Ruby Valley Trek
The Ruby Valley Trek is a lesser-known trekking route in central Nepal, offering a blend of remote landscapes, rich culture, and natural beauty. Located in the Dhading district, the trek passes through lush forests, traditional villages, and alpine meadows, culminating in the pristine Ruby Valley, an area renowned for its unspoiled environment, local culture, and high-altitude scenery.
Starting from Kathmandu, trekkers drive to Syabrubesi, the gateway to the trail, and proceed through villages such as Ghatlang, Somdang, Tipling, Shertung, Chalish Goan, and Darkha Gaon. Along the way, trekkers experience:
Authentic rural Nepali lifestyle in Tamang and Gurung villages
Stunning alpine landscapes, waterfalls, and forests
Natural hot springs near Shertung, perfect for relaxation
Diverse flora and fauna, including rhododendron forests and terraced farmlands.
Highlights
- Trek through remote villages and terraced farmlands
- Cross Pangsang Pass (3,850 m) with panoramic mountain views
- Explore alpine meadows, rhododendron forests, and pristine landscapes
- Experience Tamang, Gurung, and local rural culture
- Visit natural hot springs for relaxation
- Scenic drives through Kathmandu valley and surrounding hills
Basic Information
- Destination
- Duration
- Start / End Location
- Accommodation Type
- Difficulty Level
- Max Altitude
- Age Limit
- Transportation Mode
- Ruby Valley
- 12 Days
- Kathmandu / Kathmandu
- Lodges, homestays, tea houses
- Moderate
- 3,850 m
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Best Season
Autumn (Sep–Nov): Clear skies, pleasant temperatures – best season Spring (Mar–May): Blooming rhododendrons, moderate temperatures – second best Winter (Dec–Feb): Cold, possible snow at high passes – for experienced trekkers Monsoon (Jun–Aug): Trails muddy, leeches possible – not recommended
Tour Plan
- Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport
- Transfer to hotel
- Dinner at hotel or nearby restaurant
- Overnight in Kathmandu hotel
- Breakfast at hotel
- • Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa
- Lunch
- Dinner at hotel or nearby restaurant
- Overnight in Kathmandu hotel
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi via scenic roads
- Lunch en route at local restaurant
- Dinner at lodge or guesthouse in Syabrubesi
- Overnight in lodge/guesthouse in Syabrubesi
- Breakfast at lodge in Syabrubesi
- Trek through forest trails and rural villages
- Lunch on trail or packed lunch
- Dinner at lodge or homestay in Ghatlang
- Overnight in lodge/homestay in Ghatlang
- Breakfast at lodge/homestay in Ghatlang
- Trek ascending alpine meadows and rhododendron forests
- Lunch on trail or packed lunch
- Dinner at lodge or guesthouse in Somdang
- Overnight in lodge/guesthouse in Somdang
- Breakfast at lodge in Somdang
- Early morning trek crossing Pangsang Pass with panoramic mountain views
- Lunch on trail or packed lunch
- Dinner at lodge or homestay in Tipling
- Overnight in lodge/homestay in Tipling
- Breakfast at lodge/homestay in Tipling
- Descend through mixed forests and terraced fields
- Lunch on trail or packed lunch
- Dinner at lodge or guesthouse in Shertung
- Overnight in lodge/guesthouse in Shertung
- Breakfast at lodge/guesthouse in Shertung
- Visit natural hot springs in morning
- Trek to Chalish Goan through farmland and forest trails
- Lunch on trail or packed lunch
- Dinner at lodge or guesthouse in Chalish Goan
- Overnight in lodge/guesthouse in Chalish Goan
- Breakfast at lodge/guesthouse in Chalish Goan
- Trek through remote villages and forest paths
- Lunch on trail or packed lunch
- Dinner at lodge or guesthouse in Darkha Gaon
- Overnight in lodge/guesthouse in Darkha Gaon
- Breakfast at lodge in Darkha Gaon
- Short trek to Darkha Phedi
- Drive from Darkha Phedi to Dhading Besi then Kathmandu
- Lunch en route or at a roadside stop
- Dinner at hotel in Kathmandu
- Overnight in Kathmandu hotel
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath Stupa
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Dinner at hotel or nearby restaurant
- Overnight in Kathmandu hotel
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for departure