Ruby Valley Trek – 10 Days

Ruby Valley Trek One of Nepal’s finest remote homestay trek. It’s a quieter trekking route that takes you through Nepal’s hidden gem Ruby Valley and the Ganesh Himal area, with perfect mountain landscapes and intriguing local traditional communities in the remote region of Nepal.

The Ruby Valley Trek is a newly discovered home-stay hiking route in Nepal’s northern region. It’s unquestionably the best option for those searching for a home-stay trekking experience in Nepal’s less-crowded “off the beaten path” route, while traveling on this route you will pass through notable settlements of Tipling, Chalish, Lapa, and Khading. starting at a low elevation of 1300 meters (4265 feet) and ascending to a high elevation of 3900 meters (12,795 feet) Pangsang- La the highest point of the trek, you will see varieties of lush woods, terraced farms, breathtaking waterfalls, and gushing rivers, as well as the breathtaking views of the Langtang, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal ranges along the way, witness one of the genuine homestay treks into the heartland of some of the world’s tallest peaks. Join Ruby Valley Homestay Journey on this once-in-a-lifetime trek through Nepal’s off-the-beaten-path areas.

Our Ruby Valley Trek itinerary is an adventurous and wonderful homestay trek that begins with a spectacular bus ride from Kathmandu to SyabruBesi, We begin our hike at SyabruBesi, the gateway to Ruby Valley passing through the legendary realm of the indigenous Himalayan towns, you’ll be experiencing the authentic lifestyle of locales Gatlang, Somdang, Tipling, Chalish, Lapa, Khading and Tamang communities for seven and a half days.

Nepal’s Ruby Valley trek is a moderate trek, during this trek you’ll be staying at local homestays, trying local cuisine and admiring their distinct culture, getting chances to learn more about their traditions and way of life, while admiring the beautiful highland and mountain scenery along the way, after few days of trekking you’ll pass the Pangsang –La and enter the valley’s flatter terrain. The most rewarding aspect of the walk is interacting with people and sharing cultures. Ruby Valley trekking is simple and quick. It belongs to the moderate route category. The months of February, March, April, September, October, and November are ideal for this trip.

Ruby Valley Trek is a standard itinerary, anyone average physically can easily complete this trek, if you wish to trek this route, just contact Alpine Club of Himalaya. We offer you skilled sets of workers who are highly trained in document management and a team of experienced trekking guides, every trip is conducted according to your desire making moments with our team which will be a memorable trip in your lifetime.

If you want to trek in a less-crowded region of the mountain and wilderness while sleeping in local dwellings with local people and learning about their culture and way of life, this trip is for you. Join us right now to be a part of this life-changing adventure.

Travel Insurance:

All clients participating in any activity must have travel insurance. Personal injury, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue, death, and any other disease covered by the insurance plan will be given, we highly advise you to acquire a comprehensive insurance plan from a trustworthy insurance company.

Passport and Visa:

Every client must have a valid passport from the return date with a 6 months prior validity by the Nepalese consulate in your country or immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Best season

March to May is spring and September to November is autumn, these months are the best time of the year for trekking to Ruby Valley with a mild temperature and the views are crystal clear, with less chance of snowfall.

Trek Highlights: 

  • Panoramic Mountain views of Ganesh, Langtang, and Manaslu ranges.
  • Experience authentic homestay trip.
  • Experience the lifestyle of indigenous people.
  • Off-beaten trekking route.

Accommodation during the Trek:

Ruby Valley Trek offers you a wonderful experience staying at the authentic homestays experiencing a unique blend of culture and trekking routes of the country.

Meals and Drinking Water:

In popular trekking areas like Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu have a menu system with different ethnic cuisines foods as well as western meals, but some places provide you typical Nepali meals which are different from international meals, these meals are prepared by the local supplement, every tourist lodge and tea house has a well-trained cook basically attention to clean, hygienic, fresh, and delicious foods, every lodge has safe drinking water or mineral water. If you buy a water purification tablet from Kathmandu you can take water from the tap and purify it by yourself, this will be cheaper and control plastic pollution as well.

Equipment lists 

  • Find the guidelines regarding essential trekking gears.
  • Daypack above 40 liters. (Must be waterproof)
  • Down jacket (rental available)
  • Warm sleeping bag (rental available)
  • Sun head, gulf cap, sunglasses, headlamp, and torchlight.
  • Ear-muffs, sun lotions / sun cream.
  • Pair of liner gloves thin wool and synthetic.
  • Cotton t-shirts, Synthetic t-shirt.
  • Long sleeve polyester or synthetic lightweight for sunny days.
  • Soft-shell jacket water & wind resist.
  • Swimming costume.
  • Inner cloths as your requirement.
  • Liner socks, woolen socks.
  • Proper trekking shoes.
  • Imodium or Pepto Bismo capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
  • Diamox for altitude sickness. (The guide will help you to take it)
  • One small personal-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, bands, anti-infection ointments, muscle relief ointments.

Itinerary

The first day of our Ruby Valley trip starts with a ride from Kathmandu to SyabruBesi early in the morning. The route usually takes around 5-6 hours through wonderful areas, with picturesque sights. On arrival, you will be given your room at the SyabruBesi Hotel, where you will be refreshed before enjoying supper with the group in the evening. You will spend the night at the hotel.

We begin our hike to Ghatlang Village, which is located along the Tamang Heritage Trail, in the morning. Tamang people are indigenous to the Rasuwa region and are known for their culture, traditions, and customs. Explore the nearby village at your leisure. We'll stay at a local lodge for dinner and spend the night.

The third day of the journey begins with a lovely breakfast at Somdang, we kick off right after a quick breakfast at the hotel, the trails gradually climb towards Yuri Kharaka through a lush forest of Rhododendron and Pine with outstanding views of the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges, the ascent to the top takes us up to five hours, the trail is a very gentle climb. You can enjoy close-up views of the Himalayas as we gently ascend higher; after 4-5 hours of trekking, you will arrive at Yuri Kharaka before continuing to Somdang, where we stop for lunch, we continue to Khurpu Banjyang (3570 meters) after lunch, passing the hill and descending downhill. Which is the border zone between Rasuwa and Dhading district, with a downward route leading to the Somdang River. The en-route visit to Chukarma Waterfall, which is 200 meters long, will provide you with a breathtaking view of Somdang Valley. Dinner and overnight accommodations are available at a nearby lodge and stone hut.

Today is the longest day of the trek, so get an early start and start ascending towards the Pasngsang-La, which is the highest point in the region of the trek at an elevation of 3900 meters above sea level. A pleasant hike in the early morning takes us to the top of Pasngsang, from where we can enjoy the mesmerizing panoramic mountain views of the Langtang, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal ranges from a close-up distance.
The region is not only beautiful, but it is also intriguing in terms of its distinct culture, where you will get the opportunity to learn about the Tamang and Gurung people's unique culture and traditions. This location is a haven for medicinal plants where people practice traditional Tibetan medicine, admire the breathtaking sunset view from the Pass, and the brilliant chance for stargazing, where a stone cabin will be our home for the night.

Today, you'll travel to Chalish Village, a cultural center where you'll see the Tamang and Gurung cultures in action. Along the way, you will witness numerous Mane and Buddhist Prayer flags. The locals from the various community will greet you with traditional rituals. If you're lucky, you'll be entertained with a performance by traditional Jhankari (Shaman dance) which is influenced by both Tibetan and Hindu culture where you'll be allowed to gain a better understanding of the rural town, it is a traditional way of life.

Following our morning meal in Chalish Gaon, we continue our trek through the shaded villages which follow the magnificent river valley with the simply stunning natural landscape. The walk to the new settlement takes around 4 to 5 hours. Khading is one of the most populous Gurung settlements in the Ganesh Himal area, with an extraordinary Ganes viewpoint, vibrant Gurung culture, Gumba, and excellent hospitality.

Today, you explore Khading Village and witness the lifestyle of the locals, Khading is the largest village of Gurung people in the region where you will have a great opportunity to explore a unique Gurung culture and traditions, the people are very friendly with warm hospitality, at the same time, you can visit the monasteries that lie on the edge of hills and enjoy the beautiful sceneries of the Himalayas, in the evening, you'll have delicious local foods or traditional foods of the Gurung along with the traditional shows by the community group.

Following the trail to Lower Borang which will take around 5 hours, you’ll' be spending the rest of your day exploring Borang Village and visiting the Gompas around with an overnight stay.

After a short journey to Dundure, the trip will be formally completed and we will travel back to Dhading Besi, the region's capital, where you’ll stay overnight in a good hotel and enjoy the local cuisine after a long trek in the mountains.

After an early breakfast on the final day of the hike in Ruby Valley, you'll be riding back to Kathmandu, the drive takes around 3-4 hours upon arrival. In your" spare time in the evening, the company will organize a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant to celebrate the success of the adventure.

Note: All of the above-mentioned trekking hours and distances are estimations and should only be used as a general guideline.

Cost Include

  • All airport/hotel pick up and drop in private car/van
  • 1 Nights in Kathmandu including breakfast. Twin sharing 3*
  • 9 Nights stay in Lodge/Basic Guest House during the trek
  • An experienced English speaking Trekking Guide and a Porter during the trek (2 Trekker = 1 porter)
  • Salary, food, insurance, and lodging cost for guide and porter
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee during trek
  • Welcome and Farewell Meals and Breakfasts while in Kathmandu
  • National Park Permit and TIMS for Langtang
  • Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and return by Private Jeep, if the group size is more than 2
  • Dundure to Dhading Besi by bus
  • Dhading Besi to Kathmandu by car
  • ACH Kitbag and T-shirt for you
  • Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag that needs to be returned to office after trek completion
  • Driver, His salary, meals, and accommodation
  • Fuel, Road Taxes, and Parking Fees
  • Ncell Sim Card (Nepalese Sim Card including 20 GB data pack) - Only 1 for a group.

Cost Exclude

  • Nepal entry visa fees
  • International airfare and departure tax
  • Bar bills, laundry, and other expenses of personal nature
  • Travel insurance including evacuation
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except welcome and farewell.
  • Tips for local staffs, guides, and porters
  • Desserts, Mineral Water, Hot Shower, Hot Water, Wi-Fi

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