About This Tour
About This Tour
The Ruby Valley Trek follows a little-known trail through the Tamang heartland below the Ganesh Himal range — named for the ruby mines in the upper valley that have been worked by local miners for generations. This is one of Nepal’s best-kept trekking secrets: spectacular mountain scenery, rich Tamang culture, and almost no other trekkers on the trail.
The route passes through terraced farming villages, bamboo groves, and rhododendron forests before climbing into alpine country with close views of Ganesh Himal’s multiple peaks. Along the way, you stay in community lodges and family homestays in Tamang villages where tourism is still new and the welcome is genuine.
What's Included
- Licensed, experienced trekking guide
- Porter support where included in your package
- Trekking permits and conservation/entry fees for the route
- Accommodation in teahouses, lodges or homestays on the trail
- Meals on the trek as per your chosen package
- Ground transport to and from the trailhead
- Pre-trip briefing and route orientation
- Eco Holiday Asia trip coordination and in-country support
- Included items may vary by package type. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fees and personal travel insurance (mandatory, must cover trekking)
- Domestic flights unless listed in Included
- Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, down jacket — rental available in Kathmandu)
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless mentioned
- Tips for your guide, porter and support team
- Emergency helicopter rescue (covered by your insurance)
- Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs
Tour Factsheet
Community Impact of This Trip
Ruby Valley receives fewer than 200 foreign trekkers per year. Your visit brings income to Tamang families who are developing tourism as a supplement to subsistence farming. Community lodges have been built with support from local NGOs, and profits go directly to the families who operate them.
Responsible Travel Notes
- Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
- Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
- Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
- Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
- Respect sacred sites and community customs
- Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas
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