Singla Pass Trek in Ganesh region also now newly named as “Ruby Valley” lies between Dhading and Nuwakot district. If you are following great Himalaya trail it is situated between Langtang and Mansiri Himal parte to Manaslu.
Singla Pass Trek is intended to satisfy the off the beaten keens and wilderness lovers. The route offers diverse ethnic groups and locals , social lifestyle. The majority is Tamang people with their unique culture. While you are trekking to the area it is not just people and their traditions but also the views of giant snowy peaks amazes you from the Singla Pass. The mountain view stretches from Langtang to Annapurna, If you extend your trek; you can add Ganesh Himal Base Camp and discover the holy Lakes of Kalo Kunda and Seto Kunda; meaning Black and White lakes and end your trek at Arughat when usually Manaslu trek is started and that might need some 7 to 8 extra days then your trek is 14 days. As said above; the route is less visited by the trekkers and not crowded like traditional route of Annapurna and Everest region; one can enjoy the peace and tranquility to discover yourself in isolated and hidden valley.
When to trek?
Like other trekking routes; Best time to trek to Singla Pass is March and April, the hills and mountains greatly blushed with blossoming Rhododendron. Also autumn (Sept, Oct and Nov) is right time to trek in Singla Pass. Trekking in Beginning of September offers to see the alpine high altitude flowers but sometimes the rain may affect your trek. In winter there are chances of snowfall and Singla Pass may not the crossable so check the forecast before heading to the area.
