"Scaling New Heights: A Thrilling Adventure on the Buran Ghati Trek"

The Buran Ghati trek is a challenging and rewarding adventure that takes you through some of the most stunning landscapes of the Himalayas. This trek offers a unique experience of trekking through dense forests, meadows, waterfalls, and sacred lakes, all while being surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The trek takes around 7-8 days to complete.

Day 1: Shimla to Janglik.

The Buran Ghati trek starts from Shimla and takes you to Janglik, the base camp of the trek. You'll have to drive for around 8-9 hours from Shimla to Janglik. The road journey is scenic and offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Upon reaching Janglik, you can explore the village and meet the locals. Overnight stay will be in a campsite/homestay.

Day 2: Janglik to Dayara.

On the second day, you'll start trekking from Janglik to Dayara, which is a 6-7 hour trek. The trail takes you through dense forests of oak and pine trees, and you'll cross a few small streams on the way. You'll also pass through some small villages where you can interact with the locals and learn about their way of life,there is a stop in between where you can also have Maggi enjoy some tea with beautiful scenery around you. The campsite at Dayara is located in a meadow with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Day 3: Dayara to Litham.

The third day of the trek takes you from Dayara to Litham. The trek takes around 4-5 hours and offers panoramic views of the mountains. The trail takes you through a few steep ascents and descents before you reach Litham, which is a beautiful campsite surrounded by mountains the trail from Dayara initially descends down to the Pabbar River and then follows the river upstream towards Litham. The trail can be steep and rocky in places, but offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the river. You will also cross a few streams on the way to Litham.

Litham campsite is located at an altitude of around 11,600 feet and offers panoramic views of the Buran Ghati peak. It is a beautiful and peaceful spot to spend the night before continuing on the trek.

Day 4: Litham to Chandranahan Lake and back to Litham (Acclimatisation walk).

The fourth day is the most challenging day of the trek as you'll trek to Chandranahan Lake, which is located at an altitude of around 4,000m. The trek takes around 6-7 hours and is quite steep. The lake is considered sacred by the locals, and you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the mountains and the lake, the trek from Litham to Chandranahan Lake is a challenging but rewarding trek that takes you through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Himalayas , trail from Litham initially climbs steeply up to the Chandranahan waterfall. From there, the trail follows the river and passes through a beautiful forest of oak and pine trees. The trail can be steep and rocky in places, but the views of the surrounding mountains and valleys are absolutely stunning.

After a few hours of trekking, you will reach the Chandranahan Lake, which is located at an altitude of around 14,000 feet. The lake is considered to be sacred by the locals and is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and glaciers. It is a truly magical place and well worth the effort it takes to get there.You'll then trek back to Litham to spend the night.

Day 5: Litham to Dunda.

On the fifth day, you'll trek from Litham to Dunda. The trek takes around 5-6 hours and is relatively easy compared to the previous days. The trail takes you through a few small streams and offers stunning views of the mountains. The campsite at Dunda is located in a meadow with views of the surrounding mountains ,It is one of the most scenic and popular sections of the trek, offering stunning views of the Himalayan range and the valley below.

The trail from Litham initially climbs up to a ridge and then descends into a beautiful valley. The trail then follows the river upstream towards Dunda Campsite. The trail can be steep and rocky in places, but the views of the surrounding mountains and valleys are absolutely stunning.

Dunda Campsite is located at an altitude of around 13,500 feet and is the base camp for the Buran Ghati Pass. It is a beautiful and peaceful spot to spend the night before continuing on the trek.

Day 6: Dunda to Manirang via Buran Ghati Pass.

The sixth day of the trek is the most difficult but rewarding as we summit to the beautiful Buran Pass , The day starts with an early morning climb to the Buran Ghati pass, which is located at an altitude of 4,500m. The pass offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, trek from Dunda campsite to Buran Ghati Pass is a challenging and adventurous trek that takes you to an altitude of around 15,000 feet. It is the most challenging part of the Buran Ghati trek and requires a good level of fitness and experience.

The trail from Dunda initially climbs up to the upper Dunda meadow and then gradually becomes steeper as it approaches the pass. The trail passes through rocky terrain, boulders, and scree slopes. The ascent can be physically demanding and takes around 4-5 hours to reach the Buran Ghati Pass.

The Buran Ghati Pass is located at an altitude of around 15,000 feet and offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, including the Kinnaur Kailash range. The pass is often covered in snow, and the trek can be challenging, especially during the winter months.

The trek from Buran Ghati Pass to Manirang Campsite is a long and challenging trek that takes you through some of the most stunning landscapes in the Himalayas. The trail is around 15-16 kilometers long and takes approximately 7-8 hours to complete .

The most exhilarating experience of burn ghati trek is to descend as there is a long ice wall ahead of us ,descending through the ice wall of Buran Ghati Trek can be equally challenging and requires technical skills and equipment. It is important to follow the same safety guidelines and instructions provided by your guide or trek leader while descending the ice wall.

The descent is typically done by rappelling down the ice wall using ropes and harnesses. It requires a good level of control and balance to rappel down safely, especially at high altitude where the air is thin, and fatigue can set in quickly, We had experienced trek leaders & local guides who were guiding all the trekkers throughout the descend.

It is important to maintain proper communication with your guide or trek leader while descending through the ice wall to ensure a safe and successful descent.

Buran Ghati Pass to Manirang.

The trail from Buran Ghati Pass initially descends through a steep and rocky terrain before entering the beautiful Barua valley. The trail follows the river downstream towards the Manirang Campsite, passing through a mix of forests, meadows, and rocky terrain.

The Manirang Campsite is located at an altitude of around 14,200 feet and offers spectacular views of the Manirang range. It is a beautiful and peaceful spot to spend the night before continuing on the trek.

Day 7: Manirang to Barua Village.

The seventh day of the trek is a descent through beautiful forests and meadows, trail passes through a few small villages and leads to the small village of Barua which is a small village located at the base of the mountain. We stayed at a guest house in Barua Village for the night.

This concludes the 7-day Buran Ghati Trek, which is a moderately difficult trek suitable for experienced trekkers. The trek offers stunning views of the Himalayas, beautiful meadows, glacial lakes, and challenging mountain passes.

Best Time to Trek & Difficulty Level.

The best time to do the Buran Ghati Trek is from May to June & Post monsoon from September to October when the weather is clear and the views are stunning. The trek is not possible during the winter months due to heavy snowfall.

The Buran Ghati Trek is a challenging trek that requires physical fitness and mental strength. The trek involves long days of hiking, steep ascents and descents, and high-altitude mountain passes. It is recommended for experienced trekkers who have prior experience of high-altitude trekking.