Ruby valley is located in Ganesh Himal region which is close to Langtang trekking route, couples of hour drive away towards the northern part of Kathmandu city. Still a least explored trekking trail, the valley is a hidden gem – literally and literarily. The valley has safe deposits of real gems – may be not in a significant amount. And also, the valley features the secretive lifestyle of Tamang, Gurung ethnic groups, unique from any other part of the country or world, unexplored and kept as pure as they can be. These communities still live in tribal clusters performing their ancient cultural practices and medicinal exercises without much intervention from modernity. These people are reliant on their nature, thus they reciprocates strong bond with their surroundings through their spirituality, mystic and their sensibility of ownership of their customs and practices. Ruby valley camping trek presents you the opportunity to capture the mentioned experience. 

Ruby valley camping trek is truly a window to peep into the land of Himalayas. As you progress altitude, you will be able to see the magnificent sceneries of gigantic peaks of Annapurna massif, Mt. Ganesh, Mt. Manaslu and the enchanting Langtang series. Every meadow, hill top provides the broad wilderness, covered with thick forest, waterfalls at the opposite hills while every stop for a rest or drink or two presents different temples of Hindu and Buddhist deities resembling the religious tolerance in the country. It is recommended to visit Ruby Valley in spring season that falls in March and May. The season is impeccable for the open skies and good visibility that bestow rare opportunities to see rare and endangered species like the red panda, snow leopard, barking deer etc. And also, you can see the forest covered with vivid colors of beautiful rhododendrons.

Ruby Valley Camping trek begins from Syabrubesi as it is the main gate towards the classic Langtang region. No special permit is required for this trek as Ruby valley is not yet registered in (end of 2019) any conservation area or national park.

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Ganesh Himal is located in between Manaslu Himalayan range in the east and Budi Gandaki valley on the west. The name of this mountain represents the Hindu deity of great fortune. The mountain is also a representation of good spirit that transcends through the series of peaks that forms the skyline of Ganesh Himal that includes peaks of Ganesh I, GaneshII, Ganesh III and Ganesh IV. The spiritual mountain is visible from any point in the Kathmandu valley. 

Ganesh Himal Camping Trek  provides the perfect opportunity to open a gateway to understand nature by observing the elements of environment closely. Natural diversity found in the region is very unique and distinct from other mountain regions which attract hordes of nature lovers, researchers around the globe and local tourists all year around. The topography is extreme with endless passes and mountain views extremely amazing, the region possesses several hidden secrets despite being so close to capital city. It takes around five hours to reach Trishuli from where the trekking is initiated. The locals are cheerful and of good nature in welcoming new guests. Surrounding mountains, high peaks, wilderness, deep forest and rare sighting of endangered species of birds and animals really keeps the travelers entertained and feeling of accomplishments from the trip.

Ganesh Himal Camping Trek is moderately difficult. The starting point at Syabrubesi can be reach by couple hours bus drive from Kathmandu towards the north. Trekking through the green paradise, pockets of beautiful village in Gatlang and camping in the wilderness we reach Ganesh Himal Base camp and the deep valley before retracing back to Syarbubesi for the conclusion of the trip. For the best experience it is advised to conduct Ganesh Himal Camping trek in the months of February to May and August to December.

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Bridim is a Tamang village, uniquely shaped and geographically located in Langtang region at the northern part of Kathmandu. It is probably the best suited for travelers who prefer or looking for the short trip into the countryside with the best visual of the rural Nepal within close distance to Kathmandu city. People are humble farmers who grow wheat, barley, maize, potato, millet and soybean to sustain their daily livelihood. This beautiful community is one of the exemplary self-reliant villages of mountain regions. Rich cultural and humble behaviors also run strong in the veins of these mountain people. 

Dukpu Gompa is the main attraction of this camping trek. Rinpoche once chose the area to mediate in the Gompa. In terms of religious practices and festivals, there are several festive events that happen throughout the year. Lhosar, Dawa-Dangbo Tse-chu, Chuwaa Tse-chu etc are some of the major festivals that these shy and timid people take seriously to open themselves up and have fun with others including outsiders. They are actually good in dancing and creating environment for exciting duets. 

Godekang is located at 3270 m elevation and is perfectly positioned in the side trek to Bridim. It serves as the grazing ground for the people of Bridim. Apart from these, there is a gompa in Godekang which is believed to be visited by Guru Rimpoche. We will visit the gompa during the trekking. We will be ascending gradually through the delightful bamboo forests and rhododendron forests. We will see several prayer flags. The area is blissful with the sight of grazing yaks and on the background of awesome view of mountains in all directions that includes Ganesh range, Langtang II and several other peaks of Tibet. 

Bridim is an ideal choice for a perfect destination where you can experience the rich culture and tradition and witness the amazing natural beauty of this place. Bridim is an oasis of culture, environmental education, sustainable living and perfect for your trekking destination. Langtang Bridim Godekang Camping Trek will be best to pay a visit to this excellent village from September to December and March to May.

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Mustang Damodar Kunda camping trek is probably best experienced in the month of August especially during full moon as it marks the huge festival and thousands of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit the lake to perform various rituals and cultures. It exhibits the true connection between people, culture and its basis on the nature. The lake is situated in the protected area on the foothill of Damodar Himal and lies between the landmass of Kagbeni and Muktinath in Upper Mustang. Unusually this moderate hard trek is still jam-packed with challenges of high altitude. A gradual but high elevation takes great toll on both physical and mental well-being of any trekker. Mustang Damodar Kunda camping trek includes trekking through the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang and several hidden villages in the region. The trek is designed with adequate rest days and acclimatization periods in between passing through high and low altitudes so as to provide your body and mind time to rest and heal for the next day’s walk.

Mustang DamodarKunda camping trek starts with exciting flight to Jomsom shortly after your arrival in Kathmandu and then reaching Pokhara. From Jomsom, we will begin our trip towards DamodarKunda via Kagbeni and Upper Mustang. We also visit the land of salvation in Muktinath temple and its premise. With the best views of Annapurna massif, we progress further on the foothill of the mountains, we cross the beautiful villages and reach culturally rich Lo Manthang. We visit the historical and holy sites. The lake destinations are located couples of days walk away of the northern Mustang and close to Tibetan border. We will be visiting some of the high points that hit the high altitude above 5330 m. Thus, it is mandatory to have basic physical wellbeing.

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Once restricted areas for outsiders, the route of Upper Mustang to Naar-Phu valley camping trek takes us to one of the remotest regions in the world. There are several extreme and exciting elements in the trek as we explore through the virgin land of Upper Mustang and the hidden Gems of NaarPhu valley, we also measure the paths through the wilderness of one of the highest pass in the country Teri La Pass that stands almost 5600 m. It is an extreme trekking destination with extensive duration to complete and strenuous in difficulty level thus previous trekking experience and good physical stature is recommended. 

Upper Mustang exhibits the living museum of recently lost monarchial essence along with high religious values. The area is pilgrim for the Buddhist followers and the tribal people descending from Tibetan ethnicity. Magnificent monasteries, sacred shrines, ancient caves etc are another attraction before passing the beautiful Kagbeni village. The mountains look totally different from the valley we progress through the trip, crossing the harsh, challenging but most rewarding Teri La pass with the backdrop of Annapurna, Tukuche Peak, Dhaulagiri Tilicho Peak, Manshail , Mustang Himal and Manaslu massifs and we see the ancient kingdom of Upper Mustang. Naar-Phu valley is located hidden within the mountains, with people living close to mountain nature with their distinct way of living, trading supplies with Tibet. We are bestowed with the opportunities to have the best panoramic views of majestic mountain series from Lamjung Himal to Nilgiri, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. 

Upper Mustang from Naar-Phu valley camping trek starts with the wonderful trek to Naar-Phu valley. Naar-Phu valley is located at the east of Annapurna circuit. After arriving Kathmandu, we will take a flight to Pokhara and then fly to Jomsom, starting point of the trek.We will walk through green forests of pines and rhododendrons filled with numerous waterfalls and rivers, crossing over beautiful bridges and then the barren wilderness, rocky patches and unending stairs. We will be camping along the nomad clans as we head on the ancient trade routes over high pass. Exploring the historic kingdom, visiting ancient monasteries and old villages we head towards our final point.

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Tsum Valley camping trek is an exciting destination for the off the beaten track naturally designed for those travelers who are looking for some extreme challenges. The trek is highly challenging and strenuous in difficulty level. It is well hidden from the daylight of the modern exploitation and is perfect for the explorers trying to go beyond their comfort zone and test their limit. The route expects the best out of you with its one of the roughest sides of the Himalayas.You will be mesmerized by its unique features, lesser crowd and untamed wilderness. Amazing landscapes jam packed with challenging terrains gives the additional boost for those seeking for distinct adrenaline rush to push themselves beyond their limits. Tsum valley possesses remnants of the ancient kingdom with distinct geographical feature which is also called Tsum Tso  Chuksum meaning a single ruling of thirteen provinces. Culturally rich, the valley is still a hidden gem waiting for the world to explore it and to understand its unique value for the civilization. 

Tsum valley is among the very few top remote trekking destinations with high cultural and religious value showcasing rich ancient art, cultural beauty and religious sites in abundant. Local communities are descendents of the Tibetan population with their own dialects. The villages are well planned and managed that follows Buddhism and its philosophical principles. Every house has installed prayer flags, Mani walls and burn juniper as ritual to bring purification from evils. There are ancient practices of shamans and witch doctors and other traditional healers. Likewise, the trail is filled with distinct and natural treasures of clear streams, teeming vegetation, mountains, cascading waterfalls, along with natural hot springs and ancient residue of natural scene and prettiness. 

Tsum Valley camping trek start and ends at Arughat which opens the gateway to the northern part of Manaslu region where the valley is located. Throughout the journey you will mostly climb opposite the flow of Budhigandaki River passing through lush forests and beautiful villages. You will get ample time to enjoy nature at its best and purest along with interacting with indigenous communities. It is always recommended to plan the visit parallel to local festivals like Lhosar, SawaDawaetc to observe the colorful traditional dances and rituals and taste the rare cuisines.

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And what is in for the offering? The fascinating land is all there waiting for you to explore and discover its hidden secrets. Only a handful of outsiders have dared and been successful to visit these areas. The findings these fortunate souls documented are the only few writings about the mystical society, their culture, their hardships of these hard lands. Apart from these, the natural setting you will observe is one of the rarest in the entire world. These barren lands are highly significant to the ecosystem. The vegetation and wildlife they possess are rare and significant. Snow leopard, Himalayan thar, blue sheep are some of the wildlife found in these areas. Located at the altitude over 4000m, some of the areas in the region are amazing spots to observe the spectacular panoramic views of the mountains, summits. Some of the significant points of this trek are the trip to Kagbeni, the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang, and the SheyPhoksundo Lake, Old monasteries, Mountain Crystal, Bong Po religion etc.

Chilling cold high wind from the snow capped mountains blow down the region, howling through the canyons and shivering every single soul standing: old settlements, cattle and some greenery the land can offer. People have set up cluster settlements, growing few staple foods such as potatoes and barley and rearing livestock. 

Upper Mustang to Upper Dolpo camping trek route follows the traditional trek to Upper Mustang at the initial phase that is, via Pokhara and flight to Jomsom from where the real trekking starts. The route in the latter phase progresses into high ascents into the deep secretive areas, dense forests and isolated areas bringing you closure to the immeasurable and uncharted beauty of western Nepal. 

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Rara Lake lies as a is part of Rara National Park which is spread over 106 sq. km. area in Mugu and Jumla districts of Karnali Province in Nepal. The park stands as the symbol of beauty amongst the nature lover and represents the unique ecosystem and glory of Far western part of the country. The route is filled with dense green forests and alpine meadows with hovering mountains of Dolpo and Tibetan plateaus looking down every soul, the land and the lake reflects the wilderness and tranquility of silence. You would even have the feeling that gods and goddesses have created this part of land for their own sake of finding peace and divinity.

Similarly, Rara lake trek is a camping trek that will take you in an off the beaten trekking route to a magnificent and magical land that will give you a first-hand view and experience to observe dependency of humans on nature; people of Karnali region have their own way of living, unique ancient language, norms and values much of which are still kept secret from the outsiders.The lake represents pollen kept safe and secured by beautiful petals like mountains – and the people as the bees and butterflies.

Rara lake trek is usually ideal to start from Jumla to save much time. You fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then again take a flight to Jumla. The alternative route to reach Jumla that is by land takes almost 3 days to reach Jumla. Jumla is a beautiful largest hill town from where you will trek gradually through beautiful forests of pine, rhododendron, broad leafed chestnut, birch and much other vegetation. If you are fortunate you can see rich wildlife as well. The park is home for some of the rare and endangered animal species such as musk deer, red panda, Himalayan black bear, shy and intimidating leopard, goral and black faced monkeys and many others. The trek further takes you to awesome landscapes through lush forests and prairies that provide magnificent views of southern mountains ranges of Humla, Mugu and Tibetan border. You will travel through some of the remotest villages in the world.

A peaceful trekking that will open up the gateway to true heaven and solace, Rara Lake Trek is still a hidden gem.

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Open for everyone, this one day hiking destination is popular among the locals as well as foreign tourists around the globe. You will find yourself taken far away from the hectic and noisy atmosphere of the city and into the country-side life much closer to raw side of nature. Mountain views are the main attraction of this day hike to Champadevi hill, as you will be  able to take the rare view of the glorious mountains from western to eastern region of Nepal – from Annapurna massif, Langtang region, Gaurishankar and Ganesh himal to Mt. Everest. The backdrop of these magnificent mountains comes with the splendid scenery of the entire Kathmandu valley that includes the major cities of Kathmandu and Lalitpur along with their fellow beautiful cities like Bhaktapur, Kirtipur, Thimi and other small towns. 

You will require to walk around four hours till you reach the top. On the way you pass through green forest of pines on the guided route. It is an easy ascend to the summit. You can enjoy the spectacular view of the valley as well as admire the pure natural beauty of the location as you precede your walk. You can always interact with the locals and the pilgrims who take the trip to pay tribute to Hindu temples and the Buddhist shrines at the hill.

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 Origin of Kathmandu valley is mythically linked with this hill and popular amongst the locals as they believe that Buddhist Guru Maha Manjushree who drained the water from the ancient lake and formed Kathmandu valley, created city and taught livings to indigenous people, first observed the valley from this hill top. Further, the name of the Nagarjuna hill is said to be originated with the tale that an ancient scholar AcharyaNagarjun had once meditated in the site. Thus, it is also mentioned as the Knowledge Mountain or Bidhya Pith. You can feel the unique aura of spirituality, tranquility and sensation of freedom from evil as you travel closer to the top.

 At the top, there is an ancient BouddhaStupa, Chaitya and temples where you can see several monks and priests praying and meditating, singing hymns and performing daily rituals. On Nepali New Year, thousands of pilgrims attend the festival that happens on the hill top, several visitors and tourists visit the place to observe the crowd and their activities. Local Newars, as well as traveling pilgrims come together to form a cluster of garden of diverse caste groups and cultures. The view point is another attraction of the hill. Looking down towards the south, you can have the spectacular view of the city and on to the north and east magnificent Himalayan ranges that covers JugalHimal, Mt. Ganesh and Langtang massif. Entire hill is covered with lush green forest of pine and oak trees making it a good shelter for black bears, leopards, bob cats, foxes, rhesus monkeys etc.

 Nagarjun hill, also the part of Shivapuri National park is the nearest hill station in Kathmandu valley. It is hardly 20 minute drive away from the core city area. You can also take the vehicles of your choice in the hill after you have acquired the permission covering all the charges and fees. Cycling is another great option if you do not like walking. However, walking all the way, high upstairs and through the jungle is more fun and adventurous. The climb to the top requires minimum 3 hours of walking from the Fulbari gate from where you will acquire the permit pass

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