| Trip code | |
| Package name | Ruby Valley Trek |
| Duration | 11 |
| Max. elevation | 4341 m |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | Private Transportation |
| Accomodation | Hotels and Camping |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 1,455 per person |
Bharal Adventure Pvt. Ltd. airport representatives will receive you in an airport and transfer you to hotel in Kathmandu. Trip details will be discussed and final preparation is made with the trekking guide or leader.
Pre-briefing with trekking guide, last minute shopping for your trip and Kathmandu valley sightseeing will be done in this day. The UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES will be visited like Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swaymbhunath (Monkey Temple) and Patan Durbar Square.
After breakfast we will drive north from Kathmandu over zigzag and hilly road that passes through a busy market town of Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche. We will continue our drive journey to reach Syabrubesi where there are many tea houses and good camping sites. Today’s drive offers good views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang Himalayan Ranges. Besides, you will get brief glimpses of village life along the drive route.
We start our trek from Syabrubesi following the trail that leads through the new valley road to Chilime Khola valley. From there we will turn left and head west on a good trail towards Thambuchet and continue trekking until we arrive at Gatlang.
Leaving Gatlang we will follow a broad trail that leads to Parvati Kunda. From there we will trek through forest filled with pine and rhododendron trees before climbing up to Khurpu Dada Pass at 3710 meters. From here we will turn west and descend all the way down to Somdang.
From Somdang we will follow the trail that climbs up through dense forest before traversing above a large kharka that heads towards Pasang La Pass at 3842 meters where locals have built a small gompa. From the top we will gradually descend through terraced fields of Lawadun or the village of Tipling. There are few tea houses and good camping sites in Tipling.
From Tipling we will descend to cross over Adha river and start to climb towards the village of Shertung. During the trek today we will have opportunity to look at the fertile river valleys. Shertung is a small village inhabited mainly by Tamang. From here good views of Lapsang Karpo and Ganesh Himal renge can be seen.
We will trek for about 30 minutes to reach Chalish Gaon. Here we will leave our stuffs and take a walk to reach Tatopani which means hot water/spring. Enjoy your day at the hygenic hot spring in one of the best hot spring in this region. We will return to Chalish Gaon for the overnight stay.
We will continue our trek form Chalish following the trail that passes through Mani Danda. From here great views of Ganesh Himal Range can be seen. Our further trek passes through Deul danda, Gobre village, Chhap danda and Bandari Bhir. Rock climbing has gained more popularity in recent years around this area. We will continue to trek following the trail that passes through Lishne jungle and Chhapchyat village and arrive at Jurlang.
Leaving Jharlang we will gradually descend down to Jharlang Phedi while passing along terraced fields with stunning landscapes. Crossing over several suspension bridges we continue on the trail that leads to Darkha Gaon. People from different tribe communities reside in this village.
We will follow the trail that descends all the way down to Darkha Phedi. From there we will take a local jeep and drive over the zigzag bumpy roads to arrive at Dhading Besi. During our drive from Darkha Phedi we will pass along villages of Kimtang Phedi, Katunje and Jyamrung. After arriving at Dhading Besi we will take another drive back to Kathmandu.