DifficultyModerate
Duration7 Days
Max Altitude11,936 ft (3,640m)
Starting Price₹15,999/person
Best SeasonMarch – June | September – December
RegionChamoli District, Uttarakhand
Trek Highlights
- Best views of Nanda Devi (7,816m) — India's second highest peak
- Lord Curzon Trail — historically traversed by British Viceroy Lord Curzon in 1905
- Views of Trishul, Dronagiri, Hathi Parbat, and Bethartoli massifs
- Winter trek option with stunning snow-covered trails (Nov–Dec)
- Gentle gradient makes this ideal for adventurous first Himalayan trekkers
- Traditional Garhwali villages and warm homestay culture
Itinerary
Day 1
Mumbai → Haridwar. Drive to Joshimath (1,890m)
Day 2
Acclimatization at Joshimath. Visit Auli ski slopes
Day 3
Joshimath → Tugasi → Khullara (3,100m)
Day 4
Khullara → Kuari Pass (3,640m) → Khullara. Summit and back
Day 5
Khullara → Tali Lake (3,500m). Scenic alternate camp
Day 6
Tali Lake → Auli (2,519m). Descent and celebration
Day 7
Auli → Haridwar → Mumbai departure
What's Included
Included ✓
- Haridwar pickup/drop
- Certified guide
- All trek meals
- Guesthouse + tents
- Permits
- Medical kit
Not Included ✗
- Flights
- Joshimath hotel (pre-trek)
- Personal gear
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Lord Curzon Trail?
British Viceroy Lord Curzon trekked this route in 1905 and wrote extensively about the Nanda Devi views. The trail was officially named after him.
Is Nanda Devi clearly visible?
On clear days the views are extraordinary — Nanda Devi dominates the horizon at close range, flanked by a panorama of 7,000m+ peaks.