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Nepal · Remote Area Trek

Ruby Valley Trek

11 Days
Difficulty · 3/5
Max 4130 m.
Group 2–14 pax
Duration
11 Days
10 nights
Max Altitude
4130 m.
Highest point
Difficulty
3
3 out of 5
Group Size
2–14
people
Best Season
April-May and September-October
Activity / Day
5-6 hrs.

Trip Overview

Overview

Want to experience the remote area trekking of Nepal's Himalayas, but don't have enough time? Then this Ruby Valley Trek could be the one for you, with dramatic nature passing through a number of unspoiled villages, unbelievable culture and magnificent Mountain View. 

Ruby Valley trek, is one of the most beautiful, unexplored and virgin trekking route, lies on the central region of Nepal and Northern side of Kathmandu. This beautiful valley is situated in Dhading district, nearby Kathmandu, in between Lantang National Park and Manaslu Conservation Area. This treks offer breathtaking views, pristine natural splendor, and the opportunity to interact with numerous ethnic groups. Comparing to other high altitude treks, Ruby Valley trek is one of the untouched, shortest, popular and moderate trekking trail situated just 150km away from the heart of Nepal, Kathmandu.

The route to Ruby Valley includes a variety of terrain, cultures, and wildlife in addition to the most breathtaking and up-close mountain views of the marvelous Himalayan range. The highest altitute you reach during the trek is Singla which is on 4130 mt. height, from which you can have a panoromic 270° view of Annapurna range, Manaslu range, Ganesh Himal, Boudha Himal, Langtang range, Sisapangma, Everest range and so on.

After 5-6 hours driving from Kathmandu, the trek starts from Bhalche and ends to Rigne. You travel through a mixture of beautiful mountain scenery and the terraced fields and characteristic houses of rural villages from different ethnic groups like Gurung, Tamang, Dalit, etc Newar etc.

Moreover, if you have an extra time and want to expolre Nepal more, then you have a choice to add Rafting with Chitwan and Pokhara Tour. Since Nepal is known for its natural beauty, culture, wildlife, river rafting, trekking and adevnture, this combined package can be the best for those who wants to discover the real Nepal in short period of time.

This packaged tour is a wholesome of Nepal where you can experience the culture, arts, architecture and tradition of Nepal during your Kathmandu sightseeing. And on your trek, you will have an opportunity to discover the real Nepali lifestyle, its rich cultures, tradition and have the best 270° mountain views. Furthermore, rafting trip to Trishuli River is enough to relish the thrill, to enjoy the scenic gorgeous, hills, highways, lush jungles, wild vegetation and to have the best water sport adventure.

Furthermore,  in Chitwan, you can experience the wild vegetation of Nepal, where you can do an excursion of traditional Tharu village, do a jungle walk in Chitwan National Park, Jungle safari, ox cart ride, elephant breeding center, jeep safari, canoeing, and many other activities, whereas, Pokhara is famous for its majestic mountain views, serene lakes, and traditional culture. The place is absolutely beautiful for relaxation and for fun activities.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

01
Day 1
Arrival Day

Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to Hotel. Orientation in the evening at around 5 PM and welcome dinner in the evening. 

02
Day 2
Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley
4-5 hrsBreakfast

After breakfast, our Himalayan Social Journey City tour guide will take you to different UNESCO listed world heritage sites of Nepal. Today, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple or Kapan Monastery, Boudhanath, Swoyambhu and Patan Durbar Square. 

03
Day 3
Kathmandu – Bhalche
Drive (5 hrs)Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

Drive to Bhalche from Kathmandu via Jeep which takes about 5 hours. Bhalche is the gateway to the Langtang Valley. Driving along the Trishuli bazaar and Betrawati makes up for the beautiful drive.

04
Day 4
Bhalche- Gonga (5/6 hrs walk)
5-6 hrsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Following breakfast, trek a little bit uphill for stunning views of Bhalche village. The trek resumes as it passes through high tropical vegetation and offers fascinating views of both the jungle and the nearby areas. 

05
Day 5
Gonga- Rupchet
5-6 hrsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy the nature walk 5-6 hrs to Rupchet. 

06
Day 6
Rupchet- Machet
6-7 hrsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner

From Rupchet, ascend to Machet via Singla (4130m). Singla is the view point from where almost in 270 degrees Langtang ranges, Ganesh Himal ranges, Tibet Himalaya ranges, Manaslu ranges (one of the highest peak) and bit of Annapurna ranges Mountain can be seen. 

07
Day 7
Machet - Shertung
4-5 hrsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Tamang people make up the majority of the population in Shertung. The name Shertung means 'place of gold'. According to a legend, two brothers in search of gold were led here by a dream and thus the settlement was born. Chalish is inhabited primarily by Gurung, Ghale and Kami. There used to be Newar people too but they have migrated to Kathmandu city.  

08
Day 8
Shertung – Visit hot spring (Tatopani) –Shertung
3-4 hrsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Spend an extra day at Shertung. Before breakfast, hike to viewpoint and watch the sunrise. After breakfast, trek to hotspring and spend couple of hours in the warm spring and back to Shertung.

09
Day 9
Shertung- Rigne
Drive (3 hrs)Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast drive down to Ankhu khola having its beautiful water fall and then trek continue bit uphill to Borang village and to Ukhum. After lunch trek continue to Lishne jungle, cross suspension bridge, passing to Jharlang village (Ungul). One of the best and panoramic Mountain View point of the area. Then, you will reach Rigne, beside Ankhu Khola Hydropower.  

10
Day 10
Drive back to Kathmandu
Drive (5-6 hrs)Breakfast included

Rigne to Kathmandu by jeep or bus 5-6 hours. After your arrival at Hotel 30 minute special massage. 

11
Day 11
International Departure
Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Airport for your departure. 

What’s Included

Included
Accommodation in Kathmandu at Himalayan Suite Hotel in twin-sharing bed and breakfast basis
Accommodation in Camp or teahouses during trekking days
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) and lodging for the clients during trek days
Necessary equipment (camping gears) during the trek.
Necessary permits for the trek
Transportation by sharing jeep or bus (Kathmandu- Bhalche and Rigne- Kathmandu)
Company T-shirt
Government registered experienced trekking guide
Fooding, lodging, insurance and other expenses of Guide and porters
Two porters who will carry the camping gears
Duffle bag and sleeping bag during the trek
First-aid
30 minutes special massage at Himalayan Suite Spa
Government taxes and charges
Not Included
Personal equipment and clothing
Your travel insurance (Compulsory)
Bar bills (Alcoholic Beverages, Coke, Water)
Tipping to guide and porters as per client's satisfaction
City sightseeing entry fees in Kathmandu (NPR 1000+200+400+1000)
Anything that is not mentioned on Include list

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Traveler Reviews20 verified

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Taher★★★★★
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Really excellent day! Rajan was my tour guide and he was excellent. Explained every historical site and the background behind it and was very informative the whole day. He made sure I was ok always, gave good reccomendat…

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Dave★★★★★
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We really enjoyed our tour of the 7 UNESCO sites today. Dipendra was very informative and told us all about the history and fascinating facts of the many temples we visited. This is a full day trip and I would recommend …

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Greg★★★★★
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A great way to see all of the important sites in Kathmandu in just one day! The guide, Dipendra was great! Informative and funny!

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Gloria★★★★★
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Dioendra our guide was terrific!!! Professional, punctual, very knowledgeable We visit 7 UNESCO sites and spend several hours knowing the fascinating and magical Nepalese culture…. Wonderful time !!! Highly recommended t…

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Elizabeth W★★★★★
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Guide was awesome. Really made the trip more special. I understand so much more about the History and culture of Nepal than without a wonderful guide. There was no questions he could not answer. Was a once in a lifetime …

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Natalie★★★★★
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We had an amazing day with Dipendra! We spent so much great quality time at each site. He provided deep explanation on the history of each monument, took us to some interesting authentic places and overall shared informa…

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Barry★★★★★
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A fantastic day touring the 7 Unesco sights of Kathmandu! Our guide, Dipendra, was extremely knowledgeable and informative and we finished the tour with a great appreciation of Nepalese culture!

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We had wonderful time with our guide, Dipendra exploring the 7 UNESCO sites! He was very flexible with how much time and areas we like to be at along with his knowledge of the sites. Thank you for Dipendra a great memory…

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Sabine★★★★★
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Our guide Rajan knew absolutely everything. He was very empathetic, answered all our questions, and made this tour an unforgettable experience.

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Lucie★★★★★
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It was perfect. The guide was very good and provided a lot of interesting information.

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Lisa★★★★★
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WONDERFUL. Had limited time, so I went on the 4-site version of the tour. They picked me up exactly on time. Guide was terrific, his explanations were clear and fascinating, and there was nothing he couldn't answer. Prio…

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Bronwyn★★★★★
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What an incredible, informative trip… really had the best time with our guide Dipendra! We were not rush and got to enjoy the best that Kathmandu had to offer : ) thank you for a special day!

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