Kuari pass trek 'Curzon Trail'

Duration : 9 Days

Season: Summer (Mar-June) & Autumn (Sep-Nov)

Grade: Moderate

Kuari pass trek known as the 'Curzon Trail' is amongst the best in the Garhwal Himalayas. The trail was first charted by Lord Curzon in 1905. It takes you through lush green meadows, virgin forests and lay back villages. simply breathtaking, facing north the vision sweeps from the gorges of Trishul in the east to the peaks of Kedarnath in the west - the Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Kamet, Gauri Parbat, Hathi Parbat, Nandadevi, Bethartoli, Dunagiri – (all high 6000ers or 7000 m peaks) lined one after the other in a magnificent arc … Southwards the foothills stretch wave upon wave on to the dim haze of the distant plains. Dotted by some remote villages one also gets good insights into the local life.

The maximum height reached during the course of trekking is 4200mts (The ridge connecting Kuari pass) and the trek is generally not very difficult. No matter how tired you get the fresh mountain breeze and the glorious scenery around will always rejuvenate you. Apart from the Pass and Auli there is another attraction of the trip is Joshimath. Joshimath is where Sri Shankaracharya is said to have attained enlightenment. At the concluding part of the trek there is an irritable chance for bathing in the hot springs of Tapovan to rejuvenate your tired nerves after an exhaustive Trek!!! This trek is the perfect getaway from the monotony of your daily life and will be an unforgettable experience.

Extn: Rishikesh to Rishikesh (7Nights /8Days.)

(On Demand of Our tourist we can arrange tour from Delhi to Delhi 2More day will be added.)

Day 01: Rishikesh - Ghat (1331mt)
Morning after breakfast drive to reach Ghat (1331 mt) by covering approx 220 kms (7-8 Hrs). Arrive Ghat and overnight stay in tents.

Day 02: Ghat - Ramni (1982m)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Ramni (1982 Mt).
Overnight: Tent

Day 03: Ramni- Jhenjipani (2015 Mt)
13 km trek from Ramni to Jhenjipani. A good up and down track : Tent

Day 04: Jhenjipani- Sinyartoli (2043 Mt)
12 km trek from Jhenjipani to Sinyartoli. The trail carries on down past small farms, through woods, to the spectacular suspension bridge across the Brithi Ganga gorges. Overnight: Tent

Day 05: Sinyartoli - Dhakwani
10 km trek Sinyartoli to Dhakwani. Overnight: Tent

Day 06: Dhakwani - Tali via Kauri Pass (4268 Mt)
12 km trek Dhakwani to Tali via Kauri Pass. Overnight tent.Overnight: Tent

Day 07: Tali - Auli (2519 Mt)
14 km trek from Tali to Auli. Overnight stay at the hotel in Auli (a popular skiing zone in India) or Joshimath Overnight: Tent /Hotel

Day 08: Auli - Rishikesh
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check into Hotel. Evening free. Overnight Hotel.

Course terminate and Depart for onward destination.

Package includes:

· Twin sharing accommodation at road heads in guest houses / tourist bungalows and tents during the entire trip.

· All meals hygienically cooked and served by our specially trained staff for westerners.

· Transportation from Rishikesh to
Ghat and Joshimath to Rishikesh by Non AC or non AC Car (as per demand of tourist).

· Services of an English speaking Trekking guide, Cook & Camp Staff during the entire trip.

· All tourist taxes and others during the trip.

· Visit to all important temples and places during the entire trip.

· Camping equipment on trek e.g.. tents, mattresses, sleeping bags and others. (we recommend clients to bring personal sleeping bags).

Package excludes:

· Any snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.

· Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.

· Any airfare or airport tax.

· Tips, gratuities.