Kuari Pass vs Roopkund: the numbers
| Kuari Pass | Roopkund | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,814 m | 5,029 m |
| Days on trail | 5 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate–hard |
| Region | Chamoli, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Dec–Feb | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Mar | – |
| Peaks in view | Nanda Devi, Trishul, Hathi Parbat, Kamet, Chaukhamba | Trishul, Nanda Ghunti |
| 3D route | Fly the Kuari Pass trail → | Fly the Roopkund trail → |
Roopkund goes 1,215 m higher (5,029 m against 3,814 m). Roopkund takes 3 more days on the trail. Kuari Pass is the easier of the two (Moderate against Moderate–hard). Their best seasons don't overlap: Kuari Pass in Dec–Feb, Roopkund in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 31 km apart in a straight line.
