Ruby Valley Trekking

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Ruby valley Trekking This trekking is designed to discover real Nepali life style; various tradition cultures remain our human ancestors. This trek is best designed to view the Ganesh himal range from closest point. Ruby valley is newly named after two times survey of this region by TAAN and GHTDC in 2011 and 2012 respectively. This trekking area used to be called as Ganesh himal. During the survey, most valuable ruby, quartz and Nilam are found in this area. The potential of tourism of this area is as Ruby so, new names are given at this context. Ruby valley trekking offers the client meetings with typical real Nepalese people which also could be called an educational or cultural tour. You will stay in local people's houses and home stay where you find their familiar environment, so that you will see Nepalese people's real lifestyle. You will have face to face interaction with them. You will always be surrounded by the snow capped mountains, such as Mount Manasulu,, Lang Tang Himal, Ganesh Himal range and many more. From Mugu Danda, you can see more then 12 snowcapped peaks - a panoramic and magnificent view. You will see many different species of birds and animals while you walk across the forest. You will pass many beautiful waterfalls, rivers, forests, natural hot springs, fishing, hunting, holy lakes, and terraces on a pleasant natural trail. One can experience its rich Flora: the impressive display of barbers, primula, orchids and a variety of Ferns, the forest dense with Spanish oak, blue pine, and in spring time blossoming of the rhododendron set whole forest alight in spectacular arrays of color. Another new attraction is Netra Tal (Tal means Lake in Nepali) . It is formed by glacier fed river originating from the Ganesh Himal (7,422m) Range. The crystals clear stream pool provides an excellent break during your trek around the region, while the Akhu River provides an amazing location for a swim and wandering around. The fresh water river with its numerous small little fishes also serves as a fish spa. The Tal provides an excellent boating experience, where you may fish or soak in the beautiful scenery and its numerous migratory birds. There will not be a crowd of tourists and you will feel it is a natural experience. The people respect you, as you are a valued guest for them. There are different groups of people living in this area with different languages and cultures. You will be warmly welcomed by them and will be treated very well. Tourists cannot find this kind of trek in other trekking regions. Visiting is recommended in all seasons to this area but strongly recommended during festival time, which is of greatest cultural interest to visitors. Not only that, your trip can support the life of people and will push the area to be developed.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

The Ruby Valley – a newly discovered Trekking trail around the mid-western center of Nepal. Impressive views from Pangsang pass of Ganesh Himal range, Annapurna range, Manaslu range and Langtang Himal range. Explore diverse cultures and traditions of Nepalese villagers where we explore the villages of Tamang, Gurung and Ghale. The style of Ruby Valley Trekking can be customized as per your choice among the 3 options (tea house lodges/tented camps/home stay). Interact with local people and experience of homestay. Ruby valley house of herbal plants, valuable mines such as crystal, ruby, zinc and many more. Historically renowned royal palace of ancient Ghale King. Explore cultural diversity of Ruby valley comprising of diverse casts, ethics, religion with live cultural programme.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Kathmandu - Syafru Besi (1503m/4945ft.) 7 hours drive — Early Morning, we drive to safrubensi through the gateway to the Langtang Valley at the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and Langtang Rivers. Mesmerizing scenic driving and passing through Trisuli Bazaar, Ramche Gaon and Dhunche Bazaar makes you scenic driving. Narrow and bit adventurous zig zags road but amazing landscape along the way driving will take your to reach Safrubensi. Stay overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Syafru Besi - Gatlang ( 2337m//7690ft.) 6 hours walk — We begin our trek with a dirt track zig-zags to the west up to Bahun Danda Pass and then down to the Tamang settlement of Gatlang, a cornerstone village on the Tamang Heritage Trail or hike to Gatlang by way of Chawatar. Gatlang is a Tamang village with unique customs and craftsmanship in a magnificent setting. Just above the villes lies Parvati Kund, popular during Janai Purnimaa when thousands of pilgrims are attracted to the sacred pond and nearby temple. Stay overnight at community lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Gatlang - Parvati Kunda - Yuri Kharka - Somdang (3271m/10760ft.) 6 hours walk — After breakfast, We ascends through pine and rhododendron forest to a lunch point of Yuri Kharka before continuing to Khurphu Bhanjyang and then dropping down to the Somdang River, border between Rasuwaa and Dhading districts. A sprawling mining compound, no longer functioning but it seems locals appealing government to revive it, lies a few hours to the north upriver. The hike passes through a scenic valley featuring the 200 m Chukarma Waterfall. The former mine leaves a lot be explored and is the site of a 1.4 km tunnel bored into the mountain to extract zinc, copper, tin, crystal and even highly-prized rubies. Stay overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Somdang - Pangsang Pass ( 3842m/12640ft.) - Tipling ( 1960m./6468ft.) 8 hours walk — Begin the day with ascend to 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 taking in the breathtaking scenery. The whole Ganesh Himal region is blessed with abundant herbal plants. Previously, herbs were taken to Tibet along an ancient trade route and exchanged for salt, livestock, wool and turquoise. You will have the best sun rise view and magnificent 270 degrees mountain views then trek to all the way down to Laptung village. Passing through fine, fir and amazing rhododendron forest thick jungle along the way arrive at Laptung village. After lunch turn rise side and passing Phyang village, paddy terraces and surrounding landscape finally arrive in Tipling Village. Stay overnight at local lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Tipling - Chalish (1674m/5505ft.) - 4 hours walking — After breakfast, trek down to Kami gaun then steep descend to Adha khola. The trail leads you gradually to Chalish village. Chalish is inhabited primarily by Gurung, Ghale and Kami. There used to be Newar people but they migrated to Kathmandu city. The hospitable people of this area have unique customs and craftsmanship and traditional dances, including a hospitable welcome dance, Ghatu Dance, Dohori is also popular with call and response between male and female participants, a type of courtship ritual, complemented by folk music. Gurung men traditionally wear vangra, a woven, embroidered cotton cloth tied at the ends that serves as a pouch for carrying goods. Sri Tinkanya Devi Mandir lies above Chalish. In the evening mother group of Chalish gaon will welcome you performing Gurung typical dance program and culture show. Stay overnight at home stay. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: Explore Sertung Village and Tatopani — Early Morning, view point " Mugu Danda". You will have a magnificient view of Ganesh himal range, Paldor peak, low land villages and sorrounding high hills. On the way back, visit phyanchyat Gumpa and Tamang village- Sertung. Have a breakfast then visit Natural hot spring - tatopani with pack lunch. In the evening, often local cultural group offers entertainment program with culturalr show on your request. Stay overnight at same home stay. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7: Chalish - Borang – Jharlang - Dundure ( 1100m./3630ft.) 6 hours walk — After breakfast, the trail lead us to Borang village and then continue to Lishne jungle, cross suspension bridge, passing through Chhapchyat village you finally get to Jharlang village . Now a days, road is extending toward Jharlang though during monsoon we can not relay on due to road condition. If you trek in dry season then same day you will drive to Dhading besi. Stay overnigth at lodge/hotel. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8: Dundure- Dhading besi- Kathmandu ( 1400m./4620ft.) 9 hours drive — Drive to Dhading besi by jeep then drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Kathmandu - Syafru Besi (1503m/4945ft.) 7 hours drive — Early Morning, we drive to safrubensi through the gateway to the Langtang Valley at the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and Langtang Rivers. Mesmerizing scenic driving and passing through Trisuli Bazaar, Ramche Gaon and Dhunche Bazaar makes you scenic driving. Narrow and bit adventurous zig zags road but amazing landscape along the way driving will take your to reach Safrubensi. Stay overnight at lodge. +