Ruby Valley Kalo Seto Kunda Trekking in Nepal

The Ganesh Himal area is easily accessed by the Prithvi Highway along the southern fringes, connecting Kathmandu and Pokhara or Pasang Lhamu Highway north from Kathmandu. Ruby valley is the bank of Ganesh Himal and is between Langtang National park and Manaslu conservation area.

The Ganesh Himal Region lies in Dhading, Gorkha, Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. The area is populated mainly by Tamang Gurung and Ghale 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 sublime Himalaya to the north. Most prominent is the Ganesh Himal Ranges, a family of peaks among the most attractive of the entire Himalaya. The Ganesh massif is named in honour of Hindu deity Ganesh, son of Shiva and Parvati. The Ganesh Himal area has some excellent viewpoints that offer magnificent views of peaks and valleys. Most rewarding are the magnificent Ganga Jamuna - twin waterfalls - Kalo, Seto and Ganesh kunda, hot spring and Tripurasundari temple and especially the hospitable people that inhabit the region.

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 in 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.