Ruby Valley Pangsang Pass Trek is one of the most enriched routes for trekking in the Nepal Himalayas with rich flora, fauna, and natural heritages.
The trek is best designed to show you the grandeur and beauty of Ganesh Himal from close up, and very newly opened/named trekking destination. Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal in 2011 and 2012 made series of survey and named Ruby Valley trek as the rich treasure of Ruby, Quartz, and Nilam were found in the region.
Very small numbers of trekkers have visited this pristine region which offers experience of rural life, beautiful view of the Himalayan peaks of Ganesh Himal range, walk in the deep forest of pine and rhododendron, and beautiful farm terraces.
During the trek you closely view the mountain peaks Ganesh Himal main also Ganesh I or Yangra Peak (7,422 m/ 24,350 ft), Ganesh II (7118 m/ 23,353 ft), Ganesh III (7,043 m/ 23,107 ft), and Ganesh IV or Pabil Peak (7,104 m/ 23.307 ft). Ganesh Himal range is separated by Trishili River with Langtang massif and Budhi Gandaki River with Mansiri and Shringi range.
This trip can be organized in Camping mode – no tea houses accommodation available in every stops thus we carry our all kitchen utensils, cook by our expert cook, and sleep in tented accommodation as far as local tea houses or home stays not available. This is for sure a real adventure and natural way of experiencing the rural Nepal.
Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet with our friendly representative at the arrival terminal of only International airport. And, then you will be transferred to your hotel. You check-in at your Hotel and then after short rest you can go to explore market area of Thamel – where you can eat your supper, change money, buy some stuffs from supermarket, or buy trekking gears – if you need to do. Later we take you to our office for the trip briefing. Overnight at your hotel. Delay of any kind will postpone the events for next day according to feasibility.
In the early morning you walk the same way back to the Sing La top for the magnificent Mountain View and sunrise. After this return back to the Kharka, Enjoy breakfast and then walk to Chalise./Sertung village is inhabited by ethnic Gurung, Ghale, and Kami people. They have unique culture, customs, craftsmanship, and traditional rich dance forms including Ghatu, Dohori and others. Overnight at the homestay or Camp.
This list outlines the required things to bring during the trekking tours. There are various selections and brands that you can choose as per your interest. All required trekking equipments can be bought or even hired easily at a reasonable price in Kathmandu.
General
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
Hand
Core Body
Lower Body – Legs- Feet
1. Nylon hiking shorts - Quick drying type, not cotton!
2. Underwear, stay away from cotton (4).
3. Lightweight long underwear - capilene or other synthetic.
4. Soft shell pants - synthetic, full zip from top and bottom preferable.
5. Trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts..
6. Cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis).
7. All clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture resistant plastic bags.
9. Two pairs heavy weight socks to be worn over liner socks preferable for cold season.
10. Two pairs light weight socks, a good option for the lower / warmer parts of the trail.
11. light to medium weight water proof hiking/trekking boots.
12. A pair of light trekking shoes or sneakers. Good for around the camp/lodges and in Kathmandu.
13. A pair sandals (Optional).
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will also carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as well)
Miscellaneous
Optional
All garments should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture resistant plastic bags.