Buran Ghati Pass Trek

• Starts from Janglik Village in Himachal Pradesh and crosses over to Barua Village in the Baspa Valley.

• Passes through dense forests, Dayara Meadows, Litham, and alpine landscapes.

• Features the sacred Chandranahan Lake and scenic waterfalls.

• Crosses the challenging Buran Pass at 15,000 ft.

• Includes snowfields, rocky trails, glacier-fed streams, and high mountain passes.

• Offers views of the Dhauladhar Range, Kinnaur Himalayas, and surrounding snow-covered peaks.

• Known for its diverse landscapes, traditional villages, and exciting pass crossing.

• Suitable for fit trekkers with prior trekking experience.

• Best months are May–June and September–October.

The Buran Ghati Pass Trek is often regarded as one of the most diverse Himalayan treks because it combines forests, alpine meadows, glacial lakes, waterfalls, snowfields, mountain passes, traditional villages, and high-altitude adventure into a single journey. The trek connects the Pabbar Valley with the Baspa Valley in Himachal Pradesh.

The route begins in the remote village of Janglik and gradually ascends through forests and meadows before reaching the high-altitude Buran Pass. The trek concludes in Barua village in the Sangla Valley.

Day 1 — Shimla to Janglik
Scenic drive through Rohru and the Pabbar Valley to Janglik, with an overnight stay at the village.
160 km | 9–10 hours

Day 2 — Janglik to Dayara Thatch
Trek through forests and open meadows towards the Dayara campsite.
6–7 km trek | 5–6 hours

Day 3 — Dayara Thatch to Litham
Scenic valley trek through waterfalls and alpine landscapes towards Litham.
4–5 km trek | 3–4 hours

Day 4 — Acclimatization Trek to Chandranahan Lake
Trek to the sacred Chandranahan glacial lake and return to the Litham campsite.
6 km round trip | 6–7 hours

Day 5 — Litham to Dhunda
Continue into higher-altitude terrain and camp near the approach to Buran Pass.
4–5 km trek | 4–5 hours

Day 6 — Dhunda to Munirang via Buran Pass
The most challenging day, crossing Buran Pass at approximately 15,000 ft through snowfields and steep descents.
8 km trek | 10–11 hours

Day 7 — Munirang to Barua and Drive to Shimla
Descend to Barua through scenic mountain terrain, followed by a drive back to Shimla.
5–6 km trek | 2–3 hours trek

Participants should ideally:

• Run 5 km comfortably
• Have good cardiovascular endurance
• Be capable of trekking for 8–10 hours on difficult terrain
• Build stamina through running, cycling, and stair climbing before the trek

Strong leg strength is especially useful for the long descent after the pass.

Nearest Railway Station

Kalka Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Shimla Airport

Most groups assemble in:

Shimla

before driving to Janglik.

Clothing

• 3 synthetic quick-dry T-shirts

• 1 fleece T-shirt

• 1 fleece jacket

• 1 down feather / hollow jacket

• 1 thermal innerwear set (upper & lower)

• 2 synthetic quick-dry trekking pants

• 1 fleece / wind stopper pant

Head Gear

• 1 head torch

• 1 sun cap / hat

• 1 woollen cap

• 1 synthetic & 1 woollen neck gaiter

• Sunglasses with UV protection and side cover

Footwear

• 1 pair water-resistant, high-ankle trekking shoes

• 1 pair sandals with straps

• 6–7 pairs cotton socks

• 1 pair woollen socks

Backpack

• 50–60 L backpack with rain cover

• 20–30 L daypack, if offloading is opted

• Walking stick

• 2 × 1 L water bottles or 1 thermos flask / hydration pack

• 1 pair waterproof gloves

• 1 small tiffin / lunch box / glass or cup

• 1 poncho

• Personal medical kit

Personal Essentials

• Sunscreen

• Moisturizer

• Body lotion

• Lip balm

• Hand sanitizer and soap

• Antibacterial powder

• Toilet paper

• Toothpaste & toothbrush

• Quick-dry towel

• Nail cutter

Refund percentages vary depending on cancellation timing:

• Earlier cancellations receive higher refunds/vouchers.
• Emergency situations may qualify for special refund consideration.