The trek with the grandest mountain views of Uttarakhand


TREK DIFFICULTY
Moderate

TREK DURATION
6 days

HIGHEST ALTITUDE
12,516 ft

AGE LIMIT
8 to 62 years

The trek with the grandest mountain views of Uttarakhand

Kuari pass is a mountain lovers’ delight. You have an unending vista of the biggest mountains in India opening up right from day one. You even get to see the clearest view of the full face of Mt Nanda Devi, India’s highest mountain.

More than this, Kuari Pass is a near-perfect trek. You go through ancient forests filled with oaks and rhododendrons. Just as your eyes are getting used to the tree canopy above, the trail opens into meadows. This interplay of different kinds of landscapes makes the trek very exciting.

You camp at outstanding locations on this trek. Whether it is the forests of Chitrakantha or the Khullara meadow in the shadow of Mt Dronagiri, each campsite leaves you in awe of your surroundings.

If you are stepping into the Himalayas for the first time then Kuari Pass is the trek to do. It is almost crafted perfectly for the beginner.


Quick Itinerary

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DAY 1

Drive from Rishikesh to Karchi

Drive distance: 255 km | Drive Duration: 9-10 hours | Pick up point for Indiahikes trekkers: Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh | Pick up Time: 5.15 am | Location of Indiahikes basecamp: Karchi

Transport will be arranged at 5.15 AM sharp. The costs Rs 8000 per vehicle (5-6 seater) and Rs 12,000 per Tempo Traveller (12 seater)for the journey from Rishikesh to Karchi. The return journey will cost Rs 8,000 for the 5-6 seater and Rs 12,000 per Tempo Traveller to Rishikesh.

DAY 2

Trek from Karchi to Akhrotghetta

Trek Distance: 2.75 km | Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude gain: 7,785 ft to 10,035 ft

DAY 3

Trek from Akhrotghetta to Khullara

Trek Distance: 2.5 km | Trek Duration: 4-5 hours | Altitude gain: 10,035 ft to 11,014 ft

DAY 4

Trek from Khullara to Tali via Kuari Pass

Trek Distance: 7.65 km | Trek Duration: 8-9 hours | Altitude gain and loss: 11,014 ft to 11,053 ft via 12,516 ft

DAY 5

Trek from Tali to Auli. Drive to Dhak

Trek Distance: 8.10 km | Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude loss: 11,053 ft to 8,546 ft

DAY 6

Depart from Dhak and reach Rishikesh

Drive distance: 263 km | Drive Duration: 9-10 hours | Drop off point: Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh | Drop off Time: 7 pm

You are expected to be back in Rishikesh by 7 p.m. This transport cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of the cab: Rs. 8,000 per vehicle, shared among 5–6 trekkers and Rs. 12,000 for a Tempo Traveler