Kuari Pass Trek

Kuari Pass Trek

Location: Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

Trek Duration: 06 Days

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult

Trekking Distance: 35 Km

Best Time: April to June

Age Limit: 12 to 50 Years

Trek to a place where divinity murmurs in the air! Kedarnath, a place known as an abode of Lord Shiva, captivates you with the glory it holds. It is a famous Hindu pilgrimage destination where thousands of devotees from all over the world come in pursuit to attain ‘Moksha’.

Kedarnath Yatra Package

Short Itinerary

Kuari Pass Trek - Itinerary

Day 1: Rishikesh to Joshimath

7:00 AM Leave from Rishikesh railway station.
The 11 hours uphill picturesque drive, parallel to streams and rivers, will take you through beautiful sights including Panchprayag - 5 holy confluences to form river Ganga.
8:00 PM Dinner followed by an overnight stay at Joshimath campsite. Make sure to take proper rest, your 5-day trek starts the next morning!

Day 2: Joshimath to Gulling via Dhak

Early breakfast and a 45-minute drive to Dhak village. Your trek begins here! The trail is well defined and meanders along the mountain ridge with a series of steep and gradual ascents. Passing above Dhauli Ganga, a rain shelter is the first landmark of the trek before reaching Kharchi Village. This takes around 20 minutes to reach. The trail for the next 45 minutes ascends gradually, with a few switchbacks in between. Leading towards Lower Tugasi, it is marked with a handful of wheat fields, flower beds, small streams, and thatched-roofed huts.
Continuing on this path, the Donagiri Peak rises above the clouds. Your tents will be pitched in meadows nearby overlooking the mighty mountains, which shall be a treat to watch at dawn and dusk. The Gulling top is around 2 hours from there nestled between mighty snow-laden mountains.

Day 3: Gulling to Khullara

This comfortable trek will take you through dense forest cover, which at the height of winter is covered by a Tali top to Kuari pass via Khullar and back pristine white cover.
Hathi Ghodi mountains will peak through the sky throughout the trail. The campsite is amidst the alpine meadows at the end of Tali top. You can play camp games, have an early dinner, and rest early, for an arduous and exciting trek awaits tomorrow.

Day 4: Khullara to Kuari Pass and Back to Tail Top

Two hours into the trek is a long break atop Jhandi Dhar for lunch. You then continue a moderate climb towards Kuari top. A gradually descending trail from here will bring you to Kuari Pass in about 40 minutes.
You will be surrounded by towering Garhwal peaks from Kedarnath Peak, Kedardome, Chaukhambha to the Ghori Parvat, Hathi Parvat, Dronagiri you trekked through and also Changabang, Nanda Devi, and Nanda Ghunti.
Breathe in this view after a long rest, prepare for a return trek to Tali Top along the same path.

Day 5: Towords Auli via Goryan Bugyal and Drive to Joshimath

Get an early start towards the skiing capital of our country - Auli. 40 minutes into the trek, you will reach the pristine Tali Lake. A steep climb ahead takes you through cliffs and terrains via snow-patched valleys of Gorsan Bugyal towards Padiyar temple. You will reach Auli descending through these meadows for about 2 hours. The scenic Auli is quite popular and you might see many trekkers on this trail.
Take your time, for the sights here will linger in your memory timelessly. A cable-car ride will take you to where you started your trek, Joshimath. You will breeze over the mighty peaks and forests where you left your trail.

Day 6: Joshimath to Rishikesh

After breakfast, leave for Rishikesh.
Expected time of arrival in Rishikesh 8:00 PM.
Chaainsheel Bugyal Trek BASE TO Chaainsheel Bugyal Trek PEAK.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
  • Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
  • Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
  • All necessary permits and entry fees.
  • First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
  • Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
  • Mules to carry the central luggage.

Exclusions

  • Any kind of personal expenses.
  • Food during the transit. .
  • Insurance
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, fax, etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Note

  • Normally Dev Bhumi Adventures expects you to carry your personal luggage on your own. If you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to a Mule.
  • Charges of offloading backpack:
    • INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
    • INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
  • The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs and should have a waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/bags will not be allowed.

Cancellation Policy

Terms for Cancellation & Refund:

Customers must make a full payment in advance to confirm bookings. If a confirmed booking needs to be canceled, the following refund policies apply:

  • Prior 30 days: 50% refund of the total amount.
  • Prior 25 days: 40% refund of the total amount.
  • Prior 20 days: 30% refund of the total amount.
  • Prior 15 days: 20% refund of the total amount.
  • Prior 10 days: 10% refund of the total amount.

We are something other than a Travel Agency...

At Dev Bhumi Adventures, traveling isn’t just a business—it’s our passion. As proud Uttarakhandis, we have an unbreakable bond with nature and a deep love for the Himalayas. Our mission is to take you beyond the usual tourist trails, exploring hidden gems untouched by the masses.