Kuari Pass Trek 6D/5N - Dehradun or Rishikesh Return
Six-day Kuari Pass trek through Gulling and Khullara with shared transfers, two hotel nights and three camp nights. Published fare INR 9,000 per person plus 5% GST.
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Nine-day Markha schedule with Leh acclimatization
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Dehradun or Rishikesh to Joshimath
Quad-sharing hotel in JoshimathJoin the booked shared vehicle in Dehradun or at the confirmed Rishikesh meeting point. Follow the Alaknanda valley road towards Joshimath, passing through the Garhwal river-confluence towns. The operator lists approximately 280 km and 9-10 hours from its starting gateway, but road distances and timings depend on the chosen pickup. Check into the quad-sharing hotel, identified as Hotel Dhaneesh in the itinerary, and attend the trek briefing. En-route breakfast and lunch are excluded.
Joshimath to Tugasi and Gulling Camp
Shared tent at GullingTake the approximately 15 km local road transfer to Tugasi. Begin the roughly 3 km ascent towards Gulling through village slopes and forest. The detailed stage gives 3-4 hours, with a longer estimate elsewhere, so follow the leader's pace rather than treating the stated time as a guarantee. Settle into the allocated tent and rest before the following day's altitude gain.
Gulling to Khullara
Shared tent at KhullaraAscend through oak and rhododendron forest towards the open meadows around Khullara. The operator lists approximately 5.5 km and 8-9 hours for this stage; actual time depends on snow, trail conditions and group pace. As the forest opens, look for mountain views when visibility permits. Camp at Khullara and prepare equipment for the early pass attempt.
Kuari Pass Excursion and Return to Khullara
Shared tent at KhullaraStart early for the climb from Khullara towards Kuari Pass. The published stage is approximately 8 km return and 8-9 hours, crossing meadow and rocky terrain with possible snow. The trek leader must assess weather and participant condition before proceeding to the high point. Return to the same camp after the excursion. The page's altitude descriptions conflict, so confirm the final route; this itinerary does not include a Pangarchulla peak climb.
Khullara to Tugasi and Joshimath
Quad-sharing hotel in JoshimathDescend approximately 8.5 km to Tugasi through the forest and village slopes, allowing the published 6-7 hours according to conditions. The operator arranges the roughly 15 km return road transfer to Joshimath. Check into the shared hotel for the final overnight stay and complete the trek debrief. This selected package returns via Tugasi, not via Auli.
Joshimath to Rishikesh or Dehradun
No overnight stayHave breakfast and depart early for the long return road journey. Use the drop point agreed at booking, with Rishikesh on the route towards Dehradun. The operator suggests approximately 9-10 hours and evening arrival, but mountain-road delays can be significant. En-route lunch and dinner are excluded; leave a buffer for onward travel.
What's included vs excluded
Inclusions
- Shared Dehradun or Rishikesh return transfers, plus the described Joshimath-Tugasi local road transfers.
- Two quad-sharing Joshimath hotel nights and three twin/triple-sharing tent nights; confirm allocation.
- Meals and camp refreshments within the itinerary window, with specified first/last-day road meals excluded.
- Standard forest permits and entrance fees; foreign-national supplement is extra.
- Trek leader, technical guide, kitchen team and helpers, with radio communication.
- Dome tents, sleeping bags, mattresses and liners, toilet and dining tents and camp furniture.
- Operator-listed medical kit, oxygen, oximeter, crampons and gaiters as required; confirm field deployment.
Exclusions
- 5% GST on the advertised fare.
- Personal insurance, personal toiletries/medicines and medical fitness certification from a Chamoli facility.
- Personal backpack porter service, advertised at INR 2,000 for the trek and payable at Joshimath.
- Single tent or hotel-room occupancy on request, at extra cost.
- INR 1,600 foreign-national permit supplement; passport and valid visa required.
- Day 1 road breakfast/lunch, Day 6 road lunch/dinner, and personal early-departure or evacuation expenses.
Transportation & Logistics
Accommodation & Meals
Tent & Stay Setup
2 hotel nights and 3 tent nights
Meal Plan
Meals from Day 1 dinner through Day 6 breakfast; road exclusions apply
Safety & Cancellation Policy
Medical & High-Altitude Safety
Confirm guide qualifications, activity-specific equipment, emergency arrangements, and insurance requirements directly with the operator before booking.
Cancellation Terms
Source: https://himalayanhikers.in/cancellation-policy . Written cancellation by email/contact form. Published terms state 90% refund at 30+ days, 50% at 21-30 days and no refund at less than 20 days before departure. Confirm the overlapping 30-day and unspecified exact 20-day boundaries. Eligible refunds are processed in 7-8 business days. Weather, government restrictions or safety-related operator cancellation may result in an alternate trek or one-year voucher rather than cash. Personal early departure, including medical reasons, has no unused-day refund; evacuation costs are the trekker's responsibility.
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