Duration: 3 days of trek; Rishikesh to Rishikesh in 5 days.

Prerequisite: Prior trekking experience is desired with good physical fitness.

 Highest Point: Kuari ~ 3850 m/12630 ft

 Grade: Moderate

Physicality: 6/10

 Trail Length: 25 Km

 Seasons: November to April (Winter & Spring)

 Access: Trek starting point (trek base) is Joshimath, 275 Km from Haridwar.

Rail station: Haridwar (STN Code: HW)

 Airport: Delhi, Dehradun (Airport Code: DED)

 Map:

Upcoming scheduled dates for Winter Kuari Pass trek: 

• You can check the scheduled Fixed Departure dates in the calendar available inside Booking Form or inside REGISTER NOW form. Tour starting Dates are highlighted as per our itinerary (Day 1 of  5 days itinerary).
• At present BOOK NOW functionality is disabled. You can get all the information in your email by submitting the REGISTER NOW form.
• If you are a group of people and available dates are not matching then you may select Custom date mode (by clicking the Select your custom date) and fill in the displayed form.
• You can also check all the available dates at a glance in our TREK CALENDAR.
• Trekkers need to reach Haridwar on Day 1 morning (latest by 6 am). Return to Haridwar on Day 7 late evening (8-9 pm). Arrange your tickets for inward journey and return accordingly.

How to reach Joshimath (The trek base):

Often it is convenient to reach Rishikesh anytime on Day 0. Either you can fly to Dehradun (DED, Jolly Grant airport) which is only 1 hour drive (~ 20 km) from Rishikesh. Otherwise you can get Uttarakhand state transport volvo bus services (morning and overnight) from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Rishikesh (5/6 hours). Arrange your stay in Rishikesh accordingly.

Nearest Rail station: Haridwar (Station Code: HW) or Rishikesh (STN Code: RKSH, YNRK)

Nearest Airport: Delhi, Dehradun (Airport Code: DED)

We will arrange a pick up and drop from Rishikesh to Joshimath and back. This will be shared equally by the team members on actual basis. You pay directly to the driver/transporter. The fare is approx ₹ 7500 for a Tata Sumo/Mahindra Maxx one way. These can accommodate 5 to 6 people. Similarly a Tempo Traveller charges ₹ 11,000 one way, which can accommodate 12 people. This is NOT included in the TREK FEE and payable directly to the driver.

If you want to reach and return from Joshimath by public vehicle then:

You will get Uttarakhand State Transport (often referred to as “Roadways”) and privately operated buses from Rishikesh Bus Station. Buses start early in the morning and take approx 10 hours.

How to reach Rishikesh:

For the treks in Garhwal,  sometimes it is convenient to reach Haridwar. Rishikesh is another 25 Km from here and is considered a gateway to Garhwal Himalayas. You can fly or by train reach New Delhi as per your convenience from any part within India.

You can  reach Rishikesh from New Delhi by train or bus (~ 5/6 hours)

P.S.: Distances and altitudes are approximate and may not be exact.

  TREK FEE: ₹ 11,950 (Joshimath to Joshimath) + 5% GST  

Inclusions:

• For group tour dates check the booking calendar (green marked dates) available on this page.
• Private/customised treks for your own group/family is open as per your preferred date. TREK FEE will be same for a group of 6 to 8 persons (Joshimath to Joshimath) as mentione above. For lower or higher number of group members, TREK FEE will increase or decrease respectively. E.g., a 2 to 3 member team the cost will be ₹ 30000 + % GST assuming the below inclusions and exclusions.

2 night’s accommodation at Joshimath (Day 1 & Day 4) in lodge on sharing basis.

Car drop from Joshimath to trek starting point and pick up from trek end point to Joshimath back.

 All meals during the trek (B, L, D, from Day 1 dinner to Day 4 dinner). Regular Indian style nutritious vegetarian food during the trek (choice of eggs), breakfast packed/hot lunch (depending upon the time you reach a campsite), dinner along with morning and evening team

Experienced Trekking Guide(s), who will be a local to this particular area and has profound knowledge of the trekking trails around.

 Specialised Cook, Support staff, Porters/Packed Animals for carrying the central logistics of the trek.

Stay in tents on twin sharing basis during the trek.

Camping equipment like Sleeping bag, Carry mattress, Gaiters, Micro spikes/Crampon. (Bring your own sleeping if you have a high altitude specific personal Sleeping Bag. This is always better for hygienic reasons.)

Kitchen tent, dinning tent and toilet tent as required during the trek.

All permit fee, camping charges, forest levy required for the trek.

 Basic Medical & First Aid kit.

Travel insurance cum Medical Insurance Policy covering high altitude trekking tours (For Indian nationals it is included in the TREK FEE, up to 60 years of age). It covers your trek as well as your return journey to Haridwar for a maximum duration of 7 days.

Exclusions:

Transportation from Rishikesh to Joshimath and return. A Tata Sumo or similar fare is ₹ 7500 and Tempo Traveller  ₹ 11,500 one way. This is shared by trekkers in a group tour and comes around ₹ 3000 per person i.e. ₹ 1500 one way (considering 5 people are sharing) . You pay directly to the driver sharing equally with the other team members.

We assume that you will carry your personal Rucksack/Backpack with all your personal belongings. If you want to offload your Rucksack and be carried by our horse then you need to pay an additional ₹ 1500 for the entire duration of the trek. The Rucksack should not weigh more than 10 Kg.

2000 + 5% GST per person additional charge for foreigners towards various permits and levies inside Nanda Devi National Park.

Any tip or gratuity to the HT support staff.

Anything which is NOT mentioned in the “Inclusions” or personal in nature.

Booking:

• We assume that you have read and understood our “Terms & Conditions” (https://dev.himalayatrekker.com/terms-and-conditions) before Booking a trek/tour.
• To reserve your place in a scheduled Fixed Departure trek or a Customised/Private trek pay 25% of the TREK/TOUR FEE as the initial “Booking Deposit”. You can pay by Net banking/Draft/Cheque/Credit/Debit/AMEX cards. This will ensure your participation in the desired trek and we will reserve your place in the scheduled date. You need to pay the remaining amount at least 15 days before Trek Starting Date.
• If you book a Trek/Tour before 14 days or less from Trek/Tour Starting Date, you need to pay the full TREK/TOUR FEE.

 Cancellations:

• “Booking Amount” i.e.25% of the TREK/TOUR FEE is Non-Refundable at any stage.
• If in case you are not able to make it due to unavoidable reason(s), we provide you avery flexible choice of Shifting to another trek within next one year. One year is counted from the starting date of the trek/tour you booked initially with us.
• In case you postpone your trip you need to informminimum of 15 days before the trek/tour starting date. (Though we suggest to inform us earlier if known)
• In case you postpone a trek/tour before 15 days of the scheduled Trek/Tour Starting date or prior, you may shift to another group of the same trek/tour scheduled in the same season or within next one year. You may shift to another suitable route also. For changing any, you need our approval first. Your request must be in written communication through your registered email with us.
• If you cancel/postpone a trek/tour from14 days to 8 days before tour starting date, your Booking Amount is Non-Refundable. We will not take any request of shifting dates. We will charge 50% of the amount as Cancellation Charges and process refund of remaining 50%. You may also shift to another group within next year but 25% Booking Amount will be deemed as Cancellation Charge and the rest amount will be transferred to the shifted group.
• If you cancel a trek/tour 7 days (i.e. a week) before Trek/Tour Starting Date or later, there will be NO REFUND.
• In case of any unforeseen incident including but not limited to natural calamities like flood, earthquake, landslide, forest fire or any political unrest, if we are compelled to cancel the trek/trip, you will be entitled to redeem the full amount for the same/similar kind of trek/trip within next one year.

If you need more clarifications write in to [email protected]