• Day 1 Arrive in Joshimath (6696 ft)
• Day 2 Joshimath to Dhak Village (via car) and trek to Tali Forest Camp (11,031 ft) – 8 KMs/7 hours
• Day 3 Tali Forest Camp to Kuari Pass to Tali Forest Camp. (11,031 ft to 12,516 ft to 11,031 ft) – 12 Kms/ 7 hours
• Day 4 Tali Forest Camp to Auli. (11,031 ft to 10,003 ft). Drive to Joshimath. – 10 KMs / 7 hours
• Day 5 Depart from Joshimath

How to Reach Kuari Pass Trek

By Air :-
Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 20 km from the city. There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun

By Train :-
Take the overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi

• Nandadevi Express - Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival - 5:40am)
• Dehradun Express - Train no: 12687 (Departure - 9:10pm; Arrival - 5:00am)

By Bus:-
There is a regular bus service from Delhi to Dehradun, from Delhi's ISBT Kashmere Gate.
We would suggest you to take only government buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Private buses ply from outside ISBT and they are not trust worthiness.
Usually buses drop you at Dehradun ISBT. From there you have to come to Dehradun Railway Station

• Trip on Himalayas Tata vehicle will pick-up you from Dehradun Railway Station at 6:00am.
• Pick-up is included in the cost of the trek
• You will reach Sankri by 5:00 pm
• Food from dehradun to Sankri is not included in the trek cost

Note:- Dehradun railway station will be closed from November for 3 months (This station is undergoing a major revamp). Your pickup point will be Haridwar railway station. Timing will be same 6am. We therefore, request all of you please change your train tickets if you have booked any or book your transport to Haridwar Railway station. In case of further queries feel free to contact us anytime.

Inclusions :-
1. Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
3. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
7. Transport from Dehradun to Sankri and return (According to itinerary)
8. Mules to carry the central luggage

Exclusions :-
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.

Note : Normally Trip on Himalaya expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

To book Gaumukh Trek/ adventure program please use our online booking form or, alternatively, you can call us on the given for confirmation of tour you have to wire a deposit and initial deposit.

Paying the Trek/ Adventure activity fee:
The fee can be paid by online transfer/check deposit/ demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.

When to book:
It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organising your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)

TREKKING GEAR

1. Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1

2. Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day

3. Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1

4. U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1

5. Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

FOOTWEAR

1. Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1

2. Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

CLOTHING

1. Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2

2. Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking

3. Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking

4. Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1

5. Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking

6. Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1

7. Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1

8. Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1

9. Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1

10. Woolen cap. Qty-1

11. Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

TOILETRIES

1. Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)

2. Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1

3. Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

UTENSILS

1. Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1

2. Plate. Qty- 1

3. Spoon.Qty-1

4. Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1 

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Camera (Optional) 

2. Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.

3. Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

Fitness For Trekking

How to get fit for Trekking?

Although walking is something most people do every day, we strongly urge you to train for your trek. You should start training several months before your trek and we’re here to help you understand and guide you how to achieve optimum fitness. You will enjoy this challenge far more if you are physically fit. Even if you walk regularly and have a good level of fitness, you will still need to train for this type of long-distance walking at higher altitudes.

1. Boosting your aerobic fitness

• It strengthens your heart, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
• It improves circulation, breathing and endocrine functions.
• It tones muscles and strengthens bones,
• It makes your lungs strong
• Gives it ability to process less air for more work.
• It also helps the body to acclimatise better to the colder weather at the trek.

The faster you move, the better your cardiovascular workout. But try to keep an even stride and maintain a steady pace.

To walk faster...

• Accelerate your arm movements.
• Take smaller, quicker steps.

2. Strength Training

Focus on building strength in your legs, back, shoulders, arms, and abdominal muscles. In addition you need to add some strength and flexibility training to your workout.

Why stretching?

• Flexibility is the ability of muscles and tendons to relax and stretch easily.
• It determines the amount of movement your bones can make in any direction around joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees.
• It improves your posture and helps to prevent low back pain.
• Stretching your hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors and low back muscles regularly, promotes relaxation in the tissues reducing the strain on your back.
• On your trek, it is important that you arrive on the slopes with your muscles relaxed.

3. Staying Hydrated

Running low on fluids diminishes your endurance, contributes to fatigue, and makes you more susceptible to getting altitude illness. Focus on staying well hydrated during your training.

4. Focus on optimizing sleep

Strive to get at least eight hours of sleep a night during your training. People often have trouble sleeping at higher altitudes, and diminished sleep will make your expedition much more challenging.

5. Shoes

It is worth investing in a good pair of trekking or hiking boots, and appropriate socks. New boots must be worn in. Wear them around the house, on the way to work, etc, and then on longer trips. Once they have conformed to the shape of your feet there is less likelihood of getting blisters. Even if you’re only doing an hour around the park or streets put your rucksack and boots on, you may look silly but it’s worth it.

6. Hilly terrain

It is important to get into some hilly areas to experience walking on different surfaces, get used to the hills and of course the weather. You should wear the boots and rucksack you will take on the trek. You may not stick to the training guide exactly but you need to keep it in mind and to do regular exercise every week according to the guide. The fitter you are, the chances are better that you will extract the most from a trip.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaumukh Trek (FAQs)

Is a guide necessary for Gaumukh Trek?

The most ideal situation would be to go with a trek guide. The difficulty of the Phulara Ridge trek is moderate and can be done without intense prior preparation.

But here are the challenges:-

• If you are a new trekker you are unfamiliar with the conditions there and will find it difficult to go ahead.
• If you are not from around that area you are more likely to lose trail.
• Finding the right spot and finding shelter becomes difficult.

So things you need to carry if you will be trekking alone here,

• Battery banks.
• Snack bars
• Tracking devices. These are very important in a new place as they help you keep a track of your path and you are aware about your location.
• A SOS signalling device.

So these are some of the important things you will need to carry when going without a trek guide.

But if you are a beginner it is ideal to go with a guide.

Terms for Cancellation & Refund

Please read the terms and condition very carefully as we follow it strickly, please go through the below point and only make a payment or booking with us if you agree to our terms and condition.

Customer is suppose to make a full payment in advance for the confirm bookings

If in case a confirmed booking needs to be cancel than below are the refund policies

• 1. Prior 30 days of the confirmed date, 50% of the total ammount would be refunded
• 2. Prior 25 days of the confirmed date, 40% of the total ammount would be refunded
• 3. Prior 20 days of the confirmed date, 30% of the total ammount would be refunded
• 4. Prior 15 days of the confirmed date, 20% of the total ammount would be refunded
• 5. Prior 10 days of the confirmed date, 10% of the total ammount would be refunded

Note: After the said time the Trip on Himalaya would not be entertaining any cancelation and no ammount would be refunded whatsoever.

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