Tamang Heritage Trail – 12 Days
  • Duration12 Days
  • Trip DifficultyModerate
  • Best SeasonSpring / Autumn
  • Arrival CityKathmandu
  • Departure CityKathmandu
  • Altitude maximum2607m (Tatopani)
  • TransportVehicle
  • AccomodationLodge / Home Stay
  • MealsFull Board

Overview

This uniquely designed Tamang Heritage trail for virtually all sorts of trekkers beginning at Syabrubesi takes you through exquisite cultural and natural magnificence. Besides the joy of viewing diversified landscapes inundated with natural opulence, it will be your great learning experience observing cultures of the Tamangs, interacting with them.

Cultural magnificence, because influenced by the Tibetan culture, and being remote, modernity has not crept in. Everything—arts, crafts, architecture, rituals, festivals, traditions, language, dresses—is still in its original form. Their hospitality is strikingly superlative.

Natural magnificence, because rolling hills, mountain peaks, and flora and fauna in the Langtang National Park are dazzling and unsurpassed.

The views of the Langtang Himal, the Ganesh Himal, and the Manaslu Himal are astoundingly alluring. In addition to it, the trek through the forest of rhododendrons is incomparably stunning. Chirping birds, rustling leaves, cool ambiance are greatly refreshing and balmy. In fact, the route is quite newly opened in the Langtang Region and is less crowded than a usual route which makes the scenic landscape more conducive to view and trek more enjoyable.

Langtang, Goljung, and Gatlang are some of the Tamang villages we will be passing through during this Tamang Heritage trail, which are incredible in terms of culture and tradition.

Local monasteries are ancient but aesthetically astonishing, and the monks in their maroon red robes will appear strikingly mysterious. Nevertheless, they are adorable. Moreover, the sacred Parwati Kunda Lake in Gatlang will be truly amazing to view.

The view of the Langtang Himalayan Range from the Nagthali Pass will be immensely gratifying.
Noted Buddhist spiritual sites, like Kyanjin Gompa, will be instrumental to peek into their meditation, rituals, and shamanism. Indeed, a fascinating experience!

Interestingly, the Langtang National Park in the Langtang region borders with Tibet and approximately 5000 people dwell in the park from where they collect timber and firewood.

The park hosts a huge variety of plants and animals—oak, maple, pine, different species of rhododendrons, and Himalayan black bear, Himalayan tahr, Assam macaque and red pandas. With 25% of it forested, the Park is a haven for exotic flora and fauna.

In fact, this heritage trail is equally cultural and natural. It is short and easy. But experience is great. The thrill is huge. Learning will be a lifetime treasure!

So, please do join us in this outstanding adventure. We will do our best to get the best out of it.

Detailed Itinerary

You will be transferred to the hotel by one of our representatives. Welcome dinner at one of the traditional Nepali restaurants in Kathmandu.
Overnight: Hotel
Elevation: 1334m

Start our tour visiting Swoyambunath, a magnificent Buddhist stupa located on a high hill which is just 10 minutes drive from Thamel followed by a visit of Patan, a true open air museum with its pagodas, temples, and monasteries.
Overnight: Hotel
Elevation: 1334m.

We start our tour with early morning drive; we drive through Dhunche which is a small town and headquarter of the Rasuwa district. On the way to Dhunche, a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks including Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and several other peaks of the Langtang region can be seen.
Overnight: Lodge
Driving Time: 6 hours

Start our trek with steady climb for about an hour and half to the view point; a panoramic view of the Ganesh Himal, Gosainkunda and Langtang range along with the view of Goljung valley can be seen from this view point. Then, a short and easy trek down to Goljung where we stop for lunch followed by enjoyable walk to traditional Tamang village Gatlang.
Overnight: Lodge / Home stay
Walking Time: 6 hours

We start our day descending to Thambuchet, near by a well known Chilime Hydro project dam. Then the trail climbs steadily to Tatopani. It is a long but enjoyable climb all the way to Tatopani. Tatopani; literally means ‘Hot water’, named after a natural hot spring where you can bathe in the afternoon.
Overnight: Lodge / Home stay
Walking Time: 7 hours

As we continue our trek, we climb to Brimdang where we stop for the lunch and continue our climb to Nagthali (3165m); highest point of the trek. We can enjoy the view of Ganesh Himal and Langtang range along with the visit of Gompa in Nagthali. Then we trek down to Thuman; a Tibetan influenced Tamang village. We can visit a traditional monastery in the afternoon.
Overnight: Lodge / Home stay
Walking Time: 6 hours

We continue our trek slowly towards Tibetan border taking ancient salt trade route. It is fairly easy trek taking about 4 hours. In the afternoon, we hike to Rasuwagadhi; a historical trading town of Nepalese and Tibetan traders in medieval period.
Overnight: Lodge / Home stay
Walking Time: 4 hours

As we start our day, we retrace our previous day’s track half way and head to south east to Briddim via Lingling. Briddim is also highly influenced by Tibetan culture and becoming really popular for home stay trips. Usually, local gathers in the evening and perform their traditional dance and rituals.
Overnight: Lodge / Home stay
Walking Time: 6 hours

Today we trek back to Syabrubesi following Bhote Koshi. It is fairly easy and short trek taking about 5 hours.
Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5 hours

A scenic drive for about 6 hours back to Kathmandu.
Overnight: Hotel
Driving Time: 6 hours

Drive for an hour to visit an ancient city, Bhaktapur. It is one of the oldest cities of Kathmandu valley.
Overnight: Hotel

Transfer to the airport and departure.

Tour Price Includes

  • Airport transfers
  • Hotel in Kathmandu (Based on double occupancy. If you would like a single room, or plan to travel alone, this can be arranged for an additional fee.)
  • Accommodation in Lodges/Home stay during the trek (Based on double occupancy. Single rooms are often not available at the lodges. If you are traveling alone, your guide can try to arrange a single room for you, but this is not guaranteed.)
  • Welcome dinner at one of the traditional Nepali restaurants
  • Transport, guided visits and entry of the monuments in Kathmandu
  • Private vehicle Kathmandu – Syabrubesi – Kathmandu drives
  • Trekking permits: TIMS, and National park entry fee
  • A professional English Speaking Tour Guide for Kathmandu visits
  • A professional English Speaking Trekking Guide for Trekking part
  • Porters for the trekking
  • Meals Full board during trek
  • Drinks (Tea / Coffee only)
  • All necessary documents and government tax
  • Insurance for all staff (including guide, porters, assistant guide)

Tour Price Does Not Include:

  • International Flights to and from Kathmandu
  • Nepal Tourist Visa ($30 for 15 days, obtained upon arrival)
  • Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu (except for the welcome dinner)
  • Personal expenses such as snacks, cold drinks, water, alcoholic drinks, telephone, WiFi/internet access, charging of personal devices, hot showers, laundry service, medications or medical care, etc.
  • Travel Insurance (This is required. We strongly advise that your coverage include accidents, repatriation, helicopter evacuation and medical care.)
  • Alternative/additional transportation (flights/vehicles), food and accommodation in case of bad weather, flood, landslide, heavy rain, strike, road blockade, political unrest, flight cancellation etc.
  • Tips for Tour / Trekking staff or drivers

NOTE: The price of the tour will be adjusted according to the group size.

Climate

Climate:
From the eternal snow of the high peaks to the extensive tropical lowlands, Nepal has a wide variety of climates.

Spring: March to late May: In this season, Kathmandu is in full bloom, lots of different types of flowers can be seen at this time of the year.  Temperature is mild, end of the cold winter and approaching warm and hot summer.  Temperatures vary between 10 ° C to 28 ° C but can rise up to 30 ° C.  Between 2000 and 3000m, temperature rarely drop below 0 ° C. However, few frosts or snowfalls are possible in March above 4000 m.

The summer/monsoon period – It interrupts the majority of trekking from late June to late August. Some of the trekking regions “trans-Himalayan”, Dolpo and Mustang, however, remain protected from monsoon prevailing rest of the country. They are the only channels available in Nepal in the summer.

Autumn: mid September – mid December – Perfect temperature and weather for trekking. Brings cooler days, but clear skies. Above 3000 m altitude, temperatures can drop to -10 ° C at night.

In winter: mid-December – mid-February – Nights are generally cold, dry climate, Above 3000m, temperature drop down to 0 ° C to – 15 ° C at night, the days are often sunny.

Equipments

  • Day back-pack
  • Gore-Tex Jacket
  • Down Jacket
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Micro Fleece
  • Trekking Trousers
  • Hiking shoes (Boots)
  • Runners (sport shoes)
  • Trekking Socks
  • Rain poncho
  • Sun-glasses
  • Water bottles
  • Thermal underwear(long)
  • T- shirts
  • Sunscreen/lotion
  • Flip flop (sandal)
  • Towel
  • Hat(Baseball cap)
  • Pristine drops (Water purifier)
  • Head light / flash light
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Gloves
  • Wind Proof Trouser(s)
  • Personal medical kid
  • Toiletries