Kuari Pass Trek (Lord Curzon Trail)

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6 days

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Overview

• Region: Garhwal Himalayas, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
• Altitude: ~3,730 m (12,200 ft)
• Duration: 5–6 Days
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (great for beginners)
• Best Season:
o Spring/Summer (Mar–Jun): Lush meadows, rhododendrons in bloom
o Autumn/Winter (Sept–Dec): Clear mountain views, snow in winter
• Total Trek Distance: ~33 km
Highlights
• Panoramic Himalayan Views: Nanda Devi (India’s 2nd highest peak), Dronagiri, Chaukhamba, Hathi-Ghoda peaks
• Forests & Meadows: Oak, deodar, and rhododendron forests opening to alpine meadows
• Camping Spots: Khullara & Tali with incredible views
• Cultural Experience: Local villages of Joshimath & Dhak
• Historical Importance: Trail discovered by Lord Curzon, British Viceroy of India

Included/Exclude

  • Pick and Drop Services
  • 1 Meal Per Day
  • Cruise Dinner & Music Event
  • Visit 7 Best Places in the City With Group
  • Additional Services
  • Insurance
  • Food & Drinks
  • Tickets

Tour Plan

• Distance/Time: ~280 km, 9–10 hrs drive
• Altitude: 2,050 m
• Highlights: Drive along Alaknanda River, pass through Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag
(confluence points of rivers).
• Stay: Guesthouse at Joshimath

• Drive: 12 km (Joshimath → Dhak)
• Trek: 4–5 km (~3–4 hrs)
• Altitude: 2,050 m → 2,800 m
• Trail: Gradual ascent through local villages, terraced fields, and oak forests.
• Stay: Campsite at Guling

• Trek Distance: 6 km (~4–5 hrs)
• Altitude: 2,800 m → 3,350 m
• Highlights:
o Dense oak & rhododendron forests
o Clear mountain views start to appear (Dronagiri peak)
• Stay: Campsite at Khullara (open meadows with Himalayan backdrop)

• Trek Distance: 10–11 km (~7–8 hrs)
• Altitude: 3,350 m → 3,730 m (Kuari Pass) → descend to ~3,100 m (Tali)
• Highlights:
o Summit day! 360° views of Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Hathi-Ghoda peaks
o Snow patches (in winter) along the ridge
o Ridge walk to Kuari Pass
• Stay: Campsite at Tali (near small lake surrounded by pine forests)

• Trek Distance: 8 km (~4–5 hrs)
• Route: Tali → Gurson Bugyal → Auli (ski slopes)
• Drive: 12 km to Joshimath
• Highlights: Gurson Bugyal meadows with wide Himalayan views
• Stay: Guesthouse at Joshimath

• Drive: 9–10 hrs back .End of Trek

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Max Guests

50

Min Age

12+

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