Kuari pass Ghat Trek

The trek to Kuari Pass can be organized either from Ghat or Joshimath. The Ramni- Kuari road is also known as Curzon road or Cuzon Trail, because Lord Curzon a ken trekking enthusiast, trekked from Gwaldom to Ramni and on to kuaripass in the year 1905.

The trek is most rewarding but longest and at times strenuous. Fascinating snow-clad peaks, rocks, forest covers, wild life,a variety of wild flowers, wide stretches pastures, lakes, verdant vakkeys and unique bird species are the most significant features of this route. Ghat is a small hamlet in the glorious Nandakini valley and lies at a distance of 19 km motor road from Nandprayag. The trek begins from Ghat. Hotels and eating places are available for stay and meals. Porters, guides, equipment, etc can be hired from local tour operators based at Ghat.

From Ghat to Ramni is a 10 km steep ascent and then a 4 km steep descent finds Sem Kharak through forests. It is a beautiful place and shepherds bring their cattles and goats here during the summer season. It is an ideal campsite. From here to Jhengi village is a 9 km steep descent through forests. There is a school and one can take shelter in it. There is a spectacular suspension bridge near the villge, over the Birahi Ganga. From Jhengi toPana is a 12 km gradual ascent through floods in the year 1898 and again in the year 1971 had caused great havoc and loss of several lives. There is a good campsite near the village. Drinking water is available here. The villagers also offer accommodation on reasonable rates. From Pana is the first 4 km is a steep ascent and then 1 km steep descent finds Sartoli through forests.It is a pasture land and offers a view of the Kuari Pass. Here, the palsies(shepherds) stay from May to October. A few local villagers also bring their cows and buffaloes during these months. They are very cooperative and offer milk on reasonable price, From sartoli to Dakwani it is a 5 km gradual descent and steep ascent through meadows and forests. There is cave at Dakwani. It is a good campsite. From Dakwani to Kuari Pass is is a 5 Pass which offers the greatest mountain views in the world.
From kuari Pass a very steep descent trail leads to Tapovan via Khulara and another gradual descent trail leads to Joshimath via Gorson and Auli bugyals.