Kauri pass Trek 5N 6D

About The Trip:

The trek begins from Joshimath, in the Chamoli district of Himalayas, which has evolved into the hub for trekkers and pilgrims in this part of the Himalayas. The road goes along hugging the mountain side and you see the forests and valleys of Garhwal below you. On this trek one walks through gorgeous jungles of Oak and Deodar trees. And these jungles, of course, are house to some wildlife. Pug marks of leopards or Himalayan black bears can be sighted in the forests. The truly refreshing part of the trek is while walking through the luxurious Himalayan meadows, called ‘Bugyals’ in the local tongue. The beauty and serenity of a Himalayan meadow is an experience no one should miss out on. The most remarkable is the Gorson Bugyal, consisting of vast undulating green pastures. Even if you leave these aspects out, the Kuari Pass trek is a superb trek. The beautiful sights and challenges of the trek make it a trek worth doing – whether it is your first time to the Himalayas or not.

Day Wise Itnerary

Day 1 : Drive from Rishikesh to Tapoban

Drive distance: 263 km | Drive Duration: 9-10 hours | Pick up point for Trip Photo trekkers: Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh

Transport will be arranged at 6.00 am sharp. This cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of the cab – Rs 7,500 per vehicle (5-6 seater) and Rs 11,000 per Tempo Traveller (12 seaters) for the transport one way.

Day 2 : Drive from Tapoban to Karchi. Trek from Karchi to Akhrotghetta

Drive Duration: 40 mins | Trek Distance: 2.75 km | Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude gain: 6,175 ft to 9,265 ft

Moderate continuous ascent throughout the day from Karchi village. A bit of steep climb for the first 20 minutes followed by a 1.5 – 2 hours gradual ascent through the forest cover of oaks and maple trees.

Day 3 : Trek from Akhrotghetta to Khullara

Trek Distance: 2.5 km | Trek Duration: 4-5 hours | Altitude gain: 9,265 ft to 11,014 ft

Moderate ascent to Khullara through golden and brown oak forests on all sides. Look back and take a glance at the stunning mountain views which open up as you reach Khullara.

Day 4 : Trek from Khullara to Tali via Kuari Pass

Trek Distance: 7.65 km | Trek Duration: 8-9 hours | Altitude gain and loss: 11,014 ft to 10,890 ft via 12,598 ft

A long day with the climb to the Kuari Top with a steep ascent. Join Lord Curzon’s trail and reach the top. The list of the big mountains from the Kuari top is almost close to reading a menu card. The trek later takes you on the windy ridge with a combination of ascent, and descent to the lovely forests of Chitrakantha and Tali.

Day 5 : Trek from Tali to Auli. Drive to Joshimath

Trek Distance: 8.10 km | Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude loss: 10,890 ft to 9,390 ft

A day to witness and soak into the views of Mt. Nanda Devi. The initial climb to Tali lake through the forest and then trek on a sharp ledge. The mountains get bigger as you walk on the lovely Gorson Bugyal to end the trek at Auli.

Day 6 : Depart from Joshimath and reach Rishikesh

Drive distance: 263 km | Drive Duration: 9-10 hours

Drop off point: Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh

You are expected to be back in Rishikesh by 7.00 pm. This transport cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of the cab – Rs 7,000 per vehicle, shared among 5-6 trekkers and Rs 10,500 for a Tempo Traveler

Attractions

Important Points

It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo id along with the mandatory documents of the Medical Certificate and Disclaimer form. This is required for trek permissions.
There are no facilities at Tapoban. Do not leave things till the end.
The stay at Tapoban and Joshimath/Auli will be in a lodge
On the trek, you will be staying 2 in a tent
We have a Cloak Room facility at the base camp for excess luggage. Do not leave behind any valuables in the cloakroom.

Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending the weather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.

Please note: Twin sharing tents may not be available in May, June, July and August. This is because raw materials for making tents are sourced from different countries. But their export has been affected due to international unrest. This has led to a global shortage of tents. Having said that, you’ll still have comfortable space as these tents have been designed to accommodate three trekkers.

Policies:

Confirmation Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed

Cancellation Policies

If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 0 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

Payment Policies

100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 0 days before the date of booking

Refund Policies

The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
All applicable refunds will be done in the traveller’s bank account.