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About Buran Ghati : The Boundary Separating Kinnaur from Shimla
TrailHikers welcomes you to Buran Ghati trek – Summer 2023. The untouched Buran Ghati is the less travelled, less revealed trek in the central-hills of the Himalayas. It is adorned with the most exciting river crossings, high snow walls, beautiful forests, endless grasslands, mountain peaks and villages you’ve never dreamt off. Buran Ghati is unquestionably the most amazing and adventurous trek. The trek takes you to the tremendous walkway marked in the middle of snow mountains & valleys. Where the walk ends, rappelling begins, where rappelling ends, discovery begins.
The end point of the Buran Ghati trek, Barua village has a rich cultural & historical heritage. The village set amidst the mountains, forests and grasslands and most deadliest road which will take you to Sangla (a dream destination).
This untouched trek begins at Janglikh, a village situated in the upper region of Shimla district at left bank of Pabber river. The first half of Buran Ghati trek is about getting over the Pabbar valley, exploring the holy Chandranahan Lakes (The Seven glacial ponds), and conquering the Buran Pass at 4,580 m. The second half is exploring over the Baspa Valley (The Land of Shiva). The trek ends there and you can go for exploring the Baspa valley or you can go back to your own destination.
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May : 7,10,12,15,18,21,26,28,30 OPEN
June : 5,8,10,12,16,19,22,25,28,30 OPEN
Custom dates available for groups of 5 persons or above !
Shimla or Janglikh village / Barua village or Shimla
Day 1 Janglikh / Day 7 Barua village
Janglikh village
Shimla Railway Station
Bhuntar Airport (50 km from Manali)
Buran Ghati trek is a 7-Day trekking adventure near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Buran Ghati offers a complete hiking experience with breathtaking views of snow mountains & valleys on an easy to moderate gradient trail. The trek also offers ample opportunity for rappelling down the snowy slopes at Buran Pass. The best time for Buran Ghati trek is from April to June / Sept to Oct.
The best time for trek to Buran Ghati are the summer months of May-June and post monsoon months of Sept-Oct. The first two weeks of July, when the monsoon rains are just catching up, is also a good time for Buran Ghati trek.
On arrival at Shimla you will be received by our representative at bus stand and transported to Janglikh. Drive through the beautiful valley, en route Khadapathar or via Narkanda and Rohru.
The journey to Janglikh will take 6-7 hours.
After briefing, camp overnight at Janglikh village. The day ends with the bonfire, dinner.
Start leisurely. One can explore the village. The village is pure heritage and full of photographer`s delight.
After breakfast trek towards Dayara Thach.
The trek winds through the thick forests, beautiful meadows and grassy land ascents.
It’s a moderate trek, takes around 4-5 hours to reach Dayara Thach.
Dinner and night stay at beautiful meadow Dayara Thach.
Start your day exploring the Dayara meadows.
This trek promises you thick forest cover, fast gushing streams, meadows and an altitude of 737 feet within 3 hours.
The trail through the Gunas Pass, snow clad Dhaulandhar range, Silver Birch leads you to the first clear view of Litham.
Cross the Chandranahan stream to reach our Litham campsite. Relax with the best spot on the camp to enjoy the rest of the evening in the laps of nature. The three sided view of Litham makes it all the more picturesque.
Start from Litham campsite after an early exploration for day exploration of Chandranahan lake. Chandranahan Waterfalls on your left followed by Chandranahan Lake and the snow clad mountains. Back to Litham campsite by 4:00 pm.
Its a 4 hour trek from Litham Thach to Nalabansh at 13,000 feet.
Pass through the Rupin valley cliffs on the right. While descending the valley, you get the first view of Buran Ghati and Gunas waterfall.
A bit more than an hours climb will lead you to Nalabansh.
Relax at the campsite, dinner and overnight stay.
With thrilling climb mostly on the snow at 15,000 feet, will be the most adventurous thing you would have ever done.
Two hours descent in the snowline.
Through the flowing stream on the other side is the way to your campsite for overnight stay.
Dinner and night stay at beautiful Munirang.
Trek down from Munirang to Barua village on an easy gradient trail. Reach Barua village by 11:30 am – 12:00 noon.
OPTION 1
Trekkers can choose to stay at our homestay in Barua village for night.
OPTION 2
Trekkers have an option to drive from Barua village to Shimla in the afternoon.
Distance from Barua to Shimla – 205 Km
Yes, it is absolutely essential to take a guide for Buran Ghati whether you are solo or in a group.
The best time to do Buran Ghati Trek is from May to June and September to October. Summer season from May to June & early July i.e the pre-monsoon months of May and June and even the first two weeks of July are tailor-made for the Buran Ghati trek.
Buran Ghati trek is a moderate-difficult trail as it requires great endurance and stamina. In seven days, you gain 5,800 ft altitude with an average 5-6 hours of trek per day. First two days of the trek are relatively easier. You climb nearly 2,000 ft during the first day and another 700 ft on the second day.
Buran Ghati trek is approximately 20 km of trail on a moderate-difficult gradient.
Buran Pass altitude is 4,590 m / 15059 ft. The panoramic view from Buran Pass is one of the best Himalayan views. The trail after the pass is a straight wall where you have to slide for the most part of it. This bit can be technical at times & rappelling may be required for ascending down the considerably straight face of ice.
Yes, overall Buran Ghati trek is a safe Himalayan trail as per mountaineering standards.
It is ideally recommended for 15+ age group.
Yes, in fact all the treks in the mountain regions are quite safe for women & solo travelers. People of the region are very warm, caring & hospitable in nature.
Guides & porters in the region will never demand any tip money from you. They just need their daily wages paid by the trek operator. However, it is always encouraging if one can give a little tip to them if they provide good services.
Indian currency is accepted
We had a perfect hiking & camping adventure on the Buran Ghati trek, especially the experience of rappelling down the slopes. The trek was quite good with very warm & supportive team of TrailHikers !
We explored the Buran Ghati trail just after the monsoon season, so it was lush green all the way. Buran Ghati trek is an offbeat & pristine Himalayan trail which offers a complete adventure to any hiker. Kudos to TrailHikers team for organizing the trek in a very professional & safe manner.
Buran Ghati trek has been the most adventurous & thrilling experience for us. Great views of snow peaks & valleys alongwith amazing adventure of rappelling down the slopes. Awesome camping, food & trek services by TrailHikers !!!