Travel Advice for Kuari Pass - Tapoban Trek

Soura Brata Roy

Dear All

I am planning to undertake a trek to Kuari pass/Tapoban in the 1st week of June. Pls advice me on the following :-

a) Is it possible for my daughter, who is 7 yrs old, to do this trek?

b) Do I need to carry tents and ration? Is it a necessity?

c) I find there are lot of trekking agencies in Joshimath, Have any member taken help from them?

Me and my wife have both done some treks in the past.I have done Har-ki-dun trek, Pindari Glacier, Sandakphu, Valley of flowers and my wife accompanied me to Kedarnath and Tunganath-Deoriatal Treks.

Hope to receive your valuable suggestions.

Regards

soura

VSK Sharma

Depends upon your daughters liking but I do not see any problem if she is fit and enjoy walking.
You will have to carry camping equipment.
Take the help of GMVN manager for choosing the agency. If possible take a horse along so that your daughter can ride it if need be.

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Soura Brata Roy

Thank you very much VSK sab for the suggestions.

Can you pls give me an indication of costs? Like Horse Hiring Charges, Porter Charges etc.
I understand it will be a 4-5 days trek can anyone help me with the route.

Sorry for the botheration but I am slightly tensed as I would be doing a trek after about 7 yrs,

Regards

Soura

VSK Sharma

Well the route is From Joshimath to Auli to Chitrakhan 11 km. Chitrakhan to Kuari Pass 07 km, Kuari Pass camp to Tapovan via Khulara.
You may make change according to your requirement and time available.
Please obtain the latest rates etc from GNVN 01389-222226. Try speaking with Puran Rawat at 223229.

Soura Brata Roy

Thank you VSK, wud definitely do as suggested.

Soura