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Kuari Pass
Destination Guide

Kuari Pass

The historic Curzon Trail. An epic winter mountain trek through frozen meadows, dense forests, and high-altitude peaks.

Duration 7 Days
Best Season Dec - Jan
Travel Style Winter Mountain Trek
Total Stories 1 Captured

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Day-Wise Journey Route Map

Day 1

Gurgaon to Rishikesh

Board an early morning train to Rishikesh, explore the iconic Ram Jhula, and make final trek preparations.

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Day 2

Drive to Pipalkoti Staging Point

Scenic mountain drive along winding roads carving deeper into the Garhwal Himalayas to reach Pipalkoti.

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Day 3

Trek Begins: Tugasi to Gulling Top

Start the climb from Tugasi village. Ascend to Gulling Top basecamp amidst a heavy 12-hour snow storm.

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Day 4

Trek Aborted & Detour to Chopta

Due to extreme weather and avalanche warning, Kuari Pass trek is discontinued. Descend to Pipalkoti and plan a spontaneous detour to Chopta.

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Day 5

Reaching Chopta & Mountain Stargazing

Drive to Chopta, the 'Mini Switzerland of India'. Spend the evening stargazing under incredibly clear Himalayan skies.

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Day 6

Summiting Tungnath & Chandrashila Peak

Climb to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world, and summit Chandrashila Peak for panoramic snow-peak views.

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Day 7

New Year's Eve on the Ganges & Return

Descend back to Rishikesh to ring in the New Year on the sandy banks of the Ganges, then return to Gurgaon.

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Key Stops Covered

  • Rishikesh
  • Pipalkoti
  • Tugasi Village
  • Gulling Top Basecamp
  • Chopta
  • Tungnath Temple
  • Chandrashila Peak
Visual Story

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