Buran Ghati Trek
Cities Covered Shimla-1Day(s) Janglik village-2Day(s) Litham-3Day(s) Chandranahan Lake-4Day(s) Dhunda Camp-5Day(s) Buran Ghati Pass-6Day(s) Shimla-7Day(s)
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Day 1 : ( Shimla) Pickup to you from Shimla Drive to Janglik village by taxi (160 Km) (6/7 Hours) Altitude – 2,804 Meter,
The vehicles are arranged from Shimla and the journey starts from there. Cover 160 km’s by going through some fable tourist attraction like Shimla, Rohru Fall by following the route through Janglik Village. Enjoy the drive along the clear bluish Pabba River and witness the changing sights and quaint villages of Himachal. Crossing Pabbar leads to Diude and from Diude a short hike will take you to Janglik Village Overnight stay our home stay.
Day 2 : (Janglik village) Trek from Janglik village to Dayara Thach
Start the trek by coming out of the wheat fields, bid goodbye to the last few Diude huts. Further you gain altitude and Tangle, Diude and other pretty villages can be seen clearly. Enter the forest of pine and oaks and ascend gradually. After half an hour hike, the tree line recedes and you come across stretch of meadows. Climb up and reach the hill with mountain views on one side and lush trees on another. From here descend gradually on a wide trail. After an hour again enter the dense pine and oak forest, walk under the shade of trees, listen to the crumbling of leaves and move further. Before reaching Dayara the trail climbs up gradually. Reach the campsite, setup your tents and sleep comfortably. Enjoy trekking life with us
Day 3 : ( Litham) Trek from Dayara Thach to Litham camp (03 km) (3/4 Hours) (3578 Meter)
After breakfast, explore the Dayara meadows in the morning. Today, the trail from Dayara to Litham goes through thick forests, alluring green meadows and clear streams. Through meadows trail head towards Gunas Pass and after fifteen minutes enter the pine forest. Cross a stream and exit the forest section with delicious views of Dhauladhar range and Gunas Pass. Ahead the grasslands look wonderful and magical, after half an hour the trail makes its way through another forest of Bhoj. Descend through this section and reach a stream from where Litham is clearly visible. The trail after the meadows goes to Chandranahan stream which needs to be crossed before reaching Litham. Cross it and reach your campsite, there are plenty of streams across Litham. From here get mesmerized by the mind boggling mountain views. Towards left you can see the Chandranahan Waterfall and ahead lies Chandranahan Lake. Towards right are cliffs with snow patches behind which lies Rupin valley and in front are snow-covered mountains at their back lies Buran Ghati. This is the last meadow on this trek, a wide one. Setup your here, relish the beautiful views and then retire for the night.
Day 4 : (Chandranahan Lake) Short hike to Chandranahan Lake Explore some time here and back to Litham camp
Chandranahan is a small glacial lake amidst mountains and snow flanks feed this Lake. Take the shepherds trail to reach the Ridge Top and head towards the waterfall’s snout. In one hour you can reach the Lake but the journey gets difficult after the snout. Witness the alpine valley and delicious views! The setting of this Lake is idyllic, grassy patches are in middle and small waterfalls turn into small streams. There are rough rocks which mark the lake, look at the settings and head back to Litham. Descent is steep till Litham, make sure you start early to Chandranahan Lake so you can reach there at mid-day. Overnight stay camp
Day 5 : (Dhunda Camp) Trek from Litham camp to Dhunda Camp
Today after breakfast, the climb to the pass is steep but short and today Buran Pass will be visible on the way. Dhauladhar range and Gunas Pass can be seen en route with. It is a setting in front of Latham’s green grasslands and cliffs Rupin valley. Pabbar descends rapidly and the trail gets sharply an ascending one. The trail turns to a gorge valley when you follow the river’s left bank. From here Buran Ghati comes into sight. The shepherds trail will lead you to Dhunda. After one hour of climb, reach Dhunda’s ridge top. From the top enjoy the clear and magnificent views of Buran Ghati. Reach the campsite; it lies amidst snow-capped mountains from all the sides. Even in late June there you can find the patches of snow everywhere.
Day 6 : (Buran Ghati Pass) Trek from Dhunda to Buran Ghati Pass and River camp.
Today wake up early because the distance is long, difficult Leave the campsite of Dhunda following the ridge and do boulder hopping to reach the base of the Buran Pass. Reaching the Pass will take one hour from the base. Today, ascent to Buran Ghati will be exhilarating. It is a narrow surface on the top, use ropes to descend because it can be very risky without it.Below you have to reach a snow field which is at a distance of 100 meters. Slide down the surfaces which are present in series. Descending doesn’t take time on this trek, you lose the altitude which you gained in just one go. Reach the end of snow line by losing 3000 feet. Descend through a ridge with blooming flowers and green shrubs. The lush green valley views are really pleasant and the mountains towering high makes it look more beautiful. Ahead you will cross a stream, reach there in an hour. Cross the stream and a hut will be visible. Today camp here and retire for the night.
Day 7 : (Shimla) Return : Trek from River camp to Barua (05 km) Same day Drive to Shimla
Today on the trail come across diverse vegetation and get surprised by the changing landscapes. Follow the wide and frequently used Barua Khud’s path. Descend and ahead see a stream meet Barua Khud, cross it over a bridge and explore the diverse vegetation. After hiking for one hour you reach apple orchards and further lies civilization. There is a rock on the way from where the whole Barua village can be seen. Enter this quaint Barua village there are many fruit orchards. Descend through it and now the trail gets you to the bridge over Barua Khud. Halt here then leave for Shimla, vehicles will be arranged for you Osm Vacation
Other Info
- Forest Permit and entrance fee
- Accommodation in Hotel
- Accommodation in tents on twin share basis
- Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication
- Good Experience Trek Leader guide and Technical guide
- Medical Kit
- Oxygen Cylinders
- Crampons and Gaiters
- All meals
