Quick answer: The Kuari Pass trek costs ₹9,400 + 5% GST (₹9,870) per person for 6 days, with stays, meals, permits, the trek team and Free Trekking Gear. The shared cab from Rishikesh or Dehradun is extra: ₹6,500 per 5–6 seat vehicle one way, so trek fee plus cab comes to ₹12,037–12,470. EMI from ₹484 a month.
This page is for trekkers working out a real budget before they book Kuari Pass, the Curzon Trail in Chamoli that ends on a ridge with a 180° view of 14 peaks, Nanda Devi, Kamet and Chaukhamba among them. It covers money only: what the fee pays for, what you pay on top, what is optional and what you get back if your plans change. Every figure comes from Trekkaro's Kuari Pass trek page.
What does the ₹9,870 trek fee include?
Trekkaro's Kuari Pass fee is ₹9,400 + 5% GST (₹470) = ₹9,870 per person, Pipalkoti to Pipalkoti. It covers:
- 2 nights in a guesthouse or homestay at Pipalkoti (Day 1 and Day 5), triple or quad sharing, and 3 nights in 3-person tents at Gulling and Khullara, with men and women in separate tents
- All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 dinner: simple vegetarian food, with tea, coffee, soups and snacks
- All trekking permits and forest camping fees
- Experienced trek leaders, supported by local certified mountain guides, with 1 leader or guide for every 8 trekkers and at most 20 per batch
- Tents, -20°C sleeping bags, mess tents with tables, toilet tents at every campsite, and the ice axes and ropes the route needs
- A first-aid kit, oxygen cylinders and a stretcher at every camp
- Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes
The trek page shows EMI on the fee from ₹484 a month over 24 months.
What does the 6-day package look like?
| Day | Route, distance and time | What you pay for yourself that day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rishikesh or Dehradun to Pipalkoti (1,883 m / 6,175 ft); 215 km from Rishikesh, about 9 hrs | Your cab share; meals on the drive |
| 2 | Drive 15 km to Dhak (2,050 m), trek 6 km to Gulling (2,900 m / 9,600 ft), 5–6 hrs | The 15 km drive to Dhak (the trek page does not say who pays; ask when you book); fill every bottle at Dhak |
| 3 | Gulling to Khullara (3,350 m / 11,000 ft); 5 km, about 4 hrs | Nothing |
| 4 | Khullara to Kuari Pass (3,815 m / 12,516 ft) and back; 13 km, 8–9 hrs | Nothing; carry all your water from Khullara |
| 5 | Khullara to Dhak, 11 km, 6–7 hrs; drive 15 km to Pipalkoti | The short Dhak–Pipalkoti cab, paid directly to the driver (no fare listed) |
| 6 | Pipalkoti to Rishikesh (about 7 PM) or Dehradun (about 9 PM); 215 km, 8–10 hrs | Your cab share; meals on the road |
You can leave extra luggage at Pipalkoti free of charge. Day 4 has no water sources on the route, and its first 3.5 km cross a broken bridge and a stream that freezes in winter. Day 5 is a long descent that is hard on the knees, and on Day 6 you leave Pipalkoti before 6:30 AM. The trek sleeps at 2,900 m and 3,350 m, and the Uttarakhand Health Department's health advisory for travellers going above 3,000 m asks you to gain no more than 800–1,000 m a day and to descend if you feel unwell; the biggest climb here, about 850 m on Day 2, is within that. Carry your own regular medicines, because the fee covers the camp first-aid kit, not personal prescriptions.
How much is the cab to Pipalkoti?
Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. The cab picks up at Dehradun Railway Station at 6:30 AM or at Rishikesh (Jumping Heights, Tapovan) at 8:00 AM on Day 1, and on Day 6 it drops at both.
| Trekkers in the cab | One way, per person | Return, per person |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | About ₹1,083 | About ₹2,167 |
| 5 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,600 |
The figures split ₹6,500 per 5–6 seat vehicle one way. There is no ATM at Pipalkoti and cards are not accepted on the trail, so carry your cab share in cash, in small notes, from Rishikesh, Dehradun or your home city.
How do you get to Rishikesh or Dehradun?
Your own travel to the pickup point is not part of the package, and fares change with the season and how early you book, so check them on the operator's site when you plan. The options from Delhi:
| From Delhi | Time and timing |
|---|---|
| Overnight Volvo or Uttarakhand Roadways bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate | About 6–7 hours to Rishikesh or Dehradun; choose government buses from inside the ISBT |
| Train to Dehradun | The overnight Nanda Devi Express suits the 6:30 AM cab; the Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi and Vande Bharat are day trains for the day before |
| Train to Haridwar | Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi and overnight trains; Haridwar is about 1 hour from Rishikesh, for the 8:00 AM cab |
| Flight to Jolly Grant Airport (DED) | About 45 minutes from Rishikesh; the cabs leave early, so fly in the day before |
The return cab reaches Rishikesh at about 7 PM and Dehradun at about 9 PM, so a night in town or a late train home may add to your budget.
What else might you pay for?
| Item | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Travel insurance | Depends on your policy | Mandatory; must cover high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation |
| Medical certificate and photo ID | Your doctor's fee | A certificate signed by a registered doctor and a government photo ID (original and photocopy) are required |
| Gear deposit and washing | ₹3,000 refundable + ₹200 washing (+ GST) | The deposit is refunded by UPI within 2 working days of the gear check |
| Pipalkoti–Dhak drives (Day 2 and Day 5) | No fare listed on the trek page | The Day 5 cab is paid directly to the driver; ask about Day 2 when you book |
| Food on the drive | Your own spend | Meals in transit are not included |
| Backpack offloading (up to 9 kg) | ₹1,800 + 5% GST | For the whole trek; requests made at Pipalkoti can cost more |
| Single tent | ₹2,000 + 5% GST | Your own tent instead of sharing with two others |
What is the real total from Rishikesh?
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Trek fee (incl. 5% GST) | ₹9,870 |
| Shared cab, return (₹6,500 per vehicle each way, split among 5–6) | ₹2,167–2,600 |
| Washing charge | ₹200 + GST |
| From Rishikesh or Dehradun | ₹12,237–12,670 + GST on washing |
Add your own travel to Rishikesh or Dehradun, food on the drive, insurance and your share of the short Pipalkoti–Dhak drives. The ₹3,000 deposit is paid at the start and comes back after the gear check, so keep it in your cash plan but not in your final cost.
What if you cancel?
Cancellation counts days before departure. Cancel 30 or more days before and you get 70% of the fee back; at 15–29 days you get 50%. At 8–14 days there is no cash refund, but you can take a 100% TrekCash voucher (valid 1 year), one free reschedule or a transfer to another trekker. Any of these can also replace a cash refund at any point up to 8 days before departure. At 7 days or less, or as a no-show, there is no refund. Online booking for a batch closes at 5 PM (India time) the day before it starts.
Is Kuari Pass good value?
Kuari Pass costs ₹400 more than Kedarkantha or Brahmatal and gives you the widest skyline of the three: about 35 km of trail over 6 days, a high point of 3,815 m / 12,516 ft, a winter trail under snow from December to February and rhododendrons in the lower forest in March. Trekkaro runs 58 batches this season, from 17 October 2026 to 28 March 2027.
If you compare operators, ask each one the same questions: the fee with GST, whether shoes, a jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes are included, the maximum group size, and what you get back if you cancel. If another fee is lower but gear is not included, add the cost of buying or renting it first. Trekkaro is not always the cheapest headline price; the gear and the fixed group size are where the difference sits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kuari Pass trek cost with Trekkaro?
The fee is ₹9,400 + 5% GST, which is ₹9,870 per person for 6 days, with Free Trekking Gear included. With the shared cab and the washing charge, the total from Rishikesh or Dehradun is ₹12,237–12,670 plus GST on washing.
Is the Rishikesh–Pipalkoti cab included in the Kuari Pass fee?
No, you pay it directly to the driver. One vehicle costs about ₹6,500 each way and the group splits it, which is ₹1,083–1,300 per person each way.
Can I pay for the Kuari Pass trek in EMI?
Yes. The trek page shows EMI from ₹484 a month on the ₹9,870 fee, over 24 months.
What is not included in the Kuari Pass trek fee?
Transport to and from Pipalkoti (and the short Pipalkoti–Dhak drives), meals on the drive, travel insurance and your own backpack and clothing are not included; shoes, a jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes come with Free Trekking Gear. Backpack offloading (₹1,800 + 5% GST) and a single tent (₹2,000 + 5% GST) are optional extras, and anything not listed under inclusions is not part of the package.
Is the Kuari Pass trek cheaper than Kedarkantha?
No. Kuari Pass is ₹9,870 with GST against ₹9,450 for Kedarkantha, and the Kedarkantha cab is a fixed ₹1,000 per person each way. With cabs, Kedarkantha comes to ₹11,450 and Kuari Pass to ₹12,037–12,470 before the washing charge.
