Roopkund & Kuari Pass trekking with views of Trishul & Nanda Devi

Overview
When Lord Curzon was Viceroy of India, he undertook several treks in the Garhwal, including one over the Kuari Pass to Joshimath and since then it has come to be known as Curzon's trail. It is very popular among European and American travellers. In 1905, Lord Curzon reached Kuari Pass from Ghat via Ramni. Today many trekkers prefer to undertake the trek in the reverse direction. The main attraction of Curzon's trail is the majestic view of the Twin Peaks of Nanda Devi--the main summit (7816 m), which is the highest peak situated completely within India and the east summit (7434 m) of Nanda Devi, Kamet (7756 m), Dronagiri (7066 m) and Hathi Parbat (6727 m) and Ghori Parvat (6708 m). Along the trek we'll pass through pristine Rhododendron, Oak and Deodar forests. Rare Himalayan flora and fauna found in abundance on the Curzon's trail.

As the Curzon Trail takes you through lush green fields, remote villages and virgin forests. Providing an enchanting view of the imposing peaks of Nanda Devi , Kamet ,Chaukhamba, Dronagiri and Hathi-Ghodi Parvat,It takes you through lush green fields, remote villages and virgin forests. The arms length view of ranges like the Mt.Nanda Devi, Kamet , Dronagiri and Hathi-Ghodi Parvat, is the reward that awaits the trekker atop this pass. When Lord Curzon trekked this route he started from Ramni to reach Kauri pass. We shall be trailing the same path as did Curzon, but in the reverse direction, starting from Ramni and then climbing the pass. The maximum height reached during the course of trekking is 4268 mts and the trek is generally not very difficult.

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Cost: $1260 (group price) Duration 17 Days Departure   Open Group Size Click Here Tour difficulty Moderate Trekking Customize your date & price:

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You can give missed call at 919736102222 and our office will call you back if you can't send email. 

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI – you will meet our manager on arrival who will transfer you to the hotel.

DAY 02: DELHI-NAINITAL (1890M) 8-9 HRS DRIVE: After breakfast we drive to Nainital, which is around 310 km. and 8-9 hrs drive through the plane of Ganges and Yamuna river, which is the most cultivated land in India. Till Kathgodam, the drive moves through busy towns with typical Indian crowd but later the drive becomes easy and quite after Kathgodam when the road enters in forests and gives a soothing feeling of entering in mountains. Upon arrival at Nainital check in to the hotel and evening is free to visit the Lake and the market around the lake.

DAY 03: NAINITAL-KAUSANI-BAIJINATH-LOHAJUNG PASS (1850M) 7-8 HRS DRIVE: Morning we start our journey to Lohajung with a stop for lunch at Kausani and on the way visiting the ancient Hindu temples of Baijnath is simply worth. Gwaldom is the border line of the two valleys, Kumaon and Garwhal which we cross and enter Kundali. A walk through the village is in the plan of this journey and later takes your tent for the overnight stay and food.

DAY 04: LOHAJUNG-MUNDOLI- DIDINA (2439 M) 5-6 HRS TREK: After breakfast commence trek to Mundoli village, the first part of trekking is flat which follows a road till the village Mundoli, from here we divert to the right and descent to the Wan River, then ascending trekking through the rhododendron forest takes us to the small summer settlement village Didina. Overnight at camp.

DAY 05: DIDINA - PATHAR NACHUNI (3658 m) 5-6 HRS TREK: Today is a steep trek through oak trees and bamboo shrubs up to Ali Bugyal (meadows). From here we walk over Ali Bugyal enjoying the view of Himalayan peaks till we reach Bedni Bugyal, which is another meadow on this route. Bugyal means meadow in Garhwali dialect. From Bedni Bugyal we can have a view of Mt. Nanda Ghunti, Trishul massif and also peaks on the north of Garwhal. We continue our trek to Pathar Nachuni where we stay in tents for night.

DAY 06: PATHAR NACHUNI - BHAGUABASA (4267 M) - ROOP KUND (4800 M) -PATHAR NACHUNI (3658 M) 8-9 HRS TREK: Today’s trek is steep and strenuous. During the post monsoon months the valley remains full of fragrance of Saussurea Obvallata flower, locally known as Brahmkamal. This flower acquires special importance to make offerings to Gods, especially to Lord Shiva and is found only in certain places in high altitudes. After touching the flower by hand, the smell lasts for hours. We further trek and arrive Roopkund where 500 - 600 years old human skeletons are found. There are several beliefs about the mystic presence of these skeletons. Some say refugees fleeing from prosecution of Tuglak's army under General Zorawar Singh died here on the way. Others believe traders from Tibet might have died in a natural calamity. Yet another belief is that King of Kannauj was on his way with his wife undertaking a pilgrimage of Goddess Nanda Devi 560 years ago. The Queen delivered a child on the way. This made the Goddess Nanda Devi angry by spoiling Her Holy Land. A snow storm was sent down by the Goddess killing hundreds on the trail of pilgrimage. Keeping such stories in mind, we trek further to our campsite for the overnight.

DAY 07: PATAL NACHUNI - WAN (2437M) 6-7 HRS TREK: After breakfast commence the pleasant walk on a well paved path to Wan. We make a long and steep descend into the forest till the river and then undertake a climb to reach the pleasant village of Wan, near another Hindu shrine. The inhabitants of this village still wear their traditional clothes. Visit the temple near one of the biggest Deodar cedar and overnight in camp.

DAY 08: WAN - KUNOL (2200 m)-SUTOL: 6-7 HRS TREK: After breakfast start the day trek to Sutal, climb gradually and later have a pleasant descent to the middle of a forest inhabited by many monkeys led to the confluence of two rivers, near the village of Kunol. A new short climb leads to the beautiful village of Sutol, where you can admire the traditional houses with tiled roofs. Overnight in camp.

DAY 09: SUTOL - DEKHANADHAR (2200M) 5-6N HRS TREK: The days’ trail ascends and descends throughout along the valley, where the walk suddenly plunge you into the river side and ascends steep switchbacks to reach a small temple. After lunch, a further walk leads to a sharp edge that gives the amazing view of Mount TRISHUL. Camp near the village of Dekhandar for the night.

DAY 10: DEKHANADHAR - RAMANI (2100M): 5-6 HRS TREK: In the village of Ala, which is on the way this day gives sights of superb sculptures adorning the portal of some houses. The winding path leads down to beautiful pastures and the way goes under the high peaks steadily towards the camp. Overnight in tents.

DAY 11: RAMANI - KALIGHAT (PANA) (2250M): 7-8 HRS TREK: Here is the longest day of the course in a splendid setting. An initial steady climb leads to a little over 2 hours at the climax of the day to Ramani Pass (3064 m). The Kauri Pass is clearly visible in the distance from here with highly impressive views the peaks of Garwhal Himalayas. A suspension bridge is used to cross the gorge and a tough climb of more than two hours takes us to Kaliaghat where we enjoy a comfortable camp near Pana village. Overnight in tents.

DAY 12: PANA - SIARTOLI (3012M) - DHAKWANI (3341M) 6-7 HRS TREK: Another day with beautiful views is simply on cards this day. After 600 meters uphill trek we cross a pass of 3100 meters. On the opposite side is a deep gorge where the damaged paths by monsoon rains may be found in most of the months but the camp is located in the base of Kauri, is very pleasant and beautiful. Overnight in camp.

DAY 13: DHAKWANI - OVER KUARI PASS (3798M) - TALI (3310M) 5-6 HRS TREK: A final effort to pass the highest point of the circuit is waiting for us this day. In 1931, an English explorer and mountaineer, Frank Smyth, on his way to climb Kamet, which is the second highest peak in India after Nanda Devi, writes "Arriving at the pass, we remain silent surprise. No words could express our feelings. The Himalayas lay before us in a majestic arc of a circle”. Neelkanth, Chaukhamba (7141 m), Dunagiri (7067 m), Changabang (6864 m) and even Nanda Devi are visible by browsing a few hundred meters on the edge. Panorama deemed as one of the most beautiful in the entire Himalayan range. The path takes us to Tali where the view of the Mt. Nanda Devi is extremely fine during clear weather. Overnight in tents.

DAY 14: TALI - AULI (2695M) - JOSHIMATH (2100M) 3 HRS TREK + 45 MINUTS DRIVE: After breakfast start descending toward Auli, through the pleasant Bugyal on the way where you again have a chance to see the Himalayan Peaks. On arrival at Auli, take the vehicle to Joshimath. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 15: JOSHIMATH TO RISHIKESH- Drive to Rishikesh which is one of the sacred place in India, mainly known as the place of temples, sages, saints and meditation. Evening Aarti (prayer of Ganges) is extremely worth to witness and take part. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 16: DRIVE TO HARIDWAR AND TRAIN TO DELHI- Hardwar, another holy town is 24 Kms from Rishikesh from where after a sightseeing trip, you can take train for Delhi.

DAY 17: Fly Home

Essential Information for climbing & trekking
 
Getting there: Your nearest international airport is Delhi where you will meet with our expedition manager. After essential visits to IMF and cargo (if required), you will be escotrted towards the initial point of your adventure as per the program details.
After the expedition/ adventure journey, you arrive back to Delhi. After de briefing (in case of expedition) and farewell ceremony, you will be driven to international airport to board flight back to your home.

Airtickets: We have our partners in almost every foreign countries, so if you need any assistance in your air tickets bookings, you are always welcome to speak to us to know about our partner close to you.

Cargo Management: We have strong tieups with the cargo management companies to get your consignments clear timely in Delhi. In maximum cases, you will only need to spend just 2 hours for getting your consignmwent delivery. Once you send the documents and the boxes details, we start locating them in India.

Insurance : It is a condition of joining our trips that you must be adequately insured. All persons are expected to arrange their own insurance. Polices should cover any potential risks involved in such adventure.

Our hotels and camps: We offer you best economy hotels in cities and towns and till base camp we provide you very comfirtable tents with maximim possible faciltiies in the mountains. For the trekking, Jeep Safaris, MTB and other adventure journeys, we provide the most luxurious camps fitted with dining areas and modren toilet facilities.

Adventure India briefing: We have excelent maps, images and movies of majoriety of our adventure expeditions/ joiurneys and sports. A short briefing in our offices is highly recommended so the team understands logistics, forecarst problems and know where the solutions would be. We stress on planning, planning and planning in any adventure expediton and till now we have remained successful in all of our expeditions just because of our planning. So we need you to be an active part of it.

Rescue and helicopter evacuation: if the expeditons are well planned, rescue operations can be avoided. In the history of 14 years, we didn’t encounter any seviour requireemtn of rescue but still we can tie up with the agencies to provide helicopter evacuation on your request and willingness to pay the charges.
 
Peak booking formalities: already mentioned in detail in our mountaineering formalities in India link. For necessary applications either you can check the website of IMF or speak to us.

Ground transportation: We provide the ground transportation compriseing of best available cars/ copaches in fine roads and rough trucks in remote areas of the Indian mountains.

Porters and ponies: We provide ponies till base camp and HAP/ LAPs as per the requirement of the expedition.

Fuel and gases: Fuel (aftwer BC) is not a part of cost included section, but we will manage Butane / Butane propane gases for you on your timely request.

Trek & BC food : We offer a mixture of Vegetarian and Non vegetarian food till BC including the several herbs we have individually discovered with the medicinal values and capacity to keep the body warm. We have cooks who make Korean, Japnese and Continental food along with Indian food.

Our guides & instructors: Our guides are basically trained till BC trekking and support to establish BC. But our instructors do have good experience of mountaineering who can join the expeditions to higher levels too.

Ground Support system: We have fantastic ground support system developed in collaboration with the local people of nearest villages, army camps, porters and local guides. We have re discovered the use of traditional communication system also along with the setellite phones to stay in touch with the groups after BC. Our BC staff is trained to keep information of the groups at ABC and between and act as per the situation.

Cost Includes & not: The cost includes all hotels, guest houses, camps till BC, food till BC, ponies, porters, LAP/ HAP, food & tents for the porters, cooks and staff at BC, insurance of our permanenet staff, food for LO, cargo management, all transportation, all sightseeing, liasioning and coordination, trekking guides and BC management. The cost doent include IMF fees and environment levies, State Government fees and environment levies, porters insurance, clients air fares, helicopter evacuation, extra porters requirement from the BC, extra days at or above BC and any expenditure on personal level including clients insurance/ visa etc.