Tamang Heritage Trail Trek (9 Days)

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Duration

9 Days

Trip Type

Lodge Trek

Grade

Moderate

Max Elevation

3165 m.

Transportation

Bus / Jeep

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Min. Group Size

1 or more

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.

Day to Day Itinerary

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

Accommodation

Hotel

Max Elevation

1400 m.

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands and then transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1460m.) which takes about eight hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

1460 m.

After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1460m.) 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.

Trek from Syabru Besi to Gatlang (2238m.) via Goljung takes about six hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2238 m.

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.

Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m.) takes about six hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2607 m.

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.

Trek from Tatopani to Thuman (2338m.) via Nagthali (3165m.) and Bimthang takes about five hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

3165 m.

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.

Trek from Thuman to Briddim (2229m.) via Timure takes about six hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2229 m.

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.

Trek from Briddim to Syabru Besi (1460m.).

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

1460 m.

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.

Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu which takes about eight hours.

Food/Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation

Hotel

Max Elevation

1400 m.

You drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Kathmandu.

Departure

Food/Meals

Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Price includes the following services

a) Kathmandu

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
2 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

b) Trekking

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 equipment: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles
Entry permit for Langtang National Park
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
Land transportation from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi and Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus/ jee
Insurance and equipment for all guides and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency while trekking in mountains, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must have insurance from a reliable international travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

Service Excludes

Personal expenses (telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, laundry, all drinks including soft drinks, beers, and any alcoholic beverages)
Travel / Medical insurance
Tips for guide and porters
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Explore the route

Altitude & route map

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Tamang Heritage Trail Trek (9 Days) Altitude Graph

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

Dr. Pete ThomasUnited Kingdom

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.

Jun 30, 2022

Michael RollinsonUnited Kingdom

NEPAL TRIP

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

Jun 30, 2022

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

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.

Jun 30, 2022

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