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Kuari Pass Trek

Pickup & Drop

Delhi - Delhi

Duration

5N - 6D

Overview & Highlights

Itinerary

Inclusions

Exclusions

Other Info

Overview & Highlights

Kedarkantha roughly translates to the "Throat of Lord Shiva". It is a mountain 20 kms from Sankri village, standing tall at a height of 12,500 feet. According to a legend, the Pandavas went to Lord Shiva to ask for his blessings after the Kurushetra war. Lord Shiva refused to meet them and guised himself as a buffalo instead. Bheem noticed something strange among the herd of buffalos and refused to let the disguised buffalo pass. This led to a fight between the two. Bheem is said to have ripped the buffalo apart and the Pandavas are said to have built temples wherever parts of his body fell.
Kedarkantha was apparently where his throat fell. The Kedarkantha trek covers a total distance of 26 kilometres, and takes a period of five nights and six days to cover, making it a beautiful and adventurous way of spending a week away from the hubbub of city life.
Camping on the way to Kedarkantha peak is dreamlike in the lap of the snowy landscape, and a thrilling experience on its own. However, one can embark on many other activities like skiing at Kedarkantha, a relatively new feature of the area, stargazing and landscape photography.

Itinerary

Day 0

Start from Delhi by 10 pm.

Day 1

Dehradun to Karanprayag | 210 kms in 7-8 hours

Begin the journey from Dehradun to Karanprayag.

During 7-8 hours of drive, will be crossing the towns of Devprayag, Rudraprayag, which happen to be two of the 5 prayags or confluences of rivers, having religious significance.

Upon arrival, check into a hotel. After freshenup, proceed to witness the Aarti at the Prayag in the evening.

After soaking in the vistas of the village, have your dinner. Attend the Captain's briefing for the next day. Lights out!

Day 2

Karanprayag to Dhak village - Trek to Guling | 3 hours drive , 5km trek in 3 hours

After a wholesome breakfast, start you drive to Dhak village via Joshimath.

Upon reaching , warm up and start your trek to Guling.

The trail is a mix of steep and gradual ascent, passing through Tugasi, Kharchi& Guling villages.

We'll reach Guling by the evening after crossing a forest and will witness awe-inspiring sight of Dronagiri peak.

Dinner will be served followed by an overnight stay in Guling. .

Day 3

Guling (2,800 m) to Lower Khullara (3,350 m) | 5 km trek in 4-5 hrs

After breakfast, start the trek for the day, the trail today has a gradual slope up.

The route to the Lower Khullara is dotted with oak, rhododendron and pine forests.

Reach Lower Khullara by the afternoon, Khullara is an open meadow with a view of surrounding peaks like Dunagiri, Hathi & Ghori peaks.

Upon arrival, checkin into campsite & have lunch, followed by fun activities for the group.

The rest of the day is at leisure, followed by dinner and sleep overnight.

Day 4

Khullara to Kuari pass (3,820 m) & back to Talli forest camp (3,350 m) | 10 km trek in 7-8 hrs

After have an early breakfast, start walking uphill towards the pass.

Gear up appropriately for high snow and squalling wind on the ridges today, carry enough water to sustain you throughout the journey.

Enjoy your packed lunch in between your trek journey.

On reaching the pass, witness the magnificent views of all major Garhwal peaks - Nanda Devi, Kedarnath Peak, Kedardome, Chaukhambha, Balakun, Neel Kantha, Mukut Parvat, Kamet, Abhi Gamin, Mana, Ghori Parvat, Hathi Parvat, Dronagiri, Kalanka, Changabang, Nanda Ghunti.

Next, start your descent to Talli forest campsite, which is located inside the forest and is closed from all sides.

Here, we set up tents for the night, and have dinner. Retire for the night.

Day 5

Talli to Auli trek via Gorson Bugyal and drive to Karnaprayag | 7km trek in 4-5 hrs trek + 4 hours drive

Post breakfast , we will advance towards Auli - the skiing capital of India.

On this day, the walk is comparatively easy. The forest clears away soon. We pass by Taali lake, which is often frozen in winter.

After crossing Gorson Bugyal, a large meadow, we enter a forest. A short walk further, the skiing destination of Auli presents itself.

Upon reaching Auli, we start our drive to Karanprayag and halt at Joshimath for lunch.

By evening, checkin into hotel. Relax, have dinner and sleep ovenight

Day 6

Karnaprayag to Dehradun | Drive: 7-8 hrs

After having breakfast, start your journey towards Dehradun.

After having lunch at midway, we will take a pit stop at Rishikesh.

By late evening, we are back in Dehradun. Trekkers looking to travel on Day 6 itself can be dropped at the bus stand.

Overnight journey from Dehradun to delhi.

Day 7

Reach Delhi by next morning

Reach Delhi next morning.

NOTE: Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants etc. May cause itinerary change. We reserve the rights to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing.

Inclusions

Delhi to Dehradun and return in a bus.

Transportation through Traveller, Local taxi (depending on the size of the group) from Dehradun to Dehradun( Day 1 to Day 6)

Accommodation on double sharing basis.

All meals (vegetarian), including everything from dinner on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 6

A well-experienced trek leader. Cook, Supporting staff.

Camping equipments like good quality ‘A’ shaped or dome tents, sleeping bags & mats , toilet tents with portable toilet seats will be provided.

Gaiters and crampons (if required) will be provided

Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment and NOT personal luggage

Exclusions

GST (5%) is applicable extra.

Any other Food and Beverage charge that is not included in the package.

Porters or mules to carry your personal luggage. The cost per bag (<12 kg ) is 300 per day.

Any other expense not mentioned in the inclusion column.

Any other costing involved due to any kind of natural calamity forced circumstances which are out of our control.

Any kind of personal medication.

Accommodation in Dehradun

Other Info

Must Carry

Authentic Government ID Card
Comfortable warm clothing like woolen socks, cap, fleece jackets or warmers, down jacket, toiletries.
Sunscreen & lip balm, Good U/V protection sunglasses
Personal Medicines (if any)