Buran Ghati 7D/6N Base Itinerary with Paid Day 8 Buffer

With booked transport, drive approximately 150 km in 8-9 hours along the Pabbar Valley to Janglik. The FAQ gives Shimla ISBT at 07:00, while the itinerary says assemble by 08:00; confirm the actual time. The precise Janglik overnight arrangement is not specified in the day card.

Trek approximately 7.7 km in 5-6 hours. A steep initial climb above village homes becomes gentler through forest, with alternating woodland and open meadow before Dayara. Camp in twin-sharing tents.

Follow approximately 5.6 km over 3-4 hours through meadows, pine and birch woodland, crossing streams before Litham. The campsite faces the Chandranahan waterfall basin. Use the shorter day for rest and preparation for the lake excursion.

Make the approximately 8.3 km return excursion in 5-6 hours. Cross the stream and follow the ridge towards the waterfall's upper basin and lake area. Return to Litham for the night; this is an acclimatization outing, subject to safe conditions.

Continue approximately 4.3 km in 3-4 hours beside the upper Pabbar River. Pass Khubrini Thach and climb through boulders above the tree line to Dunda at the foot of the pass. Prepare the required equipment with the field team.

Climb from Dunda to Buran Pass and descend to the river camp at Manerang. The approximately 8 km stage takes 9-10 hours. Snow and the steep far-side drop may require ropes and guide-managed descent; the crossing is not guaranteed.

Descend approximately 5.7 km in 2-3 hours through grassland, forest and village approaches to Barua. With paid transport, continue approximately 250 km to Shimla, with late-evening arrival estimated at 22:00-23:00. Reserve the advertised Day 8 buffer separately; it costs INR 2,500 when used and is not a guaranteed seventh lodging night.