Kuari Pass trek Distance
The Kuari Pass trek spans approximately 22 to 23 kilometers, making it one of the more approachable Himalayan trek especially in winters. This distance includes both ascent and descend, passing through forests, meadows, snow slopes, and ridgelines, thus attracting both beginners and experienced trekkers.
Day-wise Breakdown of distance for Kuari Pass trek
Day 1: On the first day, you travel by road from Dehradun to Pipalkoti. This initial leg covers roughly 255km and takes about 8 to 10 hours, depending on the roads and the traffic to reach the destination. While not part of the trekking distances on foot, it’s important for acclimatization. You arrive in Pipalkoti in the evening, rest, and prepare your body, gear, and mindset for the upcoming trekking days. There is no trek on Day 01.
Day 2: On this day, the real trekking journey begins. We first drive from Pipalkoti to Tugasi which takes around 2 hours. Then, you trek for around 2.5-3 km to Guling. You leave Tugasi walking through dense pine and oak forests, rivers, and gentle slopes, reaching a peaceful campsite near Guling,. The trek takes about 3 hours, providing a gentle but satisfying first climb. From Guling you get a wide view of the Himalays along with the famouns Dronagiri peak.
Day 3: Today, you hike from Guling to Khullara base camp, covering roughly 5-6 km. This is where the forest begins to thin and you move into more open meadows, with clearer view of the most prominent Himalayan ranges. From Khullara you get to see the most beautiful ranges of the Himalayan Peaks. The trek duration for this day is long—roughly 5 to 6 hours, depending on pace and trail conditions.
Day 4: This is the toughest and most challenging day of the Kuari Pass trek. You ascend from Khullara Base Camp to the summit of Kuari Pass at roughly 12,139 feet (≈ 3,650 metres), then descend to a lower campsite, called Tali. The Kuari Pass trek distance for this day, including both parts, is approximately 9-10 km or more, depending on the chosen route. This is a long day, expect around 8-9 hours of trekking. The summit views are spectacular, with 270 to 360-degree panoramas of surrounding peaks.
Day 5: On the final stretch of the trek, the distance is approximately 4- 5 km as you descend from Tali to Tugasi, retracing much of the route through meadows and forests. Since it’s mostly downhill, this day requires less effort against gravity, although knees and ankles may feel the strain. The terrain includes familiar forests, meadows, and occasionally stone-paved or rocky paths. The trek typically takes about 3 to 4 hours, depending on your pace and breaks. After reaching Tugasi you move back to Pipalkoti and rest at the hotel for the day. This marks the end of your trek journey to Kuari Pass trek.
In total, these daily stretches add up to the Kuari Pass trek distance of about 22-23 kilometres on foot. This makes it possible to enjoy steep climbs, summit views, snowfields, and varied forest and meadow terrain without overly long, harsh trekking days—especially good for those doing their first Himalayan summit trek. If you are a beginner there is no better trek than Kuari Pass.
