ABOUT THE TOUR:

In 1905 this trek was first visited by the then viceroy general of India Lord Curzon. Since then it has come to be known as Curzon's trail. It is very popular trek amongst all including European and American travelers, but most of them travel during the summer season of april to June. October is just the right time to do this trek as after the monsoon its lush green meadows and high Himalayan views are simply breathtaking and beyond descriptions. Lord Curzon reached Kuari Pass from Ghat via Ramni. Today many trekkers also prefer to undertake the trek in the reverse direction. They climb the ridge above Tapovan, and reach Gailgarh, where the trail coming from Gorson meets.

One can also reach Kuari Pass from Auli Bugyal through Gorson Top. The main attraction of Curzon's Trail is the majestic view of the twin peaks of Nanda Devi along with Kamet, Dronagiri, and Hathi- Ghodi Parvat. Along the trek we will pass through pristine Rhododenron, Oak and Deodar forests. Rare Himalayan flora and fauna are found aplenty on the trail. At Tapovan there is a massive sulphur spring. The waters of the spring are said to have excellent medicinal properties.

Destionations: Delhi - Haridwar - Joshimath - Auli – Gorson Top - Khulara - Kuari Pass - Dharansi Pass - Dhakvani - Hitoli Sinyartoli – Jhanjipani - Rudraprayag - Rishikesh.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:  

Day 01: Delhi:
Arrive Delhi from home. On arrival met by representative at IGI airport and transfer to hotel. Depending upon your flight timings, in the morning of afternoon we do a sightseeing of Old and New Delhi historical monuments. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi - Haridwar :
Early morning transfer to New Delhi railway station to board train to Haridwar. On arrival transfer to hotel. In the afternoon visit Chandi Devi temple by cable car and then visit the Temples of Daksha Mahadev and Mercury Shivlingam. Later spend some time relaxing at the health Spa in the hotel and then in the evening attend Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri which is a daily ritual in which the river is worshiped with thousands of lamps Floating in the leaf boats at the time of sun set. Simply a spectacle in itself. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Haridwar – Joshimath
After early breakfast leave for Joshimath. Enroute stop at Devprayag to witness the confluence of holy rivers Alaknanda & Bhagirathi to form holy river Ganga. Stop for lunch in Srinagar. Reach Joshimath in the evening. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Joshimath - Auli – Gorson Top
After breakfast visit Adi Guru Shankracharya temple and witness Amar Kalp Vriksha (a tree which never dies and under which if someone asks for anything it is fulfilled) where he meditated for years. After lunch go up by cableway to Auli. Move on to Gorson Top (trek 3 kms) to camp for overnight. Today is the first day at high altitude in lush green surroundings of deodar and Rhododendron Forest. Now on we will get grand Himalayan Views of peaks like Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Kamet (all 7000 mts plus) and Hathi Parvat, Trishul etc. Overnight in camp.

Day 05: Gorson top – Tali. 6 kms trek, Alt: 3506 Mts.
After breakfast wind up camp and leave for Tali which is another high altitude meadow. The trek all along the ridge on this day and magnificent high Himalayan views are the highlight of the day. On arrival camp overnight.

Day 06: Tali – Khulara ( Gailgarh ). 11 kms trek, Alt: 2896 Mts.
Once again a great day on the trek to take you to the base of Kuari Pass at Khulara. Camp overnight.

Day 07: Khulara – Kuari Pass – Dhakvani. trek 10 kms, Alt: 4268 Mts
Morning after breakfast start trekking (5 km) to cross Kuari Pass (4268 Mt). From the Pass you can have a breathtaking view of Nanda Devi and other numerous peaks. Proceed on to reach Dhakvani 5 kms on the other side of the pass. Overnight stay in tents on the other side of the pass.

Day 08: Dhakvani - Sinyartoli : Trek 10 kms
Morning after early breakfast start trekking (10 km) to reach Sinyartoli (2486 Mt) and stay overnight in camp.

Day 09: Sinyartoli – Jhanjipani : Trek 12 kms
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Jhanjipani (2015 Mt) by covering approx 12 kms. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 10: Jhanjipani – semikharak - Ramni: Trek 13 kms
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Ramni ( 1982 mts ) via Semikharak by covering approx 13 kms. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 11: Ramni – Ghat – Nandprayag – Rudraprayag : Trek 10 kms
After breakfast trekking to reach Ghat (1900 Mt) by covering approx 10 kms. Arrive and transfer to Nandprayag and onto Rudraprayag to check in tourist rest house / Hotel. overnight stay in tents.

Day 12: Rudraprayag - Rishikesh – Delhi . 150 kms
Morning after early breakfast drive for Rishikesh. On arrival have lunch and drive on to Haridwar. Visit Hari Ki Pauri ( which is also the most sacred place on River Ganges for all Hindus. Take the evening train at 6.00 pm for Delhi ( Shatabdi Express ). Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 13: Delhi-Home:On time departure transfer to International airport to board the flight to home.

DETAILS OF OUR SERVICES

TRASNPORATION: 02 PERSON: AIRCONDITION TATA INDOGO / INDICA / LANCER CAR 3-4 PERSON: AIRCONDITION TOYOTA INNOVA / TATA SAFARI / SUMMO 5-9 PERSON: AIRCONDITION TEMPO TRAVELLER 10-11 PERSON: AIRCONDITION 12 SEATER MINI COACH 12-16 PERSON: 18 AIRCONDITION 18 SEATER DELUXE COACH

ACCOMMODATION: BUDJET: GUEST HOUSES / LOCAL HOME STAY / MONASTERY GUEST HOUSES MEDIUM: 2-3 STAR HOTELS DELUXE: 4-5 STAR HOTELS / HERITAGE HOTELS LUXURY: 5 STAR DELUXE HOTELS COMBINATIONS: BUDJET WITH MEDIUM / MEDIUM WITH DELUXE / DELUXE WITH LUXURY

GUIDE / ESCORT: OPTION 1: MULTI LANGUAL GERMAN / FRENCH / ITILIAN / CHINESE / KORIAN / JAPANESE ACCOMPANYING ESCORT / GUIDE OPTION 2: ENGLISH SPEAKING ACCOMANYING ESCORT / GUIDE OPTION 3: ENGLISH SPEAKING LOCAL GUIDE OPTION 4: LOCAL GUIDE AT CHOSEN MONUMENT/S FOR FEW HOURS OPTION 5: NO GUIDE OR ESCORT DRIVER WITH LITTLE KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH

MEALS: EP:  (EUROPEAN PLAN): ROOM ONLY NO MEALS CP: (CONTINENTAL PLAN): ROOM WITH BREAKFAST MAP: (MODIFIED AMERICAN PLAN): ROOM WITH BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AP: (AMERICAN PLAN):  ROOM WITH BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER

FLIGHTS /TRAINS INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT: International Flights are not included in our tours, thus the clients’ needs to purchase it from their own country DOMESTIC FLIGHTS: We included domestic flights on advance notice

OTHER ELEMENTS TRAIN: Yes, we include train tickets VISA FEE & AIRPORT TAX: We do not include visa fees or airport tax MONUMENT ENTRANCE FEES: Yes, we include monument / monastery entrance fees CAMERA FESS AT MONUMENTS: No, we do not include camera fees TIPS: We do not include tips to Guide, driver, helper or at hotel and restaurants. RIDES: We do not include, rides such as Rickshaw ride, Elephant ride, Camel Ride, Jeep Ride, Boat ride, Gondola Ride etc. The client pays directly and Guide and escort assist them. INNER LINE OR SPECIAL PERMITS: We arrange for all permits INSUARANCE: We do not cover any insurance, thus client must get their appropriate insurance from their home country. We assist and perform all kind of rescue operations in the mountains with our special and experience rescue team.

TREKKING / MOUNTAINEERING & ADVENTURE SAFARI: WE INCLUDE: All trekking equipments; sleeping tents, dinning tents, kitchen tent, toilet tents, carry mats, water cans, kitchen utensils and accessories etc. All trekking staff: Mountain Guide, Trek Cook, Helper, Horse/Pony All meals during the trek Boiled Water / Mineral water Transportation for trek staff, equipment and food items. Two way radio as per requirement Potable oxygen cylinder as per requirement First Aid Box (No imported medicines and accessories) WE DO NOT INCLUDE: Trekking shoes Sleeping bags