Location:
Garhwal Himalayas
Base: Rishikesh
Duration of The Trek: 9 Days
The Kauri pass trek is amongst the best in the Garhwal
mountains. The trail takes you through lush green fields,
remote villages and virgin forests. The Gohna Tal lake
is a special attraction on the route. The close range view of
Mt.Nanda Devi along with numerous other peaks is the reward
that awaits the trekker atop the Kunwari pass !
Tour Highlights - HARIDWAR & RISHIKESH : The two holy
towns of the Hindu's- centres of ' Vedic' learning and Yoga &
Meditation. BADRINATH : One of the Four 'Dhams' (pilgrim
centres) of Garhwal, Badrinath is the most important. AULI
: A popular winter Ski resort, Auli offers spectacular
panoramic view of the Himalayas. PAURI : A small
hill station with serene surroundings. Enjoy the hospitality of
a local village here.
Since Lord Curzon once trekked upto Kuari Pass, the trail is known
as Curzon trail.
Duration
: 9 Days
ITINERARY
Day1): Delhi – Rishikesh (230 kms/6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh via Haridwar. Arrive Rishikesh. Meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening free to explore the area. Dinner & overnight stay in hotel.
Day
2): Rishikesh – Auli (260 kms/8-9 hrs)
After an early breakfast drive to Auli (2750m) via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnprayag and Nandprayag, the most famous confluences of Garhwal Himalayas. Lunch enroute. Arrival at Auli by evening. Upon arrival at Auli check in to Tourist Rest house. Dinner and overnight stay at TRH.
Day
3): Auli - Chitrakantha (3310 mts/10857 ft) 15 kms/6-7 hrs
Early in the morning one can see the magnificent view of Nanda Devi peak. After breakfast we will start our trek from Auli. Enroute we will cross the famous Bugyals (meadows) of Gorson and from here we can see the entire range of Nanda Devi sanctuary, along the Rishi Ganga. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day
4): Chitrakantha - Kuaripass (3640 mts/11940 ft) - Dakhwani (3300 mts/10824 ft) 14 kms/5 hrs
In the morning after breakfast we will trek to Dakhwani via the Lord Curzon trail Kuaripass. The route is full of thrill. Dinner and overnight in tents.
Day
5) : Dakhwani - Pana (2450 mts/8036 ft) 14 kms/5-6 hrs
In the morning after breakfast trek to Pana. Enroute we will find lush green meadows, water falls, snow clapped mountains and much more. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day
6) : Pana – Ramni (2550 mts/8364 ft) 17 kms/5-6 hrs
In the morning after breakfast we will trek to Ramni village. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day
7) : Ramni - Ghat (1330 mts/4363 ft) 15 kms trek/4 hrs – Srinagar
In the morning we will trek downwards to reach roadhead Ghat and from here drive to Srinagar (110 kms/3 hrs). dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day
8) : Srinagar – Haridwar (125 kms/4 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in to hotel. In the evening visit Har Ki Peri for Aarti ceremony. Later back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day
9) Haridwar – Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Lunch enroute. On arrival at Delhi transfer to airport to catch your onwards flight.
Trip & services ends here.
