Tamang Heritage Trek

8 days 5
Tamang Heritage Trek
us$387 per pax
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number of pax
1
$575 x 1 = $575
total $575
difficulty
Easy
altitude
3300m
group size
1-10
meals
B+L+D
accomodation
Lopdges
season
Sep-Nove/March-May

trip overview

The Langtang region and the Langtang National Park as a whole both contain the Tamang Heritage Trek. A recently opened cultural homestay trek is the Tamang Heritage trail trek. It will be an exciting journey across the area inhabited by the Tamang people.

We may infer with ease that they left Tibet a very long time ago. Because of their way of life, distinctive culture, and little visitor traffic, hiking is peaceful there. They had a certain cultural touch, and they used to dance for hikers.

The locals claim that although we may observe bears, leopards, red pandas, and musk deer in the national park region, none of them are now threatening.

The Tamang Heritage trail, which is located north of the Kathmandu Valley, is conceivably the most easily accessible hiking area in Nepal. The Langtang Mountains’ peaks, which are not far from the Tibetan border, as well as terraced green farms, deep forests, and other stunning natural features, may be seen here.

The opportunity to stroll through Tamang villages is an extra benefit to the natural beauty. The Tamang people first arrived in Nepal’s mountainous regions several hundred years ago as Horse Dealers from Tibet, generally not far from the Kathmandu Valley.

They still have their own language and a unique identity with Tibetan roots. Tamang people have long been among Nepal’s most disenfranchised ethnic groups. But, unfortunately, they’ve suffered the most following the 2015 earthquake since many of their homes were in remote, vulnerable places that were shut off from aid.

The Tamang population in this region benefits from tourism by providing a source of income. Along the Tamang Heritage Trek, there will be some daily elevation variation. But nothing is out of the ordinary compared to the Nepalese Himalayas.

The Nagathali Ghyang La pass may be difficult for out-of-shape hikers to ascend. But it’s also a nice place to stop for the night to take in the scenery.

We will see breathtaking vistas of the Mountains during our trek. Views of mountains like Lirung, Langtang Kerung, Chimse Danda ridge, and Dorje Lakpa. Along with; Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal, Manaslu, and Sanjen Himal ranges are all accessible to travelers.  The route offers wonderful opportunities to directly study the Tamangs’ way of life, in addition to breathtaking mountain vistas.

The Tamang Heritage Trek is a fantastic hike that provides views of the magnificent mountain landscape, terraced crops, and an understanding of the distinctive Tamang culture. This walk is a great way to learn about the distinctive Tamang culture while traveling through their homeland, the Himalayan region.

Nonetheless, the rhododendron woods are home to a wide variety of plants, birds, and butterflies in the springtime. You may observe the bare bones of the Tibetan forefathers’ past while walking. They are Buddhists who make their living by cultivating and trading apples, potatoes, barley, and other crops.

They dress colorfully, make everything by hand, and adorn their homes with lovely wood carvings and mud plaster. We can also enjoy the stunning view of the mountains and the surrounding natural beauties in the Himalayan area.

itinerary

Day00

Arrival in Kathmandu Nepal 1350M/30 Min.

Well, come to Himalayas Nepal! We pick up you from Tribhuvan International Airport and drop you at your hotel where you had booked. After resting some hours and we come there to brief about our program.

Walking / Driving: Driving

Day01

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi 1467m/7-8 hours.

On this day we start for Tamang Heritage Trek drive on a northern highway from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi via Dunche Bazaar. The journey will take 7-8 hours through Trishuli Bazaar, local villages, landscape, mountains, and crops field along the way. On way to Syabru Bensi, we can view of Ganesh Himal Range, Manaslu, and the peaks of the Langtang range. This first day will be in a beautiful Tamang village near the Bhote Koshi River and overnight at the lodge.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Lodges
Walking / Driving: Driving

Day02

Syabru Besi to Gatlang 2238M/5-6 hours.

After breakfast trekking leads to ascending to the viewpoint from where we can see an awesome view of Mt. Ganesh Himal, Gosainkunda range and Goljang valley then the trail descends to Goljung after an hour which is lunch spout for today. After lunch, it takes around 3 hours to be in Gatlang. Gatland set high on a hillside among terraced fields is a Tamang settlement. One can visit a Tamang monastery and beautiful Lake Parvati Kunda where the big festival occasion of the full moon in August overnight at Gatlang.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Lodges
Walking / Driving: Walking

Day03

Gatlang to Tatopani 2607M/6-7 hours.

Today we can enjoy sightseeing of Langtang range and Mt. Ganesh Himal and the trek descending to Thangbuchet near the Chilime village by the Chilime Khola then we stop here for lunch. You can visit the Chilime Hydropower dam compound and look out for it. After lunch the trail ascends to Tatopani which naturally signifies ‘hot water, you can take a hot bath in natural hot springs with bathing areas in the lap of the mountains. It is believed that taking a dip into this spring would heal you from your aches and pains. On this day you can see an opportunity to experience the Tamang culture dance.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Lodges
Walking / Driving: Walking

Day04

Tatopani to Thuman 2338M/5-6 hours.

The trail lead ascends to Nagthali Danda 3300mtrs the high open grassland with amazing views of snow covering the Himalayas. Stop for lunch at Brimdang village. After lunch, the trek continues and leads up to Nagthali Danda. One can enjoy the view and spend some time at the top accompanied by tea prepared by the caretaker of the Gompa. Trek continues descent to Thuman, Tibetan influenced Tamang village with friendly people who love to sing and dance overnight at Thuman.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Lodges
Walking / Driving: Walking

Day05

Thuman to Rasuwagadhi 1840M/6- 7 hours.

We start our trek from Thuman crossing Timure then we spent the night at the historical place Rasuwagadi. This day’s trekking grants you a chance to observe Tibeto Burman Tamang culture in the two villages on the way. Timure is on the old trade route to Tibet, this region people follow this route for their salt trade in Tibet when they go to Tibet, they take some crops and then exchange them with salt. A fort here is a historical reminder of the Nepal-Tibetan relations that have existed for many centuries and the suspension bridge is the border of Nepal and Tibet.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Lodges
Walking / Driving: Walking

Day06

Rasuwagadhi to Briddim 2229M/5-6 hours.

After breakfast, we leave Rasuwagadhi and trek to Briddim 2229mtrs. You are over you can enjoy a cultural show performed by community members. You can also experience homestay and Tamang culture. To mention about Briddim is a Tibetan Buddhist village in the bosom of Langtang Himal. Around 43 houses are spread in a Z shape. More than 95% of houses are made of stone using mud plaster and have roofs of chopping wood. As a direct descendant of ancient Tibetan immigrants, the culture and tradition of Briddim closely resemble that of nearly Tibetan villages.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Lodges
Walking / Driving: Walking

Day07

Rest and explore a day in Briddim.

Rest day in Briddim. Explore around the village or full day rest in lodges.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Lodges
Walking / Driving: Walking

Day08

Briddim to Syabrubeshi 1467M/3-4hours.

Today we trek down to Syabrubesi and last night in the mountains we trek from Briddim via Wangel. On this day the trail moves gentle descent passing through villages, terraces, and magnificent views of surrounding hills and we arrive on the first night where we had spent here and again overnight at the lodge enjoy with your trekking staff.

Itinerary Meal: B+L
Walking / Driving: Walking

Day09

Syaprubeshi to Kathmandu by local bus 7-8 hours.

We take a local bus or private jeep depending on clients’ interest crossing through different villages and cities then we will arrive capital city Kathmandu after 7-8hours, overnight at Kathmandu.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Lodges
Walking / Driving: Driving

what's included

  • International airport picks up and drops service.
  • Bus ticket to Syabru Bensi by public bus.
  • Local bus back to Kathmandu.
  • Drop to the hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner along the trek).
  • Lodge accommodation on the way.
  • An experienced guide (including his salary, equipment, transportation, insurance, lodging, and food
  • Equipment; Down Jacket, Sleeping Bag.
  • Legal documents (National Park Permit Trekking Permit, Trekking Information Management System (TIMS).
  • All government taxes.
  • Trekking and city map.
  • First aid medical kids.
  • Some fresh and dry fruits.
  • Token of love from the company.
  • Farewell lunch or dinner.

what's excluded

  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Those are not included in the service included list.
  • Cold drinks such as; Coke, Mineral Water, Beer, etc.
  • Personal expenses (laundry, bar bill, telephone, extra helper, battery charge, wifi, shower, and boiled water).
  • Tips are expected.

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