Buran Ghati trek

Overview

The lesser-known yet amazingly beautiful Buran Ghati Trek offers a rare blend of alpine meadows, dense forests, glacial terrain, and the challenging Buran Ghati Pass. The trek provides a break from the lush landscape of Kinnaur to the more rugged and remote Baspa Valley. Seasoned trekkers seeking a challenging and immersive Himalayan experience could find this trek appealing.

A challenging yet rewarding Himalayan trek, the Buran Ghati Trek is a stunning journey through the range of landscapes from glacial lakes to high-altitude passes and verdant valleys. At 4550 meters, this 7 days 6 nights journey bridges the Pabbar and Baspa valleys by traversing the stunning Buran Ghati.

Trek Route: Shimla – Janglikh – Chandernahan – Bugan Ghati Pass – Barua – Shimla

Altitude: 4550 m

Trek Duration: 6 Nights 7 Days

Day 1: Shimla to Janglik Village

• The tour begins with a trip from Shimla to Janglik Village.
• Enjoy the Himalayan scenery along scenic mountain roads as you drive.
• Begin the remote town of Janglik, the tour commences.
• Transportation is the main reason for this day, serving to bring hikers to the trailhead.

Day 2: Janglik to Daraya Thach

• Begin at Janglik, the trek goes up through alpine pastures and dense forests.
• The path offers great views of the valleys around it as it continues to rise in elevation.
• Daraya Thach is the overnight campground, a beautiful meadow.
• Trekkers can acclimatize to the elevation on this day since it is an easy trek.

Day 3: Daraya to Litham

• From Daraya Thach, the trek goes on through more challenging terrain to Litham.
• There are boulders and steep slopes along the route.
• Located amidst the beautiful mountain ranges, with breathtaking scenery, Litham is a scenic campsite.
• The complexity of the terrain and altitude gain both increase on this day.

Day 4: Litham to Chandernahan Lake Day Trip

• The day trek to the grand glacial lake Chandernahan Lake is organized for the day.
• The nice scenery of the lake and surrounding area can be witnessed along the way through the challenging walk to the lake.
• The summit of the trek is Chandernahan Lake is famous for its peaceful ambience and shimmering waters.
• The next day will involve a return to Litham.

Day 5: Litham to Nalabansh via Buran Ghati Pass

• The Buran Ghati Pass must be crossed on this, the most challenging day of the trek.
• The trekkers must navigate rocky terrain and glacier patches on the steep climb to the pass.
• It offers breathtaking views of the hills and valleys surrounding it.
• Rough land and steep slopes make the descent from the pass to Nalabansh just as challenging.
• The physical and mental endurance of the trekkers will be challenging on this day.

Day 6: Nalabansh to Munirang

• The trek goes on along the Baspa Valley from Nalabansh to Munirang.
• The hike goes along riverbanks and meadows.
• Munrang is a beautiful campsite offering an insight into the unique Baspa Valley life.
• The trekking will not be as demanding as yesterday.

Day 7: River Camp to Barua Village to Shimla

• The trek's last day entails a descent to the Baspa Valley’s Barua hamlet.
• The hike provides stunning scenery of the valley as it traverses along the river.
• Trekkers are driven back to Shimla by car from Barua.
• The trekking phase ends on this day and the journey back home starts.