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Buran Ghati Trek Highlights

  • Discover a trail that covers meadows, villages, forests and other iconic features of the Himalayas with the Buran Ghati pass trek.

  • Climb to a height of 15,000 feet as you see one of the most thrilling Himalayan passes, the Buran Ghati Pass.

  • Experience the soothing calm around the Chandernahan Lake, which stays frozen throughout the year.

  • Witness one of the world's highest rappelling points and slide down thrilling snow chutes at Buran Ghati.

  • Spot unique Himalayan flora and fauna as you navigate the pine and oak forests of the trail.

Buran Ghati Trek Overview

About Buran Ghati Trek:


Embark on a beautiful trek that covers every aspect of the Himalayas as you choose to do the Buran Ghati trek with Thrillophilia. This trail offers one of the most perfect treks as it includes forests, meadows, villages, exciting climbs and much more. Buran Ghati trek itinerary covers around 40 kilometres filled with thrills and views like no other in the Himalayas.

The base of the trek is at Janglik, an ancient village that is untouched by civilisation and modernity. Once you start from here, every day will show a different kind of landscape. You will encounter the lush meadows of Dayara, the dense forests of Litham, and thrilling pass-crossing and snow fields.

The trail to Buran Ghati is a moderate-to-difficult journey suited for trekkers with basic experience. However, if you are a beginner with the required fitness levels, you can also join the trek. The journey starts from 9,415 feet and reaches 15,000 feet, making Buran Ghati one of the highest Himalayan treks.

Book your Buran Ghati trek package online with Thrillophilia and plan an itinerary that matches all your tastes. Our packages cater to all your needs and include meals, accommodation, trek guides, transfers, and activities. Enjoy a stress-free vacation in the Himalayas as we take care of all your plans.


Quick Facts about Buran Ghati Trek:

Duration: 7D/6N

Altitude: 15000 ft.

Buran Ghati Trek Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Buran Ghati Trek Distance: 37 km

Buran Ghati Temperature: 17° C to -5° C

Best time for Buran Ghati trek: Mid-May to early July & mid-September to mid-October

Railway Station: Chandigarh

Airport: Chandigarh

ATM: Shimla

Starting Point: Janglik

Ending Point: Brua Village

How to reach Janglik:


By Air: The nearest airport from Janglik with connectivity to major Indian cities is Chandigarh. The distance between the two locations is around 250 kilometres. You can reach Janglik from the Chandigarh airport in around eight hours by cab.

By Train: Kalka railway station is the closest railhead from Janglik, the base camp of the Buran Ghati trek. Kalka is well-connected to many Indian cities and is around 220 kilometres away from Janglik. You can cover the distance in around seven hours.

By Road: It takes about 04:00 hours to reach Shimla from Chandigarh. The buses from Chandigarh to Shimla run by RSRTC and are frequently available on daily basis.

Shimla to Janglik drive is an 8-9 hour drive from Shimla, and Janglik is the base camp for your trek. Shared Cabs are available.


Buran Ghati Trek Inclusions:

  1. Accommodation- Tent stays on sharing basis.
  2. Meals- Breakfast, packed Lunch, Dinner all vegetarian, and Snacks, Soup, Tea, and essential food material for trekking.
  3. Trekking Equipment- Sleeping bags, Sleeping mattresses, Sleeping tents, utensils.
  4. Permits- All fees and permits for Indians.
  5. Safety equipment- Basic First Aid Medical kit, Oxygen Cylinder, and Oxi Meter
  6. Expert TrekLeaders- Qualified and experienced Trek Leader and support staff.


Available Group Departure Dates:


September: 17, 25

October: 1, 8

Buran Ghati Trek Itinerary

Day 1
Heading to the Janglik Base Camp (9,200 ft)
  • Start from Shimla at 06:30 AM and take a 6-hour long journey to enjoy the Buran Ghati trek .
  • Pick up vehicles will be arranged to leave from Shimla.
  • Transportation is available on additional charges
  • The base camp of this Buran Ghati trek is Janglik. Diude is the closest road head to Janglik.
  • From Rohru to Diude, you will get to see the beautiful Pabbar river.
  • Watch the square wheat fields along the river and beautiful Himachali homes. The road climbs alongside pretty villages and mixed forests until it gets to the pine forests.
  • Go through the motorable road at Tikri, just after Chirgaon, it turns left and becomes an absolute dirt track for the rest of the way.
  • It takes two hours along the dirt track to get to Tonglu.
  • At Tonglu, the dirt track drops down to the river, crosses the Pabbar and climbs to Diude in swift switchbacks. Janglik is a short walk from Diude.
Day 2
Diude/Janglik to Dayara Thach (9,200 ft to 11,075 ft)
  • Make your way to an ascent into a forest for about 30 minutes followed by a gradual descent for about an hour in the meadows ending with a gradual ascent through a forest.
  • Come out of Janglik and witness the beautifully crafted wheat fields lined by charming wooden farmhouses on their edges.
  • Within fifteen minutes, you will leave the last huts of quaint village behind your trail. Then start climbing the altitudes rapidly.
  • In an hour, you will come to step on a ledge and then give your eyes the splendid views of janglik, Tonglu and other villages.
  • The ledge under a pine tree is a wonderful place to take a break.
  • Fifteen minutes later, past a clearing on your right, the trail climbs into an oak and pine forest.
  • Follow the steep trail that levels off to a gradual, pleasant climb.
  • Half an hour later, you will escape from the tree line into a vast expanse of meadows climbing into the hills to your left.
  • The trail out of the tree line descends gradually, skirting the top of the pines. The trail is well defined and broad.
  • Almost an hour later, the trail enters another magnificent forest of pine and oak but thicker.
  • Through the forest, the trail climbs gradually before popping out of it again in another half hour.
  • Watch the perfectly landscaped meadows of Dayara in front.
  • Camp at Dayara.
Day 3
Dayara to Litham (11,075 ft to 11,737 ft)
  • Today's trek starts with a gentle ascent for about 15 minutes followed by a stream crossing.
  • Ascend through a pine forest and meadows for about an hour followed by a gentle descent through a silver birch forest and meadows.
  • You will not require a refill today if you carry 2 liters of water from Dayara. Find streams on the trail.
  • The trail from Dayara to Litham will show you some of the dense forests, wide green meadows, gushing streams, and brooks as you cover an altitude of 740 feet in 3 hours.
  • The trail goes through the meadows towards the Gunas Pass.
  • A gently ascending trail enters another clump of pine forest fifteen minutes out of the Dayara campsite.
  • Then you get to a stream that needs to leap over.
  • Across the stream, the trail climbs out of the forest and rounds a wide curve to regain the views of the snow-capped mountains of the Dhauladhar range and Gunas Pass.
  • Behind the pine forest, you will see the snow-lined cliffs.
  • Half an hour later the trail will come to a forest full of silver birch. The forest is old and the silver birches gnarled with age.
  • Descending gently through the forest leads to another perennial stream in the fold of the mountain.
  • Refresh here and climb out of the fold to your first clear view of Litham.
  • Across the meadows, the trail dips to the Chandranahan stream that you need to cross before throwing down your backpacks at the Litham campsite.
  • Enjoy the views of the snout of the Chandranahan waterfall, beyond which is the Chandranahan lake.
  • In front are the towering snow-clad mountains that hide Buran Ghati but set the heart fluttering in anticipation of a great adventure ahead.
  • On the right are the snow patched cliffs that hide the Rupin valley.
  • Stay overnight at Litham campsite.
Day 4
Excursion to Chandranahan lake (11,737 ft to 13,900 ft and back)
  • The Chandranahan lake is a glacial tarn that is perennially fed by snow flanks of mountains that surround it.
  • Cross the stream that you get just before the Litham campsite.
  • Continue upstream on the shepherd’s trail to a ridge top.
  • Walk towards the snout of the waterfall from where the stream emerges.
  • It takes about an hour and a half to get to the snout of the waterfall, marked by beautifully placed stone cairns.
  • The journey to the lake takes a difficult turn the moment you get to the flat at the snout of the waterfall.
  • In late June, the valley floor has good amounts of snow but nothing that is difficult to walk on.
  • There are tiny waterfalls that turn into brooks that trickle down to the lake from all sides.
  • Spend time taking in the sights of the setting before heading back to Litham the way you came.
  • It is a steep descent from the lake to Litham. You must start early in the morning to be back at Litham at lunch.
Day 5
Litham to Nalabansh (11,737 ft to 13,365 ft)
  • Buran Pass trek can be easy or difficult depending on where you camp for the passing assault.
  • Nalabansh at 13,000 ft is a perfect and short two-hour climb to the pass.
  • The Dhauladhar range looms over the trail with the Gunas pass sitting pretty on top of the snowy flanks of the grey mountains.
  • It is a monochrome setting of grey and white in front, with the green grasslands of Litham to the left, and cliffs of the bordering Rupin valley to the right.
  • Climb this adventurous trail covered in snow, this will be a remarkable experience for you.
  • Continue up the left bank until the trail gets into a U-shaped gorge-like valley and you get the first view of the Buran Ghati on your left.
  • Start the climb to Nalabansh by following the well-marked shepherds’ trail that leads in the general direction of the pass.
  • After an hour of climb, you will reach the ridge top of Nalabansh.
  • Get the awesome views of Buran Ghati and the trail that leads to it.
  • The camp is in an alpine zone. Snow-capped mountains flank the campsite on all sides.
Day 6
Nalabansh to Munirang (13,365 ft to 11,800 ft via Buran Ghati)
  • Follow the ridge and hop over boulders towards the base of the pass.
  • From the base it is an hour long climb to the top, mostly on snow.
  • Buran Ghati is at exactly 15,000 ft and offers a thrilling climb.
  • It is a narrow ledge on the top.
  • The drop on the other side is sharp and steep.
  • Without the rope, the descent can be risky even with an ice axe.
  • Getting down to the first snow field about 100 metres below the pass is your first objective.
  • Thereafter it is a series of descents over smaller ledges that you can slide down.
  • Descending on the Buran Ghati trek is quick and very soon you lose all the altitude that you have gained.
  • It takes about 2 hours to get to the end of the snow line.
  • You also lose about 3,000 ft in altitude.
  • Out of the snow line, the descent takes you down a ridge with junipers and lovely flower crested shrubs.
  • The view of the valley in front is lush green as far as the eye can see.
  • Beyond, a long range of mountains tower over the setting.
  • Descend for another hour to get to a stream that needs to be hopped over.
  • Across the stream the first farmers’ huts appear. You camp here for the night.
Day 7
Munirang to Brua Village(11,800 ft to 6,700 ft)
  • The descent to the Barua village is remarkable for the variety in vegetation and diversity.
  • Take the path that follows the Barua Khud.
  • Stick to the trail that is broadest and most used.
  • The trail descends rapidly through the high altitude pines, giving way to a mix of other trees.
  • An hour and a half later the trail descends to a large gushing stream meeting the Barua Khud.
  • A makeshift bridge lined with junipers and mud is the only way across.
  • Climbing out of the stream, the trail is greeted with more diverse vegetation.
  • An hour later the first apple orchards and signs of civilization await the trekkers.
  • Then the trail enters Barua village through an arch.
  • It is a long descent through the village as the trail meanders and descends through.
  • Once at the heart of the village, the descent is more rapid.
  • In half an hour the trail pops out onto the road bridge over the Barua Khud.



Select Package Options


Price Includes
  • Stay

    The accommodation provided during your trek is in high-quality and comfortable tents.

  • Meals

     Breakfast, packed Lunch, Dinner all vegetarian, and Snacks, Soup, Tea, and essential food material for trekking.


  • Permits

    All fees and permits for Indians are included


  • Guide

     Qualified and experienced Trek Leader and support staff.


Price Includes
  • Stay

    The accommodation provided during your trek is in high-quality and comfortable tents.

  • Meals

    Breakfast, packed Lunch, Dinner all vegetarian, and Snacks, Soup, Tea, and essential food material for trekking.


  • Permits

    All fees and permits for Indians are included


  • Guide

    Qualified and experienced Trek Leader and support staff.

  • Transfers

    Transportation is included from shimla onwards.

More Details about Buran Ghati Trek

Know Before You Go for Buran Ghati Trek

  • Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed.
  • Please provide a valid ID at the time of check-in.
  • The exact location will be shared with you post-booking.
  • To ensure utmost hygiene, the place is daily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Do not bring non-biodegradable materials
  • Consumption of alcohol or any other intoxicating products is strictly prohibited.
  • Porters or helpers to carry Central Equipment's.
  • One can hire porter and mule for offloading, to carry personal luggage. (Weight not more than 10 kg.)
  • Transportation from shimla to janglik can be availed at extra cost.
  • It is recommended to carry enough warm clothes and the right kind of shoes for the trek.

Things To Carry for Buran Ghati Trek

  • Warm clothes
  • Rain cover
  • Walking stick
  • Head torch
  • Hiking shoes
  • Led torch (with extra batteries)
  • Fleece jackets and thermals
  • Back pack (50-60l)
  • Toilet paper & wipes

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Buran Ghati Trek Map

Starting Point
Janglik
Janglik, Himachal Pradesh 171208, India