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Kuari Pass - trekking in Himalaya, India

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A classic trek, offering 'the finest view in the Himalaya' according to Frank Smythe, the 1930's explorer/mountaineer. Following an excellent trail, we cross the Kuari La (3640m) and trek southwards. A climb towards the sacred snow lake of Roopkund (4450m) beneath the towering west face of Trisul (7126m) provides a final challenge.

A 'super fast' train journey from Delhi to Haridwar begins the trip, and there is time to visit the temples and ghats of Haridwar and Rishikesh, situated on the banks of the holy River Ganges. An exciting bus follows the Alaknanda River high into the Garhwal Himalaya. Our trek begins, and soon we are standing on the Kuari La, with tremendous views of Nanda Devi, Kamet and beyond, towards Tibet.

ollowing an excellent trail, we trek southward over passes and across steep valleys and river gorges. Acclimatised now, we leave the main trail and climb up to a beautiful a high meadow with views of Trisul. From here, depending on snow conditions, we may be able to reach the sacred lake of Roopkund, perched high in the Himalaya.