Kuari Pass Trek 5 days
Kuari Pass Trek 5 days
Hi,
My girlfriend and I are travelling through the North in May-June. We are going to do a trek in the Uttarakhand region. In particular, we are seriously considering the Kuari Pass trek as it looks awesome.
However, after reading a bit about Acute Mountain Sickness and the risks associated with ascending too quickly, we went back to have a look at the Kuari Pass trek. Please see our proposed itinerary below, as provided by a Garhwal Himalayan Explorer (trekking agency). It would appear that we drive from Joshimath to Auli and start the hike from there at over 3000m. We then proceed to hike up to 4200m. Are we given enough time to acclimatise? I've read in other places that we should spend a few days in the same place just to acclimatise, however in this hike it seems we just push straight through.
If anyone has any suggestions for a better 5-day hike in the same region, please let us know!
DAY 01. RISHIKESH\ JOSHIMATH. DRIVE; 9-10 HRS. OVERNIGHT : HOTEL.
Early morning after breakfast drive to Joshimath. The entire drive is along the Alaknanda river till we reach Joshimath. Enroute stop at Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag, and Nanda prayag, the most famous confluences of Gahrwal Himalayas. Arrive Joshimath and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight hotel.
DAY 02. JOSHIMATH/ AULI\ TALI.TREK: 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT : CAMP
Early morning enjoy the sunrise on the Nanda Devi peak. After breakfast drive to Auli. Arrive Auli and commence the trek to Tali. The entire trek today is gradual ascent. Arrive Tali and camp. Meals and overnight camp.
DAY 03. TALI\ KUARI PASS BASE. TREK:4-5 HRS. OVERNIGHT : CAMP.
Morning after breakfast trek to the base of Kuaripass.
DAY 04.KUARIPASS BASE\KUARIPASS\ KHULARA. TREK 6-7 HRS. OVERNIGHT : CAMP
Morning after breakfast start negotiating the pass. Enjoy the panoramic view of greater Himalayan peaks .Explore the area and trek down to Khulara village. Arrive and camp. Dinner and overnight camp.
DAY 05. KHULARA\TAPOVAN\ JOSHIMATH. TREK AND DRIVE: 4 HRS & 2 HRS.OVERNIGHT: HOTEL
Morning after breakfast trek to Tapovan village on the road head. Explore the village and have a refreshing bath in the hot springs. Later drive to Joshimath. Arrive Joshimath and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 06. JOSHIMATH\RISHIKESH. DRIVE 8-9 HRS. OVERNIGHT : HOTEL.
Return drive to Rishikesh. Arrive Rishikesh. Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.
My girlfriend and I are travelling through the North in May-June. We are going to do a trek in the Uttarakhand region. In particular, we are seriously considering the Kuari Pass trek as it looks awesome.
However, after reading a bit about Acute Mountain Sickness and the risks associated with ascending too quickly, we went back to have a look at the Kuari Pass trek. Please see our proposed itinerary below, as provided by a Garhwal Himalayan Explorer (trekking agency). It would appear that we drive from Joshimath to Auli and start the hike from there at over 3000m. We then proceed to hike up to 4200m. Are we given enough time to acclimatise? I've read in other places that we should spend a few days in the same place just to acclimatise, however in this hike it seems we just push straight through.
If anyone has any suggestions for a better 5-day hike in the same region, please let us know!
DAY 01. RISHIKESH\ JOSHIMATH. DRIVE; 9-10 HRS. OVERNIGHT : HOTEL.
Early morning after breakfast drive to Joshimath. The entire drive is along the Alaknanda river till we reach Joshimath. Enroute stop at Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag, and Nanda prayag, the most famous confluences of Gahrwal Himalayas. Arrive Joshimath and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight hotel.
DAY 02. JOSHIMATH/ AULI\ TALI.TREK: 5-6 HRS. OVERNIGHT : CAMP
Early morning enjoy the sunrise on the Nanda Devi peak. After breakfast drive to Auli. Arrive Auli and commence the trek to Tali. The entire trek today is gradual ascent. Arrive Tali and camp. Meals and overnight camp.
DAY 03. TALI\ KUARI PASS BASE. TREK:4-5 HRS. OVERNIGHT : CAMP.
Morning after breakfast trek to the base of Kuaripass.
DAY 04.KUARIPASS BASE\KUARIPASS\ KHULARA. TREK 6-7 HRS. OVERNIGHT : CAMP
Morning after breakfast start negotiating the pass. Enjoy the panoramic view of greater Himalayan peaks .Explore the area and trek down to Khulara village. Arrive and camp. Dinner and overnight camp.
DAY 05. KHULARA\TAPOVAN\ JOSHIMATH. TREK AND DRIVE: 4 HRS & 2 HRS.OVERNIGHT: HOTEL
Morning after breakfast trek to Tapovan village on the road head. Explore the village and have a refreshing bath in the hot springs. Later drive to Joshimath. Arrive Joshimath and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 06. JOSHIMATH\RISHIKESH. DRIVE 8-9 HRS. OVERNIGHT : HOTEL.
Return drive to Rishikesh. Arrive Rishikesh. Tour terminates upon arrival at Rishikesh.
Height of Kuari Pass is less than 4200 and I dont think you need to acclimatize for that apart from your regular trek day.
Even in case you do feel some sickness, you can quickly come down to Khulara camp site which is much lower and should alleviate the sickness.
Having said that, if you have any medical condition, you should definitely consult with your doctor.
Dont look for other trek, its a beautiful trek, short and easy.
Even in case you do feel some sickness, you can quickly come down to Khulara camp site which is much lower and should alleviate the sickness.
Having said that, if you have any medical condition, you should definitely consult with your doctor.
Dont look for other trek, its a beautiful trek, short and easy.
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