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Ruby Valley treks starts with an overland drive heading North West from Kathmandu valley. The drive leads past Nuwakott district and Trisuli town around warmer areas. The drive continues to Bhetrawati village, then reaches Bhalche a hill village slowly developing into a town. Overnight at Bhalche/Thulo Gaon in the comfort of simple lodge or enjoy in tented camp.
First day walk begins heading north-west facing views of Ganesh Himal and Manaslu range of peaks. The walk continues with climb towards cooler alpine hills around Gumbu and Phikuri Danda ridges. The trail follows through smaller farm villages and summer grazing areas to reach Rupchet.
Located on a beautiful rhododendron-oaks and pine trees surrounding, a summer pastureland with overnight in tented camp on a grassy meadow.
Rising early for another long day hike to cross the Sing-La Pass to enter the picturesque Ruby Valley. From the serene campsite having good breakfast prepared by the camping cook and kitchen staff. The morning starts, heading north and after few hours of gradual uphill climb. Then starts climbing on steep slopes for few hours to reach on top of Sing-La Pass. The top of Sing-La is regarded by the Bon sect of pre-Buddhist religions as the abode of a holy spirit.
From the highest point of the adventure enjoy the spectacular panorama of gigantic peaks. Overlooking views of Ganesh Himal massive peaks, and Manaslu Himal towards west with Langtang Himal in the east.
After an eye catching views descend from Sing-La Pass to the bottom entering the Ruby Valley for overnight camp.
Enjoy the lovely scenery from the camp at Ruby Valley, after breakfast an interesting walk. The walk follows to reach Shertung and Chalis Gaon it means 40 smaller villages. From the camp heading towards human habitation and farm villages after being in complete wilderness. The trail leads past cattle herders temporary shelters, around nice grazing areas with short up and downhill to Shertung. A small and nice farm village, after a refreshing stop, then walk downhill for few hours to another lovely village. The trail leads to Chalis Gaon, populated by Tamang a mountain tribe of Tibetan origin follows Buddhist religion and Bon culture.
Morning walk leads to a short climb above Tikkas Danda a ridge with views of Ganesh Himal and Manaslu range. From the top on gradual downhill to a place called Tatopani (hot-spring). Time permitting enjoy a hot bathe to ease the muscles of walking ups and downhill. After a refreshing stop at Tatopani walk to Nebar a small farm settlement, located in the midst of no-where.
A perfect wilderness amidst beautiful forest and views of snow peaks, our tented camp is set on the scenic surrounding.
After a lovely morning around pristine surroundings, walk heads south west towards Timal Danda and to Kapur. A small farm village with marvelous sceneries of the hills and mountains to reach Lapchet. From here few hours of good walk to Lapa-Gaon for overnight camping around the farm fields.
Today’s walk leads towards the Ruby Valley rim, following the trail past Kichet,
a small farm village. Then walk leads into lovely forest facing views of Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. After good day walk of 5 to 6 hours, then reaching Ri-Gaon for overnight stop, camping on a school yard or around the farm terraces.
From here our route heads south towards Dhading district around lower warm areas. The trail drops along with the altitude every hour and then past many scattered farm villages of Kutawa-Arukhet-Bandhan-Cheelang. Then coming across a nice village of Gumdi. After a short rest climb up to Dhangarchol, offers views of snow-clad peaks, then descend to Phul Kharka. After walk past a small place of Tinkune, on reaching Phul Kharka for overnight camp.
Morning walk follows towards the end of Ruby Valley with climb to Jyamrung Danda ridge. An interesting morning walk heading down south towards warmer areas with paddy fields. The walk leads to Dansing village and then to
Su Bhanjyang, and further south to Ekle. Then reaching to a large village of Hatiya Kot, from here to Chisapani with downhill to Ankhu Khola (stream). As climb leads over Jyamrung Danda ridge and with a short descend to overnight camp at Chap Bhanjyang.
After a pleasant stop at Chap Bhanjyang for last overnight in tented camp.
The last day walk of the adventure heads to lower and warm areas, the vegetation changes from alpine to semi-tropical. As the walk follows through farm villages of Gola and Murli Bhanjyang to reach Dhading Besi for last overnight.
Dhading Besi a moderate sized town and headquarters of Dhading district, located around Central Nepal. As well on the foot hills of Ganesh Himal, overnight in a tourist standard hotels, to enjoy the farewell dinner among the staff and porters.
Morning drive leads to Trisuli River near Malekhu town, then across a bridge to reach the main highway to Kathmandu. The drive follows past towns and villages with uphill to enter Kathmandu valley and the city area.
On reaching Kathmandu back into your hotel with afternoon free for shopping and individual activities.
Depending upon trekkers physical fitness and health condition; the trek is not difficult or tough. Similar to all normal around the Nepal Himalaya, the only difference is walking around sheer wilderness. The trail around the Himalayan hills leads you to steep climb and long downhill. But enjoyable along with the views of snow-capped peaks. Taking slow and steady with frequent stop is the best to enjoy the trek to Ruby Valley.
Best is in spring-time from March to May, as well in autumn/fall season which begins from September till November. The best season is April to May and September till November. Days are much clear for excellent views and scenic walks within beautiful landscapes facing high snow-capped peaks.
During spring trekkers can enjoy walking around the hills and valleys with wildflowers in bloom. Especially, the rhododendrons of varied species and colors with magnolia of different species.
Spring and autumn will be cold in the morning and in the late afternoon till night time as well in the shady areas. Can expect snow sometimes around high elevation above 2,500 m high with some light rain also.
On this trek the lodge facilities are at the end of the trek in Dhading Besi town. During the whole the trek overnights in tented camping, with spacious two men tents. The company provide small rubber mats, includes large dining tents as per the group size. As well with portable chairs and tables with separate kitchen department of expert cook and staff. Strong porters to carry all the gears and foods for the whole trekking days.
The foods are served from our camping kitchen cooked by expert cook, from continental, Chinese, Indian, and Italian to Nepalese dishes.
All food cooked in a healthy and hygienic environment with safe boiled and filtered water to refill water bottles for the day walks.
The nearest hospital and medical post is at Trisuli Bazaar or Kathmandu and Dhading-Besi, as this trek leads remote areas away from the main trail and villages or towns. In critical cases from any other medical reasons or accidents. Where a person cannot continue the journey, the sick clients need to be brought back to Kathmandu. The fastest means of transport is taking a helicopter service. In this emergency case where victims have to bear all the expenses to be claimed from health and medical insurance.
In the beginning of trek and at the end of in Dhading Besi, where walk takes you into remote corners of the Himalayan Mountain range. Away from main villages, towns with none facilities to charge your electronic gadgets.
The best is to carry a light portable solar panel that can fit on the back of day packs, where it can catch more day sun energy for use at the camp.
Chances are small, but wild-life do exist, like mountain antelopes, snow leopard, fox, deer, and wild cats including the rare endangered Red Panda with many species of birds. Depends upon the area of walks and staying longer where animals can be spotted. If lucky can see some wild-life even Red Panda, but not all trekkers have the great chance to spot the wild animals on treks.
It also depends upon the season as well, during winter times the animals migrate to lower hills and valley. In spring and summer moves to higher mountainous areas for grazing.
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