KUARI PASS TREK HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience altitude of 12,516 ft and views of the mighty Dronagiri, Chitrakantha, Chaukhamba and Tali top
- Capture the breathtaking scenic views of India’s second-highest peak – the Nanda Devi
- Through the trail you can simply treat your eyes on the spectacular views of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers in their glory.
- ‘The Kuari pass trek passes through the thick alpine forests of oak and conifer, Rhododendron and birch, teeming with a variety of animals like leopard pugmarks or a Himalayan black bear and birds life
Kuari Pass Trek Itinerary
Day 1
Drive Haridwar to Joshimath
Joshimath
- Altitude: 2,050m/6,750ft
- 256 km drive, approx 10 hours
- Trekkers will be picked from Haridwar at 6:30 am in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle (cost is included)
- You can have Breakfast and Lunch on the way (exclusive of charges)
- It will be a quite long journey from Haridwar to reach Joshimath, during the journey you will come across various mesmerizing views of the different cities that will cross your way.
Day 2
Drive Joshimath to Dhak and Trek to Gulling top
Dhak
- Altitude: 2,900m/9,600ft
- You will be heading from Joshimath to Dhak village which will be a 12km drive(2,050m/6750ft)
- The trail is a mix of steep and gradual ascent and will go through mostly amidst villages.
- Grab the scrumptious Hot lunch at the campsite
- You will be spotting some of the beautiful peaks Dronagri, HathiParvat, and GoriParvat
- You will start trekking from Dhak village to Gulling top campsite which will be a 5km trek.
- You will be discovering the astounding views of the peaks, grasslands, and much more as the trek continues.
- Enjoy the overnight stay in tents.
Day 3
Trek Gulling Top to Camp
- Altitude: 3,350m/11,000ft
- 5.5 km trek, approx 5 hrs
- A trek will take you through the steep ascent through oak, rhododendron (mostly pink and white), and walnut forest.
- You will be awestruck once you witness the surreal beauty of such dark forest and nature trails,
- Enjoy the delicious lunch at the campsite
- Overnight stay in a tent.
Day 4
Trek, Camp to Kuari pass via Khullara and back to Camp
Kuari Pass Trek
- Altitude: 3,800m/12,500ft
- Approx 7-8 km Trek, 5-6 hrs(3-4 km each way)
- Grab the delicious breakfast before heading towards the trek.
- The first half is a steep ascent and the second half is a gradual ascent.
- You will witness the wide meadows with golden to bright green grass cover to cross in the summer that turns into rolling snowfields in the winter
- Travel towards the Khullar top to broken bridge with frozen stream (12,200 ft)
- From the broken bridge you will head towards the Kuari pass (Strenuous climb) (12,500 ft)
- It is advisable to carry enough water as there is no water source on the way.
- You will discover various astounding peaks that will warm up your soul for the adventure, such as- Kedarnath Peak, Kedardome, Chaukhambha, Balakun, Neel Kantha, Mukut Parvat, Kamet, Abhi Gamin, Mana I, Ghori Parvat, Hathi Parvat, Dronagiri, Kalanka, Chang Bang, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti.
Day 5
Trek Camp-I to Dhak village and drive to Joshimath
Joshimath
- Altitude: 2,050m/6,750ft
- Enjoy the delicious morning breakfast at Camp.
- Once done with the breakfast, start your trek towards the Dhak village, it will be 11km trek.
- Drive from Dhak village to Joshimath and follow the same route.
- There will be a packed lunch on the way
- You will be arriving at Joshimath by late afternoon, it will be a 7hrs journey.
- You can have your dinner and snacks at Joshimath, once you arrive there.
- Clean drinking water for filling your bottles will be available at Tugasi and Dhak
- You will be spending your night for a day at Guest House
Day 6
Drive Joshimath to Haridwar
Haridwar
- The ride will commence at 6 am, reaching the destination at around 6 pm
- Breakfast and Lunch will be on the way at a roadside inn, exclusive of charges
- Note: On Day 7, you’ll reach Haridwar between 6 pm and 7 pm. You can book your travel any time after 8 pm.