Kauri Pass Trek

Considered by many as characteristically the most beautiful trek in the Garhwal Himalayas, the Kuari Pass is a once in a lifetime experience. The area here is really wild because the higher reaches of the river in the valley have not yet been fully explored. En route one can get splendid view of various uncharted lakes especially the Gauna Lake. The route is through various remote villages in the wilderness where the civilized world has not yet managed to cast its shadow. To reach the pass the last ascent is very steep and exerting but worth its while because the ridge on which the pass is situated is the edge of the divide between the Lesser and the Greater Himalayas. The ridge-top is a continuous grassy meadow and affords next-door Himalayan views, one of the finest in the world. At the camp on the ridge overlooking peaks like Nanda devi, Dunagiri, Hathi Parvat, Ghori Parvat, Kamet, Chaukmamba, Nilkanth, Bethratoli and the Trishul peaks one feels truly on top of the world. From Kauri Pass a day trek to Pangerchuli peak is possible from where the Greater Himalayan peaks are a whisper away.

The Journey begins now!!!

Day 01: Flight to India (New Delhi)
You arrive in Delhi by international flight. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representatives would assist you at the airport and to our hotel for check in and overnight stay.

Day 02: New Delhi
Breakfast at the Coffee shop. Rest of the morning at leisure. You will be taken on a guided tour of Delhi, beginning with a morning sightseeing trip to Old Delhi and followed by visits to the 1648 Red Fort, India's largest mosque - Jama Masjid and Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour includes visits to India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutab Minar. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi-Haridwar (200Kms / 05hrs)
In the morning, we will drive to Haridwar. Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttrakhand region and is located on the foothills of Shivaliks. It is on the banks of River Ganges. The River Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains with Haridwar being the first major town on the plains. Though the Ganges does not lose its rapids completely nevertheless it becomes very quite and calm here. The city acquires a unique charm in the evening when the ghats become breathtakingly beautiful with thousands of Diyas and Marigold floating in the waters of Ganges. We visit various places like Mansa Devi temple, Sapt Rishi, Daksha Mahadev temple etc. In the evening we will visit Har Ki Pauri again. In the evening a Maha Aarti is performed on this ghat. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04: Haridwar - Ghat (236 Kms./8Hr )
Post breakfast leave Haridwar and drive to Ghat (1331mtrs). Lunch enroute, Arrive Ghat by evening and Check in Tourist Rest House or Own Camp.

Day 05: Ghat - Ramni (2550 m) trek 10 km.
Post breakfast we start trek with packed lunch, The path gradually gains height, contouring around on the valley's side, through the ubiquitous terraced fields, to reach the village of Ramni…we camp away from the houses, on a ridge. Dinner and Overnight stay in tents.

Day 06: Ramni - Jhenjhenpatni (1524 m) trek 13 km.
Post breakfast we start trek with packed lunch from Ramni to Jinji pani - through thick forests, encountering trees of walnut and chestnut, and troops of langur executing spectacular leaps through the foliage…one of the thickest forests you are likely to see in the Himalaya. Dinner and Overnight stay in tents.

Day 07: Jhenjhenpatni - Pana (2043 m) trek 12 km.
Post breakfast we start trek with packed lunch for Pana, Now the climb is steeper; the forest continues, and soon we are at the twin villages of Pana-Irani. Dinner and Overnight stay in tents.

Day 08: Pana - Dakwani (2296 m) trek 8 km.
Post breakfast we start trek with packed lunch, This is the day that we soon emerge from the forests to gain the altitude of alpine meadows. Dhakwani is very high and we can expect hoarfrost in the morning! And if you are lucky, one can actually see bears here! Kuari Pass rises above this site Dinner and Overnight stay in tents.

Day 09: Dakwani - Kauri Pass (3700 m) trek 8 km.
Post breakfast we start trek with packed lunch, A steady climb will take us up on to the Kuari Pass…and, weather permitting, to one of the grandest views in the Himalaya. It would be worthwhile to make a very earl y start and be on the pass before 6.00 a.m. before the rising morning mists block our view of the panorama of snow clad mountains - right from Chaukhamba to Hati & Ghoda Parbats to Dhaulagiri & Changabang, the 'Shining Mountain'. Dinner and Overnight stay in tents.

Day 10 : Kauri Pass
Spend the day at the meadows exploring the environs of the seemingly endless meadows. (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea and Dinner and Overnight stay in the Camp.)

Day 11 : kauri Pass - Auli (2750 m) trek 21 km. - Joshimath (15 Kms. By drive)
Post breakfast we start trek with packed lunch for Auli, Final day of our classic Himalayan trek is through very picturesque meadows and Deodar forests. Fairly easy descent meeting shepherds on the way. Upon arrival in Auli we will leave for Joshimath by our Jeeps. Dinner and Overnight stay in Deluxe Camp in Joshimath

Day 12: Joshimath - Devprayag - Rishikesh - Haridwar (270 Kms. / 8-9 hrs)
Early morning we leave with packed breakfast from Joshimath for Haridwar. On the way visit Devprayag and Rishikesh. check in hotel on arrival. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 13: Haridwar - Delhi (200Kms / 4-5hrs)
After breakfast we visit Har ki pauri and then go to Chandi Devi by Cable car After lunch we proceed to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & Check-in at your hotel for Short stay.

Day 14: Depart Delhi
Our tour concludes. Caper thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to the International airport for your onward travel to your next destination.