Ruby Valley Circuit Trek Overview
The 12-day Ruby Valley Circuit Trekking offers an off-the-beaten-path adventure through the culturally rich and naturally stunning Tamang and Gurung villages renowned for their distinctive cultures and extensive traditions.
You get to explore some very distant, less-traveled places of Nepal on this uncharted trekking route and witness panoramic views of renowned peaks like Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Boudha Himal, Hiunchuli Dorje Lakpa, and other pristine mountains in western and central Nepal. Most trekking days involve gentle descents through the traditional Tamang and Gurung communities of Tipling, Shertung, Chalish, and Borang. Also, after completing the trek’s final leg from Borang to Dharka Phedi, the Ruby Valley Trek experience ends with a jeep transport to Kathmandu.
Why is the Valley named Ruby Valley?
The name ‘Ruby Valley’ comes from the mining of rubies in that area. Situated in Nepal’s region, this valley was famous for its ruby, which was discovered in the rivers and hills nearby. The local communities mined this gemstone and established the Valley as a source of rubies in the Himalayan region. The tradition of ruby mining in the Ruby Valley dates back years.
The rubies found there were prized for their quality and color. Although ruby mining activity has declined over time, the name ‘Ruby Valley’ serves as a reminder of its connection to gemstone mining. Today, this valley attracts many hikers and tourists because of its beauty, cultural diversity, and rich mining heritage,
