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Overview

About the Destination:

- The Himalayas of Garwhal have many majestic sights and are home to some of the most adventurous trekking trails in the world. Amongst these, the best trek for beginners, the Kuari Pass Trek hold an important position.
- Situated over the beautiful town of Auli, the Kuari Pass is known for the thrills that one gets one the way, and one majestic view of some of the tallest mountains in the world. The view of the high mountains opens up a new dimension of majestic, with the name literally meaning doorway or gateway.
- While on the Kuari Pass Trek, you will be privy to views of the Nanda Devi (highest mountain in India, 7,816 m), Dronagiri (7,066 m), Kamet (7,757 m), Chaukhamba (7,128 m) &Trishul (7,120 m).
- High up in the pass, there are beautiful meadows that get covered in snow in the winters, making the trek even more worth the efforts to get up to the height of 3,650 m above sea level.

About the Trek:

- Starting from Haridwar, a vehicle takes you through the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, before setting on our way to Jayalgarh. On the way, you will drive by Ganga first and then Alaknanda River, and pass towns like Rishikesh and Devprayag.
- The trekking starts on the second day as you trek from Jayalgarh to Tugasi, and then Base Camp Gulling. For the final push, you will trek for about 5 hours and gain an altitude of 850 m to reach Kuari Pass meadows. Behold the views of amazing and towering high mountains of the Himalayas.
- You will then return to Base Camp Gulling, trek to Tugasi, and sit in a vehicle that will take you to the town of Joshimath. Take a scenic cable car ride to reach Auli, another great hill station of snowy meadows.
- Spend the last night in Auli before returning to Haridwar and bringing the experience to an end.

Quick Facts:

Trip Starting From: Haridwar
Temperature:  Day: 13°C to 18°C and Night: -3°C to 4°C
Trekking Distance:  33 km
Maximum Altitude: 12,516 ft
Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate 
Railway Station: Haridwar is the nearest railway station 
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
ATM: ATMs are there in  Joshimath.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Haridwar Arrival | Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport | Jayalgarh (Drive / 140 km 4 - 5 HRS)

    After assembling at the Haridwar Railway station at 2 PM, the group will start driving for the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun at 2:15.

    At the airport, the people arriving by air will join the group and will start the transfer to Jayalgarh, 140 km away.

    Most of the journey will be the side of the River Ganga until you reach Devprayag. From here, the route will then be beside River Alaknanda.

    After arrival at Jayalgarh, you will relax and prepare yourself for the trek, which starts the next day.

    Overnight at deluxe tents in Jayalgarh.

  • Day 2 - Jayalgarh - Tugasi Village (2300m) - Base Camp Gulling (2800m) (Drive / 190 km / Trek-2 Hr)

    After an early breakfast this morning, you will take a drive to a small village in the hills called Tugasi. This is where the trek actually starts.

    On the way to here, you will be crossing several holy towns like Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag, and Joshimath.

    A short trek of about a couple of hours will take bring you to the Base Camp Gulling, from where the last push to the pass will start.

    Overnight stay in Alpine tents under the mountains.

  • Day 3 - Base Camp Gulling (2800m) - Kuari Pass Top (3650m) - Base Camp Gulling (2800m) (Trek 8 to 9 hours)

    Starting from the base camp, the climb first takes you to Khulara, the steepest part of the climb.

    As you cross this part, the climb becomes gradual, and you enter into the Kuari Pass. Covered in snow, the trail will leave you stunned and in awe of the beauty around. After following a series of climbs and walking on the snow, you will arrive at the famous meadows of Kuari Pass.

    After spending some time here and clicking the best of pictures, you will be descending back down to reach the base camp.

    Drink a hot cup of tea to refresh yourself, followed by dinner and an amazing overnight sleep in the Alpine tents.

  • Day 4 - Base Camp Gulling (2800 m) - Tugasi (2300 m) - Joshimath (1890 m) - Auli (2505 m) (Trek 3 to 4 hours) (Drive 1 hour)

    In the morning, you will pack up your belongings and start the trek back down to Tugasi, where a car will be waiting to pick you and take you to Joshimath.

    A cable car from here will take you in the lap of the Himalayas and into the beautiful snowy meadows of Auli. Explore the beauty of this tranquil place before checking in to the accommodation in Auli.

    Overnight in Alpine tents in Auli.

  • Day 5 - Auli - Rishikesh/Haridwar (Drive 280 km in 8 to 9 hr)

    After breakfast and check-out this morning, the trip will move towards Haridwar via Rishikesh, bringing the experience to an end.

Stay

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  • Stay for 4 nights in Deluxe (1 night) and Alpine Tents (3 NIghts) on a double/triple sharing basis

Meal

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  • All meals included during the trek, starting from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 5.

Activity

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  • Trekking
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  • Camping

Other Inclusions

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  • Professional guide(s)
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  • Fresh and clean Sleeping bags of very good quality
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  • Comfortable camping mattresses
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  • Mess Tent
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  • Camping stools & tables
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  • 2 toilet tents [separate for gents and ladies] having portable toilet seats
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  • First Aid / Medical kit
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  • Porter/Mule charges for carrying camping equipment & rations
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  • Forest entry charges, permits & Camping fee

Transport

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  • Transportation from Haridwar to Haridwar is included in the package.

Things To Carry

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  • Backpack (min 60 Ltrs) with rain cover
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  • Trekking Shoes (Forclaz 100, 500 recommended)
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  • 2 pairs of full sleeve shirts/T-shirts and track Pants
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  • 2 pairs of cotton socks. 3 pairs of woollen socks
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  • 1 full sleeves sweater or fleece jacket (preferable)
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  • One jacket
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  • Thermal inners - 1 Pair
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  • 1 pair gloves.
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  • Sun cap
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  • One scarf
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  • Light towel
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  • Lip balm
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  • Cold cream and sun screen (SPF 40+)
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  • Water bottle 1 Lt
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  • Headlamp or torch with fresh pair of batteries
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  • Personal toilet kit and toilet paper
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  • Personal medicine kit
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  • Dark sunglasses (U/V protected)
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  • Walking stick (one)

Advisory

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  • GST is applicable to the package cost
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  • The porters/mules are there to carry the necessary equipment and not your personal luggage. However, the service can be availed at an additional cost.
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  • Charges for Video camera or still camera recordings are not included in the package cost.
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  • Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc. will not be accommodated in the total cost.
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  • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc. will not be accommodated in the total cost.
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  • Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
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  • Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.
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  • Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the trek.
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  • Avoid trekking during the nights.
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  • Before undertaking the trek, consult a physician.
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  • Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek.
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  • The trek takes place through eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.
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  • This trip has two variants with transport and without transport.

Tour Type

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  • This is a group tour

Cancellation Policy

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  • If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
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  • Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.

Refund Policy

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  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days
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  • All applicable refunds will be done in traveller's thrillophilia wallet as Thrillcash

Booking Confirmation Policy

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  • The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
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  • In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
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  • Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

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