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Ridge on the Kuari Pass with snow peaks beyond
Chamoli, Garhwal · Joshimath basecamp

Kuari Pass Trek

Kuari Pass sits on the historic Curzon Trail, the route walked by Lord Curzon and later by Bill Tilman and Eric Shipton on their way to Nanda Devi. It is the trek for unobstructed views of the biggest mountains in Garhwal: Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet and the great wall of the Greater Himalaya, laid out in front of you the whole way.

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Highest altitude
12,516 ft
Duration
6 days, 5 nights
Distance
33 km
Difficulty
Easy – Moderate
Basecamp
Joshimath
Best season
December – April
Region
Chamoli, Garhwal
Pickup & drop
Dehradun
The trek

Kuari Pass Trek

Kuari Pass sits on the historic Curzon Trail, the route walked by Lord Curzon and later by Bill Tilman and Eric Shipton on their way to Nanda Devi. It is the trek for unobstructed views of the biggest mountains in Garhwal: Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet and the great wall of the Greater Himalaya, laid out in front of you the whole way.

It works in winter as a snow trek and in spring as a meadow-and-forest walk. The gradients are kind, the campsites are open and high, and the pass itself delivers one of the finest mountain panoramas in India. We base it out of Joshimath via Auli.

Trip highlights

  • Front-row views of Nanda Devi, India's second-highest peak
  • The historic Curzon Trail and the meadows of Gorson and Khullara
  • Snow in winter, wildflowers and forest in spring
Day by day

Your itinerary, hour by hour

Drive 260 km · 10 hrs6,150 ft

A long, scenic drive up the Alaknanda valley from Dehradun to Joshimath. Overnight stay.

Drive + trek 6 km9,800 ft

Short drive to the roadhead at Dhak, then a climb through villages and forest to camp.

Trek 6 km · 4 hrs11,000 ft

Climb to the open Khullara meadows with the Nanda Devi massif filling the skyline. Camp high.

Trek 10 km · 7–8 hrsPass 12,516 ft

The big day: across Kuari Pass for the full panorama, then down to the Tali forest camp.

Trek + drive/ropeway

Descend through forest to the ski meadows of Auli, then down to Joshimath for the night.

Drive 260 km · 10 hrs

Drive back to Dehradun, reaching by evening.

What your fee covers

What's included, and what isn't

Included

  • All meals on the trek (veg)
  • Tents on twin/triple sharing and guesthouse stays as per itinerary
  • Sleeping bags and mattresses
  • Shared trek and safety gear
  • Experienced trek leader and support team
  • Forest entry and camping permits

Not included

  • Travel to and from Dehradun
  • Dehradun–basecamp transport (easily arranged, just ask)
  • Personal expenses, snacks and tips
  • Anything not listed under Included

Questions about transport from Dehradun? Call us, we sort it in one message.

In photos

The Kuari Pass trek, frame by frame

Kuari ridge Nanda Devi at sunrise Snow forest near the pass Khullara meadows Village above Joshimath High camp on Kuari
Good questions

Kuari Pass, answered

Still unsure? Call us, we like the phone.

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December to April. Winter is a snow trek with the clearest air; March and April bring snow up high and green lower down. Spring and autumn shoulder dates are also lovely.

Yes, it is graded easy to moderate and is a favourite first Himalayan trek. The views are out of proportion to the effort. Some winter days are longer, so basic fitness helps.

Reach Dehradun and we drive you up to Joshimath and back as part of the trek.

Ready for the Kuari Pass trek?

Pick your dates and make one call. We handle the tents, the trail, the meals and the logistics, so all you do is reach Dehradun and walk.

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