Satopanth Tal vs Kuari Pass: the numbers
| Satopanth Tal | Kuari Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,346 m | 3,814 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 5 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Moderate |
| Region | Chamoli, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Dec–Feb |
| Also possible | Jul–Aug | Mar |
| Peaks in view | Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Balakun, Kamet | Nanda Devi, Trishul, Hathi Parbat, Kamet, Chaukhamba |
| 3D route | Fly the Satopanth Tal trail → | Fly the Kuari Pass trail → |
Satopanth Tal goes 532 m higher (4,346 m against 3,814 m). Satopanth Tal 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: Satopanth Tal in May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Kuari Pass in Dec–Feb. The trailheads are about 33 km apart in a straight line.
