Ruby Valley Trek
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Ruby Valley Trek

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Trip Facts
Duration9 Days
Trip GradeEasy
CountryNepal
Maximum Altitude3800 m
Best TimeFeb, Mar, Apri, May, June, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec
Overview

Trek to Ruby Valley, one of Nepal’s finest remote homestay treks in Nepal. 

It's a quieter trekking trail that takes us through the Ruby Valley (Ganesh Himal) region of Nepal with perfect astonishing mountain views into the hidden gem of Nepal with fascinating local traditional villages of people in the remote part of Nepal.

Ruby Valley Hike Insight Highlights 

  • Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syaprubesi and Arughat to Kathmandu
  • marvelous mountain views of the Ganesh, Langtang, and Mansu ranges 
  • Explore the unique local culture of Tamang and Gurung Communities people 
  • Experience the local culture and lifestyle
  • Experience the homestay trip 

The Ruby Valley Trek Comprehensive attribute

The Ruby Valley Trek is a newly explored homestay trekking trail in the northern part of Kathmandu, Nepal. It’s undoubtedly an ideal option for those of us who are looking for a homestay trekking experience in the quieter ‘off-the-beaten-path route in Nepal, where a less-crowded route is involved.

While trekking on this route, Starting from the lowest height of 1300 meters, this journey cross elevates up to the height of 3900m (Pangsang- La), the highest point of the trek, and finally, we get to enter through the exceptional villages of Tipling, Chalish, Lapa and Khading Gaun.

During this trip, we will also be grateful for the private trails complete with lush forests, fascinating villages, terraced farms, astounding waterfalls, and guzzling rivers, crossing numerous suspension bridges along with the astonishing views of the Langtang, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal ranges along the way.

Experience one of the authentic homestay treks into the native land of some of the world’s highest mountains. Be part of this amazing trekking of a lifetime to the off-the-beaten trail of Nepal with Ruby Valley Homestay Trek.

Our Ruby Valley Trek itinerary is an exciting one, and it's a perfect homestay trek that begins with a dramatic bus ride to Syabru Besi from the hustle and bustle city of Kathmandu. Syabrubesi is the gateway to Ruby Valley, where we start our trek, walking through the mythical land of the Himalayan settlements of the local people, terraced filled and lush forests.

Just in seven-eight days, our trek will be completed. For seven-eight days, we spent our nights in the beautiful places of Gatlang, Somdang, Tipling, Chalishvillages, Lapa, and Khading village. Most villages are of the Tamang community.

The Ruby Valley trek is a moderate trek of Nepal. During this trek, we will stay at the local house with the local people and community, try local food, and appreciate their unique culture, where we will have an opportunity to learn their traditions and lifestyles in depth.

Exploring their appreciating culture, we also appreciated the excellent hill and mountain landscape throughout the journey. In a few days of hiking, we crossed the Pangsang-La –La and got into the easier move in the valley.

Our trek then gradually becomes easier and more leisurely in the local villages. Interacting with locals and exchanging culture is the most admiring point of the trek. Our surroundings are very beautiful. We will drive back to Kathmandu. The last glimpses of Ganesh Himal from our bus will impress us so much.

Trekking in Ruby Valley is easy and short. It is in the category of the moderate route. This route is favorable in the months of February, March, April, September, October, and November.

If you want to trek this route, just contact Alpine Ramble; you will not have any fear or risk with our team. We make the provision of professionally expert guides. Management of all documents and their verification is done by our team.

Everything and steps are taken according to your wish. The moments with our team will be memorable in your lifetime.

Our Ruby Valley Trek is a normal itinerary; anyone with an average physically fit person can be a part of this awesome trip from five years to ninety years old.

While on the trek, we can enjoy various rich cultural activities like Maruni, Lama Nach, Many Nach, Ghatu, Sorathi, Rodhi, and Thado Bhaka, among many others.

If you wish to trek in the less-crowded area on the mountain and nature stay at the local houses with the local people, experiencing the culture and lifestyle then this trek is certainly a piece of cake for you. Join us now to be part of this life-changing trekking journey.

For those of us who love to explore the popular trekking routes in Nepal, then trekkers might look into our Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and Langtang Valley trek.

Additional BENEFITS  

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services 
  • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, Down jacket, etc. 
  • ART's Duffle bags for the helpers 
  • Souvenir: Trekking route map or browser and printed ART T-shirt
  • An Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse in high altitudes area
  • WOKI TOKI  for communicating with the group only 

Ruby Valley Route Map 

Itinerary

Ruby Valley Trek Day-by-day Plan Itinerary

We would like for you to go through the day to day detailed itinerary of the trekking to know some general information as a guideline for the trekking tour. However, this trekking tour itinerary can be fully customized as per the requests that suit you. Here, we at Alpine Ramble Treks ensure a high priority for your safety and a great trekking experience of a lifetime with our highly experienced guide.

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Max Altitude: 1470m Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + DinnerAccommodation: Trekking lodgeDuration: 6 hrs
Max Altitude: 1900 m Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + DinnerAccommodation: Trekking LodgeDuration: 5 hrs
Max Altitude: 2990 m Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: HomestayDuration: 5 hrs approx
Max Altitude: 3900 m ( Pangsang-La) Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: HomestayDuration: 8 hrs approx
Max Altitude: 1700 m Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: HomestayDuration: 4 hrs
Max Altitude: 2200 m Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: HomestayDuration: 5 hrs apporx
Max Altitude: 2200m Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Homestay
Max Altitude: 1400 m Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: HomestayDuration: 5 hrs
Max Altitude: 800 m Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: HotelDuration: 6 hrs
Max Altitude: 1450 m Accommodation: HotelDuration: 3 hrs
Trail Guide

Route Map & Elevation

Ruby Valley Trek
Cost Details

Ruby Valley Trek Cost Details

Includes

  • International Airport picks up and drops off by private vehicles.
  • Meals on a full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek in the mountain.
  • Alpine Ramble’s experienced, government licensed, English speaking trekking guide.
  • All salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance for the guide.
  • All necessary papers 
  • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, and down jacket on request 
  • Trekking lodges or homestay throughout the trek
  • Assistant guide for the group ten or above
  • Drive from Kathmandu to Dundure to Kathamndu 
  • Supplementary snacks: energy bar, crackers, and cookies, etc.
  • Seasonal fresh fruits desert every evening after dinner.
  • Appreciation of certificate after the successful trek.
  • Farewell Dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance
  • Alpine Ramble’s complimentary free T-shirt,  route map, and a duffel bag
  • Oximeter to measure your oxygen and Pulse level during the trek in the mountain, 
  • A basic first aid box 
  • Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health condition (funded by your Travel Insurance)
  • All government, Local taxes and vat 

Excludes

  • Nepal entry visa fees, you can easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu USD25 USD for 15 days Visa.
  • Foods and hotels before or after the trek
  • All kinds of beverages including tea, water, wine, etc.
  • Additional cost by out of management control due to the landscape, weather condition, etc.
  • Personal expenses such as snacks, laundry, telephone, WIFI, hot shower, etc at tea houses on a trek.
  • Travel insurance has to cover emergency rescue evacuation from high-altitude up to 5000 m.
  • Personal trekking equipment for this trek 
  • Tipping  for the guide and staffs (Recommended)
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Include section of this trek.
Departures

Ruby Valley Trek Dates and Price

Private Trip

Ou trips are available on both fixed departure and private group basis; these published departure dates are guaranteed to run. If the dates don’t match or suitable for your plans then feel free to contact us, we are always happy to help you with your desired date and organize a private or group joining trip at your preferred date. 

Must-Know

Essential Information

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Clients undertaking any activities. It will be provided an adequate protection tour to cover personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter rescue, and any kind of illness that will be covered in the insurance package.

Alpine Ramble strongly recommends you buy an insurance package through a reliable insurance company in your city or country.

Accommodation during the Trek

The Ruby Valley offers one of the finest homestay accommodations for travelers to experience, while you will have quality time in this region staying at the best homestay places of the region, 

Passport and Visa

Every client must have a veiled passport from the return date with a 6-month prior validity in the Nepalese consulate in your country or immigration office at Tribhuvan airport in Kathmandu.

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 you can see on the Menu, you could pick up any kinds of the meal as you like to eat from the menu.

But some places provide you with typical Nepali meals which are different types of international meals. These are prepared by the local supplement. Every tourist Lodge has a well-trained cook basically attention to clean, hygienic, fresh, and nice testy foods.

We can even enjoy hot chocolates; a variety of pieces of bread, a variety of drinks, and every lodge have safe drinking water or mineral bottles of water you could buy there.

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 controlled by plastic pollution as well.

Equipment lists 

  • Find the guidelines of essential trekking gears for Ruby Valley Trekking,
  • Daypack up to 40 liters, it must be waterproof,
  • Down Jacket, rental is available 
  • Warm sleeping bag, the company will provide if you do not have it
  • Sun head or Gulf cap, Sunglasses, Headlamp, or torchlight
  • Ear-muffs, Sun Lotions, or Sun cream.
  • one pair of liner gloves is thin wool or synthetic.
  • two Cotton t-shirts, 1Synthetic t-shirt. 
  • two Long sleeve polyester or synthetic lightweight for sunny days. 
  • Zipper provides additional venting options that are good for changing temperatures. 
  • one Softshell jacket water & wind resist. 
  • one woman swimming dress bathing in Hot spring. 
  • Inner cloths as you need

Lower Body and legs

  • One Pair of nylon hiking short paints, one pair of cotton paints.
  • One Pair of softshell pants, synthetic, full zip from top and bottom preferable.

Feet lists  

  • two pairs of liner socks, synthetic, 1Pairs woolen socks wearing in the evening, and 1Pair light sports 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, etc. First Aid Kits. 
  • Alpine Ramble will provide you with more medical for the trip.

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 mile temperature, and the views are crystal clear, with less chance of snowfall.

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