Trekking in Auli Kauri Pass
Auli has one of the longest skiing slopes in Asia. One of the best ski slopes in terms of safety, and known to be a skier's paradise. The 3kms long slope ranges from 2519 m to 3049 m offering a glorious view of the towering Himalayan peaks such as the Nanda Devi (7817m), Kamet (7756m), the Mana Parvat (7273m) and the Dunagiri (7066m). One could reach Auli from Joshimath (1890m) by taking a leisurely 3 km ride on the (cable car). In summer Auli is a relaxing destination, with the massive Alaknanda gorge flanking its North, and the almost unending grassy slopes all around, making it the most relaxing hill resort in the Indian Himalayas! A large number of visitors visit this delightful destination in both summers and winters.
Kuari Pass Trek
Lord Curzon went up to the Kwari-pass in 1905 and hence the trek is named after him as "Corzon Trail". The trek over the Kuari Pass was the route followed by Shipton and Tilman on their way to the Rishi Gorge and by other mountaineers en route to the peaks on the Indo-Tibetan border. It is also called the Curzon Trail, as the famous former Viceroy of India also travelled this route. The trail was named after Lord Curzon who was a keen trekker and it is said that the path was specially improved so that he could do the trek. Lord Kurzon made the trek to Kuari pass, and since then it has come to be known as Curzon's trail. It is very popular among European and American Travelers. In 1905 Lord Curzon reached Kuari pass from Ghat via Ramni. Today many trekkers prefer to undertake the trek in the reverse direction. The main attraction of Curzon's trails is the majestic view of the twin peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri and Hathi- Ghodi Parvat. You get truly spectacular views of the Himalayas - Trishul 23,496 foot 7,120 meter, Kedarnath 22,994 foot 6,968 meter, Kamet's pyramid of granite 25,595 foot,7,756 meter, Nilkanth 21,767 foot 6,596 meter, the square-topped summits of Gori Parbat and Hathi Parbat, Badrinath, the icy crest of Dunagiri, Rishikot, Changabang 22,651 foot 6,864 meter, Kedarnath and Chowkhamba 23,522 foot 7,128 meter and the legendary twin peaks of Nanda Devi, 25,643 foot 7,740 meter, surrounded by an awesome 19,800-foot 6,000 meter wall which forms a sanctuary.