Ruby Valley Kalo Seto Kunda Trekking in Nepal
Duration of trekking: 16 nights, 17 days
Accommodation type: Home Stay Or Tented Camp
Mode of transport: Local Bus / Jeep
Highest elevation: 3800 meter
No of Pax : minimum two
Highlight of trekking: Cultural, Historical place visit, Best panoramic view, Easy trekking, hidden valley, beautiful terrace, cultural programs, tropical Nepali lifestyle and system.
The Ganesh Himal area is easily accessed by the Prithvi Highway which follows the southern fringes of the area, connecting Kathmandu and Pokhara, or the Pasang Lhamu Highway north from Kathmandu. The Ruby valley trek is in the Ganesh Himal region between Langtang National park and Manaslu conservation area. The Ganesh massif is named in honor of the Hindu deity Ganesh, son of Shiva and Parvati.
The Ganesh Himal Region sprawls across the Dhading, Gorkha, Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. The area is populated mainly by Tamangs, Gurungs, with Ghale people to the north, and Bramhin, Chhetri, Dalit, Newar and Chepang at the lower elevations in the south. Visitors are warmly welcomed by all with a friendliness that makes Nepal legendary.
Wildflowers flourish, and waterfalls embellish the lush hill scenery in a land blessed with wide-ranging geographical, cultural and biological diversity. Sensational viewpoints feature the beautiful and awe-inspiring Himalaya to the north, the Ganesh Himal being the most prominent, as well the spectacular Ganga Jamuna - twin waterfalls - Kalo, Seto and Ganesh kunda, hot spring and lake and the Tripurasundari temple. The very hospitable people in the area add to the trek's virtues.
There are many routes to visit Ruby valley. Asian Hiking Team recommends starting from Syabrubesi to cross Pangsang Pass to reach Tipling and continue the trek to Dhading Besi or Arughat. Another adventurous option is to hike in from the Tamang Heritage Trail of Rasuwa and follow the Ruby Trek, so named for the precious stones found in the Area, as well as start from Bhalche in Nuwakot, Gorkha and Dhading Besi. All routes can be arranged as your time and interest dictate.
Day by day itinerary
Option 1 - 7 days Shyabru Besi to Dhading Besi
Day 01: Kathmandu drive Shyabru Besi (8-9 hours drive), overnight at hotel.
Day 02: SyabruBesi- Chawatar - Gatlang (1 hr drive, 5- 6 hrs hike), overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Gatlang - Parvati Kunda - Yuri Kharka - Somdang 3271 m (6-7 hours treks), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 04: Somdang - Pangsang Pass 3842m (3.30 hrs), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 05: Pangsang Pass - Tipling – Shertung - Chalish 1875m (5-6 hours), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 06: Trek From Chalish to Percho to Dundure Khola (850m) 6-7 hours, overnight tea house: Home stay.
Day 07: Dundre Khola - Dhading Besi – Kathmandu (1310m /4323ft) 6 -7 hours drive
Option 2 Shyabru Besi to Aarughat 17 days
Day 01: Kathmandu drive Shyabru Besi (8-9 hours drive), overnight at hotel.
Day 02: SyabruBesi- Chawatar - Gatlang (1 hr drive, 5–6 hrs hike), overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Gatlang - Parvati Kunda - Yuri Kharka - Somdang 3271m (6-7 hours treks), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 04: Somdang - Pangsang Pass 3842m (3.30 hrs), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 05: Pangsang Pass - Tipling – Shertung - Chalish 1875m (5-6 hours), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 06: Chalish - Hindung (Gomba Danda) 2402m (4 -5 hours), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 07: Hindung - Thulo Dhunga 3337m (4–5 hrs), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 08: Thulo Dhunga-Base Camp (Nojet Kharka) 3691m (6 hrs), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 09: Exploration Day/viewpoint, overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 10: Return from Base Camp to Hindung (7-8 hours), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 11: Hindung - hot springs- Racyat Gaon/Kapur Gaon 1500m (5-6 hours), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 12: Rachyat/Kapur Gaon - Lapa-Khading Gaon 2025m (4-5 hrs), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 13: Khading Gaon to Magne Goth 2950m (4 hours), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 14: Magne Goth – Lapu Danda 1250m (5-6 hours), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 15: Lapu Danda – Ganga Jamuna 950m (5-6 hours), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 16: Ganga Jamuna - Aarughat 650m (5-6 hours), overnight at Tea house/ Home stay.
Day 17 Aarughat - Kathmandu (6-7 hours drive), transfer to hotel at Kathmandu.
Customizes your Trip:
If you only have a few days or perhaps a few weeks, then will do our utmost to make your Nepal trip as readable as possible. Together we can create a unique experience that is tailored to your available time, interests, ability. The best season for this trek is March to December. The trek can be operated in both Home stay and under the canvas on request. All the itineraries are subject to change to suit your holiday.
Cost and payment details
The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.
Cost Including:
- All land transportation by local bus/ tourist bus, (Trekking pick up & drop).
- Major Meals; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by Tea house/Hotel menu.
- Accommodation during the trekking as best available Tea house / Lodge / Hotel.
- Welcome dinner in Traditional Nepali Restaurant.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- Langtang National Park permits, fees.
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- Professional equipped English speaking Trekking Guide.
- Two clients one Porter plus five clients, one supporting Sherpa.
- Trekking insurance, equipment, meals, accommodation, allowance for all support crews.
- Trekking Equipment such as Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket and trekking Polls (if needed as clients request).
- Medical Kit Box.
Cost excludes:
- Personal natural expensive except above programs.
- Travel/Accident/Medical /emergency evacuation Insurance.
- Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu.
- Hot and cold drinks.
- Tips for support crew’s after the trip.
Notes: Payment should be made 25 % of total amount in advance. Full amount must be paid before your trip starts.
Cancellation should be made 48 hours before departure and 25% cancellation charge is applicable beside Tax, transportation, permits and others fixed expensive.
In case of incomplete Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others days due to the client own problem, the amount of money paid not refundable.
If clients want to go Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others tours more than itinerary, they can pay after back from tour with per day basic but should be permission with Tour guide / Leader.