On foot
Kuari Pass
Strangers at the start. Friends by the end.
Trekked with Indiahikes
- Duration
- 6 days
- Region
- Uttarakhand
- Highest stop
- High point · 12,516 ft
Day by day
The route, day by day. Distances and timings are approximate; this outline follows the linked route guide.
- DAY 01
Rishikesh → Karchi / Dhak
Drive · 255 km · 9–10 hr
Reach the base near Joshimath.
- DAY 02
Karchi → Akhrotghetta
Walk · 2.75 km · 5–6 hr
Climb through oak and maple forest.
- DAY 03
Akhrotghetta → Khullara
Walk · 2.5 km · 4–5 hr
Gain height gradually toward the open campsite.
- DAY 04
Khullara → Kuari Pass → Tali
Walk · 8.3 km · 8–9 hr
The high ridge day, ending among trees.
- DAY 05
Tali → Auli → Karchi / Dhak
Walk · 8.1 km · 7–8 hr
Cross Gorson Bugyal; drive back from Auli.
- DAY 06
Karchi / Dhak → Rishikesh
Drive · 255 km · 9–10 hr
The return journey down the valley.
Route references · Indiahikes route guide ↗