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Kuari Pass Trek (Uttarakhand) - 6 Day Adventure
6 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Haridwar to Joshimath
Stop At: Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249408, India
Today’s journey from Haridwar to Joshimath is approximately 260 kms long and takes around 10 hours. Joshimath is a hub for religious and pilgrim tourists traveling to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib. Later, we check in to a guest house at Joshimath.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in Hotel/Guest House
Day 2: Joshimath to Akhod Getha Trek
Pass By: TCP Market Joshimath, Chamoli 246443 India
To start the Kuari Pass trek, we start our drive to Dhak village. Today we start our trek to the beautiful Kuari Pass. We trek through a hemlock, oak and rhododendron forests for approximately 6 kms before a short and steep descent to the grassland and campsite at Akhod Getha. The impressive snow-capped ridge, including Chaukhamba 1 (7138 m), can be seen beyond Joshimath. The shepherds living between here and the Kuari Pass Trek are from Rishikesh or Haridwar and graze flocks of sheep and goats throughout summer. There is a small spring line at the head of the meadow for replenishing your water supply.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in tents on sharing basis
Day 3: Trek to Kuari Top
Stop At: Kuari Pass, Salud Dugra 246443 India
We will start our day early with a few stretching exercises in the morning followed by breakfast. After this our trek leader will brief us about today’s trek schedule. Today we will trek for around 5 kms to Kuari Pass, First leg of today’s trek is a gradual ascend till Khullara top and from there traversing through the snow patch we reach Kuari Top. At Kuari Pass top winds will gush past you. Savour the unending vistas of great Himalayan peaks including the famous Nanda Devi.
In the evening, we trek back to our campsite, Akhod Getha and enjoy hot dinner at night.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in tents on sharing basis
Day 4: Trek to Gulling
Stop At: Kuari Pass, Salud Dugra 246443 India
Today, we start our trek to our next campsite, Gulling. After viewing the beautiful landscape of Kuari Pass a day before, you will descend down to base camp Gulling. On your arrival, you can choose to indulge in various activities or relax. Later in the evening, you can rest in your tents while you are treated with a hot dinner.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in tents on sharing basis
Day 5: Trek from Gulling to Auli
Stop At: Auli Tourism, Nanda Alpine Adventure TCP Bazaar Near Ropeway Road, Joshimath, Uttarakhand 246443, India
After a sumptuous breakfast, a mind-blowing view awaits you as today you trek from Gulling to Auli. You trek through the beautiful jungle along with the vast grasslands while you trek. After a while, the magnificent views of the great Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Hathi Ghodi peak and Dronagiri will surround you. En route, you will encounter the awe-inspiring valleys and fascinating Himalayan villages and make your way through the beautiful grasslands of Gorson, Once you are past the Gorson grasslands, you will continue your trek through an alluring forest, after which you will arrive in the meadows of Auli.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in Hotel/Guest house
Day 6: Back to Haridwar
Stop At: Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249408, India
Today we start driving early to reach Haridwar with a beautiful mosaic of memories to keep us company. If we reach Haridwar on time then you can take part in Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri.
Trek ends.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Haridwar to Joshimath
Stop At: Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249408, India
Today’s journey from Haridwar to Joshimath is approximately 260 kms long and takes around 10 hours. Joshimath is a hub for religious and pilgrim tourists traveling to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib. Later, we check in to a guest house at Joshimath.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in Hotel/Guest House
Day 2: Joshimath to Akhod Getha Trek
Pass By: TCP Market Joshimath, Chamoli 246443 India
To start the Kuari Pass trek, we start our drive to Dhak village. Today we start our trek to the beautiful Kuari Pass. We trek through a hemlock, oak and rhododendron forests for approximately 6 kms before a short and steep descent to the grassland and campsite at Akhod Getha. The impressive snow-capped ridge, including Chaukhamba 1 (7138 m), can be seen beyond Joshimath. The shepherds living between here and the Kuari Pass Trek are from Rishikesh or Haridwar and graze flocks of sheep and goats throughout summer. There is a small spring line at the head of the meadow for replenishing your water supply.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in tents on sharing basis
Day 3: Trek to Kuari Top
Stop At: Kuari Pass, Salud Dugra 246443 India
We will start our day early with a few stretching exercises in the morning followed by breakfast. After this our trek leader will brief us about today’s trek schedule. Today we will trek for around 5 kms to Kuari Pass, First leg of today’s trek is a gradual ascend till Khullara top and from there traversing through the snow patch we reach Kuari Top. At Kuari Pass top winds will gush past you. Savour the unending vistas of great Himalayan peaks including the famous Nanda Devi.
In the evening, we trek back to our campsite, Akhod Getha and enjoy hot dinner at night.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in tents on sharing basis
Day 4: Trek to Gulling
Stop At: Kuari Pass, Salud Dugra 246443 India
Today, we start our trek to our next campsite, Gulling. After viewing the beautiful landscape of Kuari Pass a day before, you will descend down to base camp Gulling. On your arrival, you can choose to indulge in various activities or relax. Later in the evening, you can rest in your tents while you are treated with a hot dinner.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in tents on sharing basis
Day 5: Trek from Gulling to Auli
Stop At: Auli Tourism, Nanda Alpine Adventure TCP Bazaar Near Ropeway Road, Joshimath, Uttarakhand 246443, India
After a sumptuous breakfast, a mind-blowing view awaits you as today you trek from Gulling to Auli. You trek through the beautiful jungle along with the vast grasslands while you trek. After a while, the magnificent views of the great Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Hathi Ghodi peak and Dronagiri will surround you. En route, you will encounter the awe-inspiring valleys and fascinating Himalayan villages and make your way through the beautiful grasslands of Gorson, Once you are past the Gorson grasslands, you will continue your trek through an alluring forest, after which you will arrive in the meadows of Auli.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in Hotel/Guest house
Day 6: Back to Haridwar
Stop At: Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249408, India
Today we start driving early to reach Haridwar with a beautiful mosaic of memories to keep us company. If we reach Haridwar on time then you can take part in Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri.
Trek ends.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 5x Breakfast
- 5x Dinner
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- All veg meals from day 1st Dinner till day 6th Breakfast
- 03 Nights Tented Accommodation on double/triple sharing basis.
- Guest House / Hotel in Joshimath / Govindghat on triple sharing basis.
- Morning, evening Tea/Coffee with light snacks.
- All necessary fees and permits.
- Qualified and experienced Trek Guide and support staff.
- All camping gears complying with International standards
- Basic First Aid Medical Kits.
- Surface transfer from Haridwar – Joshimath – Haridwar
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Meals in Joshimath and while transit.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
- Insurance of any kind.
- Any cost incurred due to natural reasons.
- Porter/mule charges to carry your personal bag.
- Anything not mentioned explicitly in the above program.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The itinerary is subject to change according to the local weather conditions.
- We reserve the complete right to reschedule an itinerary or route, adjust pricing whenever, at our sole discretion, mainly if we deem it is vital for your safety or convenience.
- Should a tour booking be cancelled or altered for reasons of bad weather or alternative service with similar options, based on its availability. However, no refund will be processed in this case.
- Trek can be arranged on any date with a minimum of 6 people on a single date.
- Permit cost is extra for Non-Indian Nationals i.e Rs 600 per person(approx)
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
45%
Sport
30%
Aquatic
20%
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