Buran Ghati Trek
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Grade
Moderate To Difficulty -
Duration
7 Days -
Maximum Altitude
15,000 ft -
Region
Himachal Pradesh -
Best Time To visit
June To October
TREK PACKAGE
RS 20,500 + 5% GST
- 7 Days
- Trekking 26 Km
Pick Up Point: Shimla
Payment Mode: Cash, UPI, Card
Trek Info
- Region :- Himachal Pradesh
- Snow: December to March
- Trekking Km: 26 Kms
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Buran Ghati Overview
The Buran Ghati hike is designed specifically for the thrill-seeker in you. This is a hike that will provide you with an overall view of the mountain range, woodlands, and meadows, all of which will undoubtedly excite you to no end. A beautiful view of the Dayara meadows will meet you, with snow-capped mountains in the background, and you will be delighted to see such diverse campsites, which are a photographer’s dream.
Buran Ghati is a well-known trek in the trekking world, offering a plethora of magnificent sights along the way. With the various scenery, it has to offer, this walk will undoubtedly revitalize you. When you go through the thicker and denser Oak and Pine forests, they appear artistic.
One of the trek’s highlights is the Chandranahan lake, which is tucked at a high elevation. This lake is considered sacred by many residents in the area. The view from both sides of the Buran Pass is spectacular. After spending some time at the lake, you’ll go on an altitude hike nearby. If you take this walk-in June, there may be a substantial amount of snow on the trail, which will alter the landscape’s appearance.
About Buran Ghati Trek
If you are looking for an extraordinary trek experience, Buran Ghati Trek is for you. The base camp of the Buran Ghati trek lies at Janglik. Janglik is a peaceful and mountain surrounding village. All the major equipment that you’ll need for the trek will be provided over here at the base camp.
This Path is completely surrounded by oak trees. Chandlanhan Lake is another attraction of the Buran ghati trek. This Lake remains frozen mostly throughout the year. The valley is filled with an abundance of flora and fauna. The waterways and the bridges that connect the way look as if it is straight out of a movie.
This area produces an abundance of apples, pears, apricots & peaches. Buran Pass stands tall at the height of 15059 feet.360 fisheye lens is recommended to capture amazing pictures. Trekking shoes and snow boots are recommended to tread over the thick snow once you pass the second checkpoint on this trek. This trek is recommended for people who performed at least one physically challenging Himalayan trek.
Trek Highlights
- The path from the base camp to the 1st camp is filled with bugs and crossing oak forests. You might have heard the famous saying that the journey matters more than the destination the scenic views will make you realize that the saying is true.
If you are fascinated by snow you’ll have stories to tell about Dhunda. Completely covered with ice Dhunda lies at a very high altitude and this is where camps are set up in the mountain shadow area.
With the captivating view and all the hardships that you might have come across on your way, everything will start to make sense and you’ll commend yourself for making it this far.
Brief Itinerary
Day 01- Shimla to Janglik
• Altitude:- 2,800m/9,200ft
• Distance:- 160 km, 9-11 hours (Drive)
• Pick-up:- Shimla Old Bus Stand at 6.30 am
• Transportation is included in the cost
• Last ATM:- Rohru
• Phone Network:- Rohru
• Breakfast and lunch excluded, dinner included
• Shimla – Rohru: 115 Km Rohru to Chirgaon: 15 km Chirgaon to Tangnu: 20 Tonglu to Janglik: 10
Day 02- Janglik to Dayara Thatch
• Altitude:- 3,400m/11,150ft
• Trek:- 4 km, 5-6 hours
• Grade:- Moderate ascent
• Sources of water are available on the way
• You will cross a few shepherd’s huts on the way
• Trek through pine, Oak, deodar forest, and meadows
• You will be given some snacks and a hot lunch at the site
• In the evening climb some hillocks for better acclimatization
• Night Stay:- Tent (twin sharing)
Day 03- Dayara Thatch to Litham
• Altitude:- 3,600m/11,800ft
• Trek:- 3 km, 3-4 hours
• Grade:- Easy gradual ascent and then descent
• Sources of water are available on the way
• Trek through dense forests, meadows, and some brooks
• Today you will see the Silver Birch (Bhoj) forest and Chandranahan waterfall
• Views of the snow-capped mountains of the Dhauladhar range
• Hot lunch at campsite
Day 04- Acclimatization day, visit to Chandranahan Lake
• Altitude:- 4,200m/13,800ft
• Trek:- 3 km (Each way), 6-7 hours
• Grade:- Difficult, Steep ascent and descent
• Star early in the morning
• Sources of water are available on the way
• Small glacial tarn
• Chandranahan is a group of 7 lakes
• You can see up to 3 lakes
• Hot lunch at campsite
Day 05- Litham to Dhunda
• Altitude:- 4,000m/13,100ft
• Trek:-4 km, 5-6 hours
• Grade:- Moderate, Mixture of gradual & steep ascent
• Sources of water:- Streams along the trail
• Pass is visible from the campsite
• Trail is well marked by the shepherds
• Hot lunch at campsite
Day 06 – Dhunda to Munirang (River camp) via Buran Ghati Pass
• Altitude:- 3,600m/11,800ft via 4,550m/15,000ft
• Trek:- 7 km 10-11 hours
• Grade:- Difficult, Steep ascent and descent
• Carry at least 2 liters of water from the campsite
• Ascent and descent both is technical (Always be with Trek leader and other support staff)
• The other side valley is full of junipers and crested shrubs
• Camp nearby the river and farmer, hut
• Packed lunch on the way, evening snacks at campsite
Day 07 – Munirang (River camp) to Barua village, Drive to Shimla
• Altitude:- 2,000m/6,600ft
• Trek:- 5 km, 4-5 hours
• Grade:- Easy, gradual descent
• Only 3 water sources on the way, carry 2 liters of water
• The Trail is well-marked
• Cross through mixed forest
• Reach Barua village by 12:00 pm
• Lunch at Barua village or on the way to Shimla (not included in the cost)
• Leave for Shimla by 1:00 pm (transportation is included In the cost)
• Reach Shimla between 10:00 to 11:00 pm (please make your hotel booking at Shimla accordingly)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Shimla to Janglik (the most scenic route in the Himalayas)
Janglik serves as the starting point for the Buran Ghati trek. You’ll have to travel from Shimla to Rohru, which is a lovely ride. You’ll pass through picturesque villages with a distinct Himachal culture that will capture your attention right away. You’ll pass through woods of Oak and Pine trees with sharp edges that appear artistic along the way. We’ll stop for lunch on the way to Dude. The journey to Tonglu will take around two hours, as the motorable road near Tikri becomes a dirt road for the remainder of the journey.
Day 2: Janglik to Dayara Thatch
Before leaving, breakfast and tea will be offered. Today’s stroll will take you by finely designed wheat fields set in front of wooden farmhouses, making it one of the most gorgeous. The creative wooden cottages with their lovely roofs are enticing and sure to catch your eye. You’ll be able to see the entire vista of Diude, Tonglu, and other little communities after an hour of climbing. After about an hour of descending out of the tree line, you will be greeted with the relaxing trees of Pine and Oak, which are much thicker and denser than the previous ones.
Day 3: Dayara Thatch to Litham
After enjoying your breakfast and hot tea at your campground, you will begin your day exploring the Dayara meadows. You can go for a walk just to enjoy the freshness of the morning air. The first rays of sunshine add an artistic touch to the meadows. From Dayara to Litham, the trail passes through lush woodland, verdant meadows, and gushing streams. There are streams throughout the trail where you can refill your water bottles. The Dhauladhars’ snow-capped mountains may be seen before arriving at the Dayara campground. You’ll come across the Bhoj forest, which has a lovely environment. A clear view of Litham may be seen from this vantage point.
Day 04– Acclimatization day, visit Chandranahan Lake
We’ll start early because there’s a steep hill and descent today. After breakfast, we’ll go for an acclimatization walk around Chandranahan Lake before returning to the Litham campground. It’ll be an exciting and rewarding stroll with plenty of opportunities to take pictures along the way. We’ll keep heading upstream to the point where the waterfall emerges. In June, you can expect a significant amount of snowfall. As you approach the lake, you’ll notice that it’s a little smaller and is fed by the surrounding snowfields.
To get to Dhunda, which is at an elevation of 13,300 feet, you’ll have to trek for 2 hours. The Dhauladhar range, which looms above the trail, will be seen, with Gunas Pass perched atop the icy sides of the grey mountains. It consists of a mix of grey and white mountains, with the Litham grassland on the left and the Rupin Valley on the right. It has a steep slope that provides the first glimpse of Buran Ghati on your left. Spend some time at this location to capture some amazing images. You must begin your climb to Dhuna by following the shepherd track to the pass.
On the final day of the walk, you’ll descend to Barua village, which is famed for its lush vegetation. The trail is lovely, and all the photographers will enjoy it. While descending, you’ll be astounded by the splendor of this walk. The trail winds through high-altitude pines, with a mix of other trees in the background. Along the trip, you will have the opportunity to see apricot and peach trees. As you get closer to the village, the fall escalates. In half an hour, you’ll be at the road bridge. Please make your Shimla hotel reservations as soon as possible.
How To Reach
By Air:-
Located at a distance of 22 km away from the Shimla, the Jubbarhatti airport is well connected to various other cities by air. The other nearby airports such as Chandigarh Airport and Delhi airport can be accessed easily.
By Rail :-
By Rail The nearest station is Kalka which connects the city with different parts of the country by rail line. There are quite a good number of trains from the cities like Delhi and Calcutta. From Kalka station, one can take the pleasure of toy train as well as can hire private cabs to explore the beauty of this
By Road :-
Shimla is well connected with the cities like Chandigarh, Delhi, Dehradun, and Kalka through roadways. You can hire taxis as well as state buses to reach the hill station from these cities. There are even regular bus services from the nearby places to Shimla such as Kullu (235 km), Manali (280 km), Delhi (370 km), and Ambala (154 km). From the capital of India, one can even take luxury buses and cabs which will provide a comfortable journey.
Cost Term
Inclusions:-
1. Accommodation. (guest house, Camping).
2. Meals while on trek (Veg. & Egg).
3. Trek equipment: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (triple sharing), kitchen & dining tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinders.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook, and Support staff.
7. Transport from NJP to Yaksum and return.
8. Mules to carry the central luggage.
9. Secure Travels Staff insurance.
Exclusions:-
1. Food during the transit.
2. Insurance.
3. Any kind of personal expenses.
4. Mules or porters to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
Note :
Normally Secure Travels expects to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kg. The backpack should have a waterproof cover. Suitcases/trolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
Paying the Trek /Tour fee:
The fee can be paid by online transfer/Check deposit/Cash deposit/Demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up on your reservation efficiently.
Cancellation Policy
In the occasion which you cancel your trek, that is the cancellation coverage we follow: –
Cancellation 30 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek
— Get your complete trek rate returned in a Trek Voucher OR get a financial refund with 15 % cancellation charges. – Cancellation within 30 days and 20 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek
— Get 80% of the trek rate in a Trek Voucher OR get a financial refund with 50% cancellation charges.
– Cancellation much less than 20 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek
— No financial refund
Things To Carry
1) Trekking Shoe/Snow Shoe
2) Rucksack/Back Pack
3) Rucksack cover (Waterproof)
4) Daypack/Knapsack
5) Undergarments/Innerwear
6)Woolen socks
7) Woolen gloves
8) Waterproof gloves
9) T-shirt
10) Trek pants
11) Camp sandal
12) Balaclava/Woolen skull
cap/Monkey Cap
13) Sun cap/Wide-brimmed
Hat/Bandana
14) Walking Sticks/Trekking
Poles/Ski Poles
15) Heavy Jacket
16) Windproof Jacket/Wind
Cheater
17)Raingear/Poncho/Waterproof clothing
18) Water bottle/Hydration pack
19) Sunscreen lotion
20) Sunglasses
21) ChapStick/Cold &
Moisturizing cream
22) Toothbrush and toothpaste
23) Towel
24) Hand sanitizer
25) Tissue roll ( Toilet)
26) Anti Fungal Powder
27) Torch/Head Lamp with extra batteries
28) Knee cap
29) Camera with extra cells
30) Dry food items
31) Personal first-aid kit
32) Medicines (This is a simple
guide line and a doctor’s
consultation is recommended.)
FAQs
Buran Ghati in Summer (mid-May to end of June/early July) Summer is a coveted season to do the Buran Ghati trek because the Buran Pass itself is a dramatic wall of ice in June.
Buran Ghati (altitude 4572 meters) — also called Burando pass — trek is a classic sheepherder’s route connecting the Pabbar valley of Shimla to Baspa valley of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. The icing on the cake on this route is Chandernahan lake — the source of the Pabbar River.
Buran Ghati trek is moderate-difficult because it requires great endurance and stamina. In seven days, with an average trekking time of 5-6 hours per day. First two days of the trek are relatively easier.
Buran Trek is a moderate plus trek i.e. it requires more strength and endurance than moderate level treks. it is recommended that you first gain experience of trekking to altitudes of 3700 meters and learn about campsite basics, ascending and descending on mountain trails, basics of high altitude acclimatization process and then move up a notch with Buran Ghati Trek.
Risk & Response
Altitude is a risk. Before you begin the trek, you should be aware of the effects of high altitude on your body. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms include a moderate headache, nausea, and overall discomfort.
Reponse: If you have any of these symptoms, notify the trek leader immediately and follow his advice. To deal with the scenario, each campsite contains a stretcher, a fully prepared first aid kit, and oxygen cylinders.
Weather Risk : No one can guarantee snow, rain, or sunlight, even if we keep a constant eye on the weather. Please keep in mind that your safety is our primary priority, and if the weather isn’t cooperating, we won’t leave the campsite.
Response: The choice to go or wait for better weather will be made solely by the Trek Leaders and Guides.
Risk: Injury is a possibility. While trekking across difficult terrains, minor injuries such as calf sprains, bruising, and other minor ailments are prevalent. Serious injuries, such as fractures or significant cuts, are quite uncommon.
Response: All of our Trek Leaders are trained in wilderness first aid. They’ve been taught to deal with emergencies and have a well-stocked first-aid equipment to deal with minor injuries. In the event of major injuries, the patient is carried to the nearest road-head on a stretcher and taken to the nearest medical facility.
Secure Travels Guideline
DO’S AND DON’TS ON A TREK
1. Alcohols or any other intoxicating products ‘’STRICTLY PROHIBITED’’
during the trek.
2. Always pay heed to the trek guides or instructors.
3. Try not to leave the group under any circumstances.
4. Avoid trekking during the night as it is extremely dangerous.
5. Avoid using earphones as that might hinder your hearing.
6. Do not participate in or encourage littering of the places in any form.
7. While visiting the local villages and tourist sites, obey the local guidelines
and instructions.
8. Do not harm or interrupt the local sentiments of the places.
IMPORTANT:
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Secure Travels To the Himalayas.
Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of
the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Since adventure
entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we
will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group
member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in
the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan,
but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Weather Forecast
The weather during April, May and June is mostly cool and pleasant but gets chilly and cold during winters.
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