Kauri at an altitude of 4,268 Mts. is a well-known name to those interested in trekking and it is a favourite camping spot in summer - the approach to it is through a narrow goat trek. At Kauri, extensive panoramic views of the peerless Himalayas to the northeast, and the vast stretches of verdant valleys to the southeast enrapture one. Nanda Devi, Dunagiri, Bethatoli, Hathi Parvat, Devasthan etc are some of the glorious peaks to be seen. On a clear day, the Nanda Devi Sanctuary is visible. Galigarh, 5 kms from Kauri is a little gem set in wonderful natural surroundings. This is a good point to radiate out from, to other interesting places. About 6 km southeast of Galigarh, is the snow-covered peak, Pangarchulia (5,183 Metres). This peak is easily scaled with normal trekking gear, and the town of Badrinath and several snow-covered peaks and Bugyals can be seen from its summit in all their majesty. Six kilometres east of Galigarh (3,354 Mts.) is a little hamlet called Delisera. It is a vast expanse of flat land with natural terraced slopes through which a small stream ripples. The terraced slopes appear to be shaped by man and the local villagers believe they may have been cultivated many, many years ago. "Sera", in the local dialect, means "the rice fields", hence the name 'Delisera'. During late June, the entire land is in exquisite tapestry of colored flowers. Northeast of Galigarh, about 6 km is a lovely lake, Bore Kund, which
has a perimeter of almost 2-km. This lake is reputed to be very deep and is surrounded by
a wealth of dense forests. The treks to the Kauri Pass complex can be organized from the
centres of Ghat, Joshimath and Tapovan. The trek rout from Ghat is the longest. |
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| Place | Altitude in Mts. | Distance in Kms. | Accommodation |
| 914 | - | TB | |
| 1331 | 19 (Motor) | F. | |
| 1982 | 10 (trek) | T. | |
| 2439 | 4 (trek) | T | |
| 1524 | 9 (trek) | T. | |
| 2043 | 12 (trek) | T. | |
| 2439 | 5 (Trek) | T. | |
| 2286 | 5 (trek) | T. | |
| 4268 | 5 (trek) | T. |
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