Kauri Pass famously known as Lord Curzon's trial - Ridge Walk remains the highlight
I love reading stories. Stories inspire and always bring out a new perspective. I recently did a trek with a Bangalore-based company that is into organizing Himalayan treks. It was my friend Abhijeet who selected this trek, but I gave a thumbs-up since I had never been to a pass. I have climbed many mountains but crossing a pass right through the mountains was going to be an experience. Historians say that Lord Curzon along with his daughter and a local from Uttarakhand explored this trek. They walked, camped for 6-7 days before documenting the route. Kuvari is a Hindi word when a girl is unmarried. Since Curzon's daughter was unmarried when the route exploration was completed, the locals called it Kauri Pass. I always love planning meticulously. I did this trek with my friends Abhijeet and Dnyanand along with 15 new people whom I met during the trek. Train travel can be interesting as it gives a huge window when one can talk and talk over rounds of tea. It brings people close in a...