Ruby Valley Ganesh Himal Trek / Pangsang Pass

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6 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

12 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

3850mHighest point reached

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Walk through alpine trees and thick forests

Panoramic views of snow-capped mountains including Langtang and Ganesh Himalaya Range

Experience beautiful Tamang villages including Gatlang, Somdang, Tipling

Enjoy typically local organic Tamang food and culture

Ruby Valley Ganesh Himal Trek / Pangsang Pass

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Itinerary

The Ruby Valley Ganesh Himal Trek / Pangsang Pass is one of Nepal’s best-kept secrets—perfect for young adults craving authentic adventure and cultural immersion. This off-the-grid trek starts from Syabrubensi and winds through foothills, vibrant farm terraces, and ethnic villages once part of the ancient salt trade route. Stand atop Pangsang Pass at 3,850 meters for panoramic Himalayan views, including Ganesh Himal and Langtang. The journey is punctuated by homestays, offering a unique chance to connect with Tamang, Ghale, Gurung, and Kami communities, and to experience their traditions and daily life firsthand. The trek’s affordability, local interaction, and support of community-based tourism make it not only a scenic adventure but also a meaningful way to contribute to the region’s growth. The USP: a genuine homestay trek blending stunning vistas with cultural discovery.

day 1 - Kathmandu to Gatlang (3800m)

Early in the morning, we head to Machhapokhari where we get a local bus that drives us to Gatlang. Our total driving hours today will be around 9 hours and we will pass Trishuli Bazaar and the Trishuli river. We will stop at Kalikasthan for lunch and then continue past Langtang National park at Dhunchee. As there is a National park entrance permit checking, we will stop there for 15-20 mins and then the drive continues to Gatlang with magnificent views of hills and river flowing from the bottom of our journey on a bus. Overnight at Gatlang hotel.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Homestay

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - Gatlang To Somdang (3270m)

Today is the first day of our hike. We will have breakfast in the hotel catching the panoramic views of Langtang Himal range in the east with a sunrise rays falling on the snow capped mountains. We start hiking after breakfast and today our total hours of hiking will be 6–7 hrs. We will walk through pine, juniper and dense Rhododendron forest increasing in the higher altitude. After Khurbu danda, we walk downwards following a rough trail that leads us to a small and beautiful valley – Somdang.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Homestay

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Somdang to Pangsang (3850m)/Tipling (2078m)

There will be a wake-up call in the morning for breakfast then we will start hiking from Somdang to Pangsang. It takes 4–5 hrs to reach the Pangsang pass from Somdang, and where our lunch point is. Depending on conditions, we can decide whether to extend our overnight to Tipling or we can stay overnight at Pangsang pass looking at the beautiful mountains.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Homestay

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Pangsang to Tipling/Sertung/Borang

Today our walking time will be around 4–5 hours and we will be mostly descending. The climate will be warmer than the previous days.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Homestay

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Tipling /Sertung To Dundure (900m)/Jharlang

The trail is easier, passing through different Tamang villages with beautiful terraced fields and the Ankhu khola at the bottom. Total hiking of the day will be 6–7 hours.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Homestay

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Dundure /Jharlang to Kathmandu

Today is the last day of the Ganesh Himal Ruby Valley trek. We will have breakfast and walk to a place where there is access to a road and then travel by local jeep to Dhading and drive to Kathmandu. 3 hours drive from Dhading to Kathmandu and 4 hours drive from Dundure Khola to Dhading.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation:1 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast