Trek
- 1
Ghat -
Ramni - Sanatoli - Kuari Pass
Ghat is a small, friendly, hamlet in the Nandakini
valley and located about 19 kms. from Nandprayag. From Ghat, the route
travels via Ramni, Sarkot, Jhenjipatni, Panarani, Sanatoli, Domabhiti
to the Kuari Pass.
|
Place
|
Altitude in mtrs.
|
Distance in kms.
|
Accommodation
|
| Nandprayag |
914 |
19 Motorable |
Rest House |
| Ghat |
1331 |
10 Trek |
Rest House |
| Ramni |
1982 |
4 Trek |
Rest House |
| Sarkot |
2439 |
9 Trek |
Rest House |
| Jhenjrpatni |
1524 |
12 Trek |
Rest House |
| Panarani |
2043 |
5 Trek |
Rest House |
| Sanatoli |
2439 |
5 Trek |
Camping ground |
| Domabhiti |
2286 |
5 Trek |
Camping ground |
| Kuari Pass |
4268 |
5 Trek |
Camping ground |
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The Ramni - Kuari road was also known as Curzon Road, because Lord
Curzon, a keen trekking enthusiast, once trekked from
Gwaldam to Ramni and on to Kuari.
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The trek passes through the picturesque areas around Ramni,
then trails along to Sarkot and Sanatoli where grand and
expansive views of the Himalayas can be seen. At times, the
going can really be strenuous especially in the sections-Ghat
to Ramni and Domabhiti to Kuari.
Trek No.
- 2
Joshimath
- Auli - Gorson - Kuari Pass
From Joshimath, there are two routes to Kuari
Pass. One route goes through Auli and Gorson, Tali
and Chitrakantha and is a more rewarding route
than the one which goes via Mrig, Tugasi and Khulara to Gailgarh and Kuari.
From Auli, the path trails its way through the bugyals and
rich green forests, with the Himalayas always in
view, to Gailgarh and Kuari. The camping grounds
are an absolute delight - areas of undulating
slopes, carpeted with rich, green grass and set
in beautiful natural surroundings. From Tali
to Chitrakantha there is only a goat track and
horses and mules cannot make their way.
|
Place
|
Altitude in mtrs.
|
Distance in kms.
|
Accommodation |
| Joshimath |
1890 |
- |
Hotel, Rest House |
| Auli |
2744 |
8 (Jeepable) |
Camping ground |
| Gorson |
3658 |
7 (trek) |
Camping ground |
| Tali |
3506 |
5 (trek) |
Camping ground |
| Chirakantha |
3506 |
4 (trek) |
Camping ground |
| Galigarh |
3658 |
3 (trek) |
Camping ground |
| Kuari |
4268 |
5 (trek) |
Camping ground |
Trek No.
- 3
Joshimath
- Mrig - Tugasi - Khulara - Kuari Pass
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This trek from Joshimath via Mrig Tugasi and Khulara to Gailgarh
and Kuari, is popular with those who have no interest in the bugyals of
Auli and Gorson.
|
Place
|
Altitude in mtrs.
|
Distance in kms.
|
Accommodation |
| Joshimath |
1890 |
- |
Hotels, Rest House |
| Mrig |
1982 |
7 Motorable |
|
| Tugasi |
2012 |
10 Trek |
|
| Khulara |
2896 |
6 Trek |
Camping ground |
| Gailgarh |
3658 |
6 Trek |
Camping ground |
| Kuari |
4268 |
5 Trek |
Camping ground |
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Trek No.
- 4
Tapovan
- Khulara - Kuari
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The fourth trek starts from Tapovan, which is 15 kms. from
Joshimath on the main road to Malari. The trek
begins and ends with a climb and takes one through the
glorious Tapovan valley. It is the shortest route and meets
the third trek at Khulara.
|
Place
|
Altitude in mtrs.
|
Distance in kms.
|
Accommodation |
| Joshimath |
1890 |
- |
Hotels, Rest House |
| Tapovan |
1829 |
15 Motorable |
Camping ground |
| Khulara |
2896 |
10 Trek |
Camping ground |
| Gailgarh |
3658 |
6 Trek |
Camping ground |
| Kuari |
4268 |
5 Trek |
Camping ground |
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It is good to combine the second and fourth treks. In this way, the trekker
will have the opportunity of visiting the beautiful bugyals of Auli and
Gorson.
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