Buran Ghati Trek

DAY 1: Shimla to Janglik

• Take a 6-hour journey beginning at 6:30 AM from Shimla to explore the Buran Ghati hike.

• Janglik serves as the trek's base camp in Buran Ghati. The road head that is nearest to Janglik is Diude.

• You will get to view the stunning Pabbar river on the journey from Rohru to Diude.

• Behold the lovely Himachali residences and the symmetrical wheat fields near the river. Up until it reaches the pine forests, the road climbs via picturesque villages and mixed forests.

• After passing through Tikri, right after Chirgaon, the road turns left and continues as a dirt track for the remainder of the distance.

• The journey to Tonglu takes two hours on the unpaved road.

• The dirt road ascends to Diude in a series of quick switchbacks from Tonglu, where it passes the Pabbar and descends to the river. Diude is close to Janglik via foot.

• Dinner and the campfire mark the conclusion of the day.

DAY 2: Janglik to Dayara Thach

• As you leave Janglik, you will see exquisitely designed wheat fields with elegant wooden farmhouses around their margins.

• Make your way to a moderate ascent through a forest that lasts about 30 minutes, a steady drop into the meadows that lasts about an hour, and a gradual ascent through a forest that lasts about an hour.

• The last of the charming village's huts will be left behind you in about fifteen minutes. After that, quickly increase your altitude.

• You'll reach a ledge in an hour, step onto it, and then enjoy the breathtaking views of Tonglu, Janglik, and other settlements.

• Stop and rest on the ledge beneath a pine tree.

• After a few minutes, the trail ascends into an oak and pine forest after passing a clearing on your right.

• Follow the rocky path as it levels off to begin a steady, delightful ascent.

• You will emerge from the tree line onto a huge area of meadows that are growing into the hills to your left after 30 minutes.

• The path that emerges from the tree line progressively drops while avoiding the tops of the pines. The trail is wide and clearly marked.

• After about an hour, the trail reaches a different, more dense pine and oak woodland.

• The trail progressively ascends into the woodland before emerging from it once more after another 30 minutes.

• Watch the Dayara meadows in front, which are exquisitely landscaped.

• Relax and camp at Dayara.

DAY 3: Dayara to Litham 

• The trek today begins with a brief, gentle elevation, followed by a creek crossing.

• After an hour or so of ascent through a pine forest and meadows, there will be a gradual descent through a silver birch woodland and meadows.

• As you walk 740 feet in 3 hours from Dayara to Litham, you'll pass through some deep forests, expansive green meadows, flowing streams and brooks.

• As it approaches Gunas Pass, the trail passes through meadows.

• Within a few minutes of leaving the Dayara campsite, a trail that slowly ascends leads into another patch of pine woodland.

• After that, you have to leap over a stream.

• The trail climbs out of the forest after crossing the creek and makes a wide turn to reclaim views of the Gunas Pass and the snow-capped mountains of the Dhauladhar range.

• You can see the snow-covered rocks behind the pine trees.

• A silver birch forest will be reached via the trail after 30 minutes. Silver birches in the old woodland have developed gnarly bark.

• Another persistent stream can be found in the mountain fold by descending gradually through the forest.

• Refresh yourself here before climbing out of the fold to get your first good look at Litham.

• The trail descends to the Chandranahan stream over the meadows, which you must cross before setting down your backpacks at the Litham campground.

• View the Chandranahan waterfall's snout and the Chandranahan lake that lies beyond.

• The imposing snow-covered mountains in front hide Buran Ghati yet inspire excitement for the impending grand adventure.

• The snow-covered cliffs that conceal the Rupin valley are to the right.

• Camp at Litham for the night.

DAY 4: Chandranahan Lake Excursion

• The Chandranahan Lake is a glacial tarn that receives year-round water from the surrounding mountains' snow-covered slopes.

• Just before you reach the Litham campsite, cross a stream.

• Follow the shepherd's track upstream until you reach a ridgetop.

• Stride in the direction of the waterfall's snout, where the stream originates.

• The waterfall's snout is marked by attractive stone cairns and is reachable in roughly an hour and a half.

• Once you reach the flat at the base of the waterfall, the path to the lake takes a challenging curve.

• The valley bottom has some snow in late June, but it is not too tough to walk on.

• All around the lake, there are little waterfalls that eventually become brooks.

• Before returning the same route you arrived at Litham, take some time to take in the surroundings.

• From the lake, it is a long way to Litham. To return to Litham by lunchtime, you must leave early in the morning.

DAY 5: Litham to Dhundi

• Nalabansh at 13,000 feet is a superb and quick two-hour ascent to the pass.

• The Gunas pass is perched elegantly on top of the snow-capped sides of the grey mountains as the Dhauladhar range looms above the trail.

• Grey and white dominate the scene in front, with the green fields of Litham to the left and the cliffs enclosing the Rupin Valley to the right.

• You will have an unforgettable experience if you climb this challenging, snow-covered track.

• Continue ascending the left bank until you can first see the Buran Ghati on your left and the trail enters a valley like the shape of a U.

• By starting the ascent to Dhundi in the general direction of the pass, take the clearly defined shepherds' track.

• You will arrive at the top of Nalabansh's ridge after an hour of climbing.

• Enjoy Buran Ghati's breathtaking views and the walk that goes there.

• It's in an area known as the Alps. The campsite is surrounded by mountains that are covered in snow.

DAY 6: Dhundi to Munirang

• To get to the base of the pass, follow the ridge and hop over boulders.

• It takes an hour to hike up from the base, primarily on snow.

• At precisely 15,000 feet, Buran Ghati is a fantastic climb.

• The top is a ledge that is somewhat small.

• On the other side, there is a steep and abrupt descent.

• Even with an ice axe, the descent can be dangerous without the rope.

• Your first goal is to descend to the first snow field, which is 100 metres below the pass.

• After that, there are other slides down smaller ledges in a series of descents.

• The Buran Ghati trek's descent is swift, and you quickly lose all the altitude you've gained.

• The trek from the starting point to the end of the snow line takes roughly two hours.

• In addition, you drop altitude by around 3,000 feet.

• The descent leads you down a hill with junipers and magnificent flower-topped plants as you leave the snow line.

• As far as the eye can see, the valley in front is covered in lush greenery.

• Beyond, a broad range of mountains dominate the landscape.

• To reach the stream that needs to be crossed, descend for an additional hour.

• The first farmer's huts start to appear across the stream. You spend the night here and camp.

• Relax after the adventurous day and refuel for tomorrow. 

DAY 7: Munirang to Brua Village and back to Shimla

• The descent to the Barua settlement is notable for the diversity and variety of plants.

• Follow the Barua Khud on the way.

• The high altitude pines give way to a variety of different trees as the trail quickly descends through them.

• The path descends to a sizable flowing stream where it meets the Barua Khud.

• The only route across is a temporary bridge covered in junipers and mud.

• The trail is met with increasingly varied foliage as it ascends out of the stream.

• The trekkers are greeted with the first apple orchards and indications of civilization an hour later.

• After that, a bridge allows the trail to enter Barua settlement.

• As the trail bends and drops through the settlement, it is a protracted descent.

• The descent quickens until it reaches the village's centre.

• After 30 minutes, the route emerges onto the Barua Khud road bridge.

• Spend time with ecstatic villagers who can't wait to hear your tales.

• Take a vehicle or continue on the trail to Karcham.

• A better road connection to Shimla can be found at Sangla or Reckong Peo.