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Kuari Pass Trek — Lord Curzon Trail — Joshimath, Uttarakhand

Himalayan Treks · Uttarakhand

Kuari Pass Trek — Lord Curzon Trail

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Time

Apr–Jun & Sep–Dec

Starts From

Rishikesh

Max Altitude

3,876 m (Kuari Pass)

Group Size

10–14 trekkers

The Journey

The trail Lord Curzon walked in 1905 — ancient oak forests, shepherd meadows, and the single greatest mountain view in India: Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet and Hathi Ghoda lined up like a white wall. Kuari Pass is the trek that turns travellers into mountaineers.

  • Stand face-to-face with Nanda Devi (7,816 m)
  • Camp in the Gulling and Tali forest meadows
  • Walk the historic Curzon Trail ridge
  • Oak, deodar and rhododendron old-growth forests

Day by Day

Full-day mountain drive along the Alaknanda. Overnight in Joshimath guesthouse.

What's Included

  • Transport ex-Rishikesh
  • 5 nights stay (guesthouse + alpine tents)
  • All veg meals during the trek
  • Trek leader, local guide & cook team
  • Camping equipment — tents, sleeping bags, mats
  • Permits, first aid & oxygen support

Not Included

  • Travel to Rishikesh
  • Personal gear & expenses
  • Offloading charges for personal bags
  • Tips (optional)

Things to Carry

Broken-in trekking shoes3 warm layers + padded jacketRain shellTrekking pole (recommended)Daypack + 50L rucksackWater bottle & hydration saltsHead torchPersonal medication

Safety on this trip

  • Acclimatisation-first itinerary design
  • Oximeter checks twice daily
  • Evacuation routes pre-mapped with local team
  • Oxygen & stretcher available with crew

From the Trail

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