The Ruby Valley Trek is a peaceful and less crowded trekking route in Nepal. It connects the Langtang region and Manaslu region accordingly it calls Ganesh Himal trekking too. Furthermore, it is widely known as Ganesh Himal Trekking, which is Ruby Valley Trekking as ruby valley is newly given name after Nepal got federalism. This trek offers natural beauty, traditional villages, and real local culture.
In this guide, you will find complete details about Ruby Valley trek itinerary, map, altitude, accommodation, meals, guides, cost, people, trails condition, transportation and travel tips. Therefore, this blog helps you plan your journey in a simple and clear way.
The Ruby Valley Trek lies in Ruby Valley Rural Municipality which has been formed by previous three main villages named Tipling (Lingjo, Puru, Sachyat, Lapdung, Dongden, Kami Gaun and more), Sertung (Hindung, Chalish, Sarkhani, Kharsa, Sertung, Gobre, Awoi, Isim and Borang) and Lapa Village (Khading, Lapa, Kupchyat, Lamchyat, Kapur Gaun, Rachyat, Tir, Neber and more village) Village Development Committee in the 10th March 2017, which is part of Ruby Valley Dhading Nepal. This region offers an untouched trekking experience where nature and culture stay deeply connected.
As part of Nepal’s transition to a federal system under the 2015 Constitution, the Village Development Committee (VDC) structure was formally dissolved and converted into Rural Municipalities (Gaunpalikas) on March 10, 2017. Accordingly, the conversion took effect when the Government of Nepal published the new local level set-up in the National Gazette, consolidating the country’s former 3,157 VDCs into 460 Rural Municipalities. Moreover, trekkers explore Traditional Tamang, Gurung, Ghale, Newar, Dalit (Blacksmith) villages. Apart from these, trekkers find themselves,
The Ruby Valley Trek is a moderate-level trekking route. However, beginners with basic fitness can also complete it successfully.
Ruby Valley Trekking Key difficulty details:
Therefore, the trek remains safe and achievable for most trekkers with proper preparation.
Below is a simple and flexible Ruby Valley trek itinerary connecting Langtang Valley Trek:
Day one – Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi – Lodge
Day two – Trek to Gatlang village Lodge
Day three – Trek to Somdang Lodge
Day four – Trek to Tipling village via Pangsang Pass (3,850m) -Homestay
Day five – Trek to Chalish Gaun Homestay
Day six – Visit Tatopani and trek back to Sertung Village – Homestay
Day Seven – Explore Sertung Village – heritage sites – Homestay
Day Eight – Drive back to Kathmandu via Dhading Besi by sharing local Jeep
Additionally, you can customize this Ruby Valley trek itinerary based on your time and travel style.
The weather in the Ruby Valley region changes with seasons. Therefore, choosing the right time is very important.
Thus, spring, autumn and winter remain the best seasons for the Ruby Valley Trek.
The Ruby Valley trekking route covers around 60–90 km depending on your itinerary. In general, trekkers walk 10–15 km per day which is average 5-6 hours a day. Along the way, you will experience:
Moreover, every day offers a new landscape and cultural experience.
The Ruby Valley trekking route lies between mid-hill and high mountain zones of Nepal. Accordingly, it is even lies in between Langtang Trekking and Manaslu Trekking region specially just back side of Tsum Valley Trekking. Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Ganesh Himal Tourism Development Committee (TTDC) jointly along with support of District Development Committee (DDC) have published excellent Ruby Valley Trekking Map.
In addition, trekkers enjoy along the way the views of:
Accommodation remains simple but warm and welcoming in Ruby Valley. You will find easily accommodation on the trekking routes/trails,
Ruby Valley Trek meals availability on the route/trails
Furthermore, you stay with local families and experience real rural life in Nepal.
Ruby Valley is known calling differently spell Rubi Valley and it has given the name from the natural red stone called “Rubi” which is genuinely accepted by the locals name from the natural resource “Rubi”. Ruby Valley Rural Municipality is actively working in the tourism sector too specially for homestay, Paldor peak and Ganesh Himal climbing as well as rock climbing, tourism awareness program. Accordingly for the safety and security local government (Rubi Valley Rural Municipality) has formed local security force in every villages/along the way too. Rubi Valley Rural Municipality office is at Borang Village just walking 20 minutes distance from the main village.
Therefore, booking with Alliance Treks makes your journey easier, safer, and well-managed from start to finish.
To enjoy a safe trek, you should pack wisely:
In addition, light packing always helps you walk more comfortably.
You should choose the Ruby Valley Trek because:
So, Plan Your Ruby Valley Trek with Alliance Treks
The Ruby Valley Trek does not need any trekking permit however good to have Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Rs. 2,000 per person valid 30 days for the safety record of trekkers. Accordingly, if you do Ruby Valley Circuit trekking either starting from Dhading Besi and ending in Syabru Besi or starting from Syabru Besi and ending in Dhading Besi, you will have to have Langtang National Park entrance permit called it Langtang National Park permit of Rs. 3000 per person for one time entry valid for 30 days.
Ruby Valley Trek has excellent culture experience of Gurung people – Ghatu, Maruni, Rodhi, Dohori cultural show whereas Tamang community has Mane dance, Bora dance, Saikhole, Mhendomaya, Dora dance, Lama nach with special shamanism. Similarly Newari community has Lakhe dance and special Newari cultural dance whereas Dalit has and Ghale community has Okhare dance and more very different compared to any other area and community.
To conclude, the Ruby Valley Trek in Nepal offers a perfect mix of nature, culture, and peaceful trekking. It gives you a real experience of rural life in Ruby Valley Dhading Nepal, along with stunning mountain views and friendly local hospitality. Finally, if you are planning your Ruby Valley trek itinerary, map study, cost planning, or full trekking package, we highly recommend you connect with Alliance Treks. We will help you with guides, permits, accommodation, and complete travel support.
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