Kuari Pass: Information Needed

mridula · May 13th, 2006, 17:07

We are planning to trek through Kuari pass around June 10. We would start from Auli.

I wish to know if it would rain a lot at this time? Also if it is possible to hire mules or pony on this route. I can walk long distances but I am quite bad at walking with a lot of weight. Anything else that you feel is important to know before this trek, please let me know.

rajugusain · May 13th, 2006, 21:21

Please log on to:
http://www.redchilliadventure.com/kuaripass.html

mridula · May 13th, 2006, 22:23

Thanks Raju, but can one hire mules on thi route or not? That is my biggest worry, as I am not very good at walking with a lot of weight.

rajugusain · May 14th, 2006, 08:48

Please e-mail to Mr Vipin Sharma, CEO of the Red Chilli Adventure. He is very helpful and will provide you all the information.

His ID is- redchilli@vsnl.com

samir_brd · May 14th, 2006, 11:07

Yes, It is no problem to hire mules at Auli. Should cost you about 150-200 Rs. per day. You can also hire porters, though that is probably done better at Joshimath.

It should not rain around June 10 (I mean, no sustained rain). Occassionally, at these heights, it always rains.

Regards

mridula · May 14th, 2006, 15:52

Samir, thanks a lot for the information.

Outdoor Adventure · May 14th, 2006, 18:50

D/ Mridula;

Best place for Hiring Mules/Porters/Guides is Joshimath for the trek. I would advise you to start trek from Tapovan(Near Joshimath) after visiting the Hot Water Spring there. Although Samir is right but at some places (Khullara/ Gurson Bugyal/ and the Pass) rain can create problem as there is no natural shelter/ Camping place. Two years before when I trekked the Pass, one group from Kolkata faced tough time as there camp is completely washed away. Keep good rain gear with you.

Further looking towards your passion for walk, I advise you to continue the trek towards Roop Kund which can be completed in the same route. (It was in News recently that Roop kund may disappear due to cracks in it).

Himadventure and Avid may give you fair idea about the trek.

Happy Outdoor

jyotipg · May 14th, 2006, 19:46

Mridula,

Check the link below. There is a travelogue by one of the member of the group who went to Kuari pass last year..

mridula · May 16th, 2006, 23:07

Thank you all. Why can't one get permit without local travel agents? I have never heard such a thing before.

AvidTrekker · May 17th, 2006, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by mridula

Thank you all. Why can't one get permit without local travel agents? I have never heard such a thing before.

They will make you sweat for it..... you know the Babushahi in our Country...

This happens to be something new... i was not aware of it. Its seems to be a Forest Dept thing.

mridula · Jun 19th, 2006, 00:21

Once again thanks to all of you for giving me the excellent trips.
I am now back from the trip and here is an account of the Kuari Pass trek.

http://www.gonomad.com/traveltalesfr...alayas_18.html

Some more pictures of Mountain flowers at:

http://community.webshots.com/album/551431255RDPxaH

May 13th, 2006, 17:07	#1
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,272	Kuari Pass: Information Needed We are planning to trek through Kuari pass around June 10. We would start from Auli. I wish to know if it would rain a lot at this time? Also if it is possible to hire mules or pony on this route. I can walk long distances but I am quite bad at walking with a lot of weight. Anything else that you feel is important to know before this trek, please let me know. __________________ mridula http://www.gonomad.com/traveltalesfromindia/

May 13th, 2006, 21:21	#2
rajugusain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dehra Dun (Uttaranchal) Posts: 151	Kauri Pass info Please log on to: http://www.redchilliadventure.com/kuaripass.html __________________ 141577

May 14th, 2006, 08:48	#4
rajugusain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dehra Dun (Uttaranchal) Posts: 151	Contact detail Please e-mail to Mr Vipin Sharma, CEO of the Red Chilli Adventure. He is very helpful and will provide you all the information. His ID is- redchilli@vsnl.com

May 14th, 2006, 11:07	#5
samir_brd Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vadodara, India Posts: 25	Mules Yes, It is no problem to hire mules at Auli. Should cost you about 150-200 Rs. per day. You can also hire porters, though that is probably done better at Joshimath. It should not rain around June 10 (I mean, no sustained rain). Occassionally, at these heights, it always rains. Regards

May 14th, 2006, 18:50	#7
Outdoor Adventure Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 32	Visit Roop Kund as well D/ Mridula; Best place for Hiring Mules/Porters/Guides is Joshimath for the trek. I would advise you to start trek from Tapovan(Near Joshimath) after visiting the Hot Water Spring there. Although Samir is right but at some places (Khullara/ Gurson Bugyal/ and the Pass) rain can create problem as there is no natural shelter/ Camping place. Two years before when I trekked the Pass, one group from Kolkata faced tough time as there camp is completely washed away. Keep good rain gear with you. Further looking towards your passion for walk, I advise you to continue the trek towards Roop Kund which can be completed in the same route. (It was in News recently that Roop kund may disappear due to cracks in it). Himadventure and Avid may give you fair idea about the trek. Happy Outdoor

May 13th, 2006, 22:23	#3
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,272	Thanks Raju, but can one hire mules on thi route or not? That is my biggest worry, as I am not very good at walking with a lot of weight.

May 14th, 2006, 15:52	#6
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,272	Samir, thanks a lot for the information.

May 14th, 2006, 19:46	#8
jyotipg Lives virtually on IM Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 457	Mridula, Check the link below. There is a travelogue by one of the member of the group who went to Kuari pass last year.. __________________ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/himalaya_trekkers/

May 16th, 2006, 23:07	#9
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,272	Thank you all. Why can't one get permit without local travel agents? I have never heard such a thing before.

Jun 19th, 2006, 00:21	#11
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,272	Once again thanks to all of you for giving me the excellent trips. I am now back from the trip and here is an account of the Kuari Pass trek. http://www.gonomad.com/traveltalesfr...alayas_18.html Some more pictures of Mountain flowers at: http://community.webshots.com/album/551431255RDPxaH

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