Joshimath via Gurson bugyal (11150 ft) and Auli (9680 ft)
12.5 km trek, approx 7 hrs, 13 km drive
Gulling Top to Gallakhoi Top (11480 ft) (2 km trek)
Gallakhoi Top to Suyoday Point(4 km Trek)
Suyoday to Gurson bugyal (11150 ft) (3 km trek)
Gurson bugyal to Auli (9680 ft) (3.5 km trek)
Auli to Joshimath (6724 ft) (13 km drive)
Lunch Pack on the way
Joshimath (evening tea, debriefing)  
Accommodation at Hotel
 
Day 05: Joshimath to Haridwar
256 km drive, approx 10 hrs
Return Drive will commence at 6 am, reaching destination at around 6
Breakfast and Lunch will be on the way at a roadside Restaurants (exclusive of charges)
 
Inclusions :-
Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
Transport from Haridwar to Joshimath and return by Tempo Traveller
Meals while on trek (Veg.) (Egg)
Permits
First aid medical kits.
Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff.
 
Exclusions :-
Any kind of personal expenses, Insurance.
Food during the transit and in Joshimath hotel
Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head "Inclusions".