Buran Ghati vs Pin Parvati Pass: the numbers
| Buran Ghati | Pin Parvati Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,575 m | 5,319 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 12 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Hard |
| Region | Shimla–Kinnaur, Himachal | Kullu–Spiti, Himachal |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun–Sep |
| Also possible | – | May, Oct |
| Peaks in view | Kinnaur Kailash, Jorkanden, Karuntu Dhar | Dibibokri, West Horn, Ratiruni Pyramid |
| 3D route | Fly the Buran Ghati trail → | Fly the Pin Parvati Pass trail → |
Pin Parvati Pass goes 744 m higher (5,319 m against 4,575 m). Pin Parvati Pass takes 4 more days on the trail. Buran Ghati is the easier of the two (Moderate–hard against Hard). Both are at their best in Jun, Sep. The trailheads are about 68 km apart in a straight line.
