Buran Ghati Trek
The Buran Ghati Trek gives you an adventurous experience in the untouched parts of the Himalayas. It allows the trekkers to experience forest trails amidst different coniferous treesand rhododendrons, and vast meadows with lush greenery. Overall, you can say that the Buran Ghati Trek puts several experiences in one basket. The trek begins in an ancient village called Janglik in the Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh. The place is around 150 KM from Shimla. The highest point of the Buran Ghati Trek is the Buran Ghati Pass, which is situated at a height of 15000 ft.
Itinerary
Assemble early in the morning (by 8 a.m.) in Shimla and board your vehicles for the drive to Janglik. We travel through mixed forests along the Pabbar River. The sides of the road are lined with villages with beautiful Himachal homes and wheat step fields. The road is in poor condition from Chirgaon onwards. After crossing the Pabbar River at Tonglu, the road climbs to Janglik. The journey takes about 8-9 hours.
We pass through the homes of the villagers. We travel through the village in less than half an hour. The trail starts with a steep incline. Stop after you’ve climbed a long way to get a clear view of the valley. You can see Janglik, Tonglu, and other nearby villages from here. The trail reaches the woods and gradually ascends. After a long climb, walking under the shade of trees is a welcome change. The scenery along the trail is breathtaking. The path goes into and out of the forest a few times before arriving at our destination for the day and camping for the night.
Get up early in the morning to glimpse the sun’s golden rays dropping on the grass in the meadow. With a hot cup of tea, take in the scenery. Forests, meadows, and gushing streams of water make up the majority of today’s trail. We stroll through the meadows on our way to the Gunas Pass. The view of the Dhauladhar range after crossing a stream is breathtaking. We reach the forest of Bhoj trees a few minutes later (Silver Birch). We eventually come across another stream. Cross it and you’ll get your first sight of Litham. We’d go for a stroll in a lovely meadow once more. We cross the Chandranahan Stream and arrive at our day’s campsite across the meadow. Litham is a lovely camping spot.
Chandranahan Lake is made up of glacier tarns and perennial snow flanks from the mountains surrounding it. Take the shepherd’s trail to get to the top of the waterfall. From the waterfalls, it takes around 1 hour to reach Chandranahan Lake. This lake offers a view of a glacial amphitheatre nestled in a bowl. Before descending to Litham, take in the snow and stunning stone cairns.
At 13,000 feet, the trek from Litham Thach to Nalabansh takes 4 hours. On the right, pass through the cliffs of the Rupin Valley. The first view of Buran Ghati and Gunas waterfall comes as you descend the valley. Nalabansh is reached after a little more than an hour of climbing. Relax at the campsite, then stay for dinner and the night.
It will be the most adventurous thing you have ever done, with a thrilling climb mainly on snow at 15,000 feet. In the snowline, it takes two hours to descend. The road to your overnight campsite is on the other side of the flowing water. Munirang is a lovely place to stay for dinner and the night.
The Buran Ghati Trek Itinerary offers an adventurous experience with a thrilling climb on snow at an altitude of 15,000 feet. After an exhilarating descent through the snowline, you’ll encounter gushing streams and picturesque apple orchards on the way to Bruua Khud. Interact with the welcoming villagers, eager to hear your trekking stories. From there, take a car or trek to Karcham before driving to Sangla or Reckong Peo for better road connectivity to Shimla. Alternatively, enjoy an overnight stay at Munirang, a serene campsite perfect for relaxing and savoring the day’s adventures.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Transportation: Shimla to Barua Village and back, by Bolero/Sumo/Traveller.
- Accommodation: Stay from Janglik to Munirang is included. Accommodations include a guest house or permanent camp at Janglik and camping tents at the campsites, all on a triple-sharing basis.
- Meals: All meals from afternoon snacks at Janglik on the Arrival Day to breakfast at Munirang on the Last Day are included. We provide simple, nutritious, and healthy food daily on the trek. *Note: Meal variety is subject to change, depending on the availability.
- Permit: Forest permit charges are included.
- Tent & Sleeping Bag: Quality tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags are provided in the camps, along with a liner.
- First Aid Kits: Carried by our trek leaders and guides. Emergency medical issues are addressed with utmost care.
- Adept Trek Leaders and Team Members: Our local Himalayan team includes professional trek leaders with mountaineering qualifications and familiarity with the local terrain. The team also includes well-trained guides, cooks, and helpers.
Cost Excludes
- Food During Road Journey: Meals between Shimla to Barua Village are not included.
- Backpack Offloading Charges: An additional charge of Rs-500/- per bag per day for offloading, with a maximum weight limit of 10 kg per backpack.
- *Note: Suitcases/trolleys/duffel bags are not allowed. Offloading during the trek is subject to prior arrangement.
- Stay & Unplanned Transport: Accommodation in Dehradun or any unplanned transportation, which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal Expenses: Any kind of personal expense is not included in the cost.
- Rescue Cost: Expenses for any trekker needing to be sent back or rescued.
- Others: The Buran Ghati Trek Cost excludes transportation, personal gear, insurance, unforeseen expenses, transit meals, tips, and additional services like mules or porters.