A hiker and a guide on the Lord Curzon Trail

Lord Curzon Trail - 12 days

FROM USD $1,929

A wonderful trek through beautiful countryside, following a trail that winds through a series of pastures and shepherd camps, with superb views of the Indian Himalayas and the crossing of the Kauri Pass where views can be had of towering Nanda Devi (7816m).

Day 1: Delhi

Welcome to India! Airport arrival transfer to your hotel and the remains of the day at leisure. Overnight - Delhi

Delhi - Rishikesh. Early in the morning, you will be transferred from your hotel to the New Delhi railway station to board the Shatabdi Express train to Haridwar. From Haridwar, drive to Rishikesh and check in to your hotel. Overnight - Rishikesh (B)

Lord Curzon Trail - 12 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!

Day 3: Ghat Camp

Rishikesh - Ghat. Morning drive to Ghat, the starting point to begin your walk. Enroute see the holiest river confluences of the area namely Deoprayag, Rudraprayag, Karna Prayag & Nandprayag. Arrive at the campsite in the evening where you will be welcome by our Trek staff. Overnight - Ghat Camp (B, D)

Mountain hut and cattle in the Indian Himalayas

Day 4: Start the trek

Ghat - Ramni. Trek 6 hrs. Today you will begin walking, and memorable walking it is! The trek is gradual with ascending and descending stretches. The countryside is fascinating - green and dramatic with distant peaks always in view. You will go through enchanting little villages of thatched mud houses, terraces and lush agricultural scenery. Overnight - Ramni Camp (B, L, D)

Day 5: Jungle scenery

Ramni - Jhenji. Trek 5 hrs. It’s a beautiful walk through the jungle of wild silver oak and rhododendron to the village of Jhenji. En route enjoy the view of snowcapped peaks from Ramni Pass. Overnight - Jhenji camp (B, L, D)

Day 6: Wild countryside

Jhenji - Pana. Trek 6 hrs. The countryside is wild with more descending and ascending, to village of Pana and the impressive suspension bridge. Overnight - Pana Camp (B, L, D)

Day 7: Ascend the mountain

Pana - Dhakwani - breakfast. Trek 6 hrs. Today a long but immensely satisfying climb on up towards Kauripass brings you to Dhakwani. Its height, chilly winds and isolation is very impressive. In the distance you will see peaks of up to 6000mtrs. Overnight - Dhakwani Camp (B, L, D)

Day 8: Himalayan Peaks

Dhakwani - Gorson. Trek 7hrs. Over the Kauri Pass today, with unforgettably beautiful mountain views, considered by some to be among the finest in the world. Here you are on the edge of the great divide between the Lesser and the Greater Himalaya. After the pass, the trek passes through beautiful alpine meadows. You will have spectacular view of mighty Himalayan peaks of Nanda Devi (7817mtrs), Kamet (7756mtrs), Dronagiri (7066mtrs) Kedarnath (6940mtrs) Hathi Parbat (6727 mtrs) & Neelkanth (6596mtrs). . Overnight - Gorson camp (B, L, D)

Days 9 - 10: The end of the trek

Gorson - Auli - Joshimath. Enjoy a day of relaxation on day 9 to recover or to explore. Day 10 is the last day of trek. Trek 2 hrs. In the morning relax and enjoy the stunning wide angled view of mighty Himalayan peaks. Then its a downhill walk to the skiing resort of Auli. Here you will board our waiting vehicle and drive down to Joshimath. Overnight - Gorson Camp (1), Joshimath (1) (B:2, L:2, D:2)

Day 11: Rishikesh

Joshimath - Rishikesh. After breakfast you will drive to Rishikesh. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring or simply relaxing. Overnight - Rishikesh (B)

Day 12: Train to Delhi

Rishikesh - Delhi. Early in the morning, you will be transferred from your hotel to the railway station to board the Shatabdi Express train for Delhi. You will be met on arrival and transferred to a hotel to freshen up and later in the evening you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

FROM USD $1,929

Prices & Departure Dates

Prices shown are ‘per person’, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. The single supplement price needs to be added to the twin/double price if single rooms are required. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply

Prices are indicative and will vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel i.e. during India’s peak travel season of 21 Dec - 10 Jan, additional supplements will apply. Equally, if you with to travel to India during the summer, rates will be cheaper than those quoted. Please bear this in mind if comparing prices as we always aim to deliver exceptional value.

Please note that discounts will apply if there are more 4 our more people in your travelling party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.



Date	Price/Person	Single Supp.
Lord Curzon Trail - 12 days	USD $1,929	USD $249

Lord Curzon Trail - 12 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!

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Highlights & Inclusions

Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.

Trip Highlights

The Lord Curzon Trail - small villages of thatched mud houses, terraces and lush agricultural scenery, jungle, rivers and mountains.

What's Included

Return train from Delhi to Haridwar
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners
All relevant transfers and transportation, as per itinerary
Chauffeur driven Qualis

7 nights camping, 4 nights modestly appointed hotels
Services of experienced trek staff - English speaking guide, cook and kitchen staff
Porterage of 15kgs of personal belongings whilst on trek

What's Not Included

International flights and visas
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Laundry, drinks, items of a personal nature

Starts in: Delhi / Ends in: Delhi
Departs: Any day from May to September
No local payment required
Breakfast:11, Lunch: 7, Dinner: 8
Hotel Rating: Camping & modestly appointed hotels
Tour Guide: Yes

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