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Kuari Pass, Uttarakhand

Kuari Pass trek, Uttarakhand

The pass Lord Curzon walked, with Nanda Devi straight ahead.

Six days through oak and rhododendron forest to an open pass that faces some of the highest peaks in India: Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet and Hathi Ghoda.

Kuari Pass trek overview

Six days through oak and rhododendron forest to an open pass that faces some of the highest peaks in India: Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet and Hathi Ghoda.

A trek leader and local crew stay with the group the whole way, and groups are kept small. Read the day-by-day plan below, then pick a batch and register.

Duration
6 days
Highest point
3,640 m
Best time
Dec – Apr, Oct – Nov
Difficulty
Moderate

Kuari Pass trek itinerary, day by day

Day 1: Joshimath

Day 1 · 1,890 m

Into the Garhwal hills

Joshimath · Drive from Rishikesh · 9 hrs

A long, beautiful drive up the Alaknanda valley to Joshimath, where the group meets.

Day 2: Gulling

Day 2 · 2,950 m

First steps

Gulling · Drive to trailhead, 5 km trek · 5 hrs

A short drive to the trailhead, then a climb through village fields and forest to a camp in a clearing.

Day 3: Khullara

Day 3 · 3,300 m

Forest to snow

Khullara · 4 km · 4 hrs

Rhododendron gives way to oak and the first snow. Camp sits under a wall of peaks.

Day 4: Kuari Pass

Day 4 · 3,640 m

The pass

Kuari Pass · 8 km · 7 hrs

Summit day: an open pass with Nanda Devi, Dronagiri and Kamet lined up across the horizon, then back to camp.

Day 5: Auli

Day 5 · 2,800 m

Down to Auli

Auli · 9 km · 6 hrs

A long descent through forest and meadow to the slopes of Auli, and a drive to Joshimath.

Day 6: Rishikesh

Day 6 · 370 m

Back to Rishikesh

Rishikesh · Drive · 9 hrs

Down the Alaknanda valley again, in Rishikesh by evening.

Day 1 · 1,890 m · Joshimath

How to reach Kuari Pass

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The trek starts in Joshimath, about 9 hours by road from Rishikesh. We arrange the shared drive from Rishikesh on day 1.

Rishikesh is an hour from Dehradun airport and well connected to Delhi by bus and train (Haridwar station). Tell us your home city and we will plan the route with you.

Terms & conditions

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These terms apply to every trek run by Wifi to Wild. By registering you confirm you have read them.

Booking and payment

  • A registration is a request for a place. A place is confirmed only when we confirm it in writing and receive the booking amount.
  • The balance is due before the date we tell you when confirming. Unpaid places may be released to others.
  • Prices are per person, in Indian rupees, and cover the inclusions listed on the trek page. Anything listed under exclusions is your own expense.

Cancellation and refunds

  • Tell us in writing as early as you can. Refunds depend on how close to departure you cancel and on costs we have already committed (permits, transport, crew).
  • If we cancel a batch, you may move to another batch or receive a full refund of what you paid us.
  • No refund is due if you leave a trek part-way or are asked to descend for safety reasons.

Health, fitness and safety

  • You must be fit for the grade of trek you register for and tell us honestly about any medical condition, injury or medication.
  • The trek leader's decisions on route, pace, weather, acclimatisation and descent are final. Safety comes before the summit.
  • Mountain trekking carries real risk. We strongly recommend travel and medical insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and evacuation.

Itinerary changes

Weather, snow, landslides, permits and local conditions can change the route, timing or campsites. We may alter the itinerary at any time to keep the group safe, without liability for resulting changes.

Conduct and the environment

  • Carry all waste down. No littering, no fires outside camp cooking, no disturbing wildlife or local communities.
  • Alcohol, smoking and loud music are not allowed on the trail or at camp.
  • We may remove anyone whose behaviour endangers or disturbs the group, without refund.

Photos

We may photograph the trek and use the images on our website and social channels. Tell your trek leader if you prefer not to appear.

Contact

Questions about these terms? WhatsApp +91 98412 74429 or email hello@wifitowild.com.

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