CURZON TRAIL: GHAT- AULI via KUARI PASS
Overview
Curzon Trail: Ghat – Auli via Kuari Pass Tour Package Itinerary : Europe – Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Ghat – Ramni trek – Camping – Jhenjipani – Pana – Dhakwani – Kuari Pass – Pangarchula – Auli – Rishikesh – Delhi
The Kuari Pass Trek known as Curzon Trail, which passes through spectacular view of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers in their glory. Visit the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas while experiencing an unending vista of the biggest mountains in India opening right from day one . Enjoy panoramic view of the full face of Mt. NANDA DEVI, India’s highest mountain surrounded by an awesome wall which forms a ‘NANDA DEVI SANCTUARY’ This trail goes through ancient forests filled with oaks, rhododendrons and deodar . Just as your eyes are getting used to the tree canopy above the trail opens into colorful meadows with blooming flowers . It also offers you summit views of Dronagiri, Chitrakantha, Chaukhamba.
EUROPE – DELHI
Arrival late night flight. Met on arrival and directly after some breakfast hotel near the airport we can drive to RAILWAY STATION your baggage will be sent with cook + helper Directly to Haridwar by minibus. Driver will report at Haridwar Station.
DELHI – HARIDWAR
(TRAIN: INDIAN TGV: Dep: 06.50 - 1120 Arr. With Guide leave by train. ) From Station directly drive for 15 KM to RISHIKESH on arrival check into a hotel near Ganges. Overnight at the hotel.
RISHIKESH – GHAT
DRIVE (Long Day, arrive by evening) Stay at TOURIST BUNGALOW.
GHAT – RAMNI TREK + CAMPING
First day of gradual trek, walk 6 hours through Deodar forest and Bhutias Villages leaving the Mandakini River. An ethnic school near Ramni village. Overnight CAMPING.
RAMNI - JHENJIPANI TREK + CAMPING
Morning starts with the first 4 km to Sem Kharak, an ascent for 2 hrs. and a gradual descent of 2 hrs. through a quiet forest and local village en route. The locals here are a unique race of Brahmins, most of them never moved beyond the mountains. Overnight at CAMPING
JHENJIPANI – PANA TREK + CAMPING
Today will trek Steep uphill for good 4 hrs. and then followed by down for 3 hrs. to reach village of Pana. The route follows the valley, and Panna villagers known for their expertise in sheep wool weaving activities. Evening can interact with locals. Overnight at CAMPING.
PANNA – DHAKWANI TREK + CAMPING
Trek for 6 hrs. gradually ascending through thick forests containing a rich quality of Fauna – flora, and numerous herbs are found, which are used by locals. Nomads grazing their sheeps. Overnight at CAMPING.
DHAKWANI - KUARI PASS
Gradual ascend 5 hrs passing through silent forest and emerging into a meadow, ‘THE FIRST VIEW OF NANDA DEVI & PANGARCHULA PEAKS’ from pass. The panorama is beyond imagination and View KAMET, DRONAGIRI, as we pass through Oak, Deodar and Rhododendron forests. Rare Himalayan Flora-Fauna are found in this area. CAMPING at BC of Pangarchula. (KULHARA)
KUARI PASS CAMPING
Day excursion to climb Pangarchula Peak (5200 M) or view / Rest photograph beauty of Nanda Devi. CAMPING at BC of Pangarchula. (KULHARA)
KUARI PASS (BC OF PANGARCHULA) – AULI
Pangarchula Base camp to Auli trek down 05 hrs. to reach Auli-a winter ski resort, at the height of 3000M. Auli provides excellent opportunities for cross country, slalom and downhill skiing events. It offers a 180º panoramic view of Nanda Devi (7873M), Kamet (7756M), Mana Parvat (7273M), Dunagiri (7006M), Bethartoli (6352M), Neelkanth (6596M), Hathi (6727M) and Ghori Parvat (6590M). Overnight at camp.
AULI – RISHIKESH
Drive Auli to Rishikesh & evening at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.
RISHIKESH – DELHI
Drive to Delhi & Transfer to Airport / Railway Station for your onward Journey