Duration : 9 DaysMax-Altitude : 3850mProgram Type : Home StayBest Season : Sep to Jan, March to AugPer Day Walking : 6/7 HoursTrek Grade : Grade 3:
Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes. Treks at this level can he arranged for periods of 16 to 21 days. Typically, a gradual ascent through a green river valley will lead you up to a number of high passes, where you will reach the altitude of 5416m. Often times, you will get a close insight into the Tibetan culture. Participants should expect to trek above 5416m/17872ft.
Ruby Valley Trek in the Ganesh Himal Region, lies northwest of Kathmandu and comprises the area between Langtang National Park and Manaslu Conservation area, north of Dhading the district headquarters-inner the Ruby Valley Rural Municipality.
Ruby valley short Trek territory bounded by Tirsuli valley to the east, the Budi Gandaki to the west, and the Tibet to the north, the valley is also known as Ankhu Khola valley, recently named Ruby valley because of several types of ruby mine, Metal lead, and zinc. The deep red stone rubies have been much valued.
There are several treks in the Ruby Valley area:Singla pass, Kalo Kunda, Seto Kunda, andPaldor Peak, also they are usually more strenuous, going to the higher altitude, and requiring camping gear and well equipment. Nevertheless, the trek is not easy in the higher part.
Ruby valley Trekking region has an inhabitant of Tamang, Gurung, and Ghale indigenous ethnic peoples, Ruby Valley trek territory is a hidden gem valley, looking at rural life as it is lived.
There is a pass during your ruby valley homestay trek which is called Pangasng La Pass, with an elevation of 3,850 m above sea level, from The pass (Pangsang Danda) we can see clearly and close up panorama Himalayan view of snow-capped mountains like LangtangHimal ranges, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal ranges with beautiful high alpine pastures and terraces landscape.
Ruby valley trek route is a homestay trekking, the Trail explored by TAAN in 2013, it is still under developing tea house. so do not expect luxury tea houses because of basic accommodation homestay with Local family’s house.
Religious and culture
Ruby valley area has been inhabited by the only Ghale, Gurung, and Tamang caste peoples, and Fewer numbers are Blacksmith, their main religion is Buddhism and Bon Po who worship nature and Total deity, Gurung and Ghale have Isolated cultural dress, languages than other casts of Nepal. but some of them are influenced by Christianity.
Best Viewpoint
The Pangsang La Pass is an incredible mountain pass which is rise 3,850 m above sea level, from this pass you able to see four Major Ganesh Himal range. Ganesh Himal I 7422 m, Ganesh Himal II 7118 m, Ganesh III 70433 m Ganesh Himal IV 7104 m known as Babil, Salasungo, Lapsang Kharbo, it is four directions views point to the top, there are other passes also called Sing la pass Trek, which is doable only camping Trek because of no villages that side of the pass.
Nepal wilderness trekking agency leads Ganesh Himal Ruby Valley trek in the more numbers because of most of our guide area from Chalish village, Sertung Village, Lapa village and Tipling Villages of Ruby Valley Rural Municipality Dhading, our guides know more about the interior of Ruby Valley territory and cultures.
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170 Reviews
By Rjwillemijn Reviewed On September 23, 2018
Ganesh Himal Homestay/lodge trek Mar/Apr 2018
We again organized our private trek with Nepal Wilderness Trekking (also Langtang in Oct 2014) as we were happy with its service and we like it that they are socially engaged with the well-being of their staff and the people who live in the areas where…More »
By Devid F Reviewed On Jun 07, 2018
Ruby Valley Trek, Red Pandas, Cedar forests have been trekking in the Himalayas many times and this was the best trip I have had in years. Mingmar (guide) and Lakbar (porter) were exceptional. Mingmar knew people in every village and town along the way, He seems to be some sort of celebrity…More »
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi 4 hours by local bus and Jeep To Dondure Khola overnight at homestay in the Village,
Day 02: Trek to Borang Village 1500 meters, 5 hours walking stay overnight at homestay.
Day 03: Trek to Chalish Village 1600 meters, 3 /4 hours walking stay overnight at homestay.
Day 04: Rest day at the same place and explore on hot spring.
Day 05: Trek to Tipling 2100 meters. 3 /4 hours walking and stay overnight at homestay.
Day 06: Trek to Pangsang pass 3850 mt. from Pangsang you could see uncountable mountain peaks Langtang / Ganjala / lang shisha / Ganesh Himal / Paldor peak / Lapsang Karbo Manasulu / and all Annapurna range, 7 / 8 hours walking stay overnight at Lodge in Somdang 3320 meters.
Day 07: Trek to Gatlang 5 /6 hours walking stay overnight at lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Syabru Bensi 5 /6 hours walking stay overnight at lodge.
Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu( 9 hours driving) by local bus via Dhunche, Trisuli.
Cost Included
Hotel to the bus park by car.
Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi(4 hours) by public bus.
Lodge accommodation on homestay during your trekking.
Italian, Chinese, Nepali, Indian, many other European Delicious Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner chose by Menu).
National park entrance permits and TIMS card.
One fluent English speaking, government registered, experienced, first aid trained guide who is friendly and familiar with this area and required porters, one porter for two clients.
Required Equipment sleeping bag jackets (Self-preparation equipment list click here).
Guides/porters- food, lodge, bus transportation, salary, insurance, equipment, etc.
Cost Excluded
Hotel in Kathmandu
Personal equipment
all beverage, Soft and hard table drinks such as coke, beer,
drinking water/mineral water, etc. during the trek.
Ruby Valley Trek in the Ganesh Himal Region, lies northwest of Kathmandu and comprises the area between Langtang National Park and Manaslu Conservation area, north of Dhading the district headquarters-inner the Ruby Valley Rural Municipality.
Ruby valley short Trek territory bounded by Tirsuli valley to the east, the Budi Gandaki to the west, and the Tibet to the north, the valley is also known as Ankhu Khola valley, recently named Ruby valley because of several types of ruby mine, Metal lead, and zinc. The deep red stone rubies have been much valued.
There are several treks in the Ruby Valley area:Singla pass, Kalo Kunda, Seto Kunda, andPaldor Peak, also they are usually more strenuous, going to the higher altitude, and requiring camping gear and well equipment. Nevertheless, the trek is not easy in the higher part.
Ruby valley Trekking region has an inhabitant of Tamang, Gurung, and Ghale indigenous ethnic peoples, Ruby Valley trek territory is a hidden gem valley, looking at rural life as it is lived.
There is a pass during your ruby valley homestay trek which is called Pangasng La Pass, with an elevation of 3,850 m above sea level, from The pass (Pangsang Danda) we can see clearly and close up panorama Himalayan view of snow-capped mountains like LangtangHimal ranges, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal ranges with beautiful high alpine pastures and terraces landscape.
Ruby valley trek route is a homestay trekking, the Trail explored by TAAN in 2013, it is still under developing tea house. so do not expect luxury tea houses because of basic accommodation homestay with Local family’s house.
Religious and culture
Ruby valley area has been inhabited by the only Ghale, Gurung, and Tamang caste peoples, and Fewer numbers are Blacksmith, their main religion is Buddhism and Bon Po who worship nature and Total deity, Gurung and Ghale have Isolated cultural dress, languages than other casts of Nepal. but some of them are influenced by Christianity.
Best Viewpoint
The Pangsang La Pass is an incredible mountain pass which is rise 3,850 m above sea level, from this pass you able to see four Major Ganesh Himal range. Ganesh Himal I 7422 m, Ganesh Himal II 7118 m, Ganesh III 70433 m Ganesh Himal IV 7104 m known as Babil, Salasungo, Lapsang Kharbo, it is four directions views point to the top, there are other passes also called Sing la pass Trek, which is doable only camping Trek because of no villages that side of the pass.
Nepal wilderness trekking agency leads Ganesh Himal Ruby Valley trek in the more numbers because of most of our guide area from Chalish village, Sertung Village, Lapa village and Tipling Villages of Ruby Valley Rural Municipality Dhading, our guides know more about the interior of Ruby Valley territory and cultures.
TripAdvisorTraveler Rating
170 Reviews
By Rjwillemijn Reviewed On September 23, 2018
Ganesh Himal Homestay/lodge trek Mar/Apr 2018
We again organized our private trek with Nepal Wilderness Trekking (also Langtang in Oct 2014) as we were happy with its service and we like it that they are socially engaged with the well-being of their staff and the people who live in the areas where…More »
By Devid F Reviewed On Jun 07, 2018
Ruby Valley Trek, Red Pandas, Cedar forests have been trekking in the Himalayas many times and this was the best trip I have had in years. Mingmar (guide) and Lakbar (porter) were exceptional. Mingmar knew people in every village and town along the way, He seems to be some sort of celebrity…More »
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi 4 hours by local bus and Jeep To Dondure Khola overnight at homestay in the Village,
Day 02: Trek to Borang Village 1500 meters, 5 hours walking stay overnight at homestay.
Day 03: Trek to Chalish Village 1600 meters, 3 /4 hours walking stay overnight at homestay.
Day 04: Rest day at the same place and explore on hot spring.
Day 05: Trek to Tipling 2100 meters. 3 /4 hours walking and stay overnight at homestay.
Day 06: Trek to Pangsang pass 3850 mt. from Pangsang you could see uncountable mountain peaks Langtang / Ganjala / lang shisha / Ganesh Himal / Paldor peak / Lapsang Karbo Manasulu / and all Annapurna range, 7 / 8 hours walking stay overnight at Lodge in Somdang 3320 meters.
Day 07: Trek to Gatlang 5 /6 hours walking stay overnight at lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Syabru Bensi 5 /6 hours walking stay overnight at lodge.
Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu( 9 hours driving) by local bus via Dhunche, Trisuli.
Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi(4 hours) by public bus.
Lodge accommodation on homestay during your trekking.
Italian, Chinese, Nepali, Indian, many other European Delicious Meals three times a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner chose by Menu).
National park entrance permits and TIMS card.
One fluent English speaking, government registered, experienced, first aid trained guide who is friendly and familiar with this area and required porters, one porter for two clients.
Required Equipment sleeping bag jackets (Self-preparation equipment list click here).
Guides/porters- food, lodge, bus transportation, salary, insurance, equipment, etc.
Cost Excluded
Hotel in Kathmandu
Personal equipment
all beverage, Soft and hard table drinks such as coke, beer,
drinking water/mineral water, etc. during the trek.
By Devid F Reviewed On Jun 07, 2018
