"Honestly, Zanskar felt like another world! Standing in front of Gombo Rangzan and doing the hike to Phuktal Monastery were absolute highlights. The roads are rugged, but our trip…""Honestly, Zanskar felt like another world! Standing in front of Gombo Rangzan and doing the hike to Phuktal Monastery were absolute highlights. The roads are rugged, but our trip lead and drivers handled everything so smoothly. Warm homestays, great food, and amazing group vibes throughout. Truly grateful to the Awara Banjara team!"
Buran Ghati: Where The Trail Ends
Shimla — Janglik — Dayara Thachh — Litham — Chandernahan — Dhunda — Buran Pass — Barua — Shimla
About This Trip
Buran Ghati is the boundary where Shimla’s lush soul meets Kinnaur’s rugged spirit. Known as the "Untouched Frontier," this 7-day high-altitude trek takes you from the historic wooden homes of Janglik to the vast Dayara Meadows, sacred Chandernahan glacial lakes, and base camp at Dhunda. Experience the thrilling technical descent down vertical snow walls using ropes before concluding in the fairytale village of Barua.
Itinerary
- Drive through Pabbar Valley and apple orchards to Janglik village.
- Stay in a traditional wooden homestay and explore local village life.
- Ascend through dense oak and pine forests until the trees give way to the expansive golden-green Dayara Thachh meadows.
- Camp under the stars.
- Walk across undulating grasslands and small stream crossings to Litham.
- Enjoy dramatic views of the Pabbar River confluence and glacier.
- Steep ascent to the sacred Chandernahan glacial lakes.
- Reach the Fifth Lake for acclimatization and return to Litham campsite.
- Ascend into the rugged alpine landscape of Dhunda at the base of Buran Pass.
- Receive safety briefings on snow-wall navigation.
- Tackle the summit push and rappel down the vertical snow wall on the Kinnaur side.
- Descend into Barua village through orchards.
- Enjoy a final breakfast in Barua before driving back through the mountains to Shimla, arriving by late evening.
Inclusions
✔ Round-trip transport from Shimla to Janglik and Barua back to Shimla
✔ Accommodation in traditional homestay (Day 1) and alpine tents (Days 2-6)
✔ All vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) prepared fresh on the trail
✔ Morning/Evening tea with mountain snacks at campsites
✔ Certified Local Trek Leader, experienced guides, and kitchen support staff
✔ High-quality camping gear: weatherproof tents, sleeping bags, and mattresses
✔ Himachal Pradesh Forest Department entry fees and trekking permits
✔ Safety gear including technical ropes, harnesses, first-aid kit, oximeter, and emergency oxygen cylinder
✔ Guided walk and cultural tour in Janglik village
Exclusions
✘ Travel Insurance covering high-altitude trekking and medical evacuation
✘ Backpack offloading charges (₹400 per bag/day, max 10kg)
✘ Transit meals during the drive on Day 1 and Day 7
✘ Personal trekking gear (hiking shoes, poles, jackets, headlamps)
✘ Tips for guides, porters, and support staff
✘ Emergency evacuation expenses or charges arising from unexpected road closures and weather delays
✘ Hotel stay in Shimla before Day 1 or after Day 7
Package Options
Bike Sub Package Options
FAQs
It is a Moderate to Difficult high-altitude crossover trek reaching 15,000 ft. Previous high-altitude trekking experience is recommended.
Summer (May-June) offers dramatic snow walls and rappelling, while Autumn (September-October) offers clear skies and golden meadows.
Network is completely unavailable once you leave Janglik. Plan to disconnect and carry a power bank for cameras.
On pass day, a near-vertical snow drop on the Kinnaur side requires technical ropes and harnesses managed by our certified guides.
Pick-up is at 8:00 AM from Old Bus Stand Shimla on Day 1. It is recommended to reach Shimla on Day 0.
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"Best stay for anyone looking for a quiet, beautiful getaway — the whole crew knew the mountains and valleys inside out."
"I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Awara Banjara team for their excellent support and guidance throughout the travel process. They were professional, responsive, supportive..."
"The spiti valley road trip with Awara Banjara was very good. It was my first ever solo trip but it did not feel like one as everyone in the group was very welcoming and hospitable..."
