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Home / Treks / India / Winter Kuari Pass
Uttarakhand, IndiaHimalayan Treks

Winter Kuari Pass

The Curzon Trail to Nanda Devi's winter doorway

Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Max altitude
12,500 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trek distance
27 km
Best season
  • Overview
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  • Inclusions
  • How to reach
  • Things to carry
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Overview

Winter Kuari Pass Trek – known as the "Curzon Trail", offering panoramic views of Nanda Devi and the Garhwal Himalayas. Best experienced between December and March.

The Winter Kuari Pass Trek is a journey through the snow-clad landscapes of Uttarakhand. Known as the Curzon Trail, it offers panoramic views of Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet and Trishul under a winter blanket of snow. The trail runs through oak and rhododendron forests, mountain campsites and alpine meadows like Gurson Bugyal, and suits both beginners and seasoned trekkers. Trek it with Karavan for a safe and memorable adventure. Expert guides, a well-planned itinerary and quality gear take care of every detail, so you can enjoy the snowy trails, starlit camps and the Garhwal Himalayas.

Difficulty · Moderate

Some trekking experience or good fitness recommended.

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Winter Kuari Pass

Overview, day-by-day itinerary and trek details in one brochure. Read it here, save it, or send it to your group.

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Day by day

Itinerary

6 days up to 12,500 ft

Starting from

₹14,499 / person

Check dates
December – March
Group size
15–20 trekkers
Start / end
Rishikesh → Rishikesh
Pick-up
Rishikesh
  1. Day1

    Begin your Himalayan adventure with a scenic drive along the Alaknanda River to the quaint village of Karchi. • Drive distance: 255 km | Drive duration: 9–10 hours

    Trek time
    9–10 hours
    Meals
    Only Dinner
    Stay
    Rooms
  2. Day2

  3. Day3

  4. Day4

  5. Day5

  6. Day6

Dates & prices

Price for selected batch

₹14,499/ person

Inclusive of GST

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  • Small groups · certified trek leaders
Winter Kuari Pass
DatesAvailabilityPrice
20 Dec – 25 Dec 2026Winter SpecialAvailable₹14,499Book
27 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027Winter SpecialAvailable₹14,499Book

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Accommodation Day 1 to Day 5
  • All meals (including tea, soup, snacks, etc.) from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 dinner
  • All the permits and fees required for the trek
  • Transport from Rishikesh to Joshimath and back
  • Expert local guide and trek leader from Karavan

Not included

  • Any meals during transit on Day 1 and Day 6
  • Transport from airport to hotel and back
  • Sightseeing and activities at Rishikesh
  • Personal porter and insurance
  • Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances, including medical emergencies and acts of God
  • Anything not mentioned in the list of inclusions

How to reach

Meeting point [Place, Rishikesh] — [Google Maps link] Reporting time [HH:MM] on Day 01 From Bangalore by air Bangalore → Dehradun (Jolly Grant), then taxi to Rishikesh By train Nearest station Rishikesh / Haridwar Return drop Rishikesh on Day 06 evening; book onward travel for Day 07

Trek essentials

Things to carry

  • • Rucksack: 60–70 L good backpack to carry all your essentials
  • • Day pack: small 10 L bag for the day's essentials
  • • Trekking shoes: waterproof, with good grip; expect a lot of snow on the trail
  • • Three layers of warm clothes: two or three layered jackets, fleece jackets and a down jacket; temperatures can drop as low as –25 °C
  • • Thermals: mandatory, top and bottom; the winter is extremely cold
  • • Three to four trek pants: light trek pants; denim/jeans and shorts are not suitable
  • • 5–6 T-shirts: one per day if you like
  • • Sunglasses: mandatory; snow on the trail can cause snow blindness
  • • Cap: the sun is extra harsh at high altitude
  • • Waterproof hand gloves: woollen gloves get wet in snow, so carry waterproof ones or both
  • • Socks: 4–5 pairs of sports socks plus one pair of woollen socks for the night
  • • Headlamp / LED torch: mandatory
  • • Documents: ID (passport, Aadhaar card or voter ID)
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Cancellation policy

Cancel 30+ days before departure for a full refund minus 5% processing. 15–29 days: 50% refund. Under 15 days: trek voucher for 50% value. No-shows are non-refundable.

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Price for selected batch

₹14,499/ person

Inclusive of GST

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  • Small groups · certified trek leaders
Winter Kuari Pass
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