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Kuari Pass
Stands at 12,516 feet with open panoramas of Mt Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, and Nilkantha peaks.

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Set off on a classic Himalayan route in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, beginning from Joshimath or Pipalkoti. The trail traces the historic Curzon's Trail through terraced hillsides, small mountain hamlets, and dense canopies of oak and rhododendron. You will camp at Guling and Khullara, where open alpine meadows look out over clear mountain skies.
The high point of your journey is the ascent to Kuari Pass at 12,516 feet. From the pass and along the ridgelines, you can take in sweeping panoramas of prominent Garhwal peaks, including Mt Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, and Dronagiri, before walking back down to Tugasi Village.
Kuari Pass: Reach the 12,516-foot summit overlooking peaks like Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, and Nanda Devi
Khullara Base Camp: Pitch tents on alpine meadows with wide stargazing views under clear mountain skies
Guling Campsite: Camp amid lush green forest canopies after walking through traditional Himalayan hamlets
Tugasi Village: Walk past terraced farmlands and small rural settlements at the start of the trail
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Joshimath or PipalkotiDay 1 · Joshimath or Pipalkoti
Arrive in Joshimath or Pipalkoti and check in to your homestay after 1:00 pm. The rest of the day is free to relax and acclimatise at 6,150 feet. In the evening, dinner is served at the homestay before you turn in for the night.
Dinner included
GulingDay 2 · Guling
Eat an early breakfast and take a 45-minute drive covering 14 km to Tugasi Village. Here, leave the motorable road behind and begin a 4 km trek lasting around 5 hours. Follow dirt paths that wind through small Himalayan hamlets and terraced fields before leading under green forest canopies. Reach the Guling campsite by afternoon for hot lunch. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, followed by evening bonding activities, dinner, and an overnight camp stay.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
KhullaraDay 3 · Khullara
Have breakfast early and attend a briefing session covering trail guidance for the day. Start the 6 km ascent towards Khullara Base Camp, a trek of around 7 hours. Stop along the path to enjoy your packed lunch. As the forest thins into high alpine meadows, reach Khullara campsite by evening and settle into your tents. Spend a peaceful evening stargazing under clear skies before dinner and an overnight stay.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
KhullaraDay 4 · Khullara
Following breakfast, listen to a briefing outlining the climb to Kuari Pass. Trek out across the ridge towards the pass on a 6 km round walk of about 7 hours. Watch the morning sun illuminate prominent Himalayan peaks, including Chaukhamba Massif, Nilkantha, and Nanda Devi. After spending time taking in the vistas from the pass, trek down the trail back to Khullara base camp for dinner and a second night in tents.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Joshimath or PipalkotiDay 5 · Joshimath or Pipalkoti
After an early morning breakfast and a short route briefing, begin the 12 km descent from Khullara down to Tugasi Village, which takes roughly 6 hours. Eat your packed lunch during the walk. Meet your vehicle at Tugasi and drive to Joshimath or Pipalkoti. Check in to your homestay, have dinner, and spend the night resting.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Joshimath or PipalkotiDay 6 · Joshimath or Pipalkoti
Enjoy breakfast at the homestay before checking out by the standard departure time of 10:00 am. Your tour arrangements draw to an end here in Joshimath or Pipalkoti.
Meals not included
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Stands at 12,516 feet with open panoramas of Mt Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, and Nilkantha peaks.
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High-altitude meadow campsite renowned for clear mountain air and expansive night stargazing.
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Traditional Himalayan hamlet with terraced farm fields serving as the gateway to the trail.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: camp stays, guide, entry tickets and permits, trek support and more.
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6 days and 5 nights, across 4 destinations.
Joshimath or Pipalkoti, Guling, Khullara, Joshimath or Pipalkoti. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Kuari Pass; Khullara Base Camp; Tugasi Village.
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From ₹30,000 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: camp stays, guide, entry tickets and permits, trek support and more.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
2 nights in hotel or homestay accommodation on a triple or quad sharing basis: Joshimath or Pipalkoti 2 nights, with all vegetarian meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 morning tea; 3 nights in tented accommodation on a triple sharing basis: Guling 1 night, Khullara 2 nights, with all vegetarian meals; Surface transfers between Rishikesh, Joshimath or Pipalkoti, and the trek start point by Sumo, Bolero, or Tempo Traveller; All vegetarian meals from dinner on Day 1 to morning tea on Day 6, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and morning/evening tea or coffee with light snacks; Camping logistics including trekking tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, dining tent, kitchen tent, and toilet tent; Qualified and experienced trek leader, local guides, and support staff; All necessary trek permits and entry fees for Indian nationals; Trekking and safety gear including gaiters, microspikes, rope as required, walkie-talkies, basic first aid kit, oximeter, blood pressure monitor, and oxygen cylinder. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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