अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the elevation of Buran Ghati Pass?
Buran Ghati Pass is situated at an elevation of 4,572 metres (15,000 feet) above sea level on the border between Shimla and Kinnaur districts, Himachal Pradesh.
What makes the descent from Buran Ghati famous?
The descent into Kinnaur features a thrilling 400-foot near-vertical snow wall that requires trekkers to use fixed ropes, safety harnesses, and ice axe rappelling.
What two valleys are connected by Buran Ghati?
The pass connects the Pabbar Valley (starting at Janglik village) with the Baspa/Sangla Valley (ending at Barua village) in Kinnaur.
What sacred lake is visited on the Buran Ghati trek?
Chandranahan Lake, situated in an alpine amphitheater at 4,250 metres, is revered as the sacred source of the Pabbar River and is visited on an acclimatization day.
When is the best time to do the Buran Ghati trek?
The best seasons are May-June (for exciting snow and snow wall rappelling) and September-October (for clear blue skies and autumn colors).