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 The Lord Curzon Trail ‘Kuaripass Trek’

In 1905, Lord Curzon reached Kuari Pass (3640m). Kuaripass means "door way”. He made the

trek, and since then it is also known as the Curzon trail. The main attraction of it is the imposing view of

the eastern peaks of Garhwal Himalayas, the twin peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, Trishul,Bertholi, Hathi Ghodi Parvat, Mana, and Neelkanth peaks. The trek passes through Pristine Rhododendron,oak and deodar forest. Rarely Himalayan flora and fauna are found as plenty as on this trail.

The Kuari (virgin) Pass treks is a highly varied & scenic trek which passes through three lesser Passes & fivemajor rivers - the Pinder, Kaliganga, Nandakini, Birehiganga & Dhauliganga. The pass or "KHAL" is approached from the ancient trek (Goat Track) route to Joshimath, Badrinath along the pilgrim’s route. This trek can be undertaken from Auli or from Debal or Ghat near Nandprayag.

The Kuari pass is one of the most beautiful trek, famous for the enchanting view of the snow clad peaks of Neelkanth (6596m), Kamet (7756m), Mukut Parbat, Mana, Nilgiri Parbat, Trishul (7120m), Hardeol, Dronagiri, Rishi pahar, Kalanka, Chaukhamba (7128m), Lampak, Changabang (6864m) , Ronthi , Beathertoli, Kamatt (7757m) and others. On a clear day most of the time you are trekking in the company of these mountains giving you a thrilling experience of themighty Himalaya , particularly the NANDA DEVI MASSIF. These mountains though far away appear very close. The trail was named after Lord Curzon, who was a keen trekker & it is said that the path was specially improved so that he could trek. With independence it was renamed the Nehru Trail.

Kuari Pass: It is at an elevation of 4265m in the heart of Chamoli District of Uttrakhand in the northeastern part of Garhwal. From Gorson, the imposing view of the eastern part of Garhwal Himalayas is truly breathtaking, appearing so near, that one feels like reaching out and touching them. The prominent peaks visible from Kuari Pass are Nanda Devi, Doonagiri, Bethartoli, Devasthan.

Auli: Adiguru Shankaracharya on his visit to Uttrakhand had founded Joshimath which is 47 kms from Badrinath and this snow-covered mountainous region is well known for its winter sports, especially skiing. The third most famous skiing spot in the country is Auli which is just 12 kms away from Joshimath. There are dozens of areas for trekking where tourists can take a walk and the scenery is extraordinary.

Area: Garhwal Himalayas

Duration: 9 Days.

Altitude: (3640 mts/11940 ft)

Grade: Moderate to tough

Season: May - June & Sept - Oct 

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi – Haridwar (230 kms/6 hrs) In the morning take a AC train for Haridwar at 06:55 hrs. Arrival at Haridwar by 11:25 hrs. On arrival met our representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening free to explore the area. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03: Haridwar – Auli (260 kms/8-9 hrs) After an early breakfast drive to Auli (2750m) via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnprayag and Nandprayag, the most famous confluences of Garhwal Himalayas. Lunch enroute. Arrival at Auli by evening. Upon arrival at Auli check in to Tourist Rest house. Dinner and overnight stay at TRH.

Day 04: Auli - Chitrakantha (3310 mts/10857 ft) 15 kms/6-7 hrs Early in the morning one can see the magnificent view of Nanda Devi peak. After breakfast we will start our trek from Auli. Enroute we will cross the famous Bugyals (meadows) of Gorson and from here we can see the entire range of Nanda Devi sanctuary, along the Rishi Ganga. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 05: Chitrakantha - Kuaripass (3640 mts/11940 ft) - Dakhwani (3300 mts/10824 ft) 14 kms/5 hrs In the morning after breakfast we will trek to Dakhwani via the Lord Curzon trail Kuaripass. The route is full of thrill. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 06: Dakhwani - Pana (2450 mts/8036 ft) 14 kms/5-6 hrs In the morning after breakfast trek to Pana. Enroute we will find lush green meadows, water falls, snow clapped mountains and much more. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 07: Pana – Ramni (2550 mts/8364 ft) 17 kms/5-6 hrs In the morning after breakfast we will trek to Ramni village. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 08: Ramni - Ghat (1330 mts/4363 ft) 15 kms trek/4 hrs – Srinagar In the morning we will trek downwards to reach roadhead Ghat and from here drive to Srinagar (110 kms/3 hrs). Dinner and overnight stay in hotel. 

Day 09: Srinagar – Haridwar (125 kms/4 hrs) - Delhi After breakfast drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar transfer to railway station to catch AC train for Delhi at 18:05 hrs. Arrival at Delhi by 22:45 hrs. on arrival at Delhi transfer to hotel for overnight stay. 

Day 10: Delhi Departure After breakfast take a half day sight seeing at Delhi. Evening drive to airport to catch onwards flight.

Trip & services ends here 

COST OF THE TRIP

USD 549 per person* (for a minimum of 2 person)

USD 529 per person* (for a minimum of 4 person)

USD 499 per person* (for more then 4 person)

*4.9 % Service Tax extra

COST INCLUDES

All road transfers by a Tata Indigo/Toyota Qualis from Haridwar to Auli and Ghat –Haridwar. AC Train from Delhi – Haridwar and back 

Accommodation in Tourist rest House/Tents at Ghat and Auli on twin sharing basis with breakfast. While on trek Dome/Alpine tents will be provided. 

Meals: lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 9 will be provided. Meals will be freshly prepared by mix of Indian, Chinese and Continental 

Camping equipment like tents, mattresses, camping stools, table, kitchen tent etc. 

Professional and experienced local trekking guide who knows the area very well

Cook, porters, and mules for carrying camping equipments, ration and some amount of clients personal gear (not more then 15 kgs)

Permission fee for camping

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

 Air fare

 Enroute meal

 Any meals / services not mentioned above

 Liquor, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.

 Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.

 Any expenses rising due to bad weather, landslides, etc.

 Travel insurance

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