Kuari Pass Trek - Uttarakhand
| Duration: | 11 Days |
| Season: | Autumn (September) |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Highest Altitude: | 12,800 Feet |
| Region: | Gharwal, Uttarakhand |
| Guests: | Maximum 8 |
| Temperature: | Day degrees 18- 24 C Evening degrees 8-12C Night 2-6 degrees C |
Overview:
The Kuari Pass Trek is one of the treks in Uttrakhand that provides the traveler with one of the best windows to view the spectacular range of Himalayan peaks. The views are simply breathtaking, facing north the vision sweeps from the peak of Trishul in the east, several pinnacles in the west – Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Kamet, Gauri Parbat, Hathi Parbat, Nandadevi, Bethartoli, Dunagiri (6,000 – 7,000 Meters peaks) lined one after the other in a magnificent arc. Southwards the foothills stretch, wave upon wave, on to the dim haze of the distant plains.
This is one of the best treks in Uttrakhand and a delight for those interested in photography.
Brief Itinerary of your Kuari Pass Trek :
- DAY 1: You will be met at Delhi airport & escorted to your hotel.
- DAY 2: Early morning flight from Delhi to Dehradun. A 3 hour drive to your Lodge near Devprayag
- DAY 3: Drive 6 hours from Devprayag to Ghat (starting point of the trek). Followed by a 2 ½ hour trek to our first campsite.
- DAY 4 - 8: A full 5 days of trekking
- DAY 9: A short trek to reach the road head and a 6 hour drive to our lodge near Devprayag.
- DAY 10: Drive from Devprayag to Dehradun airport to connect with your flight to Delhi. Transfer to your hotel
- DAY 11: Check out from your hotel and transfer to Delhi airport for your flight back home.
Detailed day by day itinerary
Arrival In India
On your arrival at New Delhi International Airport you will be met just outside the “Arrival” area by a chauffeur of Roseate House hotel. The chauffeur will have a placard with your name clearly mentioned.
You will be driven from the airport to the Roseate House hotel which is located about 3 kms (2 miles) away and will be just a short 5 minute drive.
Please note that Check In is at 2 pm – early check in may or may not be possible without additional payment.
Get a good night’s rest after your long flight and get ready for your Himalayan adventure.
Accommodation: Roseate House, Aerocity New Delhi
Meals: None
Delhi To Devprayag
After an early breakfast the concierge will arrange your transfer to the airport. Your short one hour flight from Delhi will bring you to Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport. Our vehicles will pick you from the airport and drive you to Devprayag.
This 3 hour drive takes one into the rugged landscape of Garhwal. It’s a beautiful drive all along the magical and much revered Ganges River, all the way to Devprayag.
Devprayag is where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi confluence to create the Ganges (Ganga) – the two rivers are distinctly differently coloured as they merge.
Accommodation: Lodge near Devprayag
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Devprayag To Ghunni
It will be a 6 hour drive, first along the Alaknanda River till Nandprayag, and then along the Nandakani River, till Ghat.
The trek begins from Ghat and it will take about 2 ½ hours to reach our first campsite.
Our advance team would have the campsite ready prior to your arrival.
Accommodation: THO Campsite Elevation : 8200 Feet
Meals: All Meals Included
Ghunni To Sam Kharak
The first part of the trek is a steep climb to reach a picturesque meadow from where we get views of Chaukhamba and Kamet. After that It’s a beautiful walk through a Rhododendron forest. We will cross Rumini Pass which will give us spectacular views of Nanda Ghunti, Ronti and Trishul 1. We will also get to see Pangarchulla Top, which we will be climbing on later in this trip.
Accommodation : THO Campsite Elevation : 8700 Feet
Meals Included: All Meals Included
Trekking Distance: 9 Km (5-6 hours)
Sam Kharak To Panna
We cross a high point at 8,860 feet, just 15 mins from camp and then descend down to Jhingi village, home to 30 families. It’s a long steep descent all the way to the Brithi Ganga River and will take about 3 hours. Our walk will be through a thick forest of Pangar, Oak, Cedar, Maple, Bamboo and many other species. From the Birthi Ganga bridge it will take us 4 hours to reach Upper Panna, where we will camp.
Accommodation : THO Campsite Elevation : 9260 Feet
Meals Included: All Meals Included
Trekking Distance : 14 Km (7 hours)
Panna To Dhakwani
The first one hour is a lovely climb through a forest of Rhododendron, Cedar and Oak. As we crest the ridge we will get beautiful views of Chakumba 1 and 2. The surrounding forest has very good bird activity. From the ridge is a steep descent to a beautiful waterfall where our team will lay out a lovely picnic. We start another climb which has 52 switchback turns and then a gradual sloping climb to reach a picturesque campsite surrounded by Rhododendron trees. This area has a healthy population of beautiful Monal Pheasants.
Accommodation : THO Campsite Elevation : 10,260 Feet
Meals Included: All Meals Included
Trekking Distance : 10 Km
Dhakwani To Kuari Pass To Upper Khullara
The first part of the tail is a steep climb for two hours to reach the top of Kuari Pass. You get the most magnificent views of massive Himalayan peaks like Nar Parbat, Mukut Parbat, Kamet, Abi Gamin, Mandir Parbat, Deoban, Gauri Parbat, Hathi Parbat, Trisuli & Dunagiri.
A puja (prayer) will be held for safe passage. From here it is a gradual 1 hour walk to reach our campsite at Upper Khullara. It’s a stunning campsite offering incredible views of the mountains.
Accommodation: THO Campsite Elevation of Upper Khullara : 11,900 feet
Meals Included: All Meals Included
Trekking Distance: 8 Km
Upper Khullara To Gurson Bugyal
The initial part of the trek is through a beautiful meadow and followed by dense Cedar, Rhododendron, Oak and Birch forest. The last part of the trek is a stunning walk on a narrow trail and then the incredible meadows of Gurson welcome you as our last campsite.
Accommodation: THO Campsite Elevation : 11,300 Feet
Meals Included: All Meals Included
Trekking Distance: 11 Km
Gurson Bugyal To Devprayag
It’s a short one hour walk through a dense Oak forest to reach the cable car. A lovely 30 minute ride will bring us to Joshimath, where our vehicles will be waiting. The road journey from Joshimath to our lodge in Devprayag will take 6 hours.Accommodation : Banyan by the Ganges RoadMeals Included: All Meals IncludedTrekking Distance : 4 KmDevprayag To Jolly Grant Airport To Delhi
We will drive (2 1/2 hours) along the Ganges to Rishikesh & on to Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport and connect to your flight to Delhi. On your arrival at New Delhi International Airport you will be met just outside the “Arrival” area by a chauffeur of Roseate House hotel. The chauffeur will have a placard with your name clearly mentioned.
You will be driven from the airport to the Roseate House hotel which is located about 3 kms (2 miles) away and will be just a short 5 minute drive.
Accommodation: Roseate House, Aerocity New Delhi or similar
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Departure From India
Do inform the concierge of your flight timings so that your transfer to the airport can be made at the appropriate time.
Please note that the check out from Roseate House is at 10 am – a late check out may be requested but would depend on availability.
Accommodation: NONE
Meals: Breakfast included
