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Tour Overview
This trekking holiday in India over the Kauri Pass (3840m) offers some of the most amazing views of the Greater Himalayan Range. When you reach the pass you are rewarded by an impressive panoramic view. As we look south we see the lower alpine hills rolling away towards the great plains of the Indian Sub-Continent fed by the river Ganges. To the north are the gorges of Trushul, and to the east we see the Garhwal Himalayas with Kedarnath Peak and Kedarnath Dome, almost 7000 metres high. Our eyes are then drawn westwards then to the sweeping arc created by the incredible line up of giant peaks: Chaukhamba (7140 m), Nilkantha (6597 m), Kamet (07756 m), Gauri Parbat(6727 m), Nanda Devi(7817 m), Bethartoli(6352 m), and Dunagiri (7066 m). En route to the Pass we trek through isolated settlements and wild flower pastures, passing numerous snow fed waterfalls and streams.
Kauri Pass - Views of the Greater Himalayan Range and great plains of Indian Sub-Continent - Isolated settlements - Wild flower pastures - Snow fed waterfalls and streams
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in India
You will be meet at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing in your hotel room or taking in the sights of Delhi. Overnight Hotel.
Day 2 | Delhi to Rishikesh (330 m): 5/6 hrs
Board the morning train departing New Delhi at 7:00 a.m. Reach Haridwar at 11:30 a.m. Transfer to our river camp on the banks of the Ganges near Rishikesh, a bustling pilgrim township, a popular meditation centre and the Yoga Capital of the world. After lunch, go rafting on the Holy Ganges or explore Rishikesh and attend the aarti (evening prayers) by the banks of the river Ganges. Overnight at beach camp.
Day 3 | Drive Rishikesh to Ghat (1330 m): 7/8 hrs.
The drive takes one into the rugged country of the Garhwal Himalaya along the Alaknanda river. We travel past a number of holy confluences and then finally into the narrow valley of the Mandakini River. We reach Ghat, the road-head for the trek, in the evening. Overnight camp.
Day 4 | Ghat to Ramni/Ghunni (2550 m): 6/7 hrs.
First day trekking. For the first half of the day the trail goes along the river. After lunch it starts to climb up away from the river, some parts being quite steep. We camp just above the fairly large village of Ramni in a nice grassy patch and visit the village in the evening.
Day 5 | Ghunni to Sem Kharak (2400 m): 5/6 hrs
The trail starts climbing up to the pass and crosses many small tributary rivers and waterfalls including one which offers a great opportunity for a shower! After a steady climb we arrive at the small Ramni Pass (3060 m) which offers views of the Kuari Pass. We descend gradually to the grazing meadows of Sem Kharak. Overnight camp.
Day 6 | Sem Kharak to Pana (2450 m): 5/6 hrs
From Sem kharak we descend to the suspension bridge over the Birthi Ganga and then climb up again to another prosperous village, Pana. Overnight camp.
Day 7 | Pana to Dhakwani (3341 m): 6/7 hrs
A few ascents, descents and traverses bring us close to the foot of the Kuari Pass. The trail comes out above the tree line and goes through grazing grounds into meadow country to reach Dhakwani.
Day 8 | Dhakwani to Kuari Pass (3840 m) to Khulara (3180 m): 4/5 hrs
The trail is steep up to the Kuari Pass and it takes about two or three hours to get there. Once up on the pass, the views are simply breathtaking, a wide panorama of high Himalayas - the Chaukhamba Range, Nilkantha (6597 m), and Abigamin (7355 m) extend to the Tibetan border. In the middle foreground, the main Himalayan chain in the vicinity of the Bhyundar and Hemkund Valleys includes Nilgiri Parbat (6474 m) and Rataban (6166 m).
Day 9 | Khulara to Tapovan (1850m): 5/6 hrs; Drive to Pipalkoti (1330m): 3hrs
The last day of the trek is all the way down to Tapovan. It's about three hours drive from here to the comforts of the hotel in Pipalkoti.
Day 10 | Pipalkoti to Delhi: 13 hrs
After an early morning breakfast we set out for the long eight hour drive to reach Haridwar to board the train leaving at 6:10 p.m. We arrive back in Delhi by 10:30 p.m. Transfer to the Hotel.
Day 11 | Depart India
After breakfast depart to the international airport for your flight home. Trip ends.
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£839.00
Kind Points:188
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Nature & Kind Factor
Our Trusted Partner's Responsible and Sustainable Travel Policy
ECONOMIC RESPONSIBILITY All our fresh vegetables and fruit are sourced from markets and locally owned and run shops. Only specialist goods such as kayaks and rafts are imported. We are happy to advise clients on tipping. When we receive tips the money is split evenly between the guides, cooks, porters and drivers. We encourage clients to pay the market price for gifts and souvenirs in local markets. On IntoIndia itineraries we usually visit at least one local market and use family run restaurants where possible. When in transit to and from a trek or river expedition we use locally run hotels rather than multi-national hotel groups. This further enhances our contribution to the local economies where we operate.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY If you are taking an internal flight on your IntoIndia holiday we will offset your carbon emissions through Climate Care (www.climatecare.org). We encourage you to do the same on your international flights to India. We sponsor Clean Himalaya a recycling and waste management project, dedicated to maintaining the sanctity and beauty of the Ganges and Himalayas. For more information and to make your own donation please see www.cleanhimalaya.com. We minimise the amount of canned and packaged goods on our trips, reducing our non-biodegradable waste. We operate under a strict 'leave no trace' policy. All biodegradable waste is buried deep in the ground, breaking down over a short period of time. All other waste is carried off the expedition and disposed of in a responsible manner. On all our trips we use pit toilets which are the most eco-friendly form of toilet available to us. We dig a hole in the ground, place a portable toilet seat over it and assemble a tent around the seat. Waste is covered with a mixture of soil and lime until the hole is full. In less than a month the faecal matter will have broken down due to the action of the lime. We use Katadyn filters and iodine to purify river water, cutting down on the quantity of plastic bottles used. In order to reduce soil erosion on trekking trips, we stay on existing trails where possible.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY We are familiar with local customs and traditions in the areas we operate, and aim to respect these at all times. We advise clients on appropriate dress and the importance of respecting local people and customs. Most of our staff comes from the areas where we operate. We participate in their development within the industry providing training in first aid, guiding and English conversation. On IntoIndia expeditions we attend cultural and social events such as ethnic weaving centres, tea plantations, and Arrti prayer services. We encourage our clients to partake in local traditions whenever possible.
About our Trusted Partner
The Indian Himalayas are an adventure travellers paradise, a natural playground second to none. This huge mountain range makes it possible for us to offer a wide range of different trekking, rafting and kayaking holidays suited to your needs and abilities throughout the year.
We focus on taking our clients away from the beaten tourist path to experience the real India in a responsible manner. Whether trekking through the grounds of a remote Buddhist Monastery or paddling down remote river canyons we immerse you in some of the oldest cultures and traditions in the world. The memory of your IntoIndia adventure will stay with you long after your holiday is over.
As an experienced adventure travel company, we follow all safety and security regulations on all our remote kayaking, rafting and trekking expeditions. Take a look at our existing itineraries for an adventure of a lifetime, or contact us and let us arrange your dream trip.
Sleeping mule with Trisul (7120m) in the background, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Sleeping mule with Trisul (7120m) in the background, photo by Jam McManus
Woman carrying crops in Ghunni village, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Woman carrying crops in Ghunni village, photo by Jam McManus
Walking through the woods, nearing the pass, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Walking through the woods, nearing the pass, photo by Jam McManus
Switch backs leading to the pass, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Switch backs leading to the pass, photo by Jam McManus
Foot bridge over the river, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Foot bridge over the river, photo by Jam McManus
Fully loaded mule with mule driver, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Fully loaded mule with mule driver, photo by Jam McManus
Trekkers at the Kurai Pass, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Trekkers at the Kurai Pass, photo by Jam McManus
Descending after the pass, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Descending after the pass, photo by Jam McManus
Cows chilling on the bridge at Karnaprayag, by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Cows chilling on the bridge at Karnaprayag, by Jam McManus
Camp at Khulara with Kamet (7756m) in the background, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Camp at Khulara with Kamet (7756m) in the background, photo by Jam McManus
Tea with a view, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Tea with a view, photo by Jam McManus
Himalayan flowers with Trisul (7120m) in the background, photo by Jam McManus : Kuari Pass Trek at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Himalayan flowers with Trisul (7120m) in the background, photo by Jam McManus
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