The Kuari Pass Trek takes nine days, which includes two days for transit. This trek is also called the Curzon’s Trail, as was made famous by the British viceroy Lord Curzon. The Kuari Pass is at an elevation of 4100 meters.

One is rewarded with some breathtaking views of the Greater Himalayan ranges while on the trek. Snow capped peaks like the Donagigi (7,070mtrs) Kamit (7,756mtrs), Mana (7,270mtrs), Neil Khant (6,600mtrs) and many other 6,000 meters plus peaks of Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas are in your constant view on some of days on this trek.

This trek crosses over three river systems and valleys, which are tributaries of the grand Alaknanda River of the Gharwal region. Along the trek one comes across plenty of the local Gharwali culture, as you pass remote villages. There are some good opportunities to witness some wildlife along the trek.

The Kuari Pass Trek ends in a place called Tapovan, from where the team is driven to Joshimath where can visit the Shankracharya and Narsima temples.

Suggested Program:

Day 00: Board the overnight Mussoorie Express train from Old Delhi Railway Station at approx. 2200 hrs bound for Haridwar.

Day 01: Arrive at Haridwar by 0600hrs where you will be met. A 40-minute drive will get you to Rishikesh where you will take a short stop to freshen up and have breakfast - after which you resume the drive to Ghat. The drive to Ghat takes about seven hours and one is there by the evening. The Himalayan Outback trekking team will be there to greet you.

Day 02: We start the trek from Ghat to Ramni. The trek today takes five to six hours (a distance of 15 kilometers), camp is set up just above Ramni village from where we will begin the climb to the Chechni Binayak Pass (3300 meters.) the following day.

Day 03: The trek from Ramni to Jhinji (elevation 2,100 metes) takes six to seven hours. You will enjoy some great views of a number of snow-covered peaks; the Mana (7,270 meters.) and the Kamet (7,756 meters).

Day 04: We trek today from Jhinji to Pana (elevation 2,700 meters). You come across lush forests after your initial decent to cross the Birehi Ganga River.

Day 05: We set off for a six-hour trek from Pana to Dhakwani (elevation 3,200 meters). We descend into the lush meadows of Kuari Khal stream – today we will encounter about an hour of climbing.

Day 06: Today we start early as we head from Dhakwani to Khulahar. The trail climbs above the tree line traversing across the grassy pastures of Dhakwani. Some extraordinary views of the Garhwal Himalayas can be seen today.

Day 07: A well-deserved rest for the team today! Relax; enjoy the panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalayas, hike around camp etc.

Day 08: A long steep decent into the Dhuali Ganga valley to meet The Himalayan Outback transport, followed by a transfer to the hotel in Joshimath.

Day 09: We drive along the river Alaknanda down to Rishikesh with a packed lunch on route. We reach Rishikesh by approximately 1700hrs where one can freshen up and relax. You can even visit the famous evening prayer ceremony (Arti) that is held daily on the banks of the Ganges – tens of thousands of tourists come each year just to view this ceremony! After dinner we head for the Haridwar railway station to catch the Mussoorie Express train, which gets you to Delhi early the next morning.