Kuari Pass Trek from Rishikesh

Assemble at the pickup location in Rishikesh, with departure scheduled at either Natraj Chowk or Tapovan Chowk around early morning. Embark on a long drive of approximately 254 km along mountain roads winding up into the Garhwal Himalayas. The drive takes around 10 hours. On arrival in Joshimath, check into your designated homestay or hotel. You have the rest of the day free to rest and adapt to the altitude. Dinner is served at your stay, where you will spend the night.

Have an early breakfast and take a short 14 km drive to Tugasi Village, taking around 45 minutes. From Tugasi, leave the road behind and begin hiking along dirt paths. The trail winds through small Himalayan hamlets and opens out under canopies of forest as you approach the Guling campsite. Total hiking distance is 4 km over about 5 hours. Settle into the camp and eat lunch. In the evening, take part in group bonding activities, followed by dinner and a night in tents.

Start the day with an early breakfast, followed by an instructional briefing covering the trail ahead. Begin the 6 km ascent towards Khullara, which takes roughly 7 hours. You will traverse forest paths and open slopes, stopping on the way to eat a packed lunch. Reach the Khullara base campsite by evening and check into your tents. You have free time to unwind as night arrives, offering clear views of the starry sky. Dinner is provided at camp before your overnight stay.

After breakfast, attend a safety and trail briefing before starting the climb towards Kuari Pass. Watch sunrise light up the Himalayan horizon, revealing views of the Chaukhamba Massif, Neelkanth, and Nanda Devi peaks. Climb up to the pass at 12,516 ft. After taking time at the summit to absorb the panorama, begin the descent back towards your campsite at Khullara. The round-trip trek covers about 6 km over roughly 7 hours. Dinner is served followed by an overnight stay in tents.

Eat an early breakfast and listen to the morning route briefing. Begin the 12 km descent from Khullara down to Tugasi Village, which takes approximately 6 hours, having your packed lunch along the way. At Tugasi, board the vehicle for the 14 km drive back to Joshimath, taking around 45 minutes. Upon arrival, check into your homestay or hotel, where hot dinner is served in the evening before settling in for the night.

Have morning tea and check out of your Joshimath accommodation after breakfast. Start the 254 km drive back to Rishikesh, lasting about 10 hours. Along the road, view the sacred river confluences of the region, including Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, and Devprayag. Arrive back in Rishikesh around 7:00 PM, where the journey concludes at the drop-off location.