The Singla Pass trek, also known as the Ruby Valley trek, is a newly introduced trekking program in the central Himalayan range in Nepal. This trek takes you deep within the Ganesh Himal region (between Dhading and Nuwakot districts).
It is a short camping trek. If you do not want to do a camping trek, check out our Ruby Valley trek package. It is a teahouse trek that includes Singla Pass and some other pristine villages.
The Singla Pass trek 8 days is a remote, off-the-beaten-path trek in Ruby Valley. This trek presents a break from the popular treks in Nepal and lets you spend time in raw nature.
As the Singla Pass trek explores the beautiful villages, you will see the lifestyle and culture of different Nepali ethnic groups in the mountains. The Tamang community will be the main ethnic group on the Singla Pass trail.
You can extend the Singla Pass trek to Ganesh Himal Base Camp and to superb alpine lakes such as Kalo Daha and Seto Daha. You'll need 4 to 6 more days.
Highlights
- Embark on a newly introduced trekking route in the central Himalaya range in Nepal
- One of the best remote camping treks
- Trek deep into the Ganesh Himal region and explore the beauty of Ruby Valley
- Trek through lush hills, terraces, and small settlements
- Meet with the Tamang community and see their daily lifestyle
- Enjoy a peaceful hike through a deep valley and alpine meadows
- Cross the Singla Pass
- Witness beautiful landscapes and breathtaking mountain views of Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, Annapurna range, Manaslu, etc
- Discover a wide variety of flora and fauna
What to expect during the Singla Pass trek 8 days?
The Singla Pass trek is adventurous and quite unique from other treks in the Himalayas. It is not a very high altitude trek. The highest point you will reach on the Singla Pass trek is 4,050 meters.
Even though the altitude gain is on the lower side, the trekking route is extremely adventurous and wild. Only a handful of tourists have explored this hidden gem yet. The trail remains peaceful and unbothered.
It also means that the trekking infrastructure is lacking on the Singla Pass trek route. So, trekkers have to pack all the essentials, prepare their minds to use squat toilets, and be ready for bare minimum services.
On a good note, you will witness breathtaking landscapes and mountain views along the Singla Pass trail. You will see stunning views of the Annapurna range, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang range, Shishapangma, etc.
It is a camping trek, so we will provide you with comfortable sleeping tents to spend the night. Likewise, we will set up separate washrooms and dining tents as well. You have to be well-packed and self-sufficient.
The trail winds through villages such as Bhalche, Gongga, Rupchet, Sertung village, Borang Gaon, Tipling village, etc. You will walk via lush terraces, rhododendrons and pine forests, and isolated meadows.
Is the Singla Pass trek suitable for you?
The Singla Pass trek may not be for everyone. We recommend this trek to trekkers who have decent fitness and are looking to venture into the untouched wilderness part of the Himalayas.
Likewise, it is a camping trek. So, if you miss those old camping adventure days in the Himalayas, the Singla Pass trek will satisfy your desire.
On the Singla Pass trek 8 days, you literally have to leave your comfort zone behind. The trek demands you embrace the remote nature. There is no network in many parts of the trail, and backup like a solar charger and wet wipes are a must.
In short, the Singla Pass trek best suits adventure lovers who don't mind simple teahouses but love teeming nature, peace, and breathtaking views.
Best time to do the Singla Pass trek
The best time to do the Singla Pass trek is March to May (spring) and late September to November (autumn). You will also enjoy this trek in the winter season, December to February.
If you like greenery and flowers, then spring is the best time to do the Singla Pass trek. Likewise, if you want to see the vibrant fall colors, trek in the autumn season. And winter makes the scenery all white and magical.
Between June and mid-September, the trail is quite affected by heavy rainfall. The lower hills are at high risk of landslides. Likewise, the trails are slippery and muddy.
Accommodation and food during the Singla Pass trek
The Singla Pass trek route doesn't have tea houses or homestays. So, camping is essential. We will set our tents at beautiful yak pastures along the trail.
Our support team will build the tents and prepare the meals. We provide comfortable sleeping tents. A sleeping bag is a must for this trek. Likewise, we make comfortable washroom tents as well.
Our Singla Pass trek package includes breakfast, dinner, and lunch. All the meals will be cooked by our team. Although we have a fixed menu, we take our clients' tastes and allergies into consideration while curating the menu.
For breakfast, we generally provide toast, eggs, seasonal fruits, oats, muesli, chapati, etc. Likewise, for lunch and dinner, we have dal bhat, thukpa, noodles, momo, pasta, fried rice, stew, etc.
You will also get tea/coffee daily and clean drinking water. We recommend trekkers to buy ample snacks for the trip in Kathmandu. There is nothing on this trek route, so do not hope to buy anything while trekking.
Why do the Singla Pass trek with Hiking in Himalaya?
The Hiking in Himalaya team offers the best Singla Pass camping trek service. Our guides have experience on this trek and are very knowledgeable. Likewise, we hail porters from surrounding villages, so you will be helping the locals as well.
With us, you can trek safely and confidently in the remote wilderness sections of the Himalayas. Our Singla Pass trek itinerary is flexible, so you can customize it as well.
We make trekking fun, exciting, and hassle-free. You do not have to worry about hidden costs or policy. We are very transparent with our Singla Pass trek price.
Bookings are open for the Singla Pass trek 2025/2020 departure. If you have any questions regarding the Singla Pass trek cost or the trip, feel free to contact us anytime.