Moderate Trek
Kuari Pass Trek
The historic trail with the grandest Himalayan panorama
- Duration
- 6 days
- Max altitude
- 12,750 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best season
- Year-round
About Kuari Pass Trek
Trek Itinerary
- 1Day 1
Rishikesh to Joshimath / Pipalkoti
Approx. 250 km drive.
- 2Day 2
Joshimath to Gulling campsite
Approx. 6 km trek.
- 3Day 3
Gulling to Khulara campsite
Approx. 6 km trek.
- 4Day 4
Trek to Kuari Pass and return to Khulara
Approx. 10 km trek.
- 5Day 5
Descend to Tugasi / Dhak and drive to Pipalkoti / Joshimath
Approx. 250 km drive.
- 6Day 6
Pipalkoti / Joshimath to Rishikesh
Approx. 250 km drive.
12,750 ft
Max altitude
Moderate
Difficulty
6 days
Duration
Elevation profile
Peaks at 12,750 ftIndicative profile. Actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.
What's included
Not included
How to reach Uttarkashi region
Your base for this trek. Common pickup on Day 1 morning; drop-off on the last day evening.
- Airport: Jolly Grant (DED)
- Railhead: Dehradun / Haridwar
- Road: 8–10 hr from Dehradun. Shared Tempo Traveller included in the trek price.
Things to carry
The honest list: 8 kg on your back is plenty for this trek. Layers still matter: nights drop below 5 °C.
- Ankle-length waterproof trekking boots (worn in)
- Down or synthetic jacket rated to −10 °C
- Waterproof-breathable shell jacket
- Two full sets of thermal base layers
- Three pairs of merino or synthetic socks
- Insulated + liner gloves, wool cap, sun cap
- Category 3 UV sunglasses (Category 4 on snow above 4,000 m)
- One-litre insulated flask + one reusable water bottle
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Personal medication + basic strip (paracetamol, ORS, band-aids)
- Government photo ID (original)
We provide, so leave at home:
- · Tents, sleeping bags and mats rated to trek altitude
- · Micro-spikes and gaiters on snow sections
- · Full medical kit with pulse oximeter and portable oxygen
Trek location
View on OpenStreetMapPin marks the trailhead near Joshimath. Detailed day-by-day route track isn't mapped yet.
At a glance
- BasecampJoshimath
- RegionGarhwal
- Best seasonN/A
- Max altitude12,750 ft
- Duration6 days
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