Buran Ghati : Everything to know
introduction
Every trip features breathtaking scenery. Every journey includes bits that, we must confess, are a touch shoddy. However, even with your sharpest critical eye, these flaws are difficult to detect on the Buran Ghati trek hike.
You will not be disappointed at any stage during this journey. It’s as if someone took the greatest bits of our Himalayan climbs and knitted them together to create one flawless adventure.
The trip begins at the historic town of Janglik, which is reminiscent of the “untouched by civilization” settlements found on the Har Ki Dun trek. The trail climbs out of Janglik, through a beautifully dense woodland, and finally into the Dayara meadows. Most hikers come to a halt here, their lips open at the awe-inspiring beauty of Dayara Meadows.
You leave Dayara expecting the meadows to be over, and you couldn’t be more mistaken. The path to Litham is surrounded by woodlands and meadows. And then there’s the Dunda. If any campsite can provide you with the beauty of an alpine mountain zone as well as the thrill of a spectacular climb to come, Dunda will be among the best.
On the other side of the pass, Barua is a lovely old settlement that is reminiscent of Hobbiton from Lord of the Rings. It’s an universe unto itself, with old houses, fruit-bearing trees, and alleyways.
DAY 1
Travel from Rohru to Janglik via car (9,415 ft)
Driving distance: 40 km | Driving time: 2 hours Rohru Bus Stand is the meeting site for Indiahikes hikers.
At 1:00 PM, transportation will be provided from the Rohru Bus Stand. Cabs will cost Rs 3,500 each car.
DAY 2
Janglik to Dayara trek
Trek length: 7.5 km | Trek time: 5 hours | Altitude gain: 9,415 feet to 11,115 feet
Beautiful first day with a journey through pine and oak woodlands with streams running across the trail. It emerges from the trees into a large expanse of meadows that ascend into the hills.
DAY 3
Dayara to Litham Trek
Trek length: 5.9 km | Trek time: 3-4 hours | Altitude gain: 11,115 feet to 11,485 ft
To begin, the walk takes you through meadows, pine trees, and silver birch forests. Behind the pine forests, snow-lined towering cliffs complete the picture-perfect scenery.
DAY 4
Trip to Chandranahan Lake
Trek Distance: 6.9 km | Trek Time: 4-5 hours | Altitude Change: 11,485 feet to 13,020 ft and back to 11,485 ft
Trek towards the waterfall’s snout, where the stream emerges. The hike involves a modest ascent. A treat is the closed alpine valley with snow patches all around. The road from the lake to Litham is quite steep.
DAY 5
Dhunda to Litham Trek
Trek length: 4.6 km | Trek time: 4-5 hours | Altitude gain: 11,485 to 13,425 feet
A couple of hours of steady rising along the valley, followed by a steep hike to Dhunda’s campsite. Buran Pass is easily visible from here. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the pass and the excitement of the following day.
DAY 6
Buran Ghati trek from Dhunda to River campground
Trek length: 8.4 km | Trek time: 9-10 hours | Altitude gain and loss: 13,425 feet to 15,000 feet to 10,745 feet
A exhilarating ascent to the pass and an equally thrilling drop from 15,000 feet. The valley ahead is visible as far as the eye can see. A broad range of mountains dominates over the scene beyond. Descend for a another hour to reach a brook that must be leapt over boulders.
DAY 7
Trek from the River campground to the village of Barua.
Travel to Shimla by car.
Trek length: 7.15 km | Trek time: 5 hours | Altitude loss: 10,745 feet to 7,725 feet
The trail is full of unexpected changes in scenery, making hiking an amazing thrill. It’s tough to find another route with such variety while descending. The trail quickly descends through the high-altitude pines, eventually giving way to a mixed forest of other trees.
Transportation from Barua to Shimla will begin at 1.00 PM. You’ll arrive in Shimla at 10.30 p.m. The return journey costs Rs 10,500 each vehicle.
Please keep in mind that the distance between campsites can vary by 100 metres depending on the weather and your route. For identical reasons, the altitude may change by 100 feet.
DAY 8
Day of Preparation
This is entirely dependent on the weather conditions on the journey, and the decision will be made by the trek leader.
If you use the buffer day, you must pay us Rs. 2,500 per day (INR) + 5% GST. Only if we use the buffer day will the money be collected by the Trek Leader.
When is the best time to go on the Buran Ghati Trek?
The Buran Ghati walk is created by combining all of the best features of our Himalayan adventures into one amazing trek. However, in order to appreciate its beauty, you must time it well. This section will assist you in doing so.
Summer and autumn are ideal seasons for the Buran Ghati walk. Summertime in Buran Ghati (mid-May to end of June)
The Buran Ghati hike is most popular in the summer since the Buran Pass itself is a stunning wall of ice in June. So, when crossing the famous pass, you get to rappel down an ice cliff. That is a significant draw. One of the reasons why many adventurers select the Buran Ghati trip in the summer.
