Buran Ghati vs Kheerganga: the numbers
| Buran Ghati | Kheerganga | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,575 m | 2,960 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 1 day |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Easy–moderate |
| Region | Shimla–Kinnaur, Himachal | Kullu, Himachal |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | – | Mar, Jul–Aug, Nov |
| Peaks in view | Kinnaur Kailash, Jorkanden, Karuntu Dhar | Parbati Parbat, Deo Tibba |
| 3D route | Fly the Buran Ghati trail → | Fly the Kheerganga trail → |
Buran Ghati goes 1,615 m higher (4,575 m against 2,960 m). Buran Ghati takes 7 more days on the trail. Kheerganga is the easier of the two (Easy–moderate against Moderate–hard). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 89 km apart in a straight line.
