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-8 to 20°C
25km
12,500 ft.
Dec-March
6 days
Easy-Moderate
Kuari Pass is the only trekkable himalayan pass which can be done in winters.
How to Reach
Book a cab to reach Rishikesh or overnight Volvo is the most convenient mode of travel to reach Rishikesh from Delhi. Stay a night in Rishikesh and rest before you start the trek.
Region: Joshimath, Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Days
Hike: 25 km approx.
Altitude:12,500 Ft.
Grade: Easy-Moderate
Best Time: Dec-March
Pick/Drop: ISBT, Rishikesh
ATM: Joshimath, better to withdraw from Rishikesh.
Mobile Network: Joshimath | Vodafone, Jio, Airtel and BSNL.
Temperature: -8 to 20°C
Group Size: 8-15
Joshimath Altitude: 6,700 feet
• Drive 256 km, 10 hours
• Trekkers will be picked from ISBT, Rishikesh at 5:45 am in a Bolero/Sumo/Tempo Traveler or a similar vehicle. These are the best vehicles for the himalayan roads.
• 5:00 p.m. is the expected arrival time at Joshimath.
• Tea with Briefing/Orientation, check list
• Buy/Rent Personal gears
• network available
• overnight stay
Our staff members will pick you up from Rishikesh early in the morning and head towards
Joshimath. Enjoy the beautiful ride and watch out for the loft mountains. Overnight stay will be in a guest house/home stay in Joshimath.
Keep handy: water bottle, camera, wallet, jacket, cap and rest at main baggage, which will be placed on the top of the vehicle.
On the way places to see:
• Devprayag (confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda) 'Where Ganga Starts'
• Rudraprayag (confluence of Mandakini and Alaknanda)
• Nandprayag (confluence of Alaknanda and Pindar)
Gulling Altitude: 9,600 feet
• Drive to Dhak village 12 km, 1 hour
• Trek 6 kms, 4-5 hours
• mix trail
• enough water points available enroute
• hot lunch at campsite
• overnight stay (camps)
Today will be an exciting day, get ready for some adventurous day. We will leave
early after breakfast around 7;30 AM, and move towards the Dhak village. To avoid the cold wind, keep a jacket with you . But if the sun is up, you don’t have to trek with a t-shirt, a full sleeve T-shirt would do and a fleece.
As you walk there will be a water source, the trail leads to Tugashi village. It is an enchanting village, where you will get to experience the local culture . After this you will find yourself walking amidst the oak forests. The trail then further opens up to vast meadows blessed with many wildflowers.
Gulling Altitude: 11,000 feet
• Trek 4 kms, 4-5 hours
• steep ascent upto Tali top, later gradual
• two water points available enroute
• vast meadows, stunning himalayan views
• mixed forest of Oak, Rhododendron (mostly pink and white), & walnut
• overnight accommodation in tent
You will be very happy to reach the campsite as the entire team will be waiting for you to serve hot beverages, snacks at a lovely campsite.
Kuari Pass Altitude: 12,500 feet
• Summit Day
• Trek 15 kms, 10-11 hours
• early morning breakfast, start the trek
• strenuous ascent to Kuari Pass, toughest day
• Carry enough Water, no water source enroute
• mixed forest of Oak, Rhododendron (mostly pink and white), & walnut
• overnight accommodation in tent
The trek will leave you speechless because of the charming views. You
cannot stop gushing over the scenery which you will get to witness as you reach the top of Kuari Pass. It will take around 5 hours to reach the Kuari top. It is the highest point on the trail. The pass is just 700 metres, just like 40 minutes away.
Along the trail you will be welcomed by the beautiful mountains like Neelkanth, Nanda Devi, Hathi Godha Parvat, Dronagiri, Pangarchulla and Chaukhambha. The perfect spot to click photos and take videos especially for photographers and bloggers. We will head back towards the same route to the campsite by late afternoon. Rest in camps.
Joshimath: 6,700 feet
• Trek 9 km, 6-7 hours
• route: Gorson Bugyal - Auli - Joshimath
• one water-point, carry 2 liters per person
• packed lunch provided
• overnight stay in rooms
The views keep on getting better each day. Today’s view will surely blow up your
mind. Walk 800 metres and you will be out of the forests. It is a steep climb . Nanda Devi is clearly visible. It is the second highest mountain in India. The narrow path follows with the mountain on one side and a steep drop on the other side. You have to make sure you stay with the team. Do not walk alone.
People who are scared of heights and have vertigo problems, do not go alone as it will make you feel more comfortable. This path continues for like 1.5km till you enter Gorson Bugyal. Gorson Bugyal is a beautiful meadow with jaw dropping landscapes.
The drive from Auli to Joshimath is around one hour. Now after a hectic trek, it's time for you to take a hot shower, have tea and relax.
The last day of Kuari Pass Trek, drop to ISBT, Rishikesh will be provided.
• Drive 256km, 9-10 hours
• start early in the morning, breakfast
• drop at Rishikesh by 6pm. Schedule further bookings by 8pm with buffer time.
• Fly back home with lots of sweet memories.
Kuari Pass Trek is regarded as an easy-moderate trek. The trail goes upto a height of over 12,500 feet. There is a constant altitude gain, which necessitates the use of very powerful lungs. To begin, go for a jog every day. Begin jogging slowly and gradually increase your speed. As a result, cardiovascular endurance exercises are highly vital for making your lungs stronger than before.
The Workouts
Remember to bring appropriate clothing, remain hydrated, and stay warm to properly acclimate.
We totally understand that unforeseen circumstances might need you to change plans, and so HRI cancellation policy makes it easier to do that. Please read them very carefully.
In case of any unforeseen weather conditions, government restrictions, road blockage or any other unavoidable circumstances beyond our control, certain activities during the expedition or the event itself may be cancelled/skipped, or there could be change in the itinerary.
In such instances, we will do our utmost to find an alternative activity or offer you with a voucher (in the case of event cancellation or rescheduling).
However, there would be no financial refund for the same. You will receive a full refund if the trip is cancelled by us due to a lack of a minimum number of individuals in the batch. Additionally, if you purchased trip insurance, rentals, off-loading, or other activities, you will not receive a refund.
The booking cost is non-refundable in any case while using the partial payment mechanism.
All refunds will be sent to the same bank account or credit card account that was used to make the purchase. Within 10 working days, the refund amount will be completed. The amount of the refund will always be computed based on the net amount paid* for the event booking and the Base Price of the event. (excluding all additional services transport, rent, portage, etc.). Any voucher issued would not include the service tax amount paid while making the booking. For more info : Terms & Condition
Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. “Heaven Riders India” reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which HRI or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. HRI reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
– STRICTLY NO LITTERING take belongings back
– Carry original and copy of valid ID
– Insurance is mandatory & it’s participants responsibility
– Participants should be 12+ years old with parents consent
– Leader’s decision is final, and will have to be followed by all the climbers
– Behave well with staff and respect locals, their beliefs & rituals
– consumption of alcohol and smoking is prohibited during Brahmatal trek
– Any tax/entry fee imposed by the Govt. budget, Administration, or new policy
– All Gears will be UIAA Certified. Any loss/damage will be charged @1.5 times of actual value to cover up shipping and custom duties OR you can arrange by you
– No show and trek changes/cancellation due to bad weather or natural calamity will be Non-Refundable
– In case buffer/reserve day for summit attempt is utilized, an additional amount would be charged
– Our team reserves the right to change the plan/itinerary in case there is danger involved
– Any additional costs due to weather/unforeseen situations, cost of rescue will have to be borne by the trekker/you
– Carry your personal luggage on your own, if you don’t wish to carry it, you can give it to the porter, but you have to inform us in advance and have to pay extra on the basis of per day per bag.
– Extreme Himalayan Trips require a good amount of physical fitness, stamina and endurance so prepare accordingly.
– In case of bad health, sickness/illness, AMS the participant would be sent back and no refund would be provided. Participants have to bear all the cost beyond.
For any further clarifications ask while booking.
Saqib haider
Kuari pass trek experience