Ruby Valley Trekking – 8 Days

How does the Ruby Valley Trek start?

The Ruby Valley Trek path offers a fascinating blend of unparalleled landscapes and multiculturalism. The Ruby Valley journey may be completed by a variety of paths. Starting at Sybarubesi, the route takes you across the countryside highlands, where you’re going to hike past secluded communities and terraced farmland.

You will follow a narrow, twisting trail from Sybrunbesi and you will descend after ascending. Eventually, you will reach the little Tamang town of Gatlang.

You will travel via Yurikharka and eventually arrive at Somdang, which is mostly populated by Gurung people, after a strenuous day of travel.

Difficulty

All ability levels may successfully finish the Ruby Valley Trek, including those who are not experienced hikers. Hiking on this route takes you through many days of mild ascending and descending terrain, with a maximum elevation gain of 3850 meters at Pangsang La.

You’re going to need a strong sense of devotion to complete the Ruby Valley Trek, even if there are only a few difficult slopes. You’ll be on your feet for around four to five hours every day.

One excellent method to see Nepal’s breathtaking scenery is to embark on the Ruby Valley Trek. Even though there are a few somewhat difficult portions, it is doable in five days and appropriate for hikers of all skill levels.

Best Season for the Ruby Valley Trek

As winter comes to a close, April brings with it an increase in temp and daily warmth. Rhododendrons, orchids, and other beautiful plants blanket the slopes along readily accessible, manageable, and enjoyable pathways. The panoramas of the Himalayas, surrounding landscapes, and rivers are breathtaking during the season of spring.

The fall, which occurs in Ruby Valley from September to November, is among the region’s greatest trekking seasons. Following the monsoon season, the rain clears out the dust and provides a clean, pleasant, and dust-free atmosphere that is perfect for an amazing hiking adventure.

With a temperature of 20 degrees during the day and 5 degrees at night, the weather is also comfortable. Your journey will be the greatest in the fall because of the wide-open skies, stunning views of the mountains, and festive atmosphere.

Altitude Sickness

There is very little if any, risk of altitude sickness during the Ruby Valley Trek because the hike to the Ruby Valley takes you to the peak height of 3842 meters at Pangsang La Pass. Remember, though, that because you will be trekking over 2500 feet, there is a chance that you may have mild altitude sickness.

Therefore, to prevent this illness, consume a lot of fluid-rich foods like soup, lentils, and so on, along with lots of water. Additionally, you must be mindful of walking at the appropriate pace while on this hike.

Accommodation, Food, and Beverages on the Ruby Valley Trek

Along the trail, you will be usually accommodated at lodges and guest houses run by the locals. These accommodations provide basic facilities such as a place to sleep, covers, and freshly cooked meals. While many tea shops have electricity, not many have internet facilities.

The guest houses offer a cozy spot to take breaks from the walk. There are many different types of housing available, ranging from simple rooms to guest houses with many rooms and additional facilities. The Ruby Valley route is a lesser-known route, thus finding a spot to stay without having to reserve rooms beforehand is easy.

It is not recommended for the hikers’ health to drink water directly out of the faucet. Therefore, always consume filtered or boiling water to avoid any health risks. It is nearly difficult to consume boiled water all through the trip, so carry water-purifying tablets in your luggage and employ them as needed.

Our Ruby Valley Trek package covers all your accommodations and food (3 meals per day) expenses during the trekking days but it does not cover any of your drinks including drinking water.

Transportation

The Ruby Valley Trek requires us to travel to the starting point of the trek via bus ride. We also have to travel by jeep/bus to reach Kathmandu after the trek ends at Darkha Phedi. Likewise, you also need transportation to and from the international airport in Kathmandu. All of these transportation costs are covered by your Ruby Valley Trek package.

Permit for Ruby Valley Trek

With just a Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card, it is acceptable to hike the Ruby Valley. However, the starting point of our trek is Syabrubesi according to this itinerary we have designed. Thus, a Langtang area trip permit—the Langtang National Park Entry Card—is needed to begin the hike from Syabrubesi.

You can get these permits on the way as well but, it is always preferable to obtain these permissions from the Kathmandu office. On the other hand, these permits are available for purchase at the Dunche Park entrance if you so want. The settlement of Dunche is located in the Rasuwa district, preceding the village of Syabrubesi.

As a part of the service, the Ruby Valley Trek package will cover these expenses.

Trip preparation and fitness

Clearly not for the faint of heart, the walk to Ruby Valley requires trekkers to walk dirt and gravel roads. Instead, it is intended for average hikers with a respectable degree of fitness. It will help you if you happen to have prior expertise in hiking.

Before starting this walk, the most important thing to remember is that the path has several ups and downs. As a result, mentally prepare yourself for a minimum of five hours of daily ascent and descent on the less-traveled hiking paths. Before the real hiking, you should jog and engage in other regular physical activities.

Gadgets, Charging, and Internet on the Ruby Valley Trek

There is no need to worry about electricity when hiking in Ruby Valley. But when you visit areas like Pangsang, you will notice that people use solar energy to generate electricity. Therefore, while visiting such locations, you could occasionally run into trouble recharging your electronic devices.

Unfortunately, you will not have internet available all along the Ruby Valley Trek itinerary. Actually, you may use the wifi service in the majority of the area but not at every stop. But be prepared to let yourself down if you hold yourself to that standard during the trial.

Your Extra expenses

Unfortunately, we can not cover all your expenses. Personal expenses such as travel insurance, medical insurance, visa fees, emergency services, hot showers, WiFi, charging expenses in villages, tips for the crew members, and anything not mentioned to be covered by this package.