Kuari Pass: The Kuari pass is also known as Curzon's trail since the British viceroy, George Curzon attempted crossing it and loved exploring this area. Though the pass is not very high, it offers excellent views of Nanda Devi, Dunagiri and other Himalayan peaks. The Nanda Devi National Park and the Rishi Ganga gorge are visible from the first day itself. The eyes are gifted with grand views of the peaks of Chaukhamba massif, Neelkanth, Mana, Kamet, Hathi, Ghodi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Nanda Devi and Dunagiri.
TRIP VITALS
LOCATION: GARHWAL HIMALAYAS, UTTARAKHAND
DURATION: 6 DAYS
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: KUARI PASS (3650M)
GRADE: MODERATE +
SEASON: OCTOBER TO DECEMBER
Activities: Trekking
Eligibility: above 18 years
List of essentials: Photo ID proof, five/six pairs of clothes, good quality hiking shoes, waterproof rucksack, heavy woolens (sweater, Jacket, gloves, woolen cap, woolen socks, raincoat, thermals), 2 waterproof tracksuit/trousers, bath towel, napkin, 4 pairs of cotton socks, slippers/floaters, water Bottle (not plastic bottle), Head torch (with extra batteries), cap, sunglasses, day pack, sanitary requisites (soap, toothpaste, tooth brush, shampoo, sunscreen, cold cream, lip balm etc.), loads of enthusiasm and a pledge to leave no trace.
All the items: Should be carried in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack. Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage. As you will be walking long distances carrying a rucksack, avoid bringing unnecessary items on the trek. Please avoid carrying ornaments and valuables on the trek.
Registration: Please fill up the registration form and pay full amount to confirm your booking. Reservation is done on first come first served basis. Cheques, NEFT/RTGS should be in favour of ANALA OUTDOORS PVT.LTD., payable at Ahmedabad only.
Medical Facilities: First aid would be available throughout the programme. All emergences would be treated by the nearest available doctor/medical facility.
Disclaimer: While all care will be taken for the safety of the participants, ANALA OUTDOORS, or any individual connected to it would not be held responsible for any accident or any unforeseen incident. Participants will have to look after their luggage throughout the journey as well as during the trek. Doctor’s certificate would be required if the participant is undergoing any medical treatment, is over-weight or above 60 years.
ANALA OUTDOORS PVT.LTD. reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking/terminate a participant during the trek in event of unreasonable behavior and in such cases no refund will be given.
Dates 2022:
October: 15
November: 19
December: 17 & 24
Rates: Rs. 13000 + 5% GST | Ex Dehradun Railway Station.
Registration: Please fill up the registration form and pay full amount to confirm your booking. Reservation is done on first come first served basis. Cheques, NEFT/RTGS should be in favour of ANALA OUTDOORS PVT.LTD., payable at Ahmedabad only.
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
Cancellation charges will be as follows:
Minimum: 10%
between 45 to 30 Days: 25%
between 30 to 15 Days: 50%
Last 15 Days: No refund
Cancellation charges will be applicable on total programme cost.
Please Note: Written cancellation will be accepted on working days only. Any cancellation sent on a Sunday or any National Holiday(s), will be considered on the next official working day. In the event of any cancellation(s) after trip commencement, there will be no refunds and any costs incurred due to this cancellation will be borne by you. Irrespective of when a trip is booked, the above condition will hold true.
Day 1: Pick up from Dehradun Railway station at 07:00 in the morning and depart for Karnaprayag | 210 Kms Drive: 8 hrs. Night Stay at Karnaprayag in Hotel/Guest House.
Day 2: Drive to Dhak village | Drive 90 Kms. 3hrs and trek to Guling 5 Kms (2,800 m) Trek: 3-4 hrs. Night stay in tents.
Day 3: Guling (2,800 m) to Lower Khullara (3,250 m) | Trek: 4-5 hrs. Night stay in tents.
Day 4: Trek to Kuari Pass and return to Khullara or Taali Campsite, as per weather in around 7 to 8 hrs. trek. Approx. 10 Kms.
Day 5: Khullara / Taali to Auli via Gorson Bughyal. Glamping/Luxury Camp Stay.
Day 6: Auli to Dehradun. 300kms | Drive: 10 hrs. Arrive Dehradun in the evening. Trip Ends.
Reporting: Participants have to report at Dehradun on the first day at given time and will be dropped back to Dehradun on the last day of the Trek.
Food: Wholesome & hygienic vegetarian food will be served, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Special Jain/Swaminarayan food is also served at the campsite if mentioned in the application form.
Please Note: If due to bad weather, sickness, natural calamity or any other unforeseen reason/s, the itinerary is changed during the trek, extra charges arising due to it will be borne by the guests. same will be applicable if a guest decide to change the itinerary due to any personal reason. Also, if the days are cut short on the trek/trips for any of the above reasons, we will not be liable to make hotel arrangements at the base or any other location for the guests.
Optional Charges:
Porter/mule charges to carry personal luggage can be arranged at an additional cost of Rs. 300 per day (1 soft bag per person <12kg
Transport Options (DELHI – DEHRADUN – DELHI)
For travel to Dehradun and back, one can choose between air, rail & road. For air travel, the closest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport (at Dehradun) and is well connected to Delhi and other parts of the country by Air India, Indigo & Spice Jet. Train travel is highly recommended with enough options being there. For train details, you could log on to www.indianrail.gov.in and for online railway ticket bookings you could log on to www.irctc.co.in
There are frequent public transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Dehradun that cost about Rs. 200-500 per person. These buses depart from Delhi ISBT every 30 mins. or so and take about 7 hrs to cover the distance. The same is also applicable on the return journey. A private vehicle could also be arranged if you require the same.
Group size?
Anala Outdoors has a strict policy on Responsible Travel and keeping this in mind we do only small groups on any of our treks(max 15 to 20 people). This also means extra safety & personal attention for our guests.
Drinking water?
Natural mineral water is present all over the trail. You have to carry water bottles.
Medical emergencies?
In case of any emergency one of our guides along with the porters and support staff will accompany the guest back to the starting point of the trek from where he/she will be driven to the nearest hospital for treatment. We carry first aid kit with us on the trek.
Fitness level?
Good physical as well as mental fitness is required for this trek.
Type of Footwear?
Although we recommend a high quality waterproof hiking shoes with good grips under them.
All the items: Should be carried in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack. Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage. As you will be walking long distances carrying a rucksack, avoid bringing unnecessary items on the trek. Please avoid carrying ornaments and valuables on the trek.
Disclaimer: While all care will be taken for the safety of the participants, ANALA OUTDOORS, or any individual connected to it would not be held responsible for any accident or any unforeseen incident. Participants will have to look after their luggage throughout the journey as well as during the trek. Doctor’s certificate would be required if the participant is undergoing any medical treatment, is over-weight or above 60 years.
ANALA OUTDOORS PVT.LTD.reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking/terminate a participant during the trek in event of unreasonable behaviour in such cases no refund will be given.