Ruby Valley Trek.

Day 01 – Arrival and escort to the hotel – We will pick you up from the Tribhuwan international airport in Kathmandu and escort to the hotel. After checking in the hotel your guide will brief you about your trekking routes, trekking gear, and trek preparation.

Day 02 – Sightseeing in Kathmandu city – You will explore some of the ancient and historical places of Kathmandu city like Pashupatinath Hindu Temple, Baudhanath Buddhist Stupa, Kathmandu durbar square, and Swayambhunath which are all recorded as a world heritage sites by the UNESCO.

Day 03 – Drive Syabru Besi ( 1600m.a.s.l) – 7 hrs. you will drive approximately 6 hours to get Syabrubenshi with a fabulous view of the cultivated terraced field, green forest, charms landscapes, and a stunning view of Ganesha Himal. The road is well-papped although it is very narrow and passes through scary cliffs so private jeep is safer than public transportation. There are dozens of guesthouses in Syabrubeshi and offers to have a delicious meal and comfortable beds. 

Day 04 – Trek to Gatlang(2337m.a.s.l) – 5 hours walk –  The trail gently ascends from the yard of the guesthouse in Syabrubeshi and passes through the cultivated land to the Bahundanda that purpose to see massif view of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and their beautiful ranges. After Bahundanda, you will climb gradually to Gatlang village through the lush forest of Chestnuts, Rhododendrons, and sandalwood. Gatlang is a Tamang village with unique customs and craftsmanship in a magnificent setting. Thre are half dozens of community guesthouses in Gatlang village and provides delicious foods with warm hospitality.

Day 05 – Trek to Somdang(3271 m.a.s.l) – 6 hours walk – The trail ascends through pine and rhododendron forest with the view of Ganesh Himal, rocky hills, green forest, and cascading waterfalls to get Yuri Kharka which is a beautiful ground surrounding by forest where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we will climb continuing to Khurpu Bhanjyang than the trail descends to the Somdang River which is the border of Rasuwa and Dhading district. We will set up our tent to spend a joyful night.

Day 06 – Trek to Tipling(3842.m.a.s.l) – 6 t0 7 hours walk – Today we cross a pass called Pangsang pass which is a viewpoint southwest of Somdang village with a broad panorama of the surrounding terrain. To the north are the soaring peaks of Manaslu and the Ganesh Himal Range. The large meadow is graced with a giant entry gateway and is a sensational location for camping and taking in the breathtaking scenery. The whole Ganesh Himal region is blessed with abundant herbal plants.

Day 07 – Rest Day in Tipling village – Today, we can explore Tipling village to know about Tamang people and their culture, tradition, costumes, festivals, and rituals, and in the evening we will see Tamang people’s culture dance that performs by mother groups of Tamang people in Tipling villages.

Day 08 – Trek to Chalish (1900m.a.s.l) – 4 hours walk – The descended trail leads us to Adha Khola with the view of the abundant field, alluring landscapes, and green forest. we will cross the river on a box bridge and ascends to the sister villages of Shertung and Chalish, regally overlooking the fertile river valley and abundant fields. Sertung is inhabited mainly by Tamang. The name Shertung means ‘place of gold.

Day 09 – Trek to Darkha Gaun( 850m.a.s.l) – 6 hours walk –  After breakfast, we will walk down to Lishne Khol which may take almost three and a half hours and continue to Percho village where we will have our lunch. Most of the time we will walk through the village so the major attraction of the day would be the local people’s farming skill, terraced field, landscapes, the valley of Ankhu Khola, and a stunning view of Manaslu to the northern side.

Day 10 – Trek to Dhading Besi(612m.a.s.l) – 4 hours walk – After breakfast, we will head towards Dhading Besi through the forest, cultivated terraced field, and dozens of villages which are inhabitant by the mixed community called Brahman, Chhetri, Kumal, and Tamang people. Dhading Besi is the District headquarter of Dhading where we going to spend a joyful night. 

Day 11 – Drive back to Kathmandu – 4 hours drive – we will drive approximately 4 hours to get Kathmandu, depending on traffic condition. During the driving period, we will have a fascinating view of the Trisuli river, paddy terraced field, and as well as far view of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Annapurna mountain ranges.

Day 12 – Exploration of Bhaktapur durbar square – After breakfast, we will drive approximately 45 minutes to Bhaktapur durbar square which is one of the ancient towns of Nepal and recorded as a world heritage site. Bhaktapur durbar square commands to see hundreds of Hindu temples, amazing architectures, museums, potteries, and old royal palace.

Day 13 – Final departure – After a memorable trip of Rubby valley, you will fly back to your homeland with a great experience of a mountain walkthrough the ethnic groups, different meals, and culture that make you a storyteller among your friends, family, and colleagues. 

Autumn season is considered as the best season to do trekking trip in Nepal due to see magnificent Himalayan views, the clear sky without any clouds but still, the September to November is the best time to do Ruby valley trek due to malt temperature, rain shade and the deserted land change into the greenery.

October to November – In general, the first two months of the dry season offer the best weather for trekking and the main trails are heaving with trekkers at this time, for good reason. The air is crystal clear, the mountain scenery is superb and the weather is still comfortably warm.

December to February – These months are also a good time for trekking trips to a higher region but the cold can be bitter and dangerous at high altitudes. Getting up to the higher region and high passes can be a real endurance test and high passes are often blocked by snow.

March to April – These months are dry weather and dusty; means poorer Himalayan views but the compensations are several; fewer crowds, warm weather and spectacular Rhododendrons, magnolias, and Orchids blooms.

June to September – These months are the rainy season of Nepal so monsoon rains bring landslides, slippery trails, and hordes of leeches. Raging rivers often wash away bridges and stretches of the trekking path.

Trekking permit – Until yet, the region is neither a national park nor conservation area so the region doesn’t require trekking permit and TIMS cards like other regions of Nepal although the Ruby valley trek starts from Syabru Benshi which is a part of Langtang national park so trekkers have to pay for the permit of Langtang national park which can be purchase either in Kathmandu or in Dhunche.

Itinerary plan – The given itinerary plan is flexible so it is possible to customize according to trekker’s desire, health condition, physical fitness, and time frame.

Facilities of Ruby valley trek – Ruby Valley trek is not facilitated like other major trekking trails of Nepal such as Everest Base and Annapurna trekking route, basic lodges and homestay facilities are available. Homestay trek is comparatively least cost so that it is affordable most of your wilderness lovers in budget style. If you are looking for comfortable trekking with good accommodation and verities of food facilities, then we will arrange the trip as a camping trek on your request.

Transportation – The ruby valley trek starts from Syabru Benshi which is 174 kilometers far from Kathmandu. The road is well papped but very narrow so private jeep is recommended transportation instead of the public bus.

Food – Most of the time, you will be sleeping in tents instead of tea-house so our cook will serve you as possible as all kinds of meals like Pasta, Noddles, Macaroni, hand made bread, potatoes, egg items, organic vegetables, and Nepali traditional meal know as Dall Bhat which is rice with lentil soup, vegetables curry and typical pickles. Please keep in mind most dishes are vegetarian.

Water – Generally, we don’t get water bottles in this region so better to carry water bottles, Untreated water is available in all teahouses free of charge. Carry your own water treatment system. Boiled water is available for an additional charge.

Accommodation -You will be sleeping in a tent instead of a guesthouse. Generally; we provide one tent for two clients although if trekkers want to get a single tent then we can arrange it on the client’s request. you will need to carry your own toilet paper, water bottle, and water treatments by yourself.

High altitude sickness and prevention of it – Altitude sickness, mildest from being acute mountain sickness is the negative health effect of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation. Acute mountain sickness can progress to high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) with associated shortness of breath or high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) with associated confusion. Chronic mountain sickness may occur after long-term exposure to high altitude.

Symptoms of high altitude sickness – Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue and loss of energy, Shortness of breath, insomnia, loss of appetite, skin discoloration (change into the blue, gray or pale), confusion, coughing, coughing of bloody mucus, chest tightness, decreased consciousness, difficult to walk in a straight line and shortness of breath even at rest.

How to skip high altitude sickness? – Ascend slowly, Get good rest, drink plenty of water, eat appropriately, avoid alcoholic beverages, do well acclimatization, and take advice from your doctor before getting high elevation.

One can get fairly excited about a trip to a previously unknown location. But while traveling you need to make sure that you have all materials that you would require to be ready for every possible situation. And here in Nepal, you will most definitely need to pack a few things for your stay to be as smooth and memorable as possible.

Note – Travel adviser Nepal helps you to arrange all camping gear.

• Sleeping bag (-15C rating)
• Hiking boots (preferably waterproof)
• Camp shoe
• Down jacket (heavy)
• Wind/waterproof shell
• Waterproof pants
• Fleece jacket
• Wool thermals
• Sun hat
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen and chopstick
• Water treatment system
• Medical kit
• Headlamp
• Trekking poles
• Personal toiletries

For a quote, please contact us at gobinmuhong@hotmail.com

All quotes include:

• All camping gears as tents, Kitchen gears, Kitchen staff, eatable and drinkables, and fuels.
• Airports pick up and drop off.
• One day sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley.
• Accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast.
• All required permits and TIMS cards.
• Transportation to/from trek start and endpoints from Kathmandu/Pokhara.
• Professional English speaking guide with a medical kit and porters (including their meals, drinks, accommodation, and insurance).
• Accommodation and meals.
• 13% government tax and 10% service charge.

All quotes do NOT include:

• Client insurance
• Tips for guide and porters
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, extra beverages bill, battery charge, wifi charge, hot shower charge, mineral water, snacks)
• Extra porter