Overview And Highlights

People of Multicultural, multi -linguistic, unique festivals, costume and tradition has single home Nepal which is also known as multiethnic diversified country. Nepal is not only renowned for its beautiful Himalayas range and natural beauty but also equally famous for its captivating different rich traditional cultures of people. As the Tamang Heritage Trek package also focuses on promoting the culture and traditions of the ethnic Tamang and Lama community of the Langtang region. Board on this anthropological trekking in Nepal and experience the great traditions of this Himalayan people.

Tamang Heritage Trek is a stimulating trek into the Himalayas that offers travelers a glimpse into the every-day lives of the Tamang people who are Nepalese mountain residents of the Langtang region. The Tamang Heritage Trek 14-day trip begins from Kathmandu with visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Next, we drive to Syabrubesi and starts our actual trekking into the langtang region. Throughout our journey we will be pleased with outstanding views of the Himalayas and get familiar with the culture and traditions of the Tamangs who live in close purlieu to the mighty Langtang.

Blend with the Tibetan origin of people along with the Lamas/Moktans/Tamangs of the Langtang in this blissful journey taking you to some of the remarkable places of the Langtang region trekking and Ganesh Himal Trekking. During the Tamang Heritage Trek trekkers find the natural wonders snuggled symphonically in the expert supervision of these fearless people. The natural hot water springs to the communities and their adjoining farmlands award the unique opportunity to understand the root of these wonderful terrains. Villages like Gatlang, Briddim, Tatopani and others are the best hideaway destination to understand the true spirit of the hilly and Himalayan lifestyle. Moreover, visual delights of the fabulous Himalayas and diversions along the forests, rivers and hilly landscape contribute in creating the fabulous moments of marching in Nepal. The grand view of the mountains like Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, Shishapangma and others will add the gloss to this glorious anthropological trekking in Nepal.

Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Arrival in Kathmandu	1300m
2	Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation	1440m
3	Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi	1550m
4	Trek begins: Syabrubesi to Gatlang : 5 hours	2200m
5	Gatlang to Tatopani : 6-7 hours	2607m
6	Tatopani to Thuman via Brimdang and Nagthali: 6 hours	2400m
7	Thuman to Briddim : 6 hours	2345m
8	Briddim to Lama Hotel	2470m
9	Lama Hotel to Langtang village , 6-7 hours	3430m
10	Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa	3870m
11	Trek back to Lama Hotel	2380m
12	Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi: 5 hours
13	Drive to Kathmandu	1440m
14	Final departure

Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Arrival in Kathmandu	1300m
2	Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation	1440m
3	Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi	1550m
4	Trek begins: Syabrubesi to Gatlang : 5 hours	2200m
5	Gatlang to Tatopani : 6-7 hours	2607m
6	Tatopani to Thuman via Brimdang and Nagthali: 6 hours	2400m
7	Thuman to Briddim : 6 hours	2345m
8	Briddim to Lama Hotel	2470m
9	Lama Hotel to Langtang village , 6-7 hours	3430m
10	Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa	3870m
11	Trek back to Lama Hotel	2380m
12	Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi: 5 hours
13	Drive to Kathmandu	1440m
14	Final departure

Day to Day Itinerary

1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Max Elevation

1300 m.

When you arrive in Kathmandu airport, our agency representative will be waiting for you in the airport holding our company and your name play card. From airport our agency representative will escort you to the hotel which takes 20 min of driving. After you check in to the hotel, you will rest and fed your flight sickness till next day. At hotel we will brief you about your schedule and plan of your trip.

2 : Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tours to world heritage sites of Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, BodhanathStupa-the biggest Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world! Patan Durbar Square is the oldest city in the Kathmandu valley with age old tradition also called Lalitpur-the city of fine arts. The visit covers the Durbar Square, the Krishna temple, the Kumbheswore temple, the Golden temple and many more. SwayambhunathStupa-the 2000 years old legendary stupa on the hillock also nick-named as monkey temple.

3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 8-9 hours

Max Elevation

1550 m.

Walking Duration

8-9 hours

Starts From

Drive from Kathmandu

Ends At

Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 8-9 hours

After night stay at the hotel of Kathmandu we will head set to Syabrubesi which is 11 hr straight drive. The drive route to SyabruBesi tourist buses do not travel we make our journey in local buses. We provide the private transportation up on your services requested. We will have overnight stay at local tea house in Syabrubesi and prepare ourselves for the trekking next day.

4 : Trek begins: Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2,200m/7,217ft.): 5 hours

Max Elevation

2200 m.

Walking Duration

5 hours

Starts From

Trek begins: Syabrubesi

Ends At

Gatlang (2,200m/7,217ft.): 5 hours

From the Syabrubesi we will head towards the Galtang .on the way of the trail we can observe the different traditional villages. The cultural show at Goljung and Gatlang makes your trekking an unforgettable one. 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. Here we will have night at local tea house.

5 : Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m/8550 ft): 6-7 hours

Max Elevation

2607 m.

Walking Duration

6-7 hours

Starts From

Gatlang

Ends At

Tatopani (2607m/8550 ft): 6-7 hours

From Galtang we will head towards the Galtang. On the way we can enjoy sightseeing of Langtang range and Ganesh Himal. Experience of the Tamang culture at Tatopani which naturally signifies ‘hot water’, we can take hot bath in natural hot springs with bathing areas in the lap of the mountains. Another cultural village Thuman is popular for its Shamanic performances and beautiful view of Langtang. The panoramic view of Langtang, Kerung, Ganesh Himal, Sanjen ranges can be distinctly experienced from Nagthali. Nagthali used to be a popular meditation center for the local monks and priests.Here we will have night at local tea house.

6 : Tatopani to Thuman (2,400m/7,874 ft) via Brimdang and Nagthali: 6 hours

Max Elevation

2400 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Tatopani

Ends At

Thuman (2,400m/7,874 ft) via Brimdang

Today we trek from Tatopani to Thuman via Brimdang and Nagthali. Passing through the dense alpine forest, we reach the small Tamang settlement of Brimdang. From here, it’s a few hours walk uphill until Nagthali hill. Here, we enjoy the mesmerizing views of Langtang, Sanjen,Kerung and Ganesh Himal. Next, trek downhill to the Tamang village of Thuman.Here we will have night at local tea house.

7 : Thuman to Briddim (2,345m/7,693 ft): 6 hours

Max Elevation

2345 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Thuman

Ends At

Briddim (2,345m/7,693 ft): 6 hours

Today, we will trek to Briddim from Thuman after the night stay via Lingling. Briddim is a Tibetan Buddhist village in the bosom of LangtangHimal. Here most of the houses are made up of stone and have roofs of split slate. As direct descendant of ancient Tibetan immigrants, the culture and tradition of Briddim closely resembles that of nearly Tibetan villages.Here we will have night at local tea house.

8 : Briddim to Lama Hotel (2470m): 6 hours

Max Elevation

2470 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Briddim

Ends At

Lama Hotel

Today, we will trek from Briddim to Lama Hotel. The trail descends to GhopcheKhola which is a small stream. Then we ascend to Lama Hotel via Rimche. Lama Hotel is located on the banks of the Langtang River and surrounded by lush forests and amazing mountain vista. Today we will have overnight in Lama Hotel.

9 : Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3,430m/11,253ft): 6-7 hours

Max Elevation

3430 m.

Walking Duration

6-7 hours

Starts From

Lama Hotel

Ends At

Langtang village (3,430m/11,253ft): 6-7 hours

After breakfast, we embark on our trip to the Langtang Village. Our trail continues alongside dense forests. After ascending another 30 minutes brings us to a point where the Langtang Valley begins. After climbing up steadily through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. On the way, we also enjoy the amazing views of LangtangLirung, pass by water mills, prayer wheels and chortens decorated with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them.Here we will have night at local tea house.

10 : Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 4 hours

Max Elevation

3870 m.

Walking Duration

4 hours

Starts From

Langtang village

Ends At

Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 4 hours

After breakfast, we will leave Langtang village and walk through yak pastures. Today, we also pass the largest mani wall in Nepal which is made from stone with prayers written on them. It is believed that the prayers on the mani wall spreads around by blowing winds. We cross several wooden bridges before reaching KanjinGompa which is beautifully surrounded by the mighty Himalayas. We can take a walk around the KanjinGompa enjoying astounding views of glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks.Here we will have night at local tea house.

11 : Trek back to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 4-5 hours

Max Elevation

2380 m.

Walking Duration

4-5 hours

Starts From

Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 4 hours

Ends At

Lama Hotel

Now we will trek back to the Lama Hotel. Since the trek is only downhill, it will only take us around 4 to 5 hours to reach our destination. It is a downhill trek through forests and alongside a beautiful mountain river. On the way we pass through the ethnic settlements of the Tamang people whose religious and cultural practices similar to the Tibetans. After the heavy trek we have the overnight stay Here we will have night at local tea house.

12 : Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi: 5 hours

Walking Duration

5 hours

Starts From

Lama Hotel

Ends At

Syabrubesi: 5 hours

Today is the last day of trekking. After breakfast, we trek down to Syabrubensi which will be an easy trek through lush green vegetation. After reaching Syabrubesi, we enjoy lunch and celebrate the completion of our trek.Here we will have night at local tea house.

13 : Drive to Kathmandu

Starts From

Drive

Ends At

Kathmandu

Staying night at SyabruBesi we head towards Kathmandu through long bus ride. Once in Kathmandu you have the option of being transferred to the airport or staying at a hotel.

14 : Final departure

Walking Duration

3 hours

Today is the last day of our trek. We will drop you airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. If manage to stay some more days in Kathmandu and want to join short tours near Kathmandu valley than feel free to inform us. We are always here to help you.