Snow Trek to Kuari Pass and Gurson Meadows

You can arrive in Joshimath at any time during the day. You'll check into your hotel, freshen up, and you have the rest of the day to relax, walk about in Joshimath, or stock up on any last-minute essentials. In the evening, there's a team introduction session in the hotel.

Overnight in guesthouse in Joshimath

Tonight you'll sleep in a guesthouse in Joshimath. Make sure you charge your phones, camera, batteries, and anything else because you'll be camping in tents for the next few days. This is also a good time to buy any last minute essentials for the trek.

Today you'll begin your trek to Tali. There's a short drive of about 30 minutes to the start point, through beautiful scenery. At Dhak, you'll eat a hearty breakfast, and then begin the ascent. The trail takes you past some beautiful Himalayan villages and fields, where you'll meet locals and see how life is led here. Tali is your campsite for the night. It is fringed with forests, and has a water source nearby. You may have to camp on snow here.

Overnight camp in Tali

The Tali campsite is a scenic one, and a great place to have your first experience of snow camping. The dense forests around ensure that the winds don't touch you, and you'll enjoy the moonlight and the peace of this location.

You'll begin early today, heading up to Kuari Pass. Watch out for ice formations, or melted snow that has become slushy and slippery. The mountains around you are clearly visible, and with their caps of snow, they'll give you plenty to admire while you walk. Your guide will point out the big ones, and finally you get to the pass. You'll spend some time here, before returning to your campsite for the day.

Overnight camp at Tali

After a long day, you'll return to your familiar campsite in Tali. It'll be a relief to remove your boots and crawl into your tent after a hot dinner. Don't forget to take one last look at the peaks around you, gleaming white in the moonlight. Tomorrow you'll be back in the lights and the bustle of Joshimath.

The day starts early today, and you'll climb up beyond the treeline. One of the most beautiful meadows in the mountains, Gurson Bugyal, lies here. In the winter, this is blanketed with fresh snow that beckons you. You'll also get spectacular views of the Lampak Massif, Dronagiri, and Nanda Devi from here. You'll stop at the Podiyar temple for a break, before heading to the Auli roadhead where vehicles are waiting for you. At Joshimath, you'll check into your hotel for the night. Enjoy your hot showers and comfortable beds, after days of camping.

Overnight in guesthouse in Joshimath

Tonight you'll return to Joshimath and check into a guesthouse for the night. You'll be happy to have a hot shower, dine at a table, and fall into a cosy bed. But you'll miss the mountains a little!

Today you'll have to check out in the morning. Your trip ends here, leaving you free to proceed onwards to your next destination.

Trip ends before nightfall

After check-out, you're free to continue onwards to your next destination.