Starting the trek from Auli, turns Kuari Pass into an easy – moderate trek that provides sweeping views from the gorges of Trishul in the East to the peaks of Kedarnath in the West. It offers unparalleled view of the Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Kamet, Gauri Parbat, Hathi Parbat, Nanda Devi, Dunagiri and a myriad of other 6000m and 7000m peaks.
A great beginner trek that offers views and meadows to turn anyone into a happy mountain soul.
Arrive at Jolly Grant Airport by 12 noon. Board waiting vehicles to be driven to Pipalkoti (7hrs). The drive takes one into the rugged countryside of the Garhwal along the Alaknanda River. Drive past a few holy confluences, and break for the night at a basic transit hotel in Pipalkoti.
Post breakfast drive 55 kms to Guling, one gets to see a distinct profile of Nanda Devi at the head of the sanctuary. The walk takes you through old forests of oak and rhododendron to reach the picturesque meadows of Gurling. We camp at Gurling and go for an afternoon walk to explore the vast meadows.
Have a relaxed start. Post breakfast carry on towards Khulara. The trail climbs diagonally up on the & then traverses down to the forest. Wide meadows with golden to bright green grass cover to cross in the summer that turns into rolling snowfields in the winter.
Have an easy start. After breakfast, walk the moderate terrain we covered the previous day to come onto a diversion that takes us onward to Kuari Pass. Spend some time at the pass, the more enthusiastic ones have the option of walking up 2 hrs towards the summit of Pangarchulla to glimpse the beautiful sunrise on the snow-capped peaks. We hard towards Tali.
The last day of the trip is a descent all the way down to Auli. It’s about a 3-hour drive from here to the comforts of the hotel in Pipalkoti.
After an early morning breakfast set out for the long 7 hr drive to reach Airport in the evening. Reach Delhi by the night. Trip ends !
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We did the Kuari trek, our guide & team were outstanding. We were well looked after & the food was delicious. I’ve trekked with many companies but this is definitely on top in terms of service & quality of manpower.
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