Activities : Trekking
Best Month : March-May September -December
Transportation : Private Car & Bus
Accommodation : Hotel & Lodge
Style : Tea house
Max Elevation : 2380m
Meal : Breakfast in Kathmandu and Full board meals during the trek
Trip Route : Kathmandu-Sybrubesi-Gatlan-Thuman-Subrubesi-Kathmandu
We bit off a bit more than we could chew with this trek. We found it more challenging than the Annapurna Circuit due to the steep inclines, and the fact that we chose not to use a porter on this trek. Without any previous experience we threw ou Read All
Tamang Heritage Trail passes through culturally rich and traditional Tamang villages in Langtang region near Tibetian boarder. Tamang are the indigenous inhabitant of Himalayas of Nepal. Their unchanged lifestyle since the beginning of the settlement has made this trial interesting . Their warm welcome, their traditional mountain houses, ancient monasteries, Gompas add color to this trek. Even if high peaks are not so close, this trek is less crowded with outstanding views.
Most of the villages in other Trekking trail has completely been transformed because of the guest houses and hotels built for Trekking business. But Tamang Heritage Trail, being a newly opened Trekking Trail, contains villages that are still the real ones. People living a traditional lifestyle raising livestock, farming, making baskets from bamboo are seen while passing the trail. Trekkers will have a chance to get in touch with the interesting Tamang tradition in this trek. If the trekking is done during the festival time like Loshar the trekkers can also enjoy traditional Syabru dance, Khamba dance and other wonderful performances . These performances are also done based on the trekkeers request. Another amazing factor of this trek is the natural hot spring located at Tatopani. Tatopani is said to have medicinal and healing power that is beneficial for blood purification and Rheumatism.
The starting point of Tamang Heritage Trail is Syabrubesi which is reached after a short drive from Kathmandu. The trek prevails breathtaking mountain scenery, terraced fields and Tamang populated beautiful valleys like Gatlang, Chilime, Thuman, Timure and Briddim. A night stay at the unique stone village of Gatlang and the home stay in Briddim are the most interesting experience in this Trek.
Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Trek preparation day (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi. (1,460m/4,790ft) 9 hours
Day 04: Trek to Gatlang. (2,238m/7,342ft) 6 hours
Day 05: Trek to Tatopani. (2,380m/7,808ft) 5 and half hours
Day 06: Trek to Thuman. (2,238m/7,342ft) 6 hours
Day 07: Trek to Briddim. (2,239m/7,345ft) 5 and half hours
Day 08: Trek to Syabrubesi (1,460m/4,790ft)
Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu. (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 10: Departure day
Day 1: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft) Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, we will meet and greet you then assist you to the hotel. Later that day we will meet you again at our head office and introduce you to your Guide. If your flight arrives in time, we will take you to one of the most popular local restaurant with delicious Nepalese food, cultural music and ethnic dance. This will give you a glimpse into the different ethnic groups of the country and If you arrive late we can arrange it the next day.
Day 2: Trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft) Have a lazy morning and breakfast at the hotel, and meet the official team member for a trip briefing and meeting your trekking crews. If you want walking tours or city tours, they can be arranged at an extra cost. Your guide can check your gears and help you to arrange last-minute shopping if you require. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Syabrubesi. (1,460m/4,790ft) 9 hours Our guide will meet you in the hotel as per the time decided earlier and take you to the bus station. you will take a bus to Syabrubeshi from there. The drive is towards north of Kathmandu Valley through Pasang Lamu Highway. This road is well paved till Trishuli Bazar and then unpaved up to Syabrubeshi. You will see beautiful landscapes, valley, farm terrace as well as snow peaked mountains on the way. Finally you will reach Syabrubeshi. That evening you will stroll around the town and stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Trek to Gatlang (2,238m/7,342ft) 6 hours After breakfast , you will ascend for half an hour to reach the view point from where you will have a fantastic view of Ganesh Himal, Gosaikunda range and the Goljang valley. Then the trail leads you downhill to Goljang valley where you will have your lunch. You will reach another beautiful Tamang Village after 3 hours walk from Goljang. That night you will stay at the lodge in the village.
Day 5: Trek to Tatopani (2,380m/7,808ft) 6 hours The 5th day begins with a descend to Thangbuchet near Chilime village by the Bhotekoshi River. You will enjoy the view of Chilime Hydropower dam and after having lunch you will ascend uphill up to the hanging bridge, after crossing that bridge you will continue ascending till you reach Tatopani. You will stay that night in a lodge. That evening you can visit the Tatopani hot spring and take a bath on the lap of mountains. The hot spring is believed to have healing quality that wash away your aches, pains and sin.
Day 6: Trek to Thuman (2,238m/7,342ft) 6 hours Your day start with a breakfast, after which you will ascend to Nagthali Danda (3300m) from where you will have beautiful view of snow covered Himalayas. After taking some rest at Nagthali Dada you will continue to walk till you reach Brimdang where you will have a lunch. After having lunch return to Nagthali Dada. Then you will continue your walk to a Tibetan influenced Tamang Village called Thuman where you can absorb Tamang's interesting lifestyles. That night you will stay at a Lodge.
Day 7: Trek to Briddim. (2,239m/7,345ft) 5 and half hours Your day begin with an easy walk after which you will descend to Timure (the old trade route to Tibet). You will have your lunch there and after 3 hours walk from Timure you will reach Rasuwaghadi (Nepal- Tibet Boarder). You will continue your walk to Briddim (another Tamang village). You will have a home stay there. The home stay is an interesting part of this Trek. You will get closer to the Tamang culture. You will get a chance to interact with them. They will prepare meal for you. The host family will provide you a clean bed, toilet and a family dining room. In the home stay you will live with the local people, eat their traditional food with them, sleep on the same kind of bed they sleep on. Plain rice, Tibetan bread, Syakpa (Stew), potato, Tibetan tea, Briddim wine are the menu you will have and that would be prepared by the host family. You can participate in the cooking as well. You can enjoy their indoor rituals. In the evening local people will gather and perform their traditional and cultural song and dance to welcome you. The host family will guide you by explaining about those traditions and cultures.
Day 8: Trek to Syabrubesi. (1,460m/4,790ft) 5 hours After breakfast, you will descend for 3 hours to reach Syabrubeshi. You will have a lunch and rest of the day you will be free. You can walk around Syabrubeshi that day. You will spend that overnight in Syabrubeshi.
Day 9: Drive to Kathmandu. (1,300m/4,264 ft) 9 hours You will have early morning bus drive to Kathmandu. You will relax in the hotel once you reach Kathmandu. If you wish you can have a city tour. We will organize a dinner with you that day and discuss your experience of the Trek. You will spend that night in the Hotel.
Day 10: Departure day This day is the last day of your trip with us. If you would like to extend your holiday with us, we will help you otherwise we will assist you to the airport as per your flight departure time. If your flight is on the late evening, you can do final shopping or manage your photos of the trip.
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Special Note: On our trip you are able to schedule your own departure dates. We are able to depart our trip every day (only Nepal). So kindly choose your own date as per your convenient. Contact us to schedule your own departure day.
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