Buran Ghati

"The Buran Ghati Trek is one of Himachal’s most thrilling adventures — a stunning trail that weaves through ancient villages, dense forests, flower-filled meadows, and a dramatic ice wall descent from the 15,000 ft Buran Pass. A perfect mix of beauty and adrenaline in the heart of the Himalayas."

 INR 16,500 (Janglik to Baruva)

+ INR 4,000 (transportation to & from Shimla)

+ INR 4,800 (offloading bag)

• Trek Name: Buran Ghati

• Start Point: Janglik (Kullu Valley)

• End Point: Baruva (Kinnaur Valley)

• Altitude: Up to 15,000+ ft

• Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days

• Best Time: May–June & September–October

The Buran Ghati Trek is one of the most scenic and adventurous trails in Himachal Pradesh, offering almost everything one can expect from a high altitude trek in the Himalayas. Starting from a remote village of Janglik in the Kullu valley, this trek takes you all the way to another isolated hamlet of Baruva in the Kinnaur valley, crossing a spectacular mountain pass at over 15,000 feet.

🌲 Dense Alpine Forests – Towering pine and oak trees surround your path as you begin the ascent.

🌾 Endless Grassy Meadows – Wander through the vast alpine meadows of Dayara, Litham, and Dunda.

💦 Gushing Waterfalls & Rivers – Cross lively streams and marvel at waterfalls thundering down cliffs.

🏞️ Pristine Alpine Lakes – Visit the sacred Chandranahan Lake, a hidden gem high above the valley.

🧗 The Final Challenge: Buran Pass – Conquer the 15,000 ft Buran Ghati with rope-assisted rappelling – pure adrenaline and unforgettable views!

📅Day 1: Arrival at Janglik (9,200 ft)

• Drive from Shimla to Janglik (approx. 7–8 hours)

• Scenic mountain roads, apple orchards, and river valleys

• Overnight stay in homestay or guesthouse

📅Day 2: Trek from Janglik to Dayara (11,000 ft)

• Trek distance: ~5 km | 4–5 hours

• Gradual ascent through pine and oak forests

• First views of open meadows and mountain peaks

• Camp at the scenic Dayara meadow

📅Day 3: Dayara to Litham (11,800 ft)

• Trek distance: ~4 km | 3–4 hours

• Walk through forests, streams, and wildflower meadows

• Stunning views of the Dhauladhar range

• Campsite near Pabbar River with views of the snowfields

📅Day 4: Acclimatization & Visit to Chandranahan Lake (13,800 ft)

• Trek distance: ~6 km round trip | 5–6 hours

• Steep ascent to the sacred glacial lake

• Visit the series of cascading glacial tarns

• Return to Litham for overnight stay

📅Day 5: Litham to Dunda (13,000 ft)

• Trek distance: ~5 km | 4–5 hours

• Enter alpine zone with stunning snow-capped views

• Campsite in a high-altitude meadow below Buran Pass

📅Day 6: Cross Buran Pass (15,000 ft) – Trek to River Camp (11,000 ft)

• Trek distance: ~9 km | 7–8 hours

• Steep ascent to the top of Buran Ghati

• Rappelling down the snow wall (seasonal)

• Long descent through snow and scree to valley floor

📅Day 7: Trek to Baruva Village – Drive to Shimla

• Trek distance: ~4 km | Drive: ~8 hours

• Descend through forests and fruit orchards of Baruva

• Trek ends here. Drive back to Shimla in the evening

🛤️ By Train

Nearest Railway Station: Shimla Railway Station (connected via Kalka)

From Delhi → Kalka (by train) → Kalka to Shimla (by toy train or taxi)

✈️ By Air

Nearest Airport: Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti) – ~23 km from Shimla

Alternative Airport: Chandigarh Airport – well connected with major cities

From Chandigarh, take a taxi or bus to Shimla (~7–8 hrs drive)

🚕 By Road

From Shimla to Janglik:

Distance: ~150 km

Time: 7–8 hours by taxi or local transport

Route: Shimla → Rohru → Chirgaon → Tangnu → Janglik

*Roads are narrow mountain roads after Rohru; private taxi recommended

🔹 Buran Ghati has everything a trekker dreams of — in one trail!

From dense pine forests, wildflower meadows, ancient villages, and alpine lakes to glacier crossings and an adrenaline-filled rappel down the pass — Buran Ghati is one of the most diverse treks in India.

🔹 The Buran Pass descent involves rappelling with a rope.

Yes! To descend from the 15,000 ft high Buran Pass, you often need to use a rope-assisted descent on a steep snow wall — an exciting highlight that makes the trek feel like a true alpine expedition.

🔹 You pass through centuries-old Himalayan villages.

Villages like Janglik and Barua are tucked away in the mountains and still reflect authentic Himachali architecture, wooden houses, and step farming — untouched by mass tourism.

🔹 The Dayara meadows rival those of Uttarakhand.

The high-altitude Dayara meadows (not to be confused with Dayara Bugyal) on this trail are bursting with wildflowers in June and September, offering views of snow-capped peaks in every direction.

🔹 The trek includes a hidden alpine lake – Chandranahan.

A short but steep detour leads to the Chandranahan Lakes, sacred to locals and surrounded by snow even in early summer. Many trekkers skip this — don’t!

🔹 Buran Ghati is a perfect “crossover” trek.

The trail starts in one valley (Shimla side) and exits in another (Kinnaur side), giving you the unique experience of crossing a Himalayan divide, just like on legendary trails like Rupin Pass.

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