Tamang Heritage Trail Trek (7 Days)

Tamang Heritage Trail Trek (7 Days)

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Trip Type

Camping

Grade

Strenuous

Altitude

3,165 m

Transportation

Land

Group Size

1+

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Tamang Heritage trail trek is one of the newly opened treks which combine an enchanting journey into Tamang culture of the North and magnificent mountain views. Trekking through Tamang villages gives you a wonderful opportunity to closely observe the community’s lifestyle, culture and crafts such as basket weaving.

The Tamang Heritage tail trek covers a mix of alpine terrain, green meadows and thick forests of rhododendron and pine. You are more likely come across more glaciers in this trek as well as high altitude lakes namely Gosainkunda, Parvatikuda, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda.

There also the dramatic views of Langtang Lirung (7245m), Danda ridge (5122m), Dorje Lakpa (6989m), Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal, Manaslu and Sanjen Himal ranges.

Itinerary Expand All Close All

Food
Welcome dinner at Kathmandu.
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about eight hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge

While trekking, you can experience Tamang culture and participate in cultural show at Goljung and Gatlang. Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is a Tamang settlement. One can visit a Tamang monastery and beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang. Stay overnight at local home/lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2607

On the way you enjoy the views of the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. At Tatopani or 'hot water', you can take a hot bath in natural hot springs. It is believed that taking a dip into this spring will heal you both spiritually and physically. This day's trekking provides you an opportunity to experience more of Tamang culture. Stay overnight at local home/lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3165

En route you may encounter animals like monkeys and deer. The panoramic views of Langtang, Kerung, Ganesh Himal and Sanjen ranges can be easily experienced from Nagthali. Nagthali used to be a popular meditation center for the local Buddhist monks and Lama Priests. Another cultural village, Thuman, is popular for its Shamanic performances and beautiful views of Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at local home/lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2229

You can experience home stay in Briddim and enjoy a cultural show performed by community members. Briddim is a Tamang Buddhist village in the bosom of Langtang Himal with a total of around 43 houses. The roof of houses, here are distinctly covered with slates. As direct descendants of Tibetans, the culture and tradition of Tamangs of Briddim are heartwarming and so close to Tibet. Stay overnight at local home/lodge.

Today’s trek is an easy descending for about 3 hours to Syabru Besi. Syabru Besi is a tiny town where you can buy local handicrafts and shawl made by women. Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1400

You drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Kathmandu.

What Is Included ?

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
  • Trekking guide
  • One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
  • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
  • Trekking equipments: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags, trekking poles, etc.
  • Entry permits for Langtang National Park
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
  • Land transportation from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi and Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus/ jeep
  • Insurance and equipments for all guides and porters
  • First aid kit
  • Tax, VAT and our service charge
  • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
  • Souvenirs

What Is Excluded?

  • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for involved staffs 
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu 
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu 
  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Tamang Heritage Trail Trek (7 Days) Altitude Profile

Additional Information

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor.  Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking. 

General Items:
Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items:
Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff   

Sun-worn Items:
Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets:
Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),  

Liquid/Snacks:
Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials:
First Aid Kit 

Optional:
Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc 

Additional items for camping trek:
Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price. 

Client Reviews

The four Swedes Ulla Ruder, Olle Ruder, Eva Ruder & Jan Thoren

Sweden

30th Jun, 2022

Best Recommendations   We were all the time very well guided by Ram who was helpful and gave us a lot of valuable information of biological as well as zoological art. ……All four of us have only the best recommendations to give to them all. When the trek was over we all felt that we had become friends. We have certainly the best memories with us for the rest of our lives and we are all satisfied with every detail in your arrangements. Malarvagen 49 165 72 HASSELBY S... See more weden, 08-38-50-45 See less...


Michael Rollinson

United Kingdom

30th Jun, 2022

NEPAL TRIP   Me Michael from Scarborough N-York & UK. This was my first trip Nepal and had spoken to Ramesh through the year      


Dr. Pete Thomas

United Kingdom

30th Jun, 2022

I am extremely grateful   I came to Nepal, I went trekking and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Kathmandu Guesthouse recommended Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition to myself and they did not disappoint. My guide was extremely polite, patient and knowledgeable.   Address: 2nd floor flat 25 Sydenham Road Cotham Bristol B56 5SJ UK


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