We will try to start the second day of our trek as early as possible. The morning breakfast will be served at the campsite. After breakfast, we will drive to Dhak village. The distance from Joshimath to Dhak village is around 12 kilometers and it takes around an hour of drive to reach Dhak village via road. During this drive, you can look out for the Sleeping Lady Mountain of Joshimath with gentle slopes running through a long distance. The actual trek via foot starts from Dhak village. We will start our trek from Dhak Village to Guilng Top Campsite which will be the destination for day 2. The whole distance from Dhak village to Guling top campsite is around 6 kilometers and it takes around 4 to 5 hours to complete the required distance. The trail is a mixture of gradual and steep ascent which passes through a lot of villages. These villages will serve as water points and we can refill the water bottles from here. The whole trek from Dhak village to the campsite will pass through delightful surroundings comprising of hemlock, oak, and rhododendron forest. A series of wheat fields, flower beds and huts with a thatched roof will be delightful to watch. You will also find a few streams with clean and clear gushing water that can replenish the water supplies. Moving ahead, you will witness the mesmerizing sight of the bright sun-kissed Dronagiri peak. There lies a splendid snow-capped ridge from where you can witness the elegant Chaukhamba peak. There are few other peaks such as Hathi Parvat and Ghori Parvat which also assures breathtaking views from the trail. Passing through open meadows and oak forests, we will reach Guling Top. Once we reach the campsite we will stay overnight. Dinner will be served at the campsite. Tents will be pitched and fun activities will be organized.

We will be starting the day early with a few minutes of yoga and healthy exercise. After having breakfast at the previous campsite, we will advance to Tali Top. The altitude of Tali Top is around 11,000 feet. It takes around 5 hours to reach the Tali Top forest campsite. The complete trek distance from Guling top campsite to Tali Top forest campsite is around 6 Kilometres through some green vegetation and really beautiful serene beauty of the hills. The whole trail comprises of dense mountain forests covered with rhododendrons, silver birch, and spruce. The magnificent alpine meadows will fill your heart with joy. An uphill trek covering 3 kilometers will take us to lush green meadows where there are well-composed tracks from Tapovan. The panoramic landscapes, wide lush green pastures, frozen ice valleys and a thrilling advancement of the trail make this journey a memorable one. The last water point is at Forest Hut which is at an elevation of 9,840 feet. The next ascent is quite steep as it connects the forest Hut to Tali top which is located at an elevation of 11,480 feet. You will find the calm and serene Tali lake here. The total trek distance from Forest Hut to Tali Top is around 2 kilometers. You can witness a bunch of snow-clad mountains peaks from here. The mesmerizing views of Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Hathi Parvat, Ghori Parvat, and Chang bang will take make you wonder about your existence. A walk of few distances along a gradual descent will take you to the Tali Top forest campsite. Here, we will camp at the end of meadow at the Tali Top. The tents will be pitched, evening snack and tea will be served as you create memories that will last for a lifetime. Retire to your tents after a hearty breakfast and re-energize yourself for the day to come.

This is the toughest day of the whole trek. We will trek to the Kuari pass which is at an elevation of 12,763 feet from the mean sea level. The total trek distance is around 15 kilometers and it will take approximately 11 hours to complete the scheduled task of the day. It is important to carry enough water because there is no water source on the whole way to the Kuari Pass. The first step is a trek from Tali Top to Khullara Top. Khullara top is at a height of 11,800 feet and it is around 3.5 km from the Tali Top. We will reach the top of Khullara with some moderately ascending trek. A joyful walk of 2.5 km will advance us to a broken bridge comprising of a frozen stream. From here, we will be going through some snow-covered patches to reach the Kuari Pass. A strenuous climb of 1.5 km will take us to the Kuari Pass which is at a height of 12,716 feet. The view from the top will take your breath away and compel you to introspect the way of your living in the cities. On the top of the Kuari Pass, you can enjoy the view of Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi. There are numerous other elegant mountain peaks namely Kedarnath Peak, Kedar Dome, Chaukhambha, Balakun, Neel Kantha, Mukut Parvat, Kamet, Abhi Gamin, Mana I, Ghori Parvat, Hathi Parvat, Dronagiri, Changabang and Nanda Ghunti. You will feel like you are in heaven being surrounded by these many mountain peaks in the vicinity. We will spend some time embracing the beauty of the setting and glorifying the magnificence of nature. After this, we will make our way back to the Tali base camp and this will mark the end of the longest and the most hectic day of our trek. It will certainly be a long and tiring day. So, we will have dinner at the campsite and proceed to sleep as soon as possible without incorporating any further delay.

After having breakfast we will trek down alongside Rishi Ganga river. A descent of 1 kilometre will take us to Tali Lake. The whole trek will pass through delightful surrounding comprising of a hemlock, oak and rhododendron forest. A series of wheat fields, flower beds and huts with a thatched roof will be delightful to watch. You will also find a few streams with clean and clear gushing water which can replenish the water supplies. You can witness the mesmerizing sight of the bright sun-kissed Dronagiri peak again. From here, a descent of 3.5 kilometres will take us from Tali Lake to Gurson Bugyal which is situated at an altitude of 11,150 feet. You will have packed lunch today, sitting in between a beautiful meadow. Another 3.5 kilometres of descent will advance us to Auli and make our arrival to a motorable road. Auli is famous for skiing enthusiasts. Auli is known as the ski capital of India. The breathtaking lake at Auli will provide a different kind of tranquillity to your soul. The clarity and serenity of this lake will blow your mind with excitement. This beautiful scenery and serenity of the place will surely restrict your return back into the chaotic world. The ski resort is run by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) and offers 7 days and 14 days skiing courses. However, to ski here, trekkers have to pay whatever their package costs as it is not included in the trek package. A drive distance of 13 kilometres from Auli will lead us to Joshimath. We will have evening tea and debriefing at the campsite. A few hours later, dinner will be served and some fun activities can be organised. After that, we will go to sleep and make our overnight stay at Joshimath. The mobile network will be available at Joshimath; you can finally contact your loved ones and ensure them of your safety.

This will be the last day of the trek on which we will drive you from Joshimath to Dehradun. The distance of the whole journey from Joshimath to Dehradun is around 293 km and it will take approximately 10 hours to reach Joshimath via road. The 10 hours of journey from Joshimath to Dehradun will be exhausting but throughout the trail, you will never run out of alluring views. We will come across many confluences of rivers and spectacular landscapes all along the drive back from Joshimath to Dehradun. We will follow the same route as we followed to reach Joshimath. We will pass Karnprayag, Srinagar, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Rishikesh and finally reach Dehradun in the evening. If we can reach on time, you can enjoy the evening Ganga Arti at Har ki Pauri in Haridwar. This will mark the end of your Kuari Pass Trek with us. Plan your onward journey accordingly. Throughout the whole return journey to Haridwar, I can assure you will keep thinking about the whole trek. The pristine snow-laden mountains and the serene cascade of water bodies will keep flashing continuously. The inclusion of such beauty on the heart will compel you to become a travel nomad who is in seek of nature’s love. Kuari Pass trek will be imprinted in your heart forever. You are certainly going to return back with a happy heart and a self promise to visit this beautiful place again and again.