Borang Village Guide: Ruby Valley, Getting There and Lodges

Last updated 12 November 2026.

Borang is not a village you pass by. You walk to it, and that is most of the point. It sits high on a ridge in northern Dhading, in the Ruby Valley area, with Ganesh Himal across the horizon. Very few trekkers come here, so the lodges are quiet and the village still runs on farming and herding.

I wrote this page so you know what to expect before you go: where Borang is, what the lodges are like, when to visit, and what the weather does. If you want to walk here, the route is on our Ruby Valley Trek page.

Where is Borang in the Ruby Valley?

Borang is in the northern part of Dhading district, in Bagmati Province. The village sits on top of a ridge, so you get long views in most directions. Below it, the hills drop away in forested waves towards the warmer slopes of Dhading. Above it, the land gets rougher and more open.

Ganesh Himal fills the northern horizon. On a clear day you can also pick out Langtang Lirung in the distance. The stone houses are built close together, which keeps the wind out and the warmth in.

How do you get to Borang?

Only on foot. Borang is on the network of trails that links the Ruby Valley with the Tamang Heritage Trail area. Walking days are long and the paths climb through oak and rhododendron forest, along ridges, past herders' shelters where you mostly hear wind and birds.

I would not try the high routes into the village without a guide. Paths split, weather turns, and the passes above need good conditions and proper acclimatisation. That is why we walk it with a licensed guide, and why I never suggest going alone.

Season matters too. In spring and autumn the trails are in good shape. In winter, snow can close the high passes for weeks at a time.

What are the lodges and facilities like in Borang?

Simple. That is the honest answer, and I would rather tell you now than have you expect a hotel.

• Lodges. A few family-run places with thick stone walls, small rooms, foam mattresses and blankets. The dining room has a wood fire and it is where everyone ends up in the evening.
• Power and signal. Electricity is limited and usually solar. Expect little or no internet and patchy phone signal. Bring a power bank.
• Water and toilets. Water comes from springs. Toilets are basic. A hot shower depends on sun and stove, often just a bucket of hot water.
• Shop. There may be a small shop with noodles, biscuits and batteries, but do not count on it. Bring your own toiletries and first aid.

On our Standard and Luxury packages you have a private room where the lodge has one, and meals on the trek are included. Luxury gives you the best room available at each lodge, which is often still basic.

What is there to see and do around Borang?

• The Ganesh Himal view. Walk up the slope above the village before sunrise. The peaks catch the first light before the valley does.
• Old trade paths. Traders once carried salt, wool and grain along these routes between the hills and Tibet. You will pass mani walls and chortens worn smooth by weather.
• Rhododendron forest. In spring the hillsides turn red, pink and white.
• Village architecture. Stone houses with wooden balconies and carved windows, built for cold winters.
• The night sky. With no street lights, the Milky Way is very clear on a moonless night.
• Time in the village. Sit with your hosts while they cook. Say yes to tea. Nothing here is staged, and that is why it stays with people.

Day walks to the pastures above the village are possible if you have a spare day. Ask your guide on the day, because it depends on weather and how you feel.

What is Borang known for?

Trekkers call it the High Sentinel of the Ruby Valley, because it is one of the last settlements before the trail climbs towards the higher passes. It is a farming and herding community that happens to welcome walkers, rather than a village that has rebuilt itself around trekkers. For me, that is the real reason to come.

Related: Somdang Village Guide: Ruby Valley Trek & Historic Mines.

When is the best time to visit Borang?

Season	What to expect
March to May	Rhododendrons in bloom, mild days, cool nights. Daytime highs roughly 12 to 18 degrees C.
June to August (monsoon)	Rain, leeches, cloud over the mountains and slippery trails. Landslides are more likely. I would not choose it for the views.
September to November	The most stable weather and the clearest mountains. My first choice.
December to February	Cold, dry and quiet. Days can be warm in the sun, nights are well below freezing, and snow can close the high passes.

We check road and trail conditions 48 hours before every departure.

Questions people ask

Is there a road to Borang? No. You reach it on foot, over several days of walking.

Can I trek to Borang on my own? I would not. The trails are quiet, paths split and weather changes quickly. A licensed guide walks with you on every trek we run.

Is there wifi or phone signal in Borang? Very little. Signal is patchy and electricity is limited, so download maps first and carry a power bank.

What is the best month to visit Borang? October and November for the clearest views, or March to May if you want rhododendrons.

What does the Ruby Valley trek cost? The 9-day Ruby Valley Trek starts from USD 535 per person on Budget for a group of 2 to 4. Standard and Luxury cost more because they include more. See the Ruby Valley Trek page for all tiers.

Are the lodges comfortable? They are warm and friendly but basic. Expect foam mattresses, shared bathrooms and a bucket of hot water, not a hotel.

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Related treks and guides

• Tamang Heritage Trail
• Ruby Valley Trek
• Dhading Besi
• Gatlang Village Guide
• Ganesh Himal Base Camp guide

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Written by Shreejan Simkhada, CEO of The Everest Holiday, from a family of three generations of family guides. TAAN Member #1586.