subject: Kwari Pass. Lord Curzon Trail Trekking [print this page] Kuari pass trek is amongst the best in the Garhwal Himalayas. The trail was first charted by Lord Curzon in 1905 and ever since then it has been known as the 'Curzon Trail'. It takes you through lush green meadows, virgin forests and lay back villages. The arms length view of ranges like the Mt.Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri and Hathi-Ghodi Parvat, is the reward that awaits the trekker atop this pass. When Lord Curzon trekked this route he started from Ramni to reach Kauri pass. We will be doing this from other direction, starting from famous Ski station at Auli and then climbing the pass. The maximum height reached during the course of trekking is 4400mts (an unnamed peak near Pangarchluli) and the trek is generally not very difficult. No matter how tired you get the fresh mountain breeze and the glorious scenery around will always rejuvenate you. Apart from the Pass and Auli there is another attraction of the trip is Joshimath. Joshimath is where Sri Shankaracharya is said to have attained enlightenment. Also there is opportunity for rock climbing and moon light trekking. At the concluding part of the trek there is a possible chance for bathing in the hot springs of Tapovan to rejuvenate your tired nerves after an exhaustive Trek!!! This trek is the perfect getaway from the monotony of your daily life and will be an unforgettable experience.
* TRIP GRADE: EASY/MODERATE.
Recommended itinerary
Day 01 : Delhi - Rishikesh
Morning pick up from Delhi Airport and drive to Rishikesh, Arrival at Rishikesh, and transfer to the Hotel,Overnight stay in Hotel at Rishikesh.
Day 02: Rishikesh - Josimath
Drive from Rishikesh to Joshimath. Over night in Pipalkoti/Joshimath (10hrs; 275km).
Day 03: Josimath - Auli - Gursoan
Drive to Auli, and trek to Gursoan & Camp at Gursoan top (07km trek; 04hrs)
Day 04: Gursaon - Khulara
Trek to Khulara & camp at Khulara (08km; 04hrs).
Day 05: Khulara - Kuari Pass - Khulara
Walk up the Ridge via Kauri pass to unnamed peak (4400m) & back to Khulara, Camp at Khulara (12km; 07hrs return).
Day 06: Khulara - Tapovan - Birahi
Trek to Tapovan and drive to Birahi, over night in Birahi (14km trek; 05hrs & drive 2hrs).
Day 07: Birahi - Rishikesh
Drive from Birahi to Rishikesh. Stay in hotel.Overnight at Rishikesh
Day 08: Rishikesh - Delhi.Tour Ends
Morning pick up from rishikesh and drive o Delhi. Dropping at Railway station / Airport Tour ends.
Note: Please keep your personal items to a minimum (besides the essentials) so that your bag (No Hard Shells Please) is light and easy to carry. An extra daypack is a must to carry your camera, packed lunch and water bottle.
What to carry: Keep it light. although what you carry with you is a very personal decision. Some of our guests love to travel as light as possible while others are only happy when they have countless bits of equipment for every possible occurrence, most of which will never be used. The list we sent out covers all essentials that you must carry. What you are expected to carry during the day on the trail is a day pack - to carry things that you will need throughout the day, such as your camera, extra film rolls, water bottle, packed lunch, sweets, rehydration powders, waterproofs, toilet paper, a fleece or a jumper. It may be also advisable to carry a small flashlight in your daypack, just in case.
Good footwear is very important in most trails in the Indian Himalayas are pretty rough and steep so a good pair of shoes is important. Socks, both for walking and a pair of warm ones for keeping feet warm at night, is a good bet. Its important to bring a broken in shoe than a brand new one which could cause severe blisters.
Altitude considerations : Travel to any part of the Indian Himalayas deserves a little more respect than many other high altitude destinations because the most of the regions lie over 2600 meters (8500 ft). People in good health should not get alarmed by this but if you have a medical condition such as high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, you must take the advise of a doctor who has experience with the effects of altitude. We do not take heart or lung patients, or pregnant mothers on such trips. Any kind of exercise which gets you fitter before this trip is advisable, as it will enable you to enjoy the region more.
