TREKS · 5-DAY · MODERATE · MAX 4264M
Kuari Pass Trek (Curzon's Trail).
Kuari Pass Trek (Curzon's Trail)
The trail Lord Curzon walked in 1905 — a Garhwal classic with Nanda Devi as the headline view. 5-day round-trip from Joshimath via Dhak/Tugasi/Gulling/Khullara to the 4,264m pass. Auli ski-resort exit makes the descent easier (cable car option). Year-round window with Dec–Apr being the famous winter snow trek.
चेतावनी
⚠Winter (Dec–Mar) is technical — crampons + winter gear mandatory
⚠Pass-day altitude gain 900m → AMS risk for first-timers
⚠Joshimath subsidence (since 2023) has affected accommodation availability — confirm pre-booking
⚠Auli cable car closes for high winds; backup road descent is 16km
Campsites
Gulling camp
2,700mForest clearing, operator dome tents, dry toilet.
Khullara meadow camp
3,350mWide meadow, exposed to wind, dome tents.
Auli hotels
2,850mGarhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) rooms + private hotels, hot showers.
Cost Estimate
Per-person 5-day trek with operator (Indiahikes / Trek the Himalayas) incl. Joshimath pickup, all camps, meals, permits. Auli cable car ticket ~₹350/PP. 2025–26 season.
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