Kuari Pass means Doorway. Kuari Pass Trek is also known as Lord Curzon’s trail and he was the first one to cross this beautiful trail. The trail is blessed with oak trees, deodar forests and untouched Rhododendron. It provides 360 stunning views of the Himalayan peaks like Kamet, Dronagiri, Hathi Godhi, Kamet Dronagiri, Bertholi, Trishul, Mana, Neelkanth.
Kuari Pass is the only trekkable Himalayan pass which can be done in winters.
Kuari Pass is a scenic trek covered under a thick blanket of snow during winter. There are a lot of surprises on the way to the trail. It is not a very tough trek, perfect for beginners & all mountain lovers. Even experienced trekkers can do this trek. Kuari Pass is open throughout the entire year.
The best time to do the Kuari Pass Trek is during winter. There are a lot of surprises on the way to the trail. The trekkers will enjoy the scintillating views and can cherish the beautiful moments spent.
How to Reach
Karchhi & Tuganshi villages are the base villages for Kuari pass trek. It is 12 km from Joshimath. Joshimath is a town located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Joshimath has a good connection to Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun.
Rishikesh is a well-established tourist destination and known as ‘Yoga Capital of World‘. There are plenty of hotels, hostels, and guest houses for you to stay.
We recommend landing at Delhi International Airport. Book a cab or overnight Volvo is the most convenient mode of travel to reach Rishikesh from Delhi. Stay a night in Tapovan, Rishikesh and rest before you start the trek. Join us from Tapovan for Kuari pass trek.
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the closest airport. Which is 20 km from Rishikesh and 268 km from Joshimath. Airport is closer to Rishikesh. There are daily flights operating from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad to Dehradun airport.
Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh junction is the nearest railway station. Haridwar is also well connected to the rail network that connects to major cities of India. From Haridwar you can book taxi or travel to Rishikesh by shared cab or local bus.
By Road: You can find overnight Volvo Bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate, Delhi to Rishikesh. Volvo buses need advance booking especially during peak season of travel like X-mas, New Year, Republic Day or long weekends. We advise you to book in advance.
Facts About Kuari Pass Trek
Region: Joshimath, Uttarakhand.
Duration: 6 Days
Hike: 25 km approx.
Altitude:12,500 Ft.
Grade: Easy-Moderate
Best Time: Dec-March
Pick/Drop: Tapovan, Rishikesh
ATM: Joshimath, better to withdraw from Rishikesh.
Mobile Network: Jio, Airtel and BSNL.
Temperature: -8 to 25°C
Group Size: 6-24.
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