Kauri Pass Trek ( North Face) Uttarakhand Himalaya
Trip Duration :- 7 nights / 8 days
Kuari Pass is probably the best window to view the high Himalayan peaks. The views are simply breathtaking with the Himalayan giants lined up in one magnificent arc easily making it one of the most wonderful views in the Himalayas. Some of the giants are seen are Kedarnath, Chaukambha, Nilkantha, Kamet, Gauri Parbat, Hathi Parbat, Nanda Devi, Bethartoli and Dunagiri ( all high 6000m and 7000m peaks). Southwards the mountain stretch wave upon wave into the dim haze of the distant plains. Starting from the famous ski resort of Auli the trek reaches Kuari Pass and ends at Tapovan completing a big semi – circle.
- Trek Grade :- Moderate
- Highest Point :- 3840 mts
- Highest Camping Point :- 3395 mts
- Best Time To Go :- Oct – Nov & Mar – May
Kuari Pass Trek Uttarakhand Himalaya
An impressive trek to the Kauri Pass skirting during the outer wall of the Nanda Devi sanctuary, crossing passes and stunning river systems in the Garhwal Himalaya, the Kuari Pass trek is extensively popular among the European and American travelers. At an elevation of 4265m in the heart of Chamoli District of Uttaranchal in the northeastern region of Garhwal, the Kauri Pass Trek, as well known as the Curzon Trail takes one through blossoming green fields, remote villages and the virgin forests. Providing an enchanting sight of the bounty peaks of Nanda Devi, Dunagiri, Bethartoli and Devasthan, the Kauri pass trek is amongst the most excellent in the Garhwal Mountains.
There are two ways through which one can arrive at the Kauri trek. One is through the Curzon Trail i.e. from Ghat via Ramni. If one take this trek one gets to notice the royal twin peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, and Hathi- Ghodi Parvat. Rare Himalayan flora and fauna are found galore on the track. The other path which however should not be taken in the winter is from Auli Bugyal through Gorson Top.
Day Itnery
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Day 01 : RISHIKESH /JOSHIMATH DRIVE 8-9 HOURS OVERNIGHT HOTEL
After an early breakfast drive to Joshimath (1890mt) via Devprayag, Rudraparyag, Karnparyag and Nandparyag, the most famous confluences of Garhwal Himalayas. Lunch enroute. Arrive Joshimath check in hotel, Later visit to small hill town, Joshimath is the winter seat of Lord Badrinath, Meals and over night hotel. -
Day 02 : JOSHIMATH / AULI / CHITRAKANTHA (3310 Mt) TREK 6-7 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP
Early in the morning after breakfast 13 km drive to Auli, Later start your trek to Chitrakantha, one can see the magnificent view of Nanda Devi peak. Enroute we will cross the famous Bugyals (meadows) of Gorson and from here we can see the entire range of Nanda Devi sanctuary, along the Rishi Ganga. Meals and overnight stay in tents. -
Day 03 : CHITRAKANTHA / KUARI PASS / DHAKWANI TREK 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP
In the morning after breakfast we will trek to Kunwaripass(3850mt). The trek is its gradual climbing on the ridge till Kunwaripass with same view as from Garson. Enjoy the panorammic view of Great Himalayan peaks, Later trek down to Dhakwani (3100mt), Arrive Dhakwani and camp, Meals and overnight tents. -
Day 04 : DHAKWANI / PANA (2650 Mt) TREK 6-7 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP
In the morning after breakfast trek to Pana. The entire trek goes through the forest with up and down way, Enroute we will find lush green meadows, water falls, snow clapped mountains and much more. Arrive Pana and camp, meals and overnight stay in tents. -
Day 05 : PANA / SEEMKHARAK (2550 Mt) TREK 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP
In the morning after breakfast we will trek to seemkhark via Jhinjhi village, Today the trek is decending first and then assending through the village, Arrive Seemkharak and camp, Meals and overnight camp. -
Day 06 : SEEMKHARAK / GHUNI (1700 Mt) TREK 4-5 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP
Morning after breakfast 2 and ½ hours trek up to Chachnivinayakpass(3400mt) Later trek down to Ghuni village on the way enjoy the view of Ghat valley, Arrive Ghunni and camp, Meals and overnight camp. -
Day 07 : GHUNI / GHAT TREK 5-6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CAMP
After breakfast trek down to Ghat and camp, today camp is on road head one can bath in river Nandakini or relax. Meals and overnioght tents. -
Day 08 : GHAT / RISHIKESH DRIVE 7-8 HOURS
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh, Lunch enroute, Arrive Rishikesh and tour terminate upon arrival at Rishikesh.
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