Scenic Mountain Views
Rising to an elevation of 12,516 feet, Kuari Pass provides stunning wide views of some of India’s tallest mountains, including an unobstructed sight of Mt. Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Trishul, Chaukhamba, and Kamet some of the country’s highest peaks.Cultural Impressions
Glimpse of the local villager's traditions, cuisine, lifestyle, architectural stone homes, and Temples.Environment Biodiversity
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Kuari Pass Trek is located in the Nanda Devi National Park in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand state. It is an ancient trade route trek with beautiful forest trails. This trek was an expedition by Lord Curzon and after that also known as the Curzon trail. Kauri Pass Trek is a 31 km long trek from Joshimath in the Garhwal Himalayas at 12,516 feet. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the enchanting beauty of the Himalayas like the clouds touching peaks featuring majestic mountain views, lush Bugyals, dense forests, varied landscapes, rich flora and fauna, bird watching, and a magical winter experience.
Kuari Pass Trek is One of the Best Himalayas Trek in winter, which is suitable for both experienced trekkers and novices at the altitude of 3876 m. The Kuari Pass Trek is a full-fledged experience of breathtaking destinations throughout the trek such as Joshimath – a holy city of great religious importance, Tugashi village- its rustic old houses and temples and the glimpse of the traditional culture of the villagers, following the path to Tali dense tarin-lined trees of oak or deodar forest and it’s sky seems like narrow waterway flowing through the perfect massacre of trees over the head reaching tali lake afterward Khulara-Top, Kuari Pass – lasts the museum of several highest peaks which offers scenic vitas of peaks such as Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, and Chaukhamba.
One of the best Himalayan treks to experience the year's first snow. Snowfall starts depending upon the season from early November to the last week of December, with dense snowfall in January to February. During winter, a blanket of snow transforms the landscape into a peaceful and spotless wonderland. Sunlight filtering through the snow-covered trees creates a magical, almost otherworldly atmosphere.
Witness blossoming rhododendrons. It's a great experience after the last season of winter snow melting, and the grass turns green in the lower bugyals. Winter snow are still there at the Burans, oak trees in the path at Khullara.
Clear skies and pleasant weather. No fog is there between the eye-sighting sky-touching peaks. Bugyals grass turns Golden brown.
The best comfortable season weather if you don’t want to hassle much, expectations of rain usually at the evening.
To begin the Kuari Pass trek, you first need to reach Rishikesh. Here’s how you can make your way there:
The closest airport to Rishikesh is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, approximately 21 kilometers away. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or arrange for a pre-booked private transfer to Rishikesh. Many domestic airlines flew off to Dehradun from major cities across India.
Rishikesh Railway Station (station code: RKSH) is well-connected to major cities across India. Upon arrival at the station, you can take our taxi services or an auto-rickshaw to reach the desired location in Rishikesh.
Rishikesh is well-connected by road, with regular bus services from Delhi, Dehradun, Haridwar, and other major towns in Uttarakhand.
After arriving in Rishikesh, your next stop is Joshimath, the usual starting point for the Kuari Pass trek. The road journey from Rishikesh to Joshimath takes about 9 to 10 hours. You can travel by Sumo, Mahinder, our taxi services to reach the initial point of The Kauri Pass Trek. Joshimath serves as the base where the Kuari Pass trek begins.
The Kuari Pass Trek has a moderate difficulty level, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned trekkers because seasoned or experienced can tackle the trek in the wintertime for exploration and expedition. Recommend having basic physical fitness, and a suitable season time as per your preference.
The route includes different types of terrain, such as clear paths, rocky areas, and some steep climbs and descents. Trekkers should be ready for uneven ground and varying trail conditions.
Distance: 257 km
Altitude: 6152 feet
Duration: 9-10 hours
Meeting / Pick up Point Rishikesh early morning and then drive to Joshimath. The drive takes approximately 9-10 hours, covering a distance of around 250 kilometers.
Arrive in Joshimath, Chamoli District (Chamoli is known as the place of gods, where the numerous sites of religious shrines and temples here), check into a guesthouse or hotel, have dinner, and spend the night. All Gaiters can be purchased from the local market in Joshimath for a reasonable cost whatever as per the need of your trek.
Altitude: 9,600 feet
Distance: 18 km (12 km by taxi, 6 km on foot)
Duration: 7-8 hours
After breakfast, drive to the initial point of the trek at Dhak village by drive around the 12-kilometer short journey. At an altitude of around 2,450 meters, we begin our trekking from Dhak village to Gulling Top (covering 9 kilometers in 4-5 hours) crossing Tugasi village and continuing walking to reach Tali.
Drongri, Hathi Parvat, and Gori Parvat - Mighty rocky mountain ranges are visible from your campsite. Settle the Campsite at Gulling, enjoy dinner, and spend the night stargazing.
Altitude: 11,072 feet
Distance: 5 km
Duration: 5-6 hours
The journey of 5 hours will feel like nothing when you will be trekking towards the dense forest to reach Greenwood along the following the sky-touching mountains visible over the trees.
Greenery here refreshes your inner-self and all the distracted thoughts you were having at the start of the trek would get away. The following area is lined with oak and rhododendron trees, and in March, you can enjoy the delightful white and pink blossoms.
The deeper you go into the forest, you'll encounter the shadowy evergreen forest of Gulling. Along the way, your eyes will take in the stunning Hathi Gori peak, accompanied by the majestic Donagiri peak.
Altitude: 13,989 feet (Kuari Pass Summit)
Distance: 13 km
Duration: 8-9 hours
Wake up early, and enjoy breakfast before you hit the trek. A challenging day of the trek where no waterways in the route, so suggest that trekkers keep sufficient water with them. We will be trekking towards Kuari Pass while witness the sunrise over the Himalayan peaks.
The trek of the day consists distance of 8-9 kilometers through wide Bugyals and broken bridges in the path of the Khulara or Kuari Pass summit. The weather varies as per the seasons showing different experiences each time in the yields of snow or green.
The initial check would be at Khulara top with the trek of a moderate climb of 3.5 kilometers. Khulara via Tali via Kuari Pass crossing broken bridges, Reaching Kuari Pass at last would feel like you were at the mountains museum.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery, as retracing your steps back towards Khullara.
Altitude: 10,010 feet (Auli)
Distance: Tali to Auli: 8 km trek, Tali to Joshimath: 23 km
Duration: Tali to Auli: 4-5 hours, Tali to Joshimath: 12 hours (stay at Khullara camp)
After descending from the pass, trekkers usually stay at Tali campsite to enjoy Tali lake shores. Continue Trek from Tali to Auli and ends later Joshimath. Stunning snow-covered valleys that cross through Gurson Bugyals mainly in winters.
Auli is one of the famous skiing capitals in South Asia. Later through the cable-ride car or after stay at Auli for the next day to Joshimath back to the base camp.
As you descend to Joshimath, you will feel accomplished completing the Kuari Pass Trek, at ease experience through the mountains terrain, alpine Bugyals, and forests will double your adventure.
Distance: 257 km
Altitude: 6152 feet
Duration: 9-10 hours
Stay a night in Joshimath Guesthouse/Hotels, and have a sweet dinner. Next early morning last breakfast in Higher Himalayas, 6-8 am morning ride back to Rishikesh.
While retrieving you can visit Devprayag sangam of the holy rivers Alaknanda & Bhagirathi, Rudraprayag another sangam of the rivers Alaknanda & Mandakini, Karnaprayag yet another junction of Alaknanda & Pindar rivers, Vishnuprayag at last the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda and Dhaulinga.
After an exhausting physical trek, you can even stay at the Rishikesh – YOGA Capital of the World, healing your body and mind in the river sight scene and famous culture of Ganga arti in Rishikesh.
Kuari Pass Trek is a 6-7 day long trek where you will be able to explore the Higher Himalayas chills in the air starting from Joshimath, covering Dhak village sets for the trek from here, Gulling Top going through steep trails to reach Khullara campsite to sightseeing birds in the summer seasons, upper ascend towards to it Kuari Pass Summit.
The altitude at the top of Kuari Pass Trek is over 12,500 feet, the summit provides you with views of Mt. Nanda Devi second highest mountain in India after Kangchenjunga, Dronagiri, Trishul, Chaukhamba, and Kamet some of the country’s others highest peaks.
The Kuari Pass Trek has a moderate difficulty level, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned trekkers because seasoned or experienced can tackle the trek in the wintertime for exploration and expedition. You have to travel 270 km from Rishikesh via Joshimath to Dhak and 31-35 km on foot from Dhak Village to Kuari Pass Summit. Recommend having basic physical fitness, and a suitable season time as per your preference.
The best time go for Kuari Pass Trek is in winter to experience the year's first snow from December to February. White snow trails at the Himalayas lap, dense oak or deodar trees snow woodland. The best time varies from person to person adventure spirit which season time should be best for them to head for the trails.
Gaiters and Gear for the treks will be provided before the trek starts through the trek leader, or even if you want to purchase small gaiter boots available in the local market Joshimath.
Kuari Pass Trek is slightly more difficult as compared to Kedarkhanta and is more beginner-friendly, Kuari Pass is challenging because of its trails and broken bridges, no waterways over the Khullara, and winter snow conditions as compared to Kedarkantha.
The trekking agency takes care of the permit for you, else then you have to issue a permit from the DM, SDM, Forest Department, LIU, and Gram Panchayat where the trek is situated.
Both treks ensure fantastic views of the Himalayas and thrilling adventure. Kuari Pass promises the clearest views of Nanda Devi Peak throughout the whole trek. The ancient route of the trek comprises a thick forest full of trees, wide bugyals, Tali Lake, and well trekking infrastructure. While Hari Ki Dun is full of greenery views, Bugyals, and snow-capped mountains.
