Buran Pass

BURAN PASS TREK

Buran Ghati (altitude 4572m) — also called Burando pass — trek is a classic sheepherder’s route connecting the Pabbar valley of Shimla to Baspa valley of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. The icing on the cake on this route is Chandernahan lake — the source of the Pabbar River. It is an hour’s trek away from Litham Thach.

Brief Description

Grade: Moderate

Location: Himachal

Altitude:4575 m

Duration:8 Days

If you are looking for all the best things in one trek, Buran Ghati Trek is for you. Buran Ghati trek starts from Janglik which is approx. 150 km from Shimla. The trail comprises of the dense forest of Oak & Pine trees. The flowers & herbs are in plenty along the trail. The fruit trees are in abundance near Barua village. The fruits grown in this part are apples, pears, apricot & peaches. Buran Pass altitude is 15059 ft. The panoramic view from Buran Pass is one of the best you can get. The trail after the pass is a straight wall where you have to slide for the most part of it. This bit can be technical at times & rope may be required for ascending down the considerably straight face of ice. The trek is recommended for people who have done at least one multi-day Himalayan trek.

Itinerary

Day 1

Shimla to Janglik (2804 M) - 150 km Drive

Assemble in Shimla early morning (by 8 AM) and board your vehicles for the drive to Janglik. We drive along Pabbar River through the mixed forest. Villages with beautiful Himachal homes & step fields of wheat adorn the sides of the road. From Chirgaon onwards the road condition is bad. The road crosses the Pabbar river at Tonglu & then climbs to Janglik. The entire drive takes about 8-9 hours.

Day 2

Janglik to Dayara (3366 M), 7.7 Kms, 5-6 Hours. 

We cross through the village homes. Within half an hour we are past the village. The trail is steep initially. After you have climbed considerably, halt to get a good view of the valley. Spot Janglik, Tonglu & other nearby villages from here. The trail enters the forest and turns gradual. Walking under the shade of trees after a steep climb is a welcome change. The views

along the trail are captivating. The trail enters & comes out of the forest a couple of times till we finally arrive at our destination for the day. Overnight camping.

Day 3

Dayara to Litham (3533 M), 5.6 Kms, 3-4 Hours.

Get up early to catch the view of golden rays of sun falling on the grass in the meadow. Enjoy the view with a hot cup of tea. Today's trail majorly constitutes of forests, meadows & gushing streams of water. We walk through the meadows towards the Gunas Pass. After we cross a steam, the view of the Dhauladhar range is captivating. A few minutes after we enter the forest of Bhoj trees (Silver Birch). After a while, we come across another stream. Cross it & get your first view of Litham. We would walk in a gorgeous meadow. Litham is a beautiful campsite.

Day 4

Litham to Dunda (4025 M), 4.3 Kms, 3-4 Hours. 

Continue north-east along the Pabbar River which originates from the slopes of the Buran Ghati. Pass through Khubrini Thach and leaving the tree line behind climb steeply through boulders to enter Dunda Thach, located at the foot of the pass.

Day 5

Dunda to Manerang (3338 M) via Buran Pass (4575 M),

 8 Kms, 9-10 Hours. 

In post-monsoon season the climb to the pass is easier due to lesser or no snow. From Dunda camp walk on the ridge through the boulders. From the base of the Buran pass, the climb to the top takes about one hour. Take halt at the pass & absorb the mesmerizing view. The path on the other side of the Buran pass is a steep drop. Use of rope is highly recommended here. The steep drop gives way to a snow field from where it is easy to slide down. Decent is fast & we lose altitude quickly. We will set camp next to the river and cross it a little further down the valley the next morning.

Day 6

Manerang to Barua (2510 M), 5.7 Kms, 2-3 Hours. 

 Onward to Shimla - 250 km Drive

Today, we descend down the valley to a stream that we hop through. The trail is well marked from river campsite. Take the lower trail descending into the valley. The trail passes through grasslands & forest of pine trees. Arrive at kahrcham by the afternoon and board your vehicles for the return journey. The vehicles will drop you in Shimla. The Buran Ghati trek ends here.

Day 7

Buffer Day

This will only get used if unexpected and unforeseeable conditions present themselves at the last minute preventing us from reaching our destination as planned. You are advised to keep a buffer day in your travel plan.

NO EXTRA CHARGES FOR BUFFE R DAY J

Packing List

This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Thrifty Buddies Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Thrifty Buddies Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories.

Trekking Gear

·        Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1

·        Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day

·        Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1

·        U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1 Here is how you can choose the best sunglasses for trekking.

·        Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

Footwear

·        Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1

·        Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

Clothing

·        Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2

·        Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking

·        Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking

·        Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1

·        Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking

·        Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1

·        Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1

·        Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1

·        Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1

·        Woolen cap. Qty-1

·        Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

Toiletries

·        Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)

·        Sun screen lotion small pack. Qty -1 Here is your Sun Protection 101 to stay safe in the bright sunny outdoors.

·        Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

Utensils

·        Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1

·        Plate. Qty- 1

·        Spoon.Qty-1

·        Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1

Miscellaneous

·        Camera (Optional)

·        Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.

·        Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)