Himachal Pradesh
Kheerganga Trek
Soak in the mountains.
- Elevation
- 9,711m / 31,860ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 Days / 1 Nights
₹1,499₹1,799/ traveler
Buran Ghati Trek
Okay, here's the deal
Come for the mountains.Stay for what they do to your brain.
Worth the early wake-up.
The Buran Ghati Trek is one of the most diverse and dramatic Himalayan treks in Himachal Pradesh, often described as a 'complete trek' for the sheer variety it packs into seven days. Starting from the ancient Kath-Kuni village of Janglik in the Pabbar Valley, the route ascends through wide Dayara meadows, glacial waterfalls, and the sacred Chandranahan lakes before culminating in the famous Buran Ghati Pass crossing at 15,000 ft. The defining moment of the trek is the near-vertical descent on the far side of the pass — a thrilling rappel or slide down a wall of ice that drops over 3,000 ft into the Sangla Valley. The trek ends at the beautiful orchard village of Barua, giving it a fairytale finish. An unforgettable experience for experienced trekkers seeking technical adventure.
The good stuff
Things you'll probably talk about later.
The views, the random conversations, the tiny moments that somehow become the whole point of the trip.
01Buran Ghati Pass at 15,000 ft
02Chandranahan glacial lakes at 13,900 ft
03Exhilarating vertical snow wall descent
04Kinner Kailash and Dhauladhar panoramas
05Ancient Kath-Kuni villages of Janglik and Barua
How this thing goes
One day at a time.
No speed-running the mountains. No checking boxes just because they're there.
Just a trail, good people, questionable amounts of chai, and enough time to actually be there.
01 Day
ShimlaJanglik
Shimla to Janglik
Drive through the picturesque Pabbar Valley to the remote heritage village of Janglik. Explore the traditional Kath-Kuni wooden architecture before an overnight briefing and rest.
Altitude
9,200 ft (2,804 m)Walking time
8–9 hrs drive
02 Day
JanglikDayara Thach
Janglik to Dayara
Trek through traditional Himachali village trails into wide, lush alpine meadows of Dayara, with grazing horses and panoramic views of the surrounding snow-capped ridges.
Altitude
11,050 ft (3,370 m)Walking time
5–6 hrs (~8 km)
03 Day
Dayara ThachLitham
Dayara to Litham
Walk through dense pine forests to the stunning Litham campsite, dramatically positioned at the confluence of two valleys with the Chandranahan waterfall cascading ahead.
Altitude
11,736 ft (3,578 m)Walking time
3–4 hrs (~3 km)
04 Day
LithamLitham (day hike)
Chandranahan Lake Hike
Day hike without backpacks to the sacred Chandranahan glacial lakes — the source of the Pabbar River — passing through the dramatic waterfall snout. Up to seven alpine tarns reflect the surrounding peaks in perfect stillness.
Altitude
13,900 ft (4,240 m)Walking time
6–7 hrs return
05 Day
LithamDhunda
Litham to Dhunda
Leave the treeline behind and enter the boulder and moraine zone of the upper Pabbar valley. Camp at Dhunda, directly below the imposing Buran Ghati wall.
Altitude
13,940 ft (4,250 m)Walking time
4–5 hrs
06 Day
DhundaMunirang / Manerang
Buran Ghati Pass Crossing
The summit day. Depart before dawn, ascend steep scree and moraine to Buran Ghati at 15,000 ft for 360-degree views of Kinner Kailash. Descend the famous near-vertical snow wall — by rappel or thrilling slide — into the Sangla Valley.
Altitude
As per itineraryWalking time
9–10 hrs
07 Day
MunirangShimla
Barua to Shimla
Descend through the magnificent apple and apricot orchards of Barua village — the most beautiful trail ending in the Himalayas — and drive back to Shimla.
Altitude
FinishWalking time
3–4 hrs trek + driveA glimpse
Buran Ghati Trek
Good to know
What's covered.What isn't.
No fine-print scavenger hunt. Here's exactly what comes with the trip.
You're covered
Included in your trip
- Shimla to Shimla transport
- All meals during the trek
- Camping accommodation (twin sharing tents)
- Sleeping bags & trekking gear
- Experienced trek leader & support staff
- Forest permits & entry fees
- First aid & basic medical kit
- Safety equipment for the snow wall descent (rope & harness)
You're on your own
Not included in your trip
- Personal expenses
- Porter/mule charges
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- 5% GST
From the trail
People who actually went.
Real experiences from people who have walked this trail.
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