Kuari Pass Trek – Untouched Pass | Trekveda

What makes this trek different?

Kuari pass trek is the best trek for the beginners so if you are planning your first trek, you can choose kauri pass. The trek opens up the perspective of Himalayas, and many great peaks such as Nanda Devi Mountain Trishul, Chaukhamba, Dronagiri. This trek includes everything from beauty till adventure, and the white carpet of snow all around. Endless view of meadows and forest, changing landscape. Each day in the trek, you will see the unique beauty.

Trek Itinerary : Kuari Pass Trek

Day 1: Reach Joshimath

Altitude: 6,724 Ft.

Time taken: Approx 10 hrs

The voyage to the brilliant goal Kuari pass will begin from Joshimath, a town in Chamoli District in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Situated at a stature of 6150 Ft. it is an entryway to a few Himalayan trekking destinations as well. While Driving to Joshimath, you will pass through the Panchprayag or the five blessed junctures of Ganga—Devaprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag, and Vishnuprayag. Along these lines, keep your cameras to capture the beauty of mountains.

Day 2: Joshimath to Dakh to Gulling top

Altitude: 9,600 Ft.

Time taken: Approx 4 hrs

Trek gradient: Easy to Moderate

Water sources: You can fill your bottles in the Kharchi village

Morning in the lap of Himalayas will fill you with enthusiasm, and you will start your trek today from Joshimath to Dakh to Gulling top, post breakfast. You will begin from Joshimath in the steep ascent; witness the giant mountains in front of you, and the most pampered mountain which is known as sleeping Lady Mountain.

It seems like a lying lady, with this fantastic view trek further to reach the destination, first cross Tugasi village where you will see the culture and tradition of mountains closely. The trek may feel little tiring because of the rough path but still wait for the view lately. After approx 20 to 25 min of trek you will reach Kharchi village where you can fill your water bottles and take rest for some time. Continue walking on the path again witness the outstanding Dronagiri peak that will make your heart go numb, and later reach the Gulling top, home for the day.

Day 3: Gulling top to Tali

Altitude: 11,070 Ft.

Time taken: Approx 5 hrs

Trek gradient: Easy to Moderate

Water sources: Bring your own water bottles

It will be approx 5 hrs journey today. Deep into the forest almost after 20 min of the trek, you will reach the green wood by overlooking the snow peak and that greenery will boost up your mind and soul. The peaceful area fringed with oak and rhododendrons trees, and if you choose this trek in March, you can find the charming beauty of white and pink blossom, later on, you will see everything coated with the snow from trees to land seems like a paradise. The more profound you will go into the forest, find the shadow of conifer forest of Gulling, and with Donagiri peak your eyes will embrace Hathi Gori peak along the way. After a long trek today finally reach the campsite in Tali by early evening.

Day 4: Tali to Kuari pass to Tali

Altitude: 12,763 Ft.

Time taken: Approx 11 hrs

Trek gradient: Easy to Moderate

Water sources: Bring your own water bottles

On this day start your trekking early for Kauri pass, as it may take 10 to 11 hrs depends on the speed of the trekkers, and remember that you will not get any waterways along the way so bring enough for yourself. You will trek to Kauri pass via Khullara top – a moderate ascent of 3.5 Km today. The trek will be little hard as you will pass by broken bridge, frozen stream followed by ridges that will make the trek little tiring.

As you reach the summit after a long tiring trek the spine-tingling view of the mountain peaks such as Kedarnath Peak, Kedardome, Chaukhambha, Balakun, Neel Kantha, Mukut Parvat, Kamet, Abhi Gamin, Mana I, Ghori Parvat, Hathi Parvat, Dronagiri, Kalanka, Changabang, Nanda Devi, and Nanda Ghunti will be the eye-pleasing therapy. Explore the beauty of Kuari pass summit, and again trek back to Tali by the evening.

Day 5 : Tali to Joshimath via Auli

Altitude: 9,680 Ft.

Time taken: Approx 7 hrs

Trek gradient: Easy to Moderate

Water sources: Bring your water bottles

As the last day was so pleasing and awe- inspiring, you must have kept all the memories close to your heart to cherish them your whole life. So, Kauri pass trek will end this day and you will find your way back to Joshimath via Auli where on the way you can capture the beauty of Auli too.

Day 6 : Departure From Joshimath

On the 6th day you will depart from Joshimath, towards your own destinations. And the trek to Kauri pass will end. Keep all the memories of the 5 days trek, and drive back to home.

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What makes this trek different? Kuari pass trek is the best trek for the beginners so if you are planning your first trek, you can choose kauri pass. The trek opens up the perspective of Himalayas, and many great peaks such as Nanda Devi Mountain Trishul, Chaukhamba, Dronagiri. This trek includes everything from beauty till adventure, and the white carpet of snow all around. Endless view of meadows and forest, changing landscape. Each day in the trek, you will see the unique beauty.