Amateur trekker or regular trekker: Buran Ghati Trek and the Kedarkantha Trek are must visits!

 Have just started exploring the sport of trekking? And now it has become your hobby? Do you also seek an escape frequently to run for a short trip? I feel your craze for trekking and to add to your healthy sport I have two short and easy to moderate treks for you — The Buran Ghati trek and the Kedarkantha Trek.

The prettiest of all treks, Buran Ghati is in the Veerabhoomi, (land of braves) of India — Himachal Pradesh. The Buran Ghati trek has an altitude of about 15,055 feet. The distance is a stretch of twenty-seven kilometres. It only takes a week’s time finish this trek. When it comes to the difficulty level of the Buran Ghati trek, it is fairly challenging but worth the fun and adventure. One of the most memorable experiences of the Buran Ghati trek will be the three-sixty-degree panoramic view from the top of the Buran Pass. The breathtaking view will keep you welcoming.

Overview -

● Location — Himachal Pradesh

● Best time — May — June; September — October

● Duration — 7 days

● Difficulty level — Moderate to difficult

The Buran Ghati trek is a beautiful blend of old rustic villages in the mountain, dense jungles, breathtaking lakes, open pasturelands, and dreamy meadows. The summer season is the most appropriate season to experience this paradise. Ditch the beaches and try trekking this time..

 The Buran Ghati trek is one of the few treks in India that could be enjoyed in summers as well, without worrying of getting tanned or sunburned. As I previously said, the Buran Ghati trek has a lot to offer, during this trek you can plan a trip to Barua village in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. This is an old vintage village replete with nature and a scarce population. You will adore the rich ethnic tradition and culture of this village. 

The Buran pass tends to transcend its position quite often, which is unbelievably magical. Another major highlight of this trek is the angelic Chandernahan lake, the source of the Pabbar River. The Buran Ghati trek is incomplete without visiting the Chandernahan lake. Trivia: Did you know that the Chandernahan lake is a lake fully formed out of melted snow? Imagine a soothing calm lake with a magical landscape surrounding it! The legend goes that the Chandernahan is a lake poured by the gods themselves. You would surely want to spend some time in solitude nearby this lake. 

There are times when you feel lost and redundant, this is the sign that you need to take a pause and not give up. So take a pause, spend some time with nature, and plan a solo trek, you will surely find a way. The mountains and lakes in the Buran pass will be the best place to relieve and reflect. It is best to avoid this trek during freezing, extremely cold winters since the snowfall at this time is not trekking friendly.

 So it is advised to not to take the Buran Ghati trek during December. Nevertheless, the trek can be done in May and June; September and October. The basecamp of the trek is located at a village called Janglik, which is ten hours away from Shimla. Don’t worry about long hours, think about the beautiful unseen flora and fauna; long roads covered with trees! Book your trek now!

Kedarkantha Trek -

Of all the treks Uttarakhand has to offer, the Kedarkantha Trek is the most popular. It takes 6 days to complete this trek. It covers a distance of 21 km. The Kedarkantha Trek has a height of 12,500 feet and it’s a very easy trek, to begin with, anyone above the age of 10 can take this trick. The best time to do this trek is from October to April. You can enjoy your Diwali or Christmas vacation by planning a trek to Kedarkantha

It’s one of the best winter treks in the Himalayas, snow dipped from the middle of December to March. The view from the top of the peak will take you to heaven, the views of the mighty Gangotri and Yamunotri ranges, along with the Black peak, Swaroghini, and Bandarpoonch ranges will wash you off your stress. I know you are already tempted, so why to wait? Quickly book a trek to Kedarkantha.

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