Details of Ruby Valley Trek
Ruby Valley Trek is introduced as a newly recognized trekking destination and is less crowded, but lots of local people occupy the place of Nepal. There, you can explore the massive Tamang community, Gurung community, and Dalit. Several motivating ethnic groups of a mixed lifestyle offer you a glance into real Nepali life, and it gives visitors an opportunity to scrutinize the rich Nepalese cultural tradition from the neighboring district and intermingle with locals, hence giving the sightseeing a sense of satisfaction.
The Ruby Valley trekking is a newly promoted trekking track in Nepal, but trekkers can explore lots of typical people's lifestyles, their culture, the Gurung & Tamang lifestyle, and their tradition, as well as natural beauties like hot springs and white & black ponds. It is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful place in Nepal. It is situated to the northwest of Kathmandu, with terraced hillsides appearing to ascend to the sky. Before we called Ganesh Himal Trekking, we always faced Mt. Ganesh Himal (7422 m). But lately, local people have called it Ruby Valley because ruby is a crystal, and people have found a source of mines.
Ruby Valley Trekking or Ganesh Himal A trek through picturesque villages and unspoiled areas of the country leads us to Singla Pass (4045 m) and Pangsang Pass (3850 m), where mountain views are superb. The trail then descends through beautiful pine forests and villages, and we arrive at Sertung and onto the village of Chalishgaon. It is a very beautiful and typical cultural Gurung village.
The trail then heads up to the black & white lakes at the base of Ganesh Himal. It is truly unique and an extra gift by God as well as a natural hot spring between Chalishgaon and Hindung. It is situated in a remote area where there are few villages. Chalishgaon to the natural hot spring takes a couple of hours.
We can arrange a trek in this area to suit your requirements and timescale. We have given 3 trekking route options; please find them.
Some Tips for the Ruby Valley Ganesh Himal Trek:
Chalish Village of Ruby Valley How about the people, culture, and religion of the Ruby Valley homestay?
The area is mainly populated by people who are Tamang, secondly Gurung, and then others. The Gurung and Tamang are rich in their cultures, customs, and origin of Buddhism but are now slowly changing to other religions. They have their own dress, language, and custom, and they are very friendly and warm with their hospitality.
Where to start, and how about transportation for the Ruby Valley trek?
Kathmandu to Shyabrubesi by a vehicle such as a local jeep, private jeep, or local bus. Then, start beautiful trekking along with Gatlang village, the high pass of Pangsang Vanjyang (3850 m), and visit the Gurung community village of Chalish Gaon and many Tamang villages and the natural hot spring near Chalish village. The trek ends in Jharlang village; catch local vehicles by jeep or bus to Kathmandu. It is 7/8 days of walking a perfect itinerary.
Sheeps Group in Ruby Valley Trek Main Attractions of Ruby Valley Trek:
The Ruby Valley trek's main attraction is found in Ruby, Crystal, Copper, the resources of the mines, Mt. Ganesh Himal (7422 m), the beautiful Akhu River, the natural hot spring, Kalo & Seto Daha (Black & White Pond), the high passes of Pangsang (3850 m) & Singla (4050 m), the culture show of the Gurung community by Chalish village, and the historical temples & monasteries.
How about lodging & food?
The area people’s main occupation is farming, cultivating a place where people grow lots of crops, and they provide organic local foods, and they have well-managed local homestays. They have neat and clean rooms. They have very warm hospitality, and they warmly welcome tourists. There are not big and well-managed lodges, but every camp village has nice homestays, and you need to accept their warm welcome. Stay with the family home and accept their organic meals.
Mt Ganesh Himal 7422 m What kinds of trekking gear do we need to prepare for the Ruby Valley Trek?
Ruby Valley Trek is one of the high passes of Pangsang Pass (3850 m), and there will be most of the time cool weather, so you need to prepare enough warm clothing and gear, such as big jacket like a down jacket, warm enough fleece, warm pants & inner, warm hat, gloves, warm enough socks, warm trousers or trekking pants, some quick-dry trekking t-short, half pants, warm enough negative sleeping bag, comfortable trekking boot, headlight, sandals, a 2-liter water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, comfort bag, camera and charger as two-pin, towel, toiletries, etc.
Carry your important medicine:
Medicine is very important; if you have any ailment, you must carry the medicine with you. In that “prevention is better than cure” mountain region, we can’t find any healthcare, clinics, or hospitals. If there is a clinic, you may not get medicine according to your problems. So that, I humbly request, please prepare. If you are continually taking any medicine, please bring it with you or buy it in Kathmandu. It is very important but our company will provide something first: an aid kit bag normally or headaches, fever, stomach problems like diarrhea, coughs & colds, some bandages, tape & Diamox for high altitude sickness, etc.
