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Tamang Heritage Trail Trek

Tamang women exhibiting their traditional dance

A beautiful scene of Ganesh Himal scene from Gatlang

Traveler on their way to ascent the Tamang heritage village

Tamang boys playing musical instrument in traditional attire

Tamang Heritage Trail Combining with The Langtang Trek

This trek is said to be the superb trekking in Nepal and it rewards you with the stunning scenes and the rich culture and rituals of the tamag people.

Nepal is said to have had a fight with Tibet many years ago for salt and the biggest war took place between Nepal and Tibet. This lies in Langtang area which is one of the most famous trekking routes in Nepal. As this area share boarder with Tibet, many people are engaged in salt trade. They also sell Changra meat with foodstuffs from the south.

Developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program, the "Tamang Heritage Trail" is the newly developed tourism product, off the beaten track, which highlights an ancient lifestyle combining it with picturesque scenery and healing baths in natural hot springs.

Tamang Heritage Trail Trek The people of this region are mostly Tibetans who came from Kerung in Tibet across the border and settled in Nepal. In earlier days, the citizenship of Nepal would not be offered to real Tibetans, so they changed their ethnicity to Tamang, which is what they still write till date. The cultural and traditions of these people are similar to the Tibetan across the border.

This is a day long bus journey from Kathmandu. This is a thirteen days trekking tours which provides you many experiences. You will come to known about Tamang rituals, Tibetan culture, festivals, traditional architecture and costumes. There is a view point at Goljung Pass, from where views of Langtang and Kerung (Tibet) can be awe inspiring. Visitors will get an opportunity to observe Syabru, Mane and other local dances at Goljung and Gatlang VDCs. The villages also sell exclusive handicraft items like traditional caps, mufflers and other items.

Tourists can enjoy hot bath in the healing hot-water spring at Tatopani before reaching Nagthali, where the stay is a unique experience. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings at Thuman is an unforgettable experience.

You experience famous Tamang hospitality at Briddim. The local houses offer home stay facility. After Tamang heritage trail, we go towards the Langtang. It is narrow valley located 75km north of Kathmandu and very close to Tibetan boarder. The combination of Tamang heritage trail and Langtang is one of the best trails in Nepal like Annapurna circuit and Everest base camp and Ghorepani trek.

Facts of Trip:

Country: Nepal

Destination: Tamang Heritage Trail

Starting point: Syabru Besi (Drive from Kathmandu 7 - 8 hours)

Ending Point: Dhunche (Drive to Kathmandu 6 - 7 hours)

Transportation: By bus

Mode of Trekking: Lodge Trek ( Tea house Trek) or Camping

Best season in Nepal: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov

Total Trip Duration: 11 Days

Grade: Moderate and challenge

Majors interesting: Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples,

Max. Altitude: 2800m

Activities: Sight seeing and Trekking

Group Size: Min 01 pax, Max 12 Pax

Helambu Trekking Himalayan Sights
Langtang Himal 6581m, Langtang Ri 7246, Lakpha Dorje Kimsung 6745m, Ganesh Himal 1 - 7406m, Ganesh II 7150m, Ganesh III – 7130m, Yala Peak 5560m, Ganjal Chuli 5844m, Langshisa – Ri 6310m., Morimoto peak 6750m, Pongen Dopku 5930m, Tembthang 5702m, Salbachum 6707m, Kyungka Ri 6979m, Langtang Ri 7205m, Chusmodo 6508m

Trip day to day itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m) Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Upon arrival the guests would be received by our representatives and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Sight seeing Kathmandu AM: Guided visit of Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath.
PM: Guided visit of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath + Read more

Day 03: Kathmandu – Syaphrubensi (1467m) Drive to Syphrubensi from Kathmandu via Trishuli and Dhunche. After completing the drive of about 7-8 hours, we will reach Syaphrubensi and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 04: Syaphrubensi – Gatlang (2238m) Trek to Goljung and Gatlang from Syphrubensi. It takes about 5-6 hours to cover the distance between Syphrubensi and Gatlang. The trail trail passes through Goljung village. Experience the traditional Tamang culture and lifestyle and have panoramic view of Mt. Langtang and other mountain peaks. Walk along the villages and see cultural shows at Goljung and Gatlang. Overnight stay at community lodge or tented camp at Gatlang village.

Day 05: Gatlang – Tatopani (2607m) Trek to Tatopani from Gatlang. On the way, we can have a panoramic view of the Langtang range and Ganesh Himal. After completing 5-6 hours of streneous trekking, we will reach Tatopani (about 2,600m). We will take a bath in the hot spring.

Day 06: Tatopani – Thuman (2338m) Trek to Thuman via Nagthali. We will pass through a dense alpine forest before reaching Bringdang village, a typical Tamang settlement. After having a close mountain view and observing the village life, we will have to go uphill to reach the Nagthali hill. The hill is quite rich in biodiversity and is also a suitable place to have spectacular view of mountains. Then, we will descend along a forest trail, where we may see wildlife such as deer and monkeys.

After completing about 5 hours of trek, we will reach Thuman village. We will oberve Tamang cultural show and staty overnight at homestay accommodations.

Day 07: Thuman – Rasuwagadi (1814m) – Timure (1762m) Trek to Rasuwagadhi via Timure and return to Timure.We can complete today’s trek within five hours. We will have to walk along the Bhote Khola, the biggest tributary of the Trishuli river to get in the historic site of Rasuwagadhi. The site is located on Nepal-Tibet border. We will enjoy the scenic beauty and Tibeto-Burman Tamang culture in Rasuwagadhi and Timure. Overnight stay at local lodges at Timure.

Day 08: Timure – Briddim (2229m) Trek to Briddim from Timure: Today, we will trek for six hours. We will walk along the banks of the Bhote Khola. As we reach Briddim, we will observe cultural shows presented by the local community. We will experience a unique hospitality of homestay.

Day 09: Briddim – Syaphrubensi After breakfast, we will visit the local monastery and have a scenic view. Since the village is close a beautiful forest, we can watch various species of birds. We can also be familiar with the culture and lifestyale of the local people. After having lunch, we will head towards Syphrubensi via Wangel. We will reach Syphrubensi in about three hours. Stay overnight at local hotels or lodges.

Day 10: Syaphrubensi – Dhunche (1965m) Kathmandu Drive back to Kathmandu via Dhunche.

Day 11: Kathmandu Having lunch in the hotel, we go for sightseeing and shopping. In the evening, we would be served farewell dinner in the hotel.

Cost Details:

Trip Cost: USD 680 Per Person - Min 01 pax

Trip Cost: USD 599 Per Person - Above 02 pax

Tamang Heritage Trail Trek Service Included

Transportations from Airport – Hotel – Airport Car, Van, Heice and Coaster
All ground transfers Kathmandu - Syabru Besi, Dhunche – Kathmandu by Local Bus
Welcome dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program.
English Speaking experienced Sherpa, Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder guide
Porters (One porter for 2 persons basis, Max 30 KGS per porter whole Trek
Personal insurance for Nepalese staffs.
Full board basis during trekking, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea coffee and Bed
Lang Tang National park fee, TIMS permits & any required permits or Official Documentation
One Sherpa,(guide assistance) group size more than 4
Personal insurance for Nepalese staffs.

Tamang Heritage Trail Trek Service Excluded

Beverages ( Coca, mineral water and beer )
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu can be managed upon your request
Lunch & Dinner) in Kathmandu keep $ 10 to 14 for per meal in Tourist restaurant
Tips for driver and guide (mandatory)
Travel insurance,
Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu can be arranged upon your request
Personal expenses, what are not mentioned in above services?
International roundtrip Airfare
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Client Reviews

I was trekking on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November 2007 together with two friends. It was wonderful getting to know rural Nepal and experiencing the enchanting scenery of the mountains. Ngima Sherpa was our trekking guide. It was his great enthusiasm that made our trip an unforgettable experience! He was reliable, perfectly organised and did far more than the necessary "guiding job": for example getting up in the early hours to run before us to secure accomodation, providing a girl we met on the trek with equipment when her shoes became broken or recommending accomodation in Karthmandu. The daily parts of the trek were well organized with enough time for breaks and to accomodate to the altitude.

Anne Katrin Baumgaertner
Muenchen, Germany.

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