About Lord Curzon:
Lord Curzon was a British officer who served as the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905. He came to Uttarakhand with Lord Lansdowne and discovered Kuari Pass in 1905. It was part of an old trade route between India and China. The name “Kuari” means unmarried or untouched.
Location:
Kuari Pass is near Joshimath in Chamoli district, Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
Overview & Info
About Lord Curzon:
Lord Curzon was a British officer who served as the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905. He came to Uttarakhand with Lord Lansdowne and discovered Kuari Pass in 1905. It was part of an old trade route between India and China. The name “Kuari” means unmarried or untouched.
Location:
Kuari Pass is near Joshimath in Chamoli district, Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
Duration & Best Time:
The trek is popular in winter. It is an easy to moderate trek of 26 km, usually completed in 5–6 days.
Scenery:
The trail passes through oak forests, alpine meadows, and offers amazing views of high mountains like Nanda Devi and Garud Peak.
Trek Route:
From Joshimath, there are two summer routes: Tugasi Village and Auli. In winter, only Tugasi Village is safe, as the Auli route is rough and dangerous. The trek from Tugasi is easier in winter.
Highlights
- Kuari Pass Trek is one of the most beautiful winter treks in Uttarakhand, offering stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet, and Hathi Ghoda Parvat.
- The Kuari Pass summit gives you that “top of the world” feeling — an unforgettable moment with breathtaking snow-covered mountains in the background.
- Each campsite on this trek is unique — from Gulling’s forest beauty to Khullara’s wide meadows, every stop brings a new Himalayan charm.
- Walk through ancient oak, pine, and rhododendron forests, where golden sunlight breaks through the trees and the trail feels straight out of a dream.
- Experience the peaceful Himalayan mornings as you start your sunrise hike to Kuari Top, watching the first rays of light touch the white peaks a view you’ll remember forever.
- Camp under millions of stars, share stories around a bonfire, and enjoy the quiet beauty of the Himalayas the true essence of trekking.
