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Chopta Chandrashila Winter Trek
Tungnath, the world's highest Shiva temple, the Chandrashila summit and Deoria Tal, Delhi to Delhi.
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Kuari Pass Trek
The Curzon trail from Joshimath: Gulling, Tali forest and the pass, with Nanda Devi in view. Rishikesh to Rishikesh.
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From ₹6,470 per person₹8,948
- Duration
- 5 nights / 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Trip type
- Group
- Starts from
- Rishikesh Railway Station
Overview
One of the finest views in the Indian Himalaya for the effort. From Joshimath the trail climbs through oak and rhododendron forest to camps at Gulling and Tali, then up to Kuari Pass for a long line of giants: Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet, Hathi-Ghori, Chaukhamba and more. Return over the Gorson meadows to Auli. Batches leave every day in season; early-bird price in shared tents, plus 5% GST.
- Summit view of Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet and Chaukhamba
- Camps in the forests of Gulling and Tali
- Gorson Bugyal meadows and the ski slopes of Auli
- The Panch Prayag confluences on the drive from Rishikesh
- Experienced trek leaders, guides and support staff
Day-by-day itinerary
1Day 1Rishikesh to Joshimath
Pickup from Rishikesh railway station for the long and beautiful drive up the Badrinath road, past the five holy confluences of the Ganga: Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag and Vishnuprayag. Check in at Joshimath for dinner and the night.
2Day 2Joshimath to Dhak, trek to Gulling
A 30-minute drive to Dhak, then about 6 km (4–5 hours) of climbing to the Gulling campsite, with the valley opening up beneath you. Lunch on the trail, dinner and overnight at camp.
3Day 3Gulling to Tali forest camp
An easier day of about 5 hours through mixed forest of oak, rhododendron and walnut, crossing small streams. Hathi-Ghori and Dronagiri come into view as you near the Tali forest camp.
4Day 4Summit day: Kuari Pass via Khullara
The big day, 10 to 11 hours. Climb to Khullara and rest at Jhandi Dhar before the final push to Kuari Pass, where Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, Changabang, Chaukhamba and Kedar Dome line the horizon. Return to Tali for the night.
5Day 5Gorson Bugyal and Auli to Joshimath
A gentle walk across the Gorson meadows to Auli, India's ski capital, then down to Joshimath by road or ropeway (when running). Dinner and overnight stay.
6Day 6Joshimath to Rishikesh
Leave at 6 AM for the scenic drive back down the Alaknanda valley. Reach Rishikesh by about 8 PM. Trip ends.
What's included
- Stays in guest houses, homestays or tents as per the sharing chosen
- All vegetarian meals from arrival to departure at base (tea, breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner)
- All trekking permits, forest and camping charges
- Trek leader, guides, porters, helpers and mules for common load
- Tents, sleeping bags and technical gear (microspikes, gaiters, ropes) as needed
- First-aid kits and oxygen cylinders at campsites
Not included
- 5% GST
- Travel to and from Rishikesh (train, bus or flights)
- Transport other than the itinerary's pickups and drops
- Travel insurance
- Extra meals or services, and personal expenses
- Costs from weather, landslides, delays or evacuations
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