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The Historic Lord Curzon Trail 1905 • 12,516 Ft Pass

Kuari Pass Trek
Lord Curzon Trail & Front-Row Views of Mt. Nanda Devi

Trek through the enchanted oak forests of Chamoli to the legendary 12,516-foot high mountain pass. Behold India's most majestic mountain panorama — Mt. Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet, and Trishul — before descending through the alpine ski meadows of Auli.

View 6-Day Trail Itinerary Book Trek (From ₹8,500/pax)
12,516 Feet
Kuari Pass Summit
Mt. Nanda Devi
7,816m Giant View
33 KM Circuit
Dhak to Auli Trail
6 Days / 5 Nights
Ex-Rishikesh / Haridwar
The Crown Jewel of Garhwal

Why Kuari Pass is India's Ultimate Mountain Vista Trek

Lord Curzon opened up 1905, and every climber who followed seems to agree on one thing. Kuari Pass (3,815m / 12,516 ft) sits in Chamoli district, and the views from there are the kind you can't manufacture with a longer trek elsewhere in India. Grand, close, and completely unobstructed. Simple as that.

Thing is, most Himalayan routes demand days of brutal moraine climbing just to earn a glimpse of one major summit. Not here. From Day 2 you've got an uninterrupted 360 degree sweep of gigantic 7,000 meter snow massifs staring back at you. Mt. Nanda Devi (7,816m) crowns the whole show, India's second highest peak and a revered protector goddess, dazzling in full prominence right alongside Mt. Kamet (7,756m), Mt. Dronagiri (7,066m), Trishul (7,120m), Hathi Ghoda Parvat, and Chaukhamba. Hard to look away, honestly.

The trail itself reads like a sketchbook. It starts in the terraced fields of Dhak village, then threads through old golden oak, rhododendron, and conifer forest. Higher up, the path crosses the alpine meadows of Khullara and Tali Top, and finishes with a long ridge descent through the snowfields of Auli, India's premier ski resort. Worth every step.

Nanda Devi Sanctuary Vista

Look straight into the outer rim of the UNESCO World Heritage Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, with the mythic Rishi Ganga gorge falling away below you.

Exemplary Winter Snow Trek

From December through March the trail turns into sparkling powder. One of India's safest winter snowshoeing routes, and easily the most scenic I've walked in snow.

Trail Itinerary

Detailed 6-Day Expedition Roadmap & Daily Campsites

D1

Drive Rishikesh to Joshimath via Panchprayag

Drive: 255 KM (8-9 Hours) | Altitude: 6,150 Ft

Depart Rishikesh early morning on an epic drive along the Alaknanda River highway. Witness the sacred Panchprayag river confluences: Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag, and Vishnuprayag. Arrive at the bustling mountain hub of Joshimath. Check into our lodge, enjoy hot dinner, and attend expedition orientation.

D2

Drive Joshimath to Dhak & Trek to Gulling Top

Drive: 12 KM | Trek: 6 KM (4-5 Hours) | Altitude: 9,600 Ft

Short scenic drive to Dhak village roadhead. Begin trekking along gradual stone pathways past the terraced villages of Tugasi and Karche with stunning views of the Dhauli Ganga river and the Dronagiri peak. Enter a dense canopy of golden oak and rhododendron trees to reach the peaceful forest clearing of Gulling Top (9,600 ft). Camp in alpine tents with warm soup and stargazing.

D3

Trek Gulling Top to Khullara Campsite

Trek: 5 KM (3-4 Hours) | Altitude: 11,100 Ft

A magical trek through ancient, moss-draped forest canopies of walnut and Himalayan cedar. As you gain elevation, the forest thins out onto the high alpine meadow shelf of Khullara (11,100 ft). The towering twin-horned peaks of Hathi-Ghoda Parvat, Dronagiri, and Chaukhamba dominate the skyline right above your tent. Afternoon acclimatization walk and sunset photography.

D4

Khullara to Kuari Pass Summit (12,516 Ft) & Trek to Tali Forest

Trek: 9 KM (6-7 Hours) | Summit: 12,516 Ft → Tali (11,000 Ft)

Summit day! Start before dawn climbing along the ridge to Lord Curzon's Pass. Reach the windswept pass of Kuari Pass (12,516 ft) as golden morning sunlight illuminates the colossal southern face of Mt. Nanda Devi (7,816m), Kamet, Trishul, and Dunagiri in blinding brilliance. After celebrating at the pass, traverse the ridge to the secluded, frozen alpine tarn of Tali Forest campsite.

D5

Tali to Auli Ski Resort & Drive to Joshimath

Trek: 8 KM (4 Hours) | Drive: 14 KM | Altitude: 8,200 Ft (Auli)

Trek across the rolling alpine pastures of Gorson Bugyal with continuous views of Mt. Nanda Devi. Descend through the famous ski slopes and artificial snow lake of Auli. Board our vehicle (or ride the famous Auli cable car ropeway) down to Joshimath. Check into your hotel for warm showers and a celebratory feast.

D6

Drive from Joshimath back to Rishikesh / Haridwar

Drive: 255 KM (8-9 Hours)

You'll leave Joshimath in the morning, retracing the scenic Alaknanda River highway back toward Rishikesh. Plan to arrive by 6:00 PM, with enough buffer for your onward travel connections.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: Kuari Pass Trek

Yes, and that's not marketing talk. Kuari Pass and the Gorson Bugyal ridge give you the most direct, close up, iconic view of Mt. Nanda Devi (7,816m) anywhere in the Himalayas. The mountain stands solitary across the valley, its sheer south face and glacier moraines laid out in full view.

On every winter departure from December to March, the kit is sorted. We provide certified microspikes (crampons) for ice traction, waterproof snow gaiters to keep snow out of your boots, high altitude sub zero sleeping bags, and emergency oxygen cylinders. No kidding.

All packages include pickup and drop transportation from Rishikesh or Haridwar Railway Station in dedicated Tempo Travellers and SUVs. The 255 km drive along the scenic 4 lane All Weather Char Dham highway takes roughly 8 to 9 hours, with breakfast and lunch stops built in.

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