Kuari Pass & Pangarchulla Peak Trek

Day 01 : Rishikesh to Joshimath (250 kms / 6-7 hrs drive) : Morning pick up from Rishikesh. Transfer to Joshimath. On the way visit Devprayag & Rudraprayag. Check in to the hotel in Joshimath. Dinner and overnight stay at Joshimath.

Day 02 : Joshimath to Auli (15 Kms drive) Auli to Gorson meadows (5 km trek): Post breakfast, drive from Joshimath to Auli and then trek to Gorson Bugyal. The trail to this spectacular Himalayan meadow passes through Deodar (cedar) tree forest. Gorson meadows will offer breathtakingly beautiful 360 degree Himalayan Panorama including Nanda Devi (2nd highest peak of Indian Himalayas), Barmal, Hathi-Ghodiparbat and others. Packed lunch on the trail, freshly cooked dinner and overnight stay at campsite.

Day 03 : Gorson meadows to Khulara (via Tali) 8 km trek : Post breakfast, trek from Gorson meadows to Khulara. The trail today passes through pristine Deodar Rhododendron and Oak forests and then a ridge takes you to Khulara. Enroute, cross a beautiful small lake at Tali surrounded with lush green pastures as grazing grounds. Packed lunch enroute. We set-up up our tents and enjoy the evening with camp fire and hot meals. Overnight at campsite. Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. At Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Tapt kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to DivyaShila.

Day 04 : Khulara to Kuari Pass to Pangarchulla and back to Khulara (9 km trek) : Post breakfast, trek from Khulara to Kuari Pass, climb Pangarchulla and back to Khulara. Full day to explore Lord Curzon Area. Kuari Pass is formed by two ridges bent in an arch shape. The expansive views of magnificent snow-clad Himalayan peaks and far-stretched alpine meadows open up with magnificent views of mighty Himalayan peaks - Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, Kedarnath, Neelkanth and twin peaks of Hathi-Ghori Parvat. Packed lunch on the trail. Freshly cooked dinner and overnight stay at campsite.

Day 05 : Khulara to Tapovan (10 kms trek) Tapovan to Joshimath (25 km drive ) : Post breakfast, trek downhill from Khulara to Tapovan and drive to Joshimath At Tapovansee massive natural sulfur hot springs. The waters of this spring are said to have excellent medicinal properties. See village Lata and Reni (famous for Chipko movement) on drive back to Joshimath. Lunch enroute. In the evening, time permitting, visit Narsimha temple, ShankaracharyaMath ,Kalpavriksha and explore Joshimath market area.Dinner and overnight stay in Joshimath.

Day 06 : Joshimath to Rishikesh (250 kms / 6-7 hrs drive) :Morning after breakfast visit Narsingh Temple and Shankaracharya Math in Joshimath. Transfer to Joshimath. Drop at Rishikesh.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
2N stay in Joshimath hotel on twin/triple sharing.
3N stay in comfortable & quality tents with facilities.
Weather suitable tent, sleeping bag, mattress, kitchen tent, toilet tent.
Fully escorted trek with qualified local guides.
All necessary transfers form haridwar onwards.
Cook, helper & porter (Porter for camping equipments)
All meals (as mentioned in itinerary)
Conservation & trekking permits

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS: -
Goods & Services Tax (GST) at applicable rate (5%)
Travel Insurance or any other kind of insurance (Trekkers are advised to obtain applicable insurance on their own)
Costs and expenses for medical treatment in case of evacuation or in case of any medical condition or emergency or otherwise for any reason.
Hire charges for mules/porters/equipment if hired by trekkers for personal ride or extra personal luggage.
Meals other than indicated in the itinerary or charges for mineral water, other beverages or drinks.
Charges for ropeway, chair-car, helicopter ride or any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any expense of personal nature or any gifts, sightseeing, tips or donations.
Any Graduities.
Any other cost or expense which is not specifically included in the price inclusion.

Weather Details: -
Joshimath: 0 to 12 C in winter & 7 C to 18 C in summer.
Khulara: -5 C to 7 C in winter & 0 C to 12 C in summer.

Important Note: -
It is recommended that clients carry suitable heavy warm clothing, adequate protective gear for snow and good shoes.
Clients are advised to consult their physician and take suitable preventive medication (if prescribed) as a precaution for high altitude sickness.
Trekking on any particular day may be aborted or cancelled in case of extreme/unfavourable weather conditions, keeping in mind safety of the clients. Trip leader’s decision on this will be final and binding on clients. No refund of costs or any compensation will be paid to clients in such case.
We seek our clients support to help us leave minimum ecological footprint.
We use water during the trek from nature and due to very less pollution in high altitude region it is drinkable pure water. In case you feel uncomfortable you can carry personal water purifier bottle.
For the toilet we use dry pit toilet tent. Hot shower facility is not available during trekking but let us know in advance if you prefer hot shower so we can check if we can arrange it or not.
Bonfire at evening is prohibited in some areas due to forest.
Sleeping bags are normally used in multiple trips and properly washed after each tour but if you feel uncomfortable you can carry your own sleeping bag.
If you like some particular type food let us know in advance. Normally during the trek we provide below type food. Feel free to send your suggestions.
Breakfast: Hot Milk with corn flakes, (Powder Milk), Tea, Coffee, Bread Toast, Jam, Butter.
Upma/Poha(Flattened rice)/Parantha one of this in rotation.
Lunch: Parantha / Poori with mixed vegetable items (Potato mixed with peas/chickpea/potato with cumin seed), Pickle (lunch you will get packed when you start trekking)
Evening tea and coffee with Pakora or noodles or pasta on rotation
Dinner: Soup, Rice, Roti (bread), mixed vegetable items / seasonal vegetable, lentils (Dal), Desert (rice pudding)

List of Essentials : -
Mountain/adventure travel requires one to be adequately equipped with the right kind of personal gear. Since one is travelling in the wilderness there will be hardly any opportunity to buy anything once you hit the trail so we urge you to carefully pack everything into your bags.
1. Windproof jacket of decent quality preferably with a hood
2. Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
3. Thermal inner wear (upper & lower)
4. Woolen cap
5. Woolen gloves
6. Woolen socks & regular socks (3 – 4 pairs)
7. Scarf/muffler (optional)
8. Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes (shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
9. Light weight floaters/sandals/chappals
10. Raincoat / Poncho
11. Small light weight towel
12. Water bottle (sturdy ones, no empty Bisleri bottles!!)
13. Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
14. Sun glasses
15. Walking stick / Trekking pole
16. Sunscreen Lotion
17. Lip Balm
18. Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
19. Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
20. Personal toiletries
21. Book, if you like reading
22. Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
23. Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
24. Energy bars.

Carry your stuff in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack. Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage. As you will be walking long distances carrying a rucksack, avoid bringing unnecessary items on the trek. Please avoid carrying expensive watches, jewellery and electronic items on the trek.

Acclimatization & high altitude sickness: -
This is one of the most important aspects of travelling in the high Himalayan Mountains and cannot be ignored or set aside. Acclimatization basically means our body adjusting to lower levels of oxygen (rarefied air) & reduced air pressure as me move up. In case one does not acclimatize properly there are chances of the person facing extreme discomfort and this can be fatal in extreme cases. While there is no set route to getting properly acclimatized there are a general precautions and steps that one can take to initiate good acclimatization.

Tip for First Time Trekkers: -
For beginners we suggest good amount daily exercise before going to your first trek. You can start with some nearby hike. You can also try running as well as climbing stairs up down. Start with 10-20 steps in start and gradually increase it every day. 30 minutes of daily exercise of like this will definitely help in trek.