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Kuari Pass Trek

5 Days
Group : 8-15 People
Guided Trek
Difficulty: Easy
Start: Joshimath
Max Altitude: 3850 m

Whether you are a seasoned trekker or just getting started, the Kuari Pass Trek is an experience that every trekker must have! With views of some of India’s most celebrated mountains including Mt Nanda Devi (7816 m) and Dronagiri (7066 m), this pass makes it possible to trek in winters!

The trek to Kuari Pass is an exciting, yet easy trek.

Kuari Pass, first explored by Lord Curzon is a perfect trek for beginners. The trail passes through forests covered in snow in winters, which makes it a really scenic trek.

You also get views of some of the pristine mountains of India like Mt. Nanda Devi, Mt. Kamet, Mt. Dronagiri, and several others. The best time to do this trek is from November to March, as the snow makes it a winter wonderland.

Departure & Return Location

Dehradun I.S.B.T (Google Map)

Meeting Time

7 A.M

Price Includes

Activity: Trekking, Camping, etc
Accommodation during Trek (Camping)
Meals during Trek (Veg)
All season Camping tents on twin sharing basis, Sleeping bags with adequate sub-zero temperature rating, comfortable mattress
Safety Equipment includes static rescue rope, seat harness, carabiners, pulleys, ice-axe, micro-spikes, slings
Forest Permits/Camping Charges/Permits, Trek Permit Fee/IMF Permission – up to the amount charged for Indian Nationals.
Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid knowledge
Experienced Local guide, cook, helpers
Porters or mules for carrying common luggage
Exhaustive First Aid kit including portable oxygen cylinder, oximeter

Price Excludes

Transportation
Meals during the road journey
Insurance
Any expenses of personal nature
Mules or porter to carry personal luggage. (extra luggage, if any can be left at the base camp with the authorities)
Cost Escalation due to natural reasons
Any expense not specified in the inclusion list

Kuari Pass Trek Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Joshimath

Distance: 290 km
Time: 11 Hours
Altitude: 1,821 m (5,975 ft)

At sunrise, we start our road trip from Dehradun to Joshimath, which is a long ride.

We’re going to drive along the banks of the great river Ganga.

During this remarkable road journey, we’ll drive through Panch-Prayag or the five holy confluences of the Alaknanda river — Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag, and Vishnuprayag.

The river gets wilder and fascinating as we move uphill. So, keep your cameras ready for the journey! A host of snow-covered peaks will greet us at Joshimath. Have a delicious dinner, and have a peaceful sleep at the guesthouse before the start of the trek.

Day 2Joshimath to Dhak & Trek to Tali forest

Distance: 12 km (Drive) & 7 km (Trek)
Time: 45 minutes (Drive) & 7 Hours (Trek)
Altitude: 3,362 m (11,030 ft)

After an early breakfast, we will head to Dhak village, a rocky drive of 45 minutes. At Dhak village, we start our trek and the Kuari pass trail will get you into the serene forest of tall oak trees.

The magic of this trail starts to unveil as you climb higher and witness the mesmerizing landscape.

As you climb, the magnificent oaks welcome you to the stunning campsite with pink and white rhododendron.

We’ll trek through walnut forest and meadows to reach Tali campsite located right in the middle of the forest. You can spot Dronagiri, Hathi-Ghori Parvat from the campsite.

Day 3Tali to Kuari Pass & back

Distance: 12 km
Time: 10 Hours
Altitude: 3,850 m (12,630 ft)

Today we’ll be starting our trek to Kuari Top to enjoy the incredible views of the surrounding peaks. The summit day will last around 10 hours depending on the group’s pace.

You need to gear up appropriately for high snow and high-speed winds on the ridges today. From the summit, you get a 360-degree view of the mighty mountains of the Uttarakhand Himalayas.

You can see Kedarnath Peak, Kedar dome, Chaukhambha, Balakun, Neel Kantha, Mukut Parvat, Kamet, Abhi Gamin, Mana I, Ghori Parvat, Hathi Parvat, Dronagiri, Kalanag, Chang Bang, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti.

The magnificence of this view is incomparable and likely to imprint on your soul. We descend to the Tali forest campsite, have a warm meal and rest.

Day 4Tali Camp to Auli & Drive to Joshimath

Distance: 10 km
Time: 7 Hours
Altitude: 1,821 m (5,975 ft)

The views do not end here! Today we’ll have even better views of the mountains that will take your breath away. We’ll first visit the beautiful Tali lake from where we’ll get clear views of Nanda Devi, the highest mountain that lies completely in India.

For the next 5 km, you’ll walk in a beautiful wide-open meadow of Gorson Bugyal, the snow makes the landscape absolutely stunning.

Enjoy the snow and the landscape from Auli and drive back to Joshimath. Your trek ends here, and now it’s time to take a hot shower, relax and celebrate.

If you have some extra days in your holiday, you can take an extra day in Auli and enjoy skiing here in the soft winter snow.

Day 5Departure from Joshimath

Distance: 290 km
Time: 10 Hours
Altitude: 430 m (1,410 ft)

The trek ends today. We’ll check out of the guesthouse early and start our drive from Joshimath to Dehradun. Reminisce about the trek and share your experience and memories on the drive.

Kuari Pass Trek Map

Kuari Pass Trek Photos

What is the best time to do the Kuari Pass trek?

The best time and season to do this trek is in the winter season because the snow transforms this trek into a winter wonderland, and makes it many fold beautiful.

But this trek can be done in all seasons except the monsoon season

Is Kuari Pass Trek difficult?

Kuari Pass Trek is one of the easy treks in the Himalayas. However, you will need basic fitness to complete the trek. Even the easiest of treks can be very difficult to complete if you’re not prepared.

Read here about How to prepare for a trek.

Can I do Kuari Pass on my own?

Kuari Pass is one of the easy rated treks in the Himalayas. But even the easiest of treks can prove to be dangerous when the weather is bad in the Himalayas. We put safety before anything else in all our treks and expeditions.

It requires camping skills, navigational skills, and mountaineering skills to complete a multi-day trek in winters in the Himalayas. You will need to carry camping equipment, a sleeping bag, food ration with you.

If you’re planning a solo trek, make sure that you have enough knowledge and can rely on yourself if anything goes wrong. I will not suggest anyone do a solo trek if they have not completed a basic mountaineering course, at the least.

What are the requirements for participation?

All participants are expected to be confident that they are physically and mentally fit and able to complete the itinerary of their chosen event as defined in the itinerary.

Any minors between 10 and 17 years of age must accompany their parent or guardian who assumes full responsibility for them to participate in the adventure activity or event. Any unaccompanied, underage minor will not be allowed to participate in the adventure activity.

How to make a booking with us?

You can make your booking at our website www.advenchar.com or you can contact us at hello@advenchar.com.

You must be at least 18 years old to make a booking with us. After the booking, our team will send you a confirmation of the booking.

We understand that you may have to change your travel plans due to the Covid-19 situation, so considering this we have introduced a Book Now, Pay Later facility for all the participants. However, you will be required to pay the full amount at least 15 days prior to the departure date.

How do I cancel/modify my booking?

If you wish to cancel/modify your existing booking, you can do so by logging in to www.advenchar.com, and pay through the dashboard or you can drop us a mail at hello@advenchar.com with all the details of your booking, and we’ll cancel it for you.

What is cancellation policy?

You can claim a 100% refund if you choose to cancel your booking before 15 days. The refund will primarily be in the form of a voucher valid for 12 months. You can also opt for a cash refund provided the booking is not part of a promotional offer or a coupon code provided by Advenchar.

Refund

Cancellation before 15 days from departure date – 100% refund.
Cancellation between 15 days and 7 days from departure date – 70% refund.
Cancellation less than 7 days from departure date – You can modify your trek free of cost, and transfer it to a friend/family member.

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Aanchal Porwal

Family Traveller

Trek to Kuari Pass was our very first trek which started on 25 Dec 22. It was a winter trek and we were with our 10 and 11 year old daughters. We had an amazing experience. All thanks to our superb trek leader and equally proficient and professional guides. We had an excellent team which enabled us to complete our trek. An unforgettable experience. Looking forward to the next trek we’ll go on.

16/01/2023

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