Roopkund With Kuari Pass Trek

In 1905, the famous British mountaineer Dr. Longstaff happened to reach Roop Kund (5029 m) in the course of his search for Nanda Devi base. He stood dumbfounded by what he saw - hundreds of human skeletons lay strewn around the small oval lake. Some believe they are the 600-year-old remains of General Zorawar's soldiers who died in an attempt to enter and conquer Tibet. Still others believe them to be the remains of ancient pilgrims as this trek is the ancient Nanda Devi Raj Jat pilgrim route to Hom Kund.

The Kuari Pass trek, traversed in 1905 by Lord Curzon (hence also known as Curzon Trail), along with the Roop Kund trek, is perhaps your perfect opportunity to emulate great deeds and charter some of the most scenic Himalayan terrain. The entire area is rich in exotic flora and fauna as you walk through virgin landscapes of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Near Kuari Pass, you can see bharal (Blue Sheep), Himalayan Black Bear and the multi-coloured Himalayan Monal, the state bird of both Uttaranchal and Himachal and Nepal's national bird. The trek also takes you to the charming 'bugyals' or high altitude meadows.

Few Facts:
Max Altitude: 5029 Mts
Best Time: April to November
Difficulty: Moderate Trek

Tour Itinerary :

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination:Delhi - Haridwar - Lohajung - Didina - Bedni Bugyal - Baguabasa - Roopkund - Bedni Bugyal - Wan - Sutol - Ramni - Pana - Dakhwani - Kuari pass - Tali - Auli Trek - Rudrpryag - Haridwar - Delhi

Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar
Drive from Delhi to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar check in to the hotel. In the evening one can visit the Har Ki Pauri for the Aarti ceremony on holy river Ganges. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: Haridwar - Lohajung (285 kms / 10 hrs)
Early morning drive to the small hamlet of Lohajung (2213 m), from where the trek begins. Overnight: Lodge

Day 03: Lohajung - Didina 2439 mts / 06 hrs walk
In the morning our team of porters will arrive and we will set off on the first stage of our trek. We have a steady climb up to the Lohajang Col at 2590m which we cross to reach the valley of the Bedni Ganga. We descend on the north side of the pass down to the river before climbing back up to the little village of Didina (2439m) where we camp.
Overnight: Tent

Day 04: Didina - Bedni Bugyal
Today is a steep trek through oak trees and large stands of bamboo up to Ali Bugyal. From here we can enjoy an expansive view of the Garhwal peaks. We continue trekking through thick forests as far as Bedni Bugyal (Bugyal means meadow in the local Garhwali dialect). Very occasionally the brown Himalayan bear can be encountered on this section of the trail, but it is an elusive animal. From Bedni Bugyal we have an excellent view of the various summits of Trisul (7120m) and the peaks of the north of Garhwal. Bedini Bugyal is a charming green meadow adorned with a myriad of colourful flowers. There is a lake situated in the middle of the meadow where Hindu pilgrims come.

Day 05: Bedni Bugyal - Baguabasa (4100 m/13450 ft)
In the morning trek to Baguabasa, its 10 kms upward trek to reach our next base and it will take near about 4-5 hrs. Up on arrival at Baguabasa set out a camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06: Baguabasa - Roopkund (4450 m/14600 ft) - Bedni Bugyal
You trek 18 km today enjoying the Himalayan panorama, this will take about 7-8 hrs, moving at a leisurely pace. Overnight in tents.

Day 07: Bedni Bugyal - Wan (2436 m/8000 ft)
Retrace your steps towards Wan. This will take 3-4 hrs. Overnight in tents.

Day 08: Wan - Sutol (2200 m/7200 ft)
The trek today is for 14 km (5-6 hrs) through one of the finest mixed forests in the entire Garhwal Himalayas with a good chance of spotting the barking deer. Overnight in tents.

Day 09: Sutol - Ramni (2550 M / 8415 ft)
The trail follows the Nandakini Valley from village to village. A 16 km trek that would take about 7-8 hrs. Overnight in tents.

Day 10: Ramni - Jhenji Pani
Trek 9 kms (5-6 hrs) to reach Ramni. Overnight in a tents.

Day 11: Jhenji Pani - Pana (2450 m/8085 ft)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Panarani (2043 Mt) by covering approx 12 kms. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 12: Pana - Dakhwani (3300 m/10890 ft)
Today’s hike of 14 kms is mostly through forests and will take us about 6-7 hrs. Overnight in tents.

Day 13: Dakhwani - Kuari pass (3640 m/11960 ft) - Tali
Today's trek of 14 kms will take us about 4-5 hrs. You will get to see some of the most popular Himalayan peaks while hiking today. Overnight in tents.

Day 14: Tali - Auli trek and drive to Rudrpryag
Morning after breakfast start trekking (15 km) to reach Auli (2519 Mt). Auli has one of the longest ski slopes and one can also have a panoramic view of the Nanda Devi group of peaks. Arrive Auli and drive to Rudrpryag. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 15: Auli - Haridwar - Delhi
Depart early in the morning for Haridwar (290 kms/8-9 hrs drive). Arrive at Haridwar in the evening. From here board the Shatabdi Express for Delhi at 1810 hrs. Arrival in Delhi by 2245 hrs.

Trip ends here.