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Title:
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Kuari Pass
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Duration:
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9 days
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Location:
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Uttaranchal
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Dates:
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September
19th - 27th |
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Grade:
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Moderate
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The Kuari pass (3840 m) is probably the best window from which to view the high Himalayan peaks. The views are simply breathtaking: Facing north the vision sweeps from the gorges of Trishul in the east to the peaks of the Kedarnath Range in the west - Kedarnath (6940 m), Chaukhamba (7140 m), Nilkantha (6597 m), Kamet (7756 m), Gauri Parbat (6727 m), Hathi Parbat (6727 m), Nanda Devi (7817 m), Bethartoli (6352 m) and Dunagiri (7066 m) lined one after the other in a magnificent arc. Southwards the foothills stretch wave upon wave into the haze of the distant floodplains of the River Ganges. We pass Remote villages along this route giving one a great insight into local traditions and customs.
On arrival to India you will be met at the airport. Depending on your personal itinerary you will be transferred to the train station or hotel.
Day 1: Delhi to Rishikesh (330 m): 5/6 hrs
Board the morning train departing New Delhi at 7:00 a.m. Reach Haridwar at 11:30 a.m. Transfer to our river camp on the banks of the Ganges near Rishikesh, a bustling pilgrim township, a popular meditation centre and the Yoga Capital of the world. After lunch, go rafting on the Holy Ganges or explore Rishikesh and attend the aarti (evening prayers) by the banks of the river Ganges. Overnight at beach camp.
Day 2: Drive Rishikesh to Ghat (1330 m): 7/8 hrs
The drive takes one into the rugged country of the Garhwal Himalaya along the Alaknanda river. We travel past a number of holy confluences and then finally into the narrow valley of the Mandakini River. We reach Ghat, the road-head for the trek, in the evening. Overnight camp.
Day 3: Ghat to Ramni/Ghunni (2550 m): 6/7 hrs
First day trekking. For the first half of the day the trail goes along the river. After lunch it starts to climb up away from the river, some parts being quite steep. We camp just above the fairly large village of Ramni in a nice grassy patch and visit the village in the evening.
Day 4: Ghunni to Sem Kharak (2400 m): 5/6 hrs
The trail starts climbing up to the pass and crosses many small tributary rivers and waterfalls including one which offers a great opportunity for a shower! After a steady climb we arrive at the small Ramni Pass (3060 m) which offers views of the Kuari Pass. We descend gradually to the grazing meadows of Sem Kharak. Overnight camp.
Day 5: Sem Kharak to Pana (2450 m): 5/6 hrs
From Sem kharak we descend to the suspension bridge over the Birthi Ganga and then climb up again to another prosperous village, Pana. Overnight camp.
Day 6: Pana to Dhakwani (3341 m): 6/7 hrs
A few ascents, descents and traverses bring us close to the foot of the Kuari Pass. The trail comes out above the tree line and goes through grazing grounds into meadow country to reach Dhakwani.
Day 7: Dhakwani to Kuari Pass (3840 m) to Khulara (3180 m): 4/5 hrs
The trail is steep up to the Kuari Pass and it takes about two or three hours to get there. Once up on the pass, the views are simply breathtaking, a wide panorama of high Himalayas - the Chaukhamba Range, Nilkantha (6597 m), and Abigamin (7355 m) extend to the Tibetan border. In the middle foreground, the main Himalayan chain in the vicinity of the Bhyundar and Hemkund Valleys includes Nilgiri Parbat (6474 m) and Rataban (6166 m).
Day 8: Khulara to Tapovan (1850m): 5/6 hrs; Drive to Pipalkoti (1330m): 3hrs
The last day of the trek is all the way down to Tapovan. It's about three hours drive from here to the comforts of the hotel in Pipalkoti.
Day 9: Pipalkoti to Delhi: 13 hrs
After an early morning breakfast we set out for the long eight hour drive to reach Haridwar to board the train leaving at 6:10 p.m. We arrive back in Delhi by 10:30 p.m. Trip ends.
Note: Please contact us for sightseeing in Delhi, or a visit to the Taj Mahal at the start or end of this trip. We can also tailor this trip with a rafting expedition or wildlife safari.
All itineraries exclude international flight days. The duration of this trip is calculated from Delhi back to Delhi again.
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