Why is the Kuari Pass trek map a must have for every trekker?

Having a map during a trek is not just a formality or a piece of paper. In fact having a map gives a proper Sherlock Holmes vibe and is useful also for knowing route, campsites, distance and about the altitude gain. Also on higher altitudes there is no mobile network available and if you get apart from your group a Kuari Pass trek map will help you to find your way out. 

Why is having a Kuari Pass trek map important during trekking?

Kuari pass trek scratches over 33+ kilometers through dense oak and rhododendron forests, steep ascents, open meadows and through Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Having a map during the trek helps you in numerous ways to be safe and gives extra clarity and confidence. 

Understanding route: The Kuari Pass trek map shows the entire journey from day 1 to the last Day of the trek and provides a clear understanding of the route and how each day would be and how long we have to trek before reaching the campsite. 

Tracking altitude gain: One of the most challenging points of Himalayan treks is their altitude. Kuari Pass trek altitude takes you from 6,000ft to 12,516ft. With a map you can track yourself where you are at what altitude you are at and that will help you to acclimatize properly and will help you to take precautions for AMS. 

In case you lost: In heavy winter due to fog it reduces visibility on the trails and in between this by any chance if you get apart from your trekking team at mountains without even a network how would you connect with your teammates. By having a map you can reach to the nearest or to the campsite you were heading towards. 

Better preparation: Studying the trek map before will give you a reality check of how many kilometers each day we have to trek. Which sections are steep or difficult? By knowing all these factors it will help you to train your body physically according to that and also start preparing mentally. 

Better packaging: Map tells us about the trails and the routes by which we have a pre guidance of trails and weather and can pack according to that and can also pack proper gears according to trails. 

Kuari Pass trek Base Village

Trekyaari provides three Kuari Pass trek packages. According to your preference you can choose whatever package is comfortable for you. If you can take all the stress to reach Kuari

pass trek’s base village on your own, it's totally your choice. Kuari Pass trek’s base village is Pipalkoti or Joshimath. From Rishikesh it is around 256km taking 8-9 hours to reach. The drive from Rishikesg to Pipalkoti passes through the most famous confluences of the holy river - Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karanprayag. Also there is an alternative route for Kuari Pass trek via Auli. 

Kuari Pass trek Map explained 

Let’s understand the Kuari Pass trek map by each location, so you can understand campsite, base village and trails briefly:

Joshimath/ Pipalkoti - Joshimath / Pipalkoti is a small busy mountain town in Uttarakhand from where the journey of Kuari pass trek starts at around 6,000ft-6,500ft height.
This is the place where all the trekkers gather, rent gear, prepare their trekking backpack and from where the adventure begins. 

This town is steeped in history also that in this town Adi Shankaracharya meditated here centuries ago.

Gulling Campsite - Gulling is the first official campsite of Kuari Pass trek located at 8,500ft. After trekking for 6-7km from Joshimath through oak, maple and rhododendron forests. From Gulling campsite you get the first clear glimpse of Mt. Dronagiri. If you are trekking in spring, the entire trail fills in pink and red. 

Khullara Campsite- Khullara means open space in local language and by its meaning khullara is a vast alpine meadow surrounded by snow peaked mountains. This is the spot where trekkers are going to spend the most magical night of their life under a clear stargazing sky.  From Khullara campsite we get a completely natural viewpoint of peaks like Namda Devi, Hathi Ghoda Parvat, and Kamet. 

Kuari Pass summit- The highest point of the Kuari Pass trek is Kuari Pass summit at 12,516ft height and from the summit we get an unmatched 360° view of the Himalayas and the main view of India’s Second highest peak Nanda Devi. On map Kuari Pass summit is just the end point of the trek but in real life it is a lifetime memory.