India · Trekking

6-Day Kuari Pass Trek from Haridwar/Rishikesh via Garson Bugyal

6 Days Round trip from Haridwar Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Engage in an adventurous trek to Kuari Pass
  • 02 Trek through the beautiful Garson Bugyal and Tali Top
  • 03 Take in majestic views of snow-capped mountains like Nanda Devi and Kamet
  • 04 Pass through dense forests, alpine meadows, remote villages, and shepherd huts
  • 05 Witness the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers

Embark on an adventurous journey to Kuari Pass in the heart of the Chamoli district of the Garhwal Himalayas. Trek from Garson Bugyal to the spectacular Kuari Pass via Tali Top, passing through dense oak, pine, fir, and deodar forests, high alpine meadows, and quaint little villages. Along the way, witness the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, which form the sacred Ganges River, and take in majestic views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks.

Enjoy the sunrise view, have lunch, and click memorable pictures of snow-covered mountains such as Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, Hathi Parvat, Ghori Parvat, and the valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Srinagar, Haridwar, Nanda Devi, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Jyotirmath, Auli, Chamoli
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Haridwar/Rishikesh to Joshimath/Auli

  • Reach Haridwar or Rishikesh in the morning, meet your tour guide, and drive to Joshimath, with breakfast and lunch on the way. The drive takes around 10 hours.

  • Pass through many well-known places that are famous for their beautiful views as well as their religious importance, including Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Dhari Devi, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath, and Vishnuprayag.

  • See the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers in Devprayag, the Alaknanda and Mandakini in Rudraprayag, and the Pinder and Alaknanda in Karnaprayag.

  • Reach Joshimath in the evening for an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Trek from Auli to Garson Bugyal

  • Trek to Garson Bugyal. The trek takes around 4-5 hours.

Stay overnight at the camp in Garson Bugyal.

3
Day 03

Trek to Tali Top with Valley and Mountain Views

  • Trek to Tali Top and enjoy views of the Joshimath valley and snow-capped mountain ranges along the way. The trek takes around 6 hours.

  • Enjoy evening tea and snacks at the beautiful Tali Top.

Stay overnight in the camp.

4
Day 04

Kuari Pass Sunrise Trek and Return to Khulara

  • Have breakfast and depart for the last point of the trek, Kuari Pass.

  • Enjoy the sunrise view, have lunch, and click memorable pictures of snow-covered mountains such as Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, Hathi Parvat, Ghori Parvat, and the valley.

  • Explore Kuari Pass and return to Khulara.

Dinner and overnight stay in Khulara.

Duration of the trek: 8 hours.

5
Day 05

Trek through Forests to Tapovan and Return to Joshimath/Auli

  • Pass through a dense forest full of trees, water streams, remote villages, and shepherd huts. The trek takes around 5 hours.

  • Reach Tapovan and see the source of hot water, which is quite amazing.

  • Depart for Joshimath or Auli.

6
Day 06

Return from Joshimath to Haridwar/Rishikesh

  • Transfer to Rishikesh or Haridwar via many beautiful places and rivers of Uttarakhand. The drive takes around 9-10 hours.

  • See the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, which forms the holy river Ganges.

Tour ends.

Garson Bugyal meadows, Kuari Pass sunrise, Tali Top ridgeline, Nanda Devi and Kamet peaks

Where this trip takes you

Garson Bugyal meadows, Kuari Pass sunrise, Tali Top ridgeline, Nanda Devi and Kamet peaks

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Haridwar 9 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation (guesthouse and camping)

  • All vegetarian meals while on the trek

  • Trek equipment

  • Permits

  • First aid medical kit

  • Qualified and experienced local trek leader, guide, and support staff

  • All transportation during the trek program

What's Not Included

  • Any kind of personal expenses

  • Insurance

  • Mules or porter to carry personal luggage

Know before you go

  • The itinerary can be altered or changed in case of any natural calamity or anything beyond our control.
  • 5% GST extra will be charged.
  • Trip Overview:
    • Difficulty: Easy-Moderate.
    • Highest altitude: 12,516 feet.
    • Average temperature - daytime: 13°C-18°C, night time: -3°C-4°C.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Tour start
Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Haridwar.

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