Winter Kuari Pass Trek

After breakfast around 7:30 AM, The day starts with a scenic drive from Joshimath to Tugasi Village. After reaching Tugasi, the trek to Gulling begins. It's a moderate ascent, covering about 3 km, with the trail meandering through dense oak and rhododendron forests. The path offers spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and the lush surroundings. As you move upwards, the air gets cooler, and the forest opens up to reveal stunning landscapes. Gulling Campsite is situated at an altitude of 9,000 ft, surrounded by towering trees and offering an excellent view of the Garhwal Himalayas. It’s a serene spot to rest for the night and acclimatize before continuing the trek. gets cooler, and the forest opens up to reveal stunning landscapes. Gulling Campsite is situated at an altitude of 9,000 ft, surrounded by towering trees and offering an excellent view of the Garhwal Himalayas. It’s a serene spot to rest for the night and acclimatize before continuing the trek. 

The journey from Gulling to Khullara is a scenic 6 km trek, after breakfast gradually ascending through beautiful alpine meadows and dense forests. The altitude increases as you climb, reaching 11,500 ft by the time you reach Khullara. The trail continues through forests of oak, pine, and rhododendron, providing refreshing air and occasional views of the distant Upon reaching Khullara, the wide-open campsite offers a peaceful, serene environment with stunning 360-degree views of the mountains. On clear days, you'll have breathtaking views of Nanda Devi and other towering peaks. 

Today is the most exciting and rewarding day of the trek as you ascend to Kuari Pass at an altitude of 12,500 ft. The round trip from Khullara to the pass and back covers about 12 km. The trek from Khullara starts with a steady ascent through alpine meadows. As you climb higher, the trees thin out, and the landscape opens up to vast meadows with unobstructed views of the snow-clad peaks. The path can be challenging in parts, especially during winter or early spring when snow covers the trail. However, the breathtaking beauty around makes every effort worthwhile. The final stretch before reaching the pass is a gradual ascent, which is less taxing but equally exhilarating as you approach the highest point of the trek. Upon reaching Kuari Pass, you are rewarded with awe-inspiring panoramic views of the Himalayan giants. On a clear day, you can see peaks like Nanda Devi (7,816m), the Dronagiri range, Trishul, Neelkanth, and Pangarchulla. This is a great time for photography, enjoying a moment of solitude, or simply marveling at the beauty of the Himalayas. After spending some time at the pass, you begin your descent back to Khullara. The journey down is quicker, allowing you to revisit the beautiful meadows and forest patches. Upon reaching Khullara, you’ll rest and celebrate the successful summit of Kuari Pass. The night is spent at the Khullara campsite, where you can reflect on the incredible journey of the day and relax amidst nature. 

After Breakfast the final day of trekking begins with a descent from Khullara to Dhak village. Covering around 8 km, the trail takes you back through the stunning landscapes you crossed earlier, but this time in reverse. While descending, the trek becomes easier compared to the previous days' ascents. The well-marked trail passes by quaint villages, and you’ll encounter local shepherds tending their flocks, giving you a taste of the mountain culture. After trekking for about 4-5 hours, you will reach Dhak village. The views of the Garhwal range and the surrounding valleys are the perfect send-off from the mountains. Dhak is a small, picturesque village with traditional homes and terraced fields, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. From Dhak, a vehicle will take you on a short drive back to Joshimath, where the trek began. Once back in Joshimath, you can reflect on your trekking adventure, relax in comfortable accommodations, and explore the town. 

The trip ends today. Checkout of the guest house. If you opt for transportation from us then we will reach Rishikesh / Haridwar by late evening.

Note: On Day 6, you’ll reach Rishikesh between 5-6 pm. You can book your travel any time after 9 pm.

In case of bad weather or other difficulties which might set us off schedule during the course of the trek, Day 7 is set as a reserve day. This will only get used if unexpected and unforeseeable conditions present themselves at the last minute preventing us from reaching our destination as planned. If the buffer day is used, you have to pay Rs. 2,550 per day (INR). The amount will be collected by the Trek Leader. Keep a buffer day in your travel plan. If buffer day is not used in the travel then it can be used to Explore Rishikesh.