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Ruby Valley Trekking

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Gatlang village is dominated by Tamang Ethnic Group which have connection with Tibetan Migrants.
The vibrant Village of Gatlang which is dominated by Tamang ethnic group. In the Background Langtang Himal.
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Ruby Valley Trekking
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Price per personUS$1549US$1849
US$1749 x 2 pax
US$3498

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Ruby Valley Trek is a hidden treasure in between the Manaslu and Langtang regions of Nepal. in a remote and pristine nature situated in the northwest of Kathmandu in Rasuwa and Dhading District bordering Tibet to the north. This makes Ruby Valley the base of the entire Ganesh Himal Region.

Ruby Valley trekking is concealed in the famous Langtang trekking and Manaslu trekking region with a wide range of geographical, biological, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Ruby, the name itself is as precious as a gem obtained this name due to its abundance of red gems in the area of the entire Ruby Valley Village Development Committee.

Trekkers can enjoy dramatic sceneries of amazing landscapes, scenic valleys, stunning waterfalls, and majestic snow-capped mountains like Paldor Peak, Langtang Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, Dorje Lakpa, Machhapuchre, and Ganesh Himal which is named in honor of Ganesh, a Hindu god, and son of Shiva.

Trekking Ruby Valley, you can see and experience the variety of cultures, religions, traditions, and way of life of the rural areas of Nepal as several different ethnic groups of people reside here such as Tamang, Gurung, Ghale to the higher region and Brahmin, Chettri, Newar, and Chepang to the lower region.

This hidden region of Ruby Valley is also famous for its abundance of various minerals like zinc, and copper, as well as precious stones like crystal and ruby. It is also known as a prominent source of herbal plants as it was traded with the Tibetans for salt, wool, and turquoise in the old times.

Apart from minerals, the valley is also popular for Red pandas along with other endangered flora and fauna, Ruby valley is popular for its majestic views of the Himalayas, snow-melted lake, exotic villages, rivers, mountains, different ethnic settlements mainly inhabited by Gurung and Tamang, along with 14 different species of rhododendron flowers, which is also the national flower of Nepal.

Trekkers can explore cultural and religious diversity in the entire region, with 500 years old Buddhist monasteries and 300 years old Hindu temples, hot water Kund, Ganesh Kund, Nag Pokhari(lake), Mananga Dada(hill), Dong Deng Pokhari, Melbu Palace, Pangsang Pass(3800m), Pangsang viewpoint(4259M), etc. are the treasure of the Ruby Valley Trek.

Highlights of the Ruby Valley Trek

Ruby Valley is a short but unexplored off-the-beaten trail between the Langtang and the Manaslu Himalayan range. The trail provides a unique blend of nature and culture of the people residing on the base of the Ganesh Himal range.

As the region is blessed with different species of flora and fauna, Ruby Valley offers some endangered species including the red panda. Mainly inhabited by Gurung and Tamang communities, the valley is rich in mineral resources including a precious gem called the Ruby.

Trekkers will be amazed by the beauty of nature with waterfalls, rivers, villages, farmland, and the exotic lifestyle of the ethnic community along with four different Himalayan ranges in a single trail which includes the Annapurna Himalayan range, Langtang Himalayan range, Manaslu Himalayan range, and the Ganesh Himal range.

Apart from all this the valley occupy different holy Kund(lake) of the Himalayas, palace, historical monastery, temples, etc. are the main attraction of the Ruby Valley, along with the hot spring and Pangsang pass and Pangsang viewpoint.

Getting to the trailhead of the Ruby Valley trek

There are around 18 different routes to trek Ruby Valley but the best in terms of shortness, ease, and the attractiveness of the majestic view of the nature and cultural combination, you can start Ruby Valley or Ganesh Himal trek is from Syabru Beshi.

For this, taking the Bus or private vehicle can be reached to SyabruBesi which takes about 6 to 8 hours covering a distance of 160km. And further hike to Ghatlag, Somdang, Tipling, Borang, Dundure Khola, and finally to Dhading Beshi and then drive back to Kathmandu which covers 80km by bus.

Ruby Valley trek route

The trek begins from Syabru Beshi and starts with climbing uphill to BahunDanda and descends to Gatlang (2,330m) for the first night. The trail then treads through the pine and rhododendron forests up to a beautiful alpine pasture to Yuri Kharka and descends to a river then uphill to an old mine called Somdang for the second night.

Next, the trail leads you to the highest point of the trek at Pangsang Pass (3,800m), and with some climbing, you can visit Pangsang View Point (4250m), which offers a great panorama view of the snow-capped mountains of the Annapurna range, Manaslu range, Langtang range and Ganesh Himal range, and surrounding landscape and descend to Tippling for another night.

Afterward, the trek goes to the lower region of Borang Village for the night and finishes at Dundure Khola(1,050m) where you can enjoy the beautiful sceneries of local villages, lower valleys, and rivers along the way.

On the last day after a few hours' walk, we drive back to Dhading Beshi (525m), district headquarters, and back to Kathmandu through Prithivi Highway on the same day.

Ruby Valley trek permits and fees.

You need two types of permits to trek to Ruby Valley trek. The first one is called the "Langtang National Park entrance fee" which costs 3000 rupees per person. The other one is called "TIMS CARD".

Safety measures in Ruby Valley Trekking

Hire an experienced guide to do the ration management system) which costs USD 10 for organized trekkers per person and USD 20 per person for independent trekkers.

Accommodation in Ruby Valley trek

During the trek to Ruby Valley, you can find hotels in Syabru Bensi and teahouse accommodations in Gatlang with all meals. But besides these there are not many teahouse accommodations, that can be replaced with a homestay in all the local villages, experiencing local hospitality will be one of the best ways to know about the rural lifestyle and their culture and customs. So, it is advised to be sufficient with a sleeping bag, toilet paper, etc. during the trek.

however, our Package is designed for staying in tents and is sufficient with all the comfort supplies in which you can have the best experience while being in the remote region of Ruby Valley.

by valley trek, as it is on one of the remote, isolated, and off-the-beaten trails, and the trek route is not well marked. As well, the trail branches off many in several places. Getting confused with the trail results in high chances of getting lost as it happened in the past with few independent trekkers

Highlights

  • Scenic drive to Syabru Beshi from Kathmandu.
  • Old villages and beautiful landscapes.
  • Stunning Mountains view of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Manaslu range.
  • Beautiful Waterfalls and rivers.
  • Different ethnic groups people, Cultures, and traditions.
  • Beautiful forests walk and alpine Meadows. 

Itinerary

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The Itinerary is and the cost is based on operating camping trek however if you can handle the trek staying in basic accommodation and eating whatever is available we also can operate in Lodge or Local homestay basis which will definitely reduce the cost of the trek significantly so, for more details please contact us. 

Day 1:Your arrival in Kathmandu
  • Accommodation Comfort Hotel
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4429ft

Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu Airport, our representative will escort you to the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After refreshment, we will hold a meeting and introduce to your trekking staff and check your trekking gears, this includes discussion about the trip as well and you can ask questions related to the trek.

Overnight at our hotel

Day 2:Kathmandu City tour/Sightseeing
  • Accommodation Comfort Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time3-4 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4429ft

After our breakfast, today will be cultural sightseeing tour around some of the UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley, which includes Swyambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, and Bouddhanath Stupa. This will be a guided tour by our professional city guide.

Overnight at our hotel

Day 3:Drive to SyabruBesi
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6-8 Hours.
  • Maximum Altitude1503m/4931ft

The journey to Ruby valley starts today for which we have a scenic drive along the Pasang Lhamu highway to Syabrubesi which takes about 8 hours to get there covering a distance of 160km.

Overnight at Syabru Beshi.

Day 4:Trek to Gatlang
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 hours
  • Maximum Altitude2337m/7667ft

The real trekking journey begins today which starts off with a zigzagging uphill climb all the way to Bahundanda. Then the trail descends to the famous Tamang village of Gatlang through the forests, passing by waterfalls, rivers, villages, and views of the Himalayas.

Overnight at Gatlang

Day 5:Trek to Somdang
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time7 Hours.
  • Maximum Altitude3271m/10732ft

The trek today begins with climbing uphill via "Parvathi Kunda" through rhododendron and pine forests onwards to a beautiful Pasture of Yuri Kharka then the trail continues to Khurphu Bhanjyang. After this, the trail now descends to Somdang Khola, and then uphill climbs take us to Somdang for the night.

At Somdang you can see an old non-operational mining site that was established to excavate different minerals such as copper, tin, zinc, and even a precious crystal Ruby.

Overnight at Somdang

Day 6:Trek to Tipling(2078m) via Pangsang pass
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3842m/12605ft

The day starts off with a gradual climb all the way to Pasang pass, treading on Pangsang Kharka which provides a breathtaking view of Ganesh Himal ranges and Manaslu range. then the trail mostly descends to Tipling where we spend our night.

As we reach Pangsang pass, we will further hike towards Pangsang View Point(4250m) for the majestic view of 4 different Himalayan ranges, which includes the Annapurna range, Ganesh Himal range, Langtang range, and Manaslu range.

Overnight at Tipling

Day 7:Trek to Borang village
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude1700m/5577ft

Today our second last day of the trek starts off with descending to "Adha Khola" then climbing up to "Serthung" and "Chalise". After this easy trek takes you to Borang for the night. This will be an easy day as well, today we will be passing by villages and will be able to observe the local lifestyle, culture, custom, way of living, farmland, etc. this will be attractive and informative as well.

Overnight at Borang

Day 8:Trek down to Dundure Khola
  • Accommodation Camping
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hours.
  • Maximum Altitude1050m/3445ft

The first leg of the trek today descends to Lishne Khola and continues to Darkha Gaun. After this, it’s easy to descend to Dundure Khola where we spend our last night in the mountains. The trail will be easy going downhill to reach Dundure Khola.

Overnight at Dundure Khola.

Day 9:Short trek and drive back to Kathmandu via Dhading Beshi
  • Accommodation Comfort hotel.
  • MealsBreakfast and farewell dinner
  • Time5-6 Hours Drive
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4429ft

Today from here we drive on a rough road to Dhading Beshi passing through several villages along the way as well as taking in beautiful landscapes. After Dhading Beshi our drive continues on a smooth black-topped road to Kathmandu. Evening we take you for farewell dinner in a typical cultural restaurant to end our trip nicely where you can enjoy Nepalese food and dances.

Day 10:Final departure.
  • MealsBreakfast

This will be your last day in Nepal, representative from Discover Altitude will escort you to the international airport at the scheduled time for your flight. We hope your journey to Nepal was informative and attractive. Hope to see you in the coming days, wish you a happy journey back home.

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Included

  • The airport picks up and drops off by private vehicle.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu for two nights
  • Sightseeing around Kathmandu.
  • Private vehicle for sightseeing.
  • Tour guide for sightseeing.
  • Private Jeep ride to Syabru Beshi
  • Private Jeep ride from near Dundure Khola to Kathmandu.
  • All-night accommodation in the local lodges or tents (if not available).
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea or coffee during the trip.
  • All required permits for trekking.
  • Licensed Guide and strong porter (one porter for two people)
  • Accommodation, food, salary, and insurance for guide and porter.
  • All government taxes

Excluded

  • Entrance fees while visiting UNESCO world heritage sites during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Your trekking insurance and evacuation in an emergency.
  • Hard drinks, cold drinks, and bottled water.
  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging, and personal expenses.
  • Gratitude for the guide and porters.

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5based on 55 reviews

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I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

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Alden S, United States

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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Eva B, Hungary

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

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Hito, Japan

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

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Nick O'Connell, New Zealand

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

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Jackie Z, United States

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

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Stephanie S, United States

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

I’m towards the tail end of my 10 day EBC trek arranged by Discover Altitude. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the trip so far. Santosh did his best to make sure my trip went according to plan. He was also extremely accommodating to my request for alterations to itinerary during the trip. Always ready to help, no questions asked.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my guide, Sandip Lama. He is an energetic and hardworking young man that went above and beyond to make me trip as comfortable as possible. He’s also flexible in accommodating my last minute change request. For example, when I saw Ama Dablam for the first time, I was blown by its beauty and came up with the idea of doing a side trip to its base camp. It’s require at least half a days time. Sandip agreed without any hesitation and helped with the trip planning. In the end, the side trip didn’t happen simply because I ran out of steam. As a guide, Sandip’s main responsibility is leading me with the trip. But he also offered to carry my bag when I got very tired. This is what I call above and beyond. Again, thank you Sandip and I hope we’ll embark on my adventures in the future!

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Hongtao Chen, United States

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

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James T, United States

FAQs

Q1. How difficult is Ruby Valley trek?

Ruby valley trek involves ups and downs which is physically demanding so, you need to

be fit to do this trek this involves a continuous hike for around 6-7 hours per day.

Q2. Can I do a solo Ruby Valley trek?

Yes, but this is literally one of the remote and isolated areas. There is a high chance of losing the path and getting lost in the wild as it happened in the past. It is not advisable at all to trek alone without a guide.

Q3. Is there risk of altitude sickness in Ruby Valley trek

Not at all, as the trek is moderate in terms of its difficulty. Trekkers will be camping at Somdang(3271m), this is a normal height far away from any altitude difficulty. Although trekkers will be at Pangsang pass (3800m) and Pangsang viewpoint (4250m), this will be only a day tour.

Q4. Is there any option of flight other than drive in the Ruby Valley Trek?

There is no alternative flight route in the Ruby Valley trek, trekkers need to drive through the road to reach the starting point of the Ruby Valley trek which is Syabrubesi, and drive back to Kathmandu from Beshi Sahar to Kathmandu at the end.

Trip Facts

  • Duration10 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty LevelModerate
  • Max Altitude3842m/12605ft

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