Uttarakhand

Kuari Pass Trek

A six-day winter trek from Rishikesh to Kuari Pass in Garhwal, with tent camps at Guling and Khullara and a summit day above 13,900 ft.

Starting from ₹6,499 per person (quad sharing)

Prices are per person. The starting price is for quad sharing; triple sharing costs ₹500 more and double sharing ₹1,500 more. An advance of ₹2,000 per person reserves your seat.

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Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Region: Uttarakhand
Pickup: Rishikesh; Rishikesh: 7:00 AM, 60's Cafe; Drop-off: in the city where your trip starts. Exact point and time: ask us on WhatsApp
Places: Rishikesh, Joshimath, Tugasi, Guling, Khullara, Kuari Pass

Overview

You drive from Rishikesh to Joshimath, then to the trailhead at Tugasi. From there you walk through villages and oak-rhododendron forest to the Guling camp, then up to the meadow at Khullara. Summit day takes you to Kuari Pass, with views of Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Kamet and Neelkanth, before you return to Khullara. You walk down to Tugasi on day 5 and drive back to Rishikesh on day 6. The minimum age is 10.

Highlights

Kuari Pass at 13,900 ft with 360 degree Himalayan views
Tent camps at Guling and the alpine meadow of Khullara
Walks through hill villages and oak-rhododendron forest
Drive through the Panchprayag river confluences
Trekking gear, meals and an expert guide included

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1
Rishikesh to Joshimath
You leave Rishikesh early for Joshimath, about 254 km and ten hours, passing the Panchprayag river confluences on the way. You check in at a hotel in Joshimath for the night.
Day 2
Joshimath to Tugasi, then the walk to Guling
A 14 km drive of about 45 minutes takes you to Tugasi village, where the trail starts. You walk about 4 km in around five hours through terraced fields and oak-rhododendron forest to the Guling camp, and sleep in tents.
Day 3
Guling to Khullara
You walk 6 km in six to seven hours, climbing through dense forest to open meadows with the first clear views of Dronagiri. You camp in tents at Khullara, a wide alpine meadow.
Day 4
Kuari Pass and back to Khullara
Summit day: a steep climb to Kuari Pass, a 6 km round trip of six to seven hours, with 360 degree views of Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Kamet and Neelkanth. You return to your tents at Khullara.
Day 5
Khullara to Tugasi, then Joshimath
You walk down 12 km in about six hours through forest and villages to Tugasi, then drive 14 km to Joshimath. You stay at a guest house or hotel there.
Day 6
Joshimath to Rishikesh
You start early and drive back the way you came, about 254 km and ten hours, through Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag and Devprayag, and reach Rishikesh by evening. The trip ends there.

Included

Pick-up and drop in Rishikesh
All meals, prepared with hygiene care
Shared tents on the trail
Morning and evening tea with a small snack on the trek
All tolls and forest fees
Trekking gear: tents, sleeping bags, ropes, gaiters, crampons and similar
A first aid kit
An expert guide

Not included

Food during the pick-up and drop journeys
Porter and mule charges
Personal expenses
Insurance
Anything not listed under inclusions
Rental gear if you need it: trekking poles ₹250, head torch ₹250, poncho ₹250, jacket ₹600, trekking shoes ₹600

Price

Starting from ₹6,499 per person (quad sharing)

Quad sharing: ₹6,499 per person
Triple sharing: ₹6,999 per person
Double sharing: ₹7,999 per person

Advance to reserve: ₹2,000 per person.

5% GST is charged extra.

Prices are per person. The starting price is for quad sharing; triple sharing costs ₹500 more and double sharing ₹1,500 more. An advance of ₹2,000 per person reserves your seat.