🏔️ Buran Ghati Trek – The Hidden Crossover from Pabbar to Sangla
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Max Altitude: 4,724 m / 15,500 ft
Region: Shimla (Janglikh) to Kinnaur (Barua)
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Best Time: May–June & September–October
Trip Style: Alpine Crossover Trek with Meadows, Snow Pass, and Lakes
🌄 A Himalayan Buffet of Beauty and Thrill
If you could pack all the highlights of the Himalayas into one trek—lush pine forests, meadows, glacial lakes, snowy passes, gushing waterfalls, and apple orchards—the Buran Ghati Trek would be it.
Starting from the old-world village of Janglikh and ending in the apple country of Barua, this trail blends wilderness with cultural richness. Perfect for photographers, first-time Himalayan trekkers, and seasoned souls looking for something raw yet manageable.
🗓️ Day-Wise Itinerary
🚙 Day 1: Shimla → Janglikh (2,500 m)
Scenic 8–9 hr drive from Shimla via Narkanda, Rohru, or Khadapathar
Meet your trek leader at the bus stand, brief at base village
Explore Janglikh’s heritage homes and temples
🌌 Stay: Camp/guesthouse under the stars with bonfire & dinner
🌲 Day 2: Janglikh → Dayara Thach
Start your trek with easy ascents through thick pine and deodar forest
Beautiful meadows open up as you gain altitude
📷 Tip: This is one of the most photogenic stretches
🏕️ Stay: Campsite at Dayara Thach (~4–5 hrs trek)
🏞️ Day 3: Dayara Thach → Litham Thach
Hike through gushing streams, birch trees, and sweeping views of the Dhauladhar Range
Cross Chandranahan stream and reach the picturesque Litham campsite
⛺ Three-sided alpine views—waterfalls, snow peaks, and grassy valleys
❄️ Day 4: Chandranahan Lake Excursion (Acclimatization)
Morning hike to Chandranahan Waterfall & Glacier Lake
A sacred, glacial amphitheatre surrounded by snow
Spend quiet moments near the stone cairns; return to Litham
🌌 Overnight at Litham
🧗 Day 5: Litham → Dunda
Begin ascent through alpine terrain and Rupin Valley views
Pass Gunas Waterfall and snowy ridges
Reach Dunda campsite, the final stop before crossing the pass
🏕️ Stay at 13,000+ ft with views of Buran Ghati
🏔️ Day 6: Dunda → Buran Pass (15,500 ft) → Munirang
Early alpine start—challenging but thrilling climb on snow
Cross the iconic Buran Ghati Pass with incredible views and prayer flags
2–3 hr snow descent to Munirang Campsite
🌌 Coldest night, but most rewarding memories
🍎 Day 7: Munirang → Barua Village → Sangla
Descend through changing landscapes—streams, orchards, pine forests
Reach Barua village, meet the locals, share stories
Option to drive to Sangla or Reckong Peo for onward journey
🛻 End of trek. Return to Shimla via private cab or shared vehicle (optional)
✅ What’s Included
🚐 Cab transfers: Shimla ↔ Janglikh & Barua ↔ Shimla
🏕️ All accommodation in tents & sleeping bags
🥣 Veg meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner + Tea, Soup, Snacks
⛰️ Trek leader, high-altitude guide, trail manager (from Shimla)
🎒 Camping gear: tents, mats, sleeping bags
🧭 First aid, medical assistance, trek permits
❌ What’s Not Included
✘ Porters for personal backpacks (optional/extra)
✘ Personal shopping or expenses
✘ Offloading charges
✘ Anything not listed above
✘ GST 5%
🎒 What to Carry
Rucksack with rain cover
2 quick-dry trek pants, 1 waterproof/wind jacket
Torch/headlamp
Thermal layers, fleece
Woolen gloves, socks, cap
Water bottles, energy bars, dry fruits
Personal medication & mini first aid kit
💬 What Trekkers Say
“Buran Ghati was like walking through every kind of Himalayan landscape in one week. Forest, snow, lake, flowers—it had everything.”
— Kriti D., Pune
“Crossing the snow pass and sliding down—it was the highlight of my trek calendar. The team made everything smooth and safe.”
— Abhishek R., Bangalore
📅 Departure Batches
Fixed departures: May to mid-July & mid-September to October
Custom/private groups welcome – family-friendly too