Walk Lord Curzon’s trail from our home village of Karchi to a pass that frames Nanda Devi, Dronagiri and Kamet in one sweep.
Kuari Pass is where Northern Hill began. The trail starts in Karchi — our own village above Joshimath — and climbs through walnut orchards, oak and rhododendron forest and open bugyals (alpine meadows) to a broad pass at 12,516 ft.
From the top you look straight across at Nanda Devi, India’s highest peak wholly within the country, with Dronagiri, Hathi–Ghoda Parbat and Kamet lined up beside it. It is a gentle, beautifully graded trek, which makes it ideal as a first Himalayan trek — and it is spectacular under snow in winter.
Because our guides grew up on this route, you will hear the stories behind every shrine and shepherd hut along the way.
A front-row panorama of India’s highest peak and its neighbours.
Shaded trails that turn red and pink in spring.
Pitch tents at Khullara with the peaks glowing at sunset.
Almost no light pollution — the Milky Way is overhead.
Begin in Karchi, home of the Northern Hill team.
A scenic drive along the Ganga and Alaknanda past the holy confluences of Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Nandprayag. Evening briefing and kit check at our base.
Leave the village through terraced fields and walnut groves, then climb gently into mixed oak forest to a clearing named after its walnut trees.
A steady ascent through thick forest opens onto the Khullara meadow. First big views of Dronagiri and the Kuari ridge.
Summit day. An early start along the ridge brings you to Kuari Pass for sunrise light on Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dronagiri. Return to camp for a relaxed afternoon.
Descend the same trail through the forest back to the village for a celebratory local dinner.
Drive back to Rishikesh, reaching by evening.
Snow-covered trails, a frozen alpine lake and a beginner-friendly summit with huge views.
A scenic winter adventure through oak and rhododendron forests to alpine lakes and open ridges.
Vast alpine meadows, peaceful forests and panoramic snow peaks — perfect for first-timers and families.
