Altitude : 12516 Ft. | Duration : 6 Days |
Trek Length : 28 Km | Pick Up and Drop Point : Joshimath |
Difficulty : Easy to Moderate |
Kuari Pass trek
Kuari Pass trek is a short trek in the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The trail provides you stunning views of the Nanda Devi sanctuary and few 7000m snow-capped peaks that extend into Tibet. Kuari means "doorway" is a Himalayan high mountain pass located in the Garhwal region of northern India, south of the Tibetan border and on the western rim of the "Nanda Devi Sanctuary" Biosphere Reserve. During the trek, you will pass through some beautiful villages of Uttarakhand like Jhinji and Pana. You can have magnificent views of Mt. Nanda Devi Mt. Kamet, Dunagiri, Haathi Ghoda Parvat, Chaukhamba, Mana Parvat, Rishi Parvat etc.
Kuari Pass trek is although a short trek in terms of the number of days, each day you need to ascend at about 2000 feet in terms of altitude that makes it tough for few of the trekkers. The switch from walking on the soil to walking on snow with micro-spikes can take some time to get used to. British Governor General Lord Curzon charted this route in 1905 for the first time and thus also known as Curzon’s Trail. Other attractions of this trek are the classy hill station of Auli or one may take a short detour to reach the hot spring of Tapovan or the holy shrine of Badrinath from Joshimath.
Package Cost INR 7500 per person
INCLUSIONS:
- 5 nights’ accommodation during the journey in trekking tents on 2/3/4 sharing basis.
Includes sleeping bags, roll mattress - Kitchen facility, Toilet facility
- Qualified and experienced Trekking guide, cook and support staff
- Normal Drinking water.
- Necessary permits
- All vegetarian meals (breakfast+lunch+dinner)
EXCLUSIONS
- Any air/train fare.
- Meals during transit.
- Personal expenses.
- Transport from and to Joshimath or Auli
- Any expense which is not included in the above section
Day 1
Haridwar to Joshimath OR Auli
Arrive at Haridwar and you can take a shared cab to Auli via Joshimath. Auli also known as Auli Bugyal is an important ski destination in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, India is located at an elevation of 2500 to 3050 meters above sea level. We will arrange a camp there where you can stay overnight and enjoy with fellow trekkers.
Day 2
Auli to Tali Forest camp
Early in the morning, we will start our journey after breakfast. After this, our trek leader will brief us about today’s trek schedule. We will trek towards Tali Top through green vegetation and red rhododendron flowers which turn red during the blooming season. We will pass through a forested ridge of Rhododendron, Spruce and Silver Birch above Chitra Kantha. It takes around an hour to reach a prominent ridge top (3500m) and a further 30 minutes around to an open meadow where it meets the well-defined track from a place called Tapovan. We will camp at the alpine meadow at the end of Tali top.
Day 3
Tali forest camp to Khulara
We will start early from Tali camp towards Khulara. First, we will trek towards Khulara top and you can view the unending vistas of great Himalayan peaks including the famous Nanda Devi. We will camp there and have splendid dinner at the campsite.
Day 4
Khulara to Kauri pass and Back to Tali forest camp
Morning post breakfast we will trek through some breathtaking views to reach Kauri pass. The trail is surrounded by a huge circle of mountain walls with only one outlet, where the Rishi Ganga forges a route through deep, almost impassable gorges before flowing into the Alaknanda River. Return to Tali Top through the same route and enjoy camp bonfire and dinner.
Day 5
Tali forest camp to Auli
After having breakfast in the morning, we will start out trek towards Auli. Auli is famous for its skiing slopes. The snowcapped slopes of Auli are flanked but stately coniferous and Oak forests which Cut wind velocity to minimum Auli(Garson ) offers a 360 degrees panoramic view of World famous Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi(7817m), Kamet(7756m) Mana (7273m), Dunagiri(7066m), & many more, these seemingly only snowball's throw away.
Day 6
Auli to Haridwar
Today is the last day of the trek where we will start driving to reach Haridwar with cherished 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.
Necessities:
- Trekking shoes **: Trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support is compulsory for the trek. Please ensure that the trekking shoes are not new and used by the trekker prior to the trek. The trail is slippery and requires you to walk through rocks and boulders so good grip and water resistance shoe is necessary. Do keep an extra floater in case of rain and for use in camps.
- Backpack (50-70 litres) **: A backpack with comfortable straps and a supporting frame is very important as you have to carry it on your own during the trek. Invest in a good backpack that is lightweight and comfortable to carry on long treks.
- Daypack (20 litres): Keep a daypack incase you off load your backpack during the trek for your essential day items.
- Torch or Headlamp **: Please bring a torch or headlamp for all treks.
- Cutlery: Carry a spoon, mug and a lunch box. We insist on trekkers getting their own cutlery for hygiene reasons and for packed lunch.
- Sunglasses **: Invest in a good pair of sunglasses as you are going to be out in the sun for most of day. If you are trekking in snow it will be a mandatory as it protects you from snow blindness.
- Two water bottles **: 1 litre each for water during the trek.
** MANDATORY DO NOT FORGET
Clothes and Other accessories:
- Warm jacket and Sweater (couple of them if you feel more susceptible to cold)
- Thermals: Carry thermals to keep yourself warm in the camp.Trek pants (2) for daily use during the trek which are light and comfortable.
- Collared Shirts (3-4) Full sleeves and quick dry so that it prevents sunburn on the arms and neck area.
- Poncho: Poncho is very important when you are trekking in monsoon season to protect you from the rain. You can rent one from us @ INR 50 per day.
- Cap: To protect your hair and face from the scorching sun carry a cap.
- Synthetic gloves for your hands as it will protect your hands from water, snow and keep you dry and warm.
- Socks (2 pair) + Wollen socks(2 pair) for keep you warm in the camps.
- Trekking pole: You should carry your own trekking poles for the steep uphills and downhills. You can carry them or rent one from us @ INR 50 per day
- Toiletries: Sunscreen **, moisturiser, lip balm, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitiser, wet wipes and tissues.
- Plastic covers: While packing, use plastic bags to compartmentalise things and carry few extra plastic bags for wet clothes and to bring back your non biodegradable material back. Mountains are the source of water and life on this planet. Please try and keep it clean and healthy.
Mandatory Personal Medical Kit :
- Diamox – 5 tablets (to prevent AMS)
- Hyoscine (3 tablets)
- Amlodipine 5mg (5 tablet) With doctors prescription only
- Avomine – 2 tablets (motion sickness)
- Crocin – 3 tablets (fever)
- Avil 25mg – 2 tablets (allergies)
- Disprin – 3 tablets (headache)
- Norflox TZ & Lomofen– 3 tablets each (diarrhea)
- Digene – 5 tablets (acidity)
- Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters
- Gauze – 1 small roll
- Band-aid – 5 strips
- Cotton – 1 small roll
- ORS – 105packets
- Betadine or any antiseptic cream
- Moov spray (aches, & sprains)
Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the trek:
You can either transfer the same trek to any of your friends/family or get a voucher
for the same amount and register for any of our treks in future (validity 1 year) Or Get a refund of 90 %
(If the trek amount varies, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker)
Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the trek:
You can either choose to go for any other trek or other batches for the same trek
depending on availability Or Get a refund of 75%
Cancellation between 15 days and 10 days to the start of the trek:
You can choose to go on the same trek with other batches in the same season
Or Get a refund of 50%
Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek:
You can transfer your trek to your friend/family (same trek) No cash refund.
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