Ruby Valley

One of the least explored hidden trekking trail which is popular for ruby, gems, and plenty of red stones with a diverse geographical condition, biodiversity, and culture.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• Panoramic close up view of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal and Manaslu Himal
• Diverse terrain farmland, green meadow and rocky hills
• Homes to the domestic animals like sheep, yak, goat and ox and exotic animals like musk deer, leopards
• A dense forest of Rhododendron, pine, oak and bamboo
• Several rivers along with suspension bridges, Georges, waterfalls and stone- driven mills
• Ruby, Crystal, Zinc mines in the mountains
• Relaxing natural hot spring
• Unique and rich cultures and traditions of Tamang, Gurung, Brahmin and Dalit people
• Beautiful waterfalls, gorges, stone mills and suspension bridges

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Drive to Syabrubesi (1460 m)
4. Day 4Trek to Gatlang (2238 m)
5. Day 5Trek to Somdang (3271 m)
6. Day 6Acclimatisation day
7. Day 7Trek to Tipling via Pangsang Pass (3842 m)
8. Day 8Trek to Shertung (1875 m)
9. Day 9Trek to Tatopani and back to Chalish Gaon (1674 m)
10. Day 10Trek to Jharlang district (approx 1800 m)
11. Day 11Trek to Darkha Gaun (850 m)
12. Day 12Trek to Darkha Phedi and drive to Kathmandu (1300 m) via Dhading Besi
13. Day 13Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

14. Day 14Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Dhading
District

Rasuwa
District

Langtang National Park

Budhi Gandaki

Paldor5,903 m

Surya Peak5,150 m

Kabilas1,290 m

Back to Kathmandu

Trail map

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1KathmanduDays 1–2, 12–14 · 1,400 m

2SyabrubesiDay 3 · 1,460 m

3GatlangDay 4 · 2,238 m

4SomdangDays 5–6 · 3,271 m

5Pangsang LaDay 7 · 3,842 m

6–8TiplingDay 7ShertungDay 8 · 1,875 mChalishDay 9 · 1,674 m

9JharlangDay 10 · 1,800 m

10DarkhaDay 11 · 850 m

11Dhading BesiDay 12

10 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 12–14 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2SyabrubesiDay 3 · 1,460 m
3. 3GatlangDay 4 · 2,238 m
4. 4SomdangDays 5–6 · 3,271 m
5. 5Pangsang LaDay 7 · 3,842 m
6. 6TiplingDay 7
7. 7ShertungDay 8 · 1,875 m
8. 8ChalishDay 9 · 1,674 m
9. 9JharlangDay 10 · 1,800 m
10. 10DarkhaDay 11 · 850 m
11. 11Dhading BesiDay 12

The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Places very close together share one numbered circle. Contours every 500 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.