Kuari Pass Trek – Day-Wise Itinerary Ex Rishikesh (05Nights/06Days)

Duration: 05N/06D
Region: Chamoli, Uttarakhand
Highest Point: ~3,820 m (Kuari Pass)
Difficulty: Easy–Moderate

Day 01: Rishikesh → Joshimath (1,870 m)
Drive: 8–9 hours
Depart from Rishikesh early morning via Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag & Karnaprayag.
Enjoy views of the Alaknanda River and Himalayan foothills.
Reach Joshimath, the base for the Kuari Pass Trek.
Evening briefing and acclimatization walk.
Overnight stay in Joshimath.

Day 02: Joshimath → Dhak Village → Gulling Camp
Drive to Dhak: 30–40 minutes
Trek: 5–6 km | 3–4 hours
Start the trek from Dhak village, passing through remote hamlets like Tugasi and Karchi.
The trail climbs gradually through farm terraces and oak–rhododendron forests.
Arrive at Gulling/Tugasi campsite with distant views of Dronagiri Peak.
Overnight stay in camps.

Day 03: Gulling → Khullara (3,300 m)
Trek: 6–7 km | 4–5 hours
Trek through dense oak and deodar forests.
As the altitude rises, the landscape opens into vast meadows.
Reach Khullara, one of the most scenic campsites of the trek.
Witness evening views of Nanda Devi, Hathi–Ghoda Peaks, and Dronagiri.
Overnight stay in Khullara camp.

Day 04: Khullara → Kuari Pass (3,820 m) → Khullara
Trek: 10–12 km round trip | 6–7 hours
Begin early morning for a steady ascent toward Kuari Pass.
The route offers breathtaking panoramas of prominent Himalayan peaks including:
Nanda Devi, Kamet, Trishul, Dronagiri, Hathi & Ghoda Parvat
Reach Kuari Pass, a historic trail once used by British viceroys.
Spend time enjoying 360° mountain views, then descend back to Khullara.
Overnight stay in Khullara.

Day 05: Khullara → Dhak → Joshimath
Trek: 7–8 km | 4–5 hours
Descend through forests and village paths to Dhak.
Drive back to Joshimath.
Relax at leisure and explore the town if time allows.
Overnight stay in Joshimath.

Day 06: Joshimath → Rishikesh
Drive: 8–9 hours
Scenic return journey via mountain valleys and river confluences.
Arrive at Rishikesh by evening for trip completion.

Including
* Accommodation in Campsite
* Meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks & Dinner)
* Pickup & Drop to Rishikesh
* Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats
* Dining & toilet tents
* Permits
* Local guides
* Cook & support team

 

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