The Kuari Pass Trek Itinerary 2025 takes you on an amazing trip through the Garhwal Himalayas, where you'll see famous peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet, and Dronagiri. This 6-day walk is good for hikers of all skill levels and goes for about 28–32 km.

Kuari Pass Trek Itinerary with all packages and cost

Kuari pass trek is famous because it brings a lot of legendary Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, Trishul, and Hathi-Ghoda Parvat all together in front of our figures that look so unreal. Kuari Pass trek was discovered by British viceroy of India Lord George Curzon so Kuari pass trail is also known as “Curzon trail.” Kuari Pass trek takes you through the most beautiful oak and rhododendron forests and alpine meadows. The Kuari pass trek is so rewarding that as soon as you start reading the Kuari Pass trek itinerary you will not be able to stop yourself from going on this trek.

Kuari Pass trek is an easy to moderate difficulty level trek through which beginners, kids, and even elders can also gain the experience of trekking. Trekyaari offers three different packages for Kuari pass trek which varies in pickup location, drop-off point, and includes extra additional services, as per your choice you can choose any package.

Package1: Pipalkoti to Pipalkoti

Days: 5 days

Price: ₹7,000

Best for:  Ideal for those who directly want to reach the base camp and start trekking. Also beneficial for those who are short on time.  

Package2: Risikesh to Rishikesh

Days: 6 days

Price: ₹8,500

Best for: Rishikesh is well connected by trains and buses so trekkers coming from all over the country find Rishikesh convenient, they can join it from Rishikesh. 

Package3: Delhi to Delhi

Days: 8 days 

Price: ₹11,000

Best for: The best and mostly chosen package with transports from Delhi, making it hassle-free.

How each day at Kuari Pass trek Looks like - Kuari Pass trek itinerary

Describing the beauty of Kuari Pass trek is so difficult because there is no such word that can define its beauty. Here's the Kuari Pass trek itinerary so you can get an idea of this trek.

Day1: Delhi to Rishikesh

Drive: 260km
Our Journey starts from ISBT Kashmiri gate (Delhi) and overnight AC Volvo - Semi sleeper bus mein. After taking a proper sleep of 7-8 hours as we open our eyes we are out of the crowded city and by early morning (5–6 AM), we reach Rishikesh.

Day2: Rishikesh to Pipalkoti

Drive: 210km
After reaching Rishikesh we will get off the bus for leg stretching and enjoy tea while socializing in the peaceful environment. Then our drive alongside Alakhnanda starts. 

You will not believe it but in the ride from Rishikesh to Pipalkoti we will cross 3 out of 5 prayas (holy river confluences) namely Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag and see them. After having lunch and passing through pine and deodar forests, waterfalls and high ridges. By evening, we will reach Pipalkoti and check-in our guests' houses. Post dinner there will be a briefing session. After the briefing, we will get enough time to get to know our fellow trekkers, play games, enjoy, look around and we will spend the night here.

Day3: Drive Pipalkoti to Tugasi | Trek Tugasi to Gulling Campsite

Drive: 20km
Trek: 5km

After breakfast, a short drive takes us to Tugasi village, the starting point of the trek. From there we will start our trek to Gulling Campsite. The path is covered with oak and rhododendron forests, and with chirping of birds. Almost after 4–5 hours of trekking, we reach Gulling campsite, tucked between forests with views of Mt. Dronagiri which has started giving us the feeling of the beginning of the trek. That’s it for Day3 after Dinner we will stay overnight in tents.

Day4: Gulling to Khulara Campsite

Trek: 7km
After an early breakfast at the Gulling campsite, we begin our trek towards Khulara. Today's trails will be in the ascent direction and we will walk upwards. Trails are not steep so we can easily cross the trails by enjoying them. 

The path takes you deep into dense oak, deodar, and rhododendron forests. During spring, the rhododendrons bloom in shades of red and pink, adding color to the trail. The forest is peaceful, and you'll often hear the sound of birds echoing around you.

As we gain altitude, the landscape begins to change and here and there the forest begins to appear and we approach the open vast alpine meadow. Snow-covered peaks can be seen in the distance, and the air feels fresher and colder.

By afternoon, we reach Khulara campsite, a beautiful open meadow with plenty of space to rest and explore. From here, you will feel as if there are mountains right in front of your eyes. At night, the sky is full of stars — a sight you'll remember forever. Dinner will be served at camp, followed by overnight stay in tents.

Day5: Khulara to Kuari pass summit & back to Khulara

Trek: 8km
Finally this is going to be our summit day. Starting early, we ascend gradually, then climb steeper sections leading to Kuari Pass summit which is at 12,516 ft. From the summit, trekkers are rewarded with 360° views of the famous and legendary Himalayan ranges — Nanda Devi, Kamet, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Dronagiri, and Hathi-Ghoda Parvat. After enjoying the views and photography, we descended back to Khulara campsite for the night. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day6: Khulara to Tugasi | Drive back to pipalkoti 

Drive: 20km
Trek: 12km

After breakfast at Khulara, we begin our return journey. As we return we have to walk downhill which is very easy for the lungs but a little painful for the knees. Walking down through the same oak and rhododendron forests, you'll notice how the scenery looks different when seen from the opposite direction.

As we descend further, the alpine meadows fade back into dense forest again, By afternoon, we reach Tugasi village, where vehicles will be waiting to pick us up. From Tugasi, it’s a short 20 km drive back to Pipalkoti. On arrival, check in to the guesthouse/hotel for a warm meal and a comfortable bed after the long day’s walk and spend the night with endless stories with your group and sharing photographs with each other.

Day7: Pipalkoti to Rishikesh

Drive: 210km 

Begin our journey returning passing the same confluences along the Alaknanda River. By evening, we reached Rishikesh,back to Rishikesh.

Day8: Rishikesh to Delhi

Drive: 260km 

Spending an overnight in an AC Volvo/ sleeper bus takes us back to Delhi.

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