Buran Ghati Trek: Janglik to Barua over the 4,575 m Pass
Cross from Shimla’s apple valleys into Kinnaur on foot.
7–8 days from Janglik over Buran Ghati (about 4,575 m) and down to Barua near Sangla — cab, guided trek and Kinnaur stays in one quote.
Update 30 Oct 2026: the pass is under snow until late spring; next season May–June 2027.
- Pass ~4,575 m
- Distance ~37–44 km
- Days 7–8
- Season May–Jun · Sep–Oct
- Grade Moderate–difficult
- Price Get Quote
Buran Ghati trek, at a glance
Buran Ghati is a 7–8 day crossover trek from Janglik village above Rohru (Shimla district) over a pass of about 4,575 m to Barua in Kinnaur’s Sangla valley. You camp at Dayara meadow, Litham and Dhunda, visit Chandranahan lake, then descend a steep snow slope on a fixed rope. It runs May–June and September–October.
Choose your Buran Ghati plan
Pick the length that suits your group and your trekking experience. Photos show Himalayan treks in general, plus Kalpa in Kinnaur.
Classic pickClassic 7-day crossover
Safer pick8 days with a buffer
EasierDayara + Chandranahan only
Day 4Chandranahan lake
Make it a packageCrossover + Kinnaur stay
Your Buran Ghati trek, step by step
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Send your dates
WhatsApp your dates, group size and past treks — we check the snow and the forest-permit paperwork.
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Day 1: drive to Janglik
Cab Shimla → Rohru → Chirgaon → Janglik, about 150–160 km and a full day; the last stretch is rough and slow.
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Days 2–3: Dayara and Litham
Up through forest to the wide Dayara meadow, then on to the Litham camp.
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Day 4: Chandranahan lake
Acclimatisation walk to the glacial lake that feeds the Pabbar river, and back to camp.
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Days 5–6: Dhunda and the pass
Climb to Dhunda, then the long pass day (9–10 hours) over about 4,575 m and down the roped snow slope to the river camp.
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Day 7: Barua and the cab
Down to Barua in the Sangla valley; our cab takes you to Sangla or back to Shimla via Karcham and Rampur.
Shimla to Kinnaur, on foot
- By cab → Shimla → Rohru → Chirgaon → Janglik.
- On foot → Dayara → Litham (+ Chandranahan lake) → Dhunda → Buran Ghati → Munirang → Barua.
- By cab → Barua → Sangla, or back to Shimla via Karcham and Rampur.
- Next season May–June 2027.
Best time for the Buran Ghati trek
| Months | Conditions | Our advice |
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| May – June | Snow on the pass; the snow wall forms on the Kinnaur side | Main season; roped descent |
| July – August | Monsoon | Not run |
| September – October | Less snow, clear skies, cold nights | Second window |
| November – April | Heavy snow | Closed |
Planning for early May or late October? Send your dates — we check the snow on the pass with the operator before we book.
What we check before we book your trek
Suzu Travels is an HP Tourism registered travel agent (Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022). We arrange the trek with registered local operators and plan around these checks:
- ExperienceNot a first trek. We ask about your past multi-day treks and fitness — operators usually ask for about a 5 km run in 25–30 minutes.
- Forest permitArranged through the operator with each trekker’s government ID and a medical certificate.
- Guide, rope and harnessA trained guide fixes the rope for the snow descent; the team turns back if the snow is unsafe.
- AltitudeThe acclimatisation day at Litham and Chandranahan lake is never skipped.
- Network and helpMobile signal only up to around Janglik and Dayara; the nearest hospital and ATM are at Rohru.
- WeatherNo crossing in fresh snow or rain — which is why we suggest a buffer day.
Get a quote in minutes
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Tell us your dates
WhatsApp or the quote form — dates, group size, start city and trek experience.
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We check your date
Snow on the pass, the season, the forest permit and a guided team with a registered local operator.
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You get one quote
Guided trek, camps, hotel nights and the cabs at both ends in one plan.
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Confirm and go
We send the reporting time, the kit list and the latest snow status before you travel.
What your quote depends on
- Start city — Shimla, Chandigarh or Delhi — and the return drive from Barua
- 7 or 8 days (with a buffer day)
- Group size; guide, porter or mule, tents and meals
- Season — May–June is the peak
- Hotel nights before and after in Shimla, Sangla, Chitkul or Kalpa
From Shimla’s apple valleys over the snow into Kinnaur
Meadow camps, Chandranahan lake and the roped snow slope below the pass; we arrange the guided trek with a registered local operator and add your hotel and cab in one quote.
Get your Buran Ghati trek quote
Tell us your dates, group size and trek experience. We reply with one plan — guided trek, stays and the cabs — within minutes.
Shimla + Buran Ghati + Sangla and Kalpa
The trek ends in the Sangla valley, so it pairs naturally with Kinnaur: Shimla (1 night) → Buran Ghati trek (7 days) → Sangla or Chitkul (2 nights) → Kalpa → Shimla. Read our Sangla and Chitkul trip guide and Kalpa guide, see our Shimla tour packages, or book a Delhi to Shimla taxi, a Chandigarh to Shimla taxi or a Shimla taxi for the drive to Janglik.
Buran Ghati trek — questions
How high is Buran Ghati?
About 4,575 m (15,000 ft). Sources give 4,550–4,590 m for the pass.
How long is the Buran Ghati trek?
About 37–44 km over 5–6 walking days, or 7–8 days in all including the drives at both ends.
Where does the trek start and end?
It starts at Janglik village above Rohru, about 150–160 km from Shimla, and ends at Barua village in the Sangla valley, Kinnaur.
What is the best time for Buran Ghati?
May–June, when the snow wall forms below the pass, and September–October after the monsoon. It is not run in the monsoon or in winter.
Is the Buran Ghati trek difficult?
Moderate to difficult. The pass day is 9–10 hours with a steep roped snow descent, so it is not a first trek — prior multi-day trekking helps.
What is the snow wall?
A steep snow slope just below the pass on the Kinnaur side. Guides fix a rope and you slide or rappel down it in a harness.
What is Chandranahan lake?
A high glacial lake at about 4,000 m above Litham, the source of the Pabbar river, visited on the acclimatisation day.
Do I need a permit, and what does it cost?
Yes, a forest permit, arranged through the operator with each trekker’s ID and a medical certificate. The total depends on days, group, season and stays — send your dates and we share today’s rate in minutes. Get Quote.
