Buran Ghati Trek

If you love to trek the Himalayas then we are sure that you must be knowing about the Buran Ghati trek. This one is a hidden trek which not a lot of people consider, but those who do, they definitely try this trek.

This one is a hidden one because the beginners do not intend to try this as it is difficult having thrilling pass. It is also very exciting because the trekkers have to rappel down the snow wall at 15000 feet. This is not it, the trekkers would also have to trek down fove snow slides.

The trek trail includes snow mountain, forests, grasslands, village settings, meadows and snow walls. This shows that the trek is a beautiful one with beautiful settings. Even though the trek is not easy, it is only of 8 days which is not very tough for the professional trekkers.

The weather keeps fluctuating and during the nights, it becomes extremely chilly. Camping, hiking all the way to the lake and rapelling are some of the other things that you can enjoy in this thrilling adventurous trek.

Location and How to Reach

The very famous and the ever so gorgeous Barun Ghati trek is located in the Himachal Pradesh region. The base point of this trek is at the Diude or Janglik.

This is not one of the very famous places of the Himachal but the place is well connected with the roadways.

Reaching Diude is by taking a road trip from Shimla to Diude which is of about 10 hours.

Best Time to Try This Trek

The best time to go on this trek is during the months of December to March. The weather is amazing during this season. You will see the most picturesque views during this season.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Report at Diude

• The first day of the trek is reporting at Diude. Janglik is a small pleasant walk through the forests from Diude. The time taken for this trek is around 10 hours.
• The journey for Diude begins from Shimla. The journey is really beautiful.

Day 2 – Janglik to Dayara

• The 2^nd day of the trek is an easy one. The trek proceeds from Janglik to Dayara and the time taken for this trek is 5 hours.
• This trek is moderate with gradual ascent to the forests, wooden houses, pine trees and trails of streams.

Day 3 – Dayara to Litham

• The altitude of the trek keeps increasing and here the trek altitude becomes 11.373 feet but the trek trail is easy.
• It is quite less time taking and would be done in 3 hours. You will cross pine forests, meadows and silver Birch forests.

Day 4 – Hiking to Chandranahan Lake

• This day is totally exciting as the trekkers would be hiking all the way to Chandranahan lake. The trek gradient is difficult and the time taken for this excursion would be around 7 hours as you will also return from the lake trek.
• The lake has a glacial tarn, has snow flanks, glacial valley and waterfall. The view of the closed alpine valley and the snow is amazing to watch.

Day 5 – Litham to Dunda

• Getting to Dunda from is by following a moderate level trek. You will find gradual ascent here which then leads to steep ascent all the way.
• This trail is also quite beautiful having shepherd trail, alpine zone, snow flaked mountains, and snowy glaciers.

Day 6 – Dunda to Munirang

• This 8 hour trek would be quite a difficult one where the highest altitude of the place goes up to 15000 feet.
• The trek here includes walking through the boulders. Walking up and down through the streams becomes quite difficult here.
• Camping here for the night as well as crossing the picturesque huts is something truly worthy.

Day 7- Munirang to Barua

• Barua village is a beautiful village where you get to spend some time while moving down. The altitude of the trek decreases to about 6700 feet.
• The trek is easy and would take around 6 hours. The trail that will be crossed here are pine forests, grasslands, and the river campsite. The trek ends on this day.

Day 8 – Good Bye Meal Day

• A short buffer meal would be hosted on the 8^th day.
• The trek ends now completely and this meal is organised to let the trekkers spend some more time together and then proceed for their own path.

Difficulty Level

On the scale of the difficulty level, this trek ranks to be moderate to difficult. You atleast need to be of 8 years of age to go on this trek. This also makes sure that the beginners must not go on this trek as this will not be ideal for them.

Weather

The weather of the Buran Ghati Trek keeps changing from chilly to moderate. The temperature is between 13°C-18°C during the daytime and in between 0°C-7°C during the night time. During the nights it is extremely chilly as the temperature falls down till zero degree.

So, it is extreme chilly during the night and quite pleasing during the day.

Accommodation

The trekkers would be spending the nights in the tents and enjoy the camping time.

Inclusions

• Transportation during the Buran Ghati Trek.
• Camping equipment like the tents, sleeping bags and the sleeping mats.
• Guide, helper, cook and the other required staff.
• Forest entry charges and all the necessary charges and permit fees while going on Buran Ghati Trek.
• Meals and first aid kit while being on the Buran Ghati Trek.
• Mules and porters for carrying the camping luggage of about 10 kg per person only when the Buran Ghati Trek has started.
• Mountaineering qualified and the professional trekkers who have ample knowledge of the Himalayan camp and who have the best Prasher trek reviews.
• The first aid basic kit is available for the trekkers along with the portal oxygen. It is really important during the Himalayan camp for the Buran Ghati Trektemperature.

Exclusions

• Personal Expenses and also the personal porters for personal use to cover the Buran Ghati Trek.
• Transport to and from the starting point.
• Insurance of any kind for this Buran Ghati Trek route.
• Personal trekking equipment.

ATM Points and Connectivity

• The last ATM point before starting at this trek will be at Chirgaon and Rohru. But the best and the safest point to withdraw the money will be at Shimla.
• If the trekkers have to withdraw the money for the emergency use then this is the last accessible spot. And after Rohru, you will not find any ATM spots.
• It will be extremely difficult for you to get any minor phone connectivity too once you cross Diude.
• We recommend you to make all the important calls while you are here before going to trek the Himalayas.

Things to Carry

• Backpack with all your necessities to cross this entire Buran Ghati Trek distance.
• A rain cover because you cannot predict the Prasher hiking temperature.
• Water bottles and all your refreshments which include all sorts of hydration packs which you prefer.
• Snacks like the energy bars and the protein bars which would give you instant energy during the Buran Ghati Trek.
• Personal Medical Kit with all the necessary first aid items and medicines which you feel you will need. It is always advisable to take medicines for dizziness, upset stomach, headache, and cold and cough while being in Himalayan camps or anywhere.
• Pack your outfits with all the relatable clothing items like wind and waterproof jackets, t- shirts, track pants, thermal inners, trekking shoes and fleece jackets. All the necessary winter outfits for the winter treks.
• All the toiletries products in a bag because you will need them the most.
• Also do not forget to take your extra accessories like the sunglasses, caps, gloves, walking stick, torch, and similar other items.
• You must avoid the sports shoes, jeans, and shorts while going to the Himalayan camp. It is always better to stick to the trek pants and the joggers.