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The Buran Ghati Trek offers an exhilarating adventure through the majestic Himachal Pradesh mountains, combining scenic landscapes and challenging terrain. Starting from Shimla, trekkers make their way to Janglik, a beautiful village at 2,800 m, where the trek officially begins. The journey continues with gradual ascents to Dayara Thatch, Litham, and the stunning Chandranahan Lake, set at an altitude of 4,023 m. The trek's most exciting part is crossing the Buran Ghati Pass at 4,550 m, offering panoramic views of snow-capped peaks and alpine meadows. From the pass, trekkers descend to the serene Munirang campsite by the river, and later continue to Barua village. Throughout the trek, hikers will be mesmerized by the diversity of landscapes, including lush forests, glacial lakes, and high-altitude meadows. With adequate acclimatization and sufficient rest days, the trek provides both a physical challenge and a chance to immerse in the natural beauty of the region. The Buran Ghati Trek concludes with a descent to Barua village, followed by a drive back to Shimla. This trek is a true test for adventure seekers, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and high-altitude adventure.
| Resort Amenities | Inclusions | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Homestay on Day 1 | Insurance (Mandatory). | |
| Camping during the trek (Day 2 to Day 6) | Food during the transit | |
| All meals are from Janglik to Barua village | Any kind of personal expenses. | |
| Day 1 Dinner to Day 7 Breakfast. | Mule or porter to carry personal luggage. | |
| 1 Versatile base camp manager who handles communication and deploys extra manpower in emergencies | Emergency evacuation, hospitalization charge or etc | |
| 1 Mountaineering & First aid qualified professional trek leader. | Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusion. | |
| 1 Experienced high altitude chef. | Transportation (Shimla to Janglik & Barua village to Shimla, if not booked through TTH). | |
| Local experienced guides (Number of guides depending on the group size). | N/A | |
| Enough support staff. | N/A | |
| Sleeping bag, Sleeping liners (if required), Mattress, Utensils. | N/A | |
| 3 men all season trekker tent (twin sharing), Kitchen & Dining tent, Toilet tent | N/A | |
| Camping stool, Walkie talkie. | N/A | |
| Ropes, Helmet, Ice axe, Harness, Gaiters & cramponsup to (if required). | N/A | |
| Medical kit, Stretcher, Oxygen cylinder, Blood pressure monitor, Oximeter, Stethoscope | N/A | |
| Shimla to Janglik & Barua village to Shimla (If booked through TTH, available upon booking in add-ons) | N/A |
ltitude:- 2,800 m/ 9,200 ft.
Drive Distance: 160 km |9-10 hr.
Pick-up:- Shimla Old Bus Stand at 6.00 am.
Phone Network:- Rohru.
Breakfast and lunch excluded, dinner included.
Shimla - Rohru: 115 Km, Rohru to Chirgaon: 15 km, Chirgaon to Tangdu: 20 km, Tangdu to Janglik: 10km.
Janglik is our base camp for the Buran Ghati trek and it is at a distance of approximately 160 km from Shimla. From Shimla we will drive past Rohru in a scenic drive, Pabbar River flowing alongside the route. Driving past many quaint Himalayan hamlets, witnessing Himalayan culture and architecture, we will reach the pine covers in Tangdu and further past, we will arrive at Chirgaon. From here, it is mostly a dirt track but the journey is not very long.
Transportation to Janglik will be arranged at the pickup point in Shimla and we will drive to the closest roadhead to Janglik. We will have our lunch at Chirgaon. Also, keep in mind that the last ATM point is at Rohru, so if you want to withdraw cash, you need to do it from here. Also, the mobile coverage is available till Rohru, after that there is no mobile network. After reaching Janglik, we will check in at a local guest house or sleep in the campsite. Hot Dinner will be provided at the campsite/guesthouse. In case of bad weather road conditions turn bad so we might take a short hike of approx. 1.5 Km to reach base camp Janglik from Tangdu.
Altitude: 3,400 m/ 11,150 ft.
Altitude Gain: 600 m/ 1,950 ft.
Trek Distance: 7 - 8 km | 5-6 hr.
Grade: Moderate ascent.
Water sources available on the way.
Lunch and snacks are offered at the campsite.
You will cross a few shepherd's hut on the way.
Trek through pine, Oak, deodar forestshuts and meadows.
In the evening climb some hillocks for better acclimatization.
Stay in a tent (twin sharing).
Waking up to a beautiful valley view at Janglik, we will have a delicious breakfast with warm tea before we begin our journey ahead. Today is the most scenic day of the trek as you climb uphill, all the way to the Dayara Meadows. While it is a beautiful climb from Janglik to Dayara Thatch, with many picturesque vistas but you also gain altitude very rapidly.
We will ascend until we arrive at a forest cover of Oak and Pine. After walking for about 30 minutes through the forest cover, you will gradually begin to descend through the forest. As you come out of Janglik, you will see beautiful wheat fields lined by mud huts on the edges of the fields and soon we will leave these mud houses behind and begin climbing uphill.
After about an hour of trekking, you will step on to a ledge from where you can see spectacular views of Janglik, Tangdu and other surrounding villages. The ledge is beautifully set beneath a pine cover. We will rest here for a while, admiring the view and enjoying some refreshments. From here, the trail goes through a clearing and again ascends up into a forest. The trail is steep at the beginning but soon turns into a gradual ascend. About 30 minutes later, you will get out of the tree line and step into a vast expanse in front of you. We will turn left and climb uphill slowly getting out of the tree line. The trail here is broad and well-defined.
After about an hour, we will enter another coniferous forest cover. The trail here ascends gradually and soon we will trail out of the forest again and into the lush green meadows of Dayara, surrounded by snow-clad mountains on all sides. Our campsite for the night. In the evening, we will climb small hillocks nearby for better acclimatization as there is a rapid altitude gain. After we come back from acclimatization walks, a hot dinner will be served at the campsite, after which we will retire in our camps.
Altitude: 3,600 m/ 11,800 ft.
Altitude Gain: 200 m/ 650 ft.
Trek Distance: 5-6 km.
Grade: Easy gradual ascent and then descent.
Major Attraction: Silver Birch trees and Chandrnahan waterfall, sights of Dhauladhar Range.
Water sources available on the way.
Hot lunch provided at the campsite.
Stay in tents (Twin sharing).
Starting the day early, exploring the Dayara Meadows after breakfast and the hot tea and begin our journey onward to Litham. In the morning rays of the sun, the meadows are simply captivating. You can soak in the morning freshness in the meadows and soothe your senses, leaving all worries behind. Photographers can capture some beautiful pictures of the morning rays of the sun in the vast meadows.
The trek from Dayara Thatch to Litham starts with a gentle ascent and the trail will take you through forest covers, meadows and streams. We will walk for about 15 minutes, gently ascending to a point where we will come across a stream. Ascending through forest covers of Oak and Pine, followed by a beautiful meadow we will begin descending through a silver birch forest cover and again through some lush meadows.
Altitude: 4,023 m/ 13,200 ft.
Trek Distance: 4 km on each side | 6-7 hr.
Grade: Difficult steep ascent and descent.
Star early in the morning.
Chandranahan is a group of 7 lakes and we will see 3 of them.
Water sources available on the way.
Hot lunch provided at the campsite.
Today’s day is for acclimatization as we make our way to Chandranahan Lake and back to the Litham campsite. After having tea and breakfast, we will head out towards the Chandranahan Lake. It is a 8 km trek from Litham to Chandranahan Lake and back and you will get a lot of opportunities to click some stunning pictures.
The glacial lake of Chandranahan is fed by the mountains surrounding it. To reach the lake, we will cross the stream just before the Litham campsite and continue walking in an upstream direction until we reach the top of the ridge. From here, walk towards the snout of the waterfall. This is where the lake emerges. The walk to the snout takes about an hour and a half and the lake site is marked by stone cairns.
Many small waterfalls cascade down to the lake from all sides. You can spend some time here, absorbing the serenity and clicking some beautiful pictures. We will then head back to Litham in the same way that we came. We will have lunch at Litham and spend the rest of the day here and stay at camps in the nights.
Altitude: 4,000 m/ 13,100 ft.
Altitude gain: 400 m/ 1300 ft.
Trek Distance: 4 - 5 km | 3-4 hr.
Grade: Moderate with a mix of gradual and steep ascents.
Water sources along the way.
Hot lunch provided at the campsite.
Pass is visible from the campsite.
Trail is well marked by the shepherds.
Stay in tents (Twin sharing).
To reach Dhunda from Litham it's approx. 3 hrs climb and you will arrive at an elevation of 13100 ft. From here, you can witness the magnificent Dhauladhar Range. Dhunda at 13100 ft offers the perfect setting for the summit of the Buran Ghati Pass. From here it's only a two-hour climb to the Pass.
Munirang Campsite Altitude: 3,400 m/ 11,100 ft.
Buran Ghatti Pass: 4,550 m/ 15,000 ft.
Altitude loss: 600 m/ 2,000 ft.
Trek Distance: 8 km (10 - 11 hrs approx).
Grade: Difficult with steep ascent and descent, (Always be with Trek leader and other support staff).
Carry 2 liters of water from the campsite.
Lunch provided on the way, evening snacks at the campsite.
Another side valley is full of junipers and crested shrubs.
Camp nearby the river and shepherd's hut.
Stay in Camp by the River and Shepherd's hut.
Today is the most strenuous trekking day and you will have to trek for about 10 to 11 hrs through both ascending and descending routes. From the Dhunda campsite follow the ridge and you will have to cross some boulders as you move towards the base of the Pass. Once you reach the base of the pass, it will take an hour of uphill climbing to make it to the top of the Pass. The trail is mostly covered in snow and the top touches an altitude of 15000 ft
Altitude: 2,300 m/ 7,700ft.
Altitude Loss: 1,100 m/ 3,400 ft.
Trek Distance: 5 - 6 km | 2 -3 hr.
Grade: Easy with a gradual descent. Well-marked trail, crossing through mixed forest.
Carry 2 liters of water from the campsite, with only 3 water sources on the way.
Reach Barua Village by noon 12 pm.
Lunch at Barua Village(not included in the cost).
Leave for Shimla by 1:00 PM, Reach Shimla between 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Make your hotel bookings at Shimla accordingly.
Today we will begin our descent towards Barua village, the last leg of our journey. Along the path, you will see many different vegetation and diverse natural scenery. From Munirang, take the path that follows towards the Barua Khas. the trail is quite broad and well-defined here.
We will descend quickly through pine covers and other coniferous trees. After about an hour and a half of descending, you will reach a gushing stream that meets the Barua Khas with a makeshift bridge across the stream.
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