Kuari Pass 5N/6D Trek

Enjoy your drive to Joshimath that will take about 10 hours from Rishikesh by car. On your way to Joshimath, you will pass through breathtaking views of the various towns and cities. You will be passing through Panch Prayag, the holiest of river confluences also referred to as the 5 holy confluences. These are Ganga-Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag and Vishnuprayag.

Upon reaching Joshimath, take in the charm and tranquility of this small town surrounded by mountain ranges known for its endless beauty and relaxed environment. Overnight stay in Joshimath.

Head to Dhak from Joshimath which is a 12km drive comprising gradual and steep ascents, and one that passes through numerous villages. Enjoy a nice lunch while you admire the beautiful mountain ranges like Dronagiri, HathiParvat, and Gauri Parvati.

Begin your trek from Dhak village and continue to Gulling-top campsite. This 5 km trek will enchant you with views of the peaks as well as the grasslands. It starts with a steady ascent and has few abrupt turns. You will witness numerous terrace farms and panoramic view across the Garhwal frontier. Get amazed by the shining silvery sun-dazed stream of Dhauli-Ganga. As you reach Kharchi, take a break and continue the same path to be greeted by the beautiful view of Dronagiri mountain.

Overnight stay in tents in open meadows offering you stupendous views. Hike up to Gulling-top to see

the snow-covered forests on your own.

After breakfast, start your trek from Gulling-top to Tali Forest Camp taking you through rhododendron, oak, walnut and coniferous forests. You will certainly be amazed by the beauty of this dark forest and the gorgeous nature trails. Enroute, also view the splendid Hathi-Ghori peaks and Dronagiri.

Enjoy a relaxed night stay

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and head off on the trail which is a mix of a steep climb in the first half and a gradual ascent in the second half. Witness the serene wide meadows with golden and green grass in summers that transform into rolling snowfields during the winters. You will cross a bridge from where you will be heading towards Kuari Pass. Kuari is a strenuous ascent and so it is important to be well prepared for it. It is also recommended to dress for high snow and high-speed winds along the slope.

On this hike, your guide will keep taking breaks. As you reach the summit, witness the Gigantic peaks of Garhwal and beautiful views of some amazing peaks. After spending some time, start your trek back to the Tali forest Camp.

After breakfast in camp, head to Auli, commonly referred to as the capital of skiing in India. Also enjoy walking through the Bugyals that lie in Gorson. Take a cable car ride to Joshimath and enjoy a spectacular view of the breathtaking Ski resort of Auli along with beautiful snow-covered slopes, and the browning forests of pine.

Start your ride early in the morning to reach Rishikesh by evening.

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• Full Refund- If cancelled before 7 days. 
• No Refund- If cancelled by customer less than 7 days 

If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable. In order to cause inconvenience to the other travelers, the expedition will continue without participant. 

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Rescheduling is subject to availability.

Once the cancellation window ends, rescheduling cannot be done.

Each booking allows for a maximum of two rescheduling opportunities. After which, no further changes can be made to the booking.

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The best time to go for this trek is from September to June. You can enjoy this trek almost the entire year except for the monsoon season.

The starting point for this trek is Rishikesh. The nearest airport is Jolly grant in Dehradun. You can reach Rishikesh directly by bus or You can reach here directly by train or by flight. Jolly grant airport is situated in Dehradun. You can also take a bus to reach Dehradun. There are a lot of Private and Govt buses running from Major cities to Rishikesh.

The maximum altitude of this trek is 12,500 Ft.

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The difficulty level for this trek is Easy to moderate. The highest altitude is 13,100 Ft. The total distance is 28 kms. If you are someone who does not work out regularly, it is advisable to start working out at least a month before the trek to avoid any discomfort. If you are able to Jog 5 kms in 30 minutes, your stamina is good to go. You can prepare yourself by running and doing cardio exercises.  

I prepare myself for this trek 

• This is a Easy to Moderate trek ,Morning jogs and running 15 days before the trip will be helpful during the trek. 
• To gain stamina, you can try Cardio and running along with stretching every day to strengthen your muscles and work on your flexibility. 

The total trek distance is 28 Kms and the time it will take you to complete the same is 6-7  hours a day.

In case you are sick and not able to complete the trek, you will be sent down to the base camp depending on the circumstances. Kindly note that a refund or reschedule for the same is not applicable. Any extra expenses incurred during this transfer will be borne by the traveler.

• Full Refund- If cancelled before 7 days before scheduled departure 
• No Refund- If cancelled by customer less than 7 days before scheduled departure 

If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable. In order to cause inconvenience to the other travelers, the expedition will continue without participant. 

The payment policy is 100% at the time of booking 

Refunds are subjected to the cancellation policies . All refunds will be processed in 10 business days to the source account 

In case of extreme bad weather, government restriction or political disturbance, if any activity is cancelled; then the operator will suggest the best possible alternative. However, a cash refund is not applicable. In case of a change in itinerary due to weather, any additional expenses will be borne by the traveler. 

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