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Treks & Expedition

Tamang Heritage Trek

Duration
15 days
Max. Elevation
3870m
Group size
Min 1+
Level
MODERATE
Transportation

Private Vehicle & Public Bus

Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
2-3 Star Accommodation in Kathmandu. Lodge (Tea house) Accommodation during Trek
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route
{ Kathmandu - Syabubesi - Galtang - Tatopani - Thuman - Timure - Briddim - Lama Hotel - Langtang - Kyangjin - Kyangjin Gompa - Lama Hotel - Thulo Syabru - Sing Gompa - Dhunche - Kathmandu }

Highlights

    • Visit Tamang-Tibetan Villages like Gatlang, Goljung, Timure and Briddim etc. 
    • Visit Buddhist monasteries, learn about local lifestyle and Buddhist culture
    • Visiting Kyangjin Gompa at the attitude of 3780m and Kyangjin Ri (4350m)
    • Upclose view of Langtang Lirung (7245m)
    • Experience pristine wilderness and enjoy panorama of Langtang Himalayan ranges


Overview

The 15 days Tamang Heritage Trek (Langtang Valley) is one of the longest treks in Langtang region. It presents a wonderful opportunity to visit Tamang and Tibetan villages and Buddhist monasteries, learn about local lifestyle and Buddhist culture, closely experience pristine wilderness and enjoy panorama of Langtang Himalayan ranges along with highest ice glaciers and lakes. 
 
This is one of the newly opened treks which take you from sub temperate climate to alpine terrain. Gatlang, Goljung, Timure, Briddim are some of the most important Tamang-Tibetan villages you will visit. Along the trek capture spectacular panoramic views of Langtang Lirung (7245m), Langtang Kerung, Chumse Danda ridge (5122m), Dorje Lakpa (6989m), Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal, Manaslu and Sanjen Himal ranges. 
 
Visiting Kyangjin Gompa at the attitude of 3780m and Kyangjin Ri (4350m) provides for a rare up close views of Langtang Lirung as well as Langtang glacier. High altitude lakes such as Chhoingdolmo lake, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda are found along the Tamang Heritage trek.
 
Finally on this trek you will also have a chance to visit the Langtang village, which had been devastated by 2015 earthquake and learn how the locals are rebuilding their lives and promoting tourism. 

Important Note

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in.

Trip Itinerary

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi via Trishuli (Nuwakot) 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 camp.

Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang via Goljung which takes about six hours. While trekking you pass through Tamang villages with Langtang peaks on the backdrop. The Tamang culture show at Goljung and Gatlang will be a memorable experience. Gatlang is set high on a hillside among terraced fields and is at a short walking distance from Tamang monastery and beautiful Choddingmo Lake.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani takes about six hours. On the way you enjoy splendid panorama of Langtang and Ganesh Himal. Tatopani once hosted a natural hot spring which dried up after 2015 earthquake.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Tatopani to Thuman via Nagthali takes about five hours. This trail  is impressive because of possible encounter with wild animals such as red panda, monkeys and deer. The panoramic view of Langtang, Kerung, Ganesh Himal, Sanjen ranges can be distinctly experienced from Nagthali.
 
Nagthali is a popular meditation center for local monks and priests. Another cultural village Thuman is popular for its Shamanic performances and add to that beautiful views of Langtang Himalayas that can be seen from every house in Thuman.
 
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Trek from Thuman to Timure takes about five hours. The historical fort of Rasuwagadhi lies along Nepal –China (Tibet) border. Timure falls on ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet.

Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from Timure to Briddim takes about six hours. Today the trail is longer and is a bit rugged. Briddim is one of the most beautiful villages located on the bosom of Langtang Himal.

At Briddim you can experience rich Buddhist culture of Tamang and Tibetan. There are around 43 houses with roofs made of distinctive stone slates. You can enjoy homestay with local family.  

Trek from Briddim to Lama Hotel takes about six hours. The path is relatively easy with much portion going downhill. Reaching Lama Hotel, you discover that it is located on the banks of the Langtang River and surrounded by lush forests and mountains.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang is quite mesmerizing especially because of the beautiful views of the Langtang range. You can also learn about Tibetan culture and lifestyle.

Stay overnight at lodge.

This day you can see the glaciated valley of Kyangjin on the lap of Langtang Lirung enclosed by snowy mountains.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and around the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung. You will also ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m), directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.

Stay overnight at lodge

From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel.

Stay overnight at lodge.

You move up a steep path through the forest. An undulating path brings you to this fascinating village of Thulo Syabru where each house is set above its neighbor, in a long line up the very crest of the ridge.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Leaving Thulo Syabru you climb a steep path through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron to the top of a ridge. From here it is only a short descent to Sing Gompa.

Stay overnight at lodge.

You trek downhill all the way to Ghatte Khola (stream) passing a section of forest along with a small village Dimsa. You then trek over a level path along the Ghatte Khola (stream) till Dhunche.

Stay overnight at lodge.


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Includes

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private A/C car or Van
    • Trekking guide/s
    • Porters (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
    • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
    • Accommodation in Lodge (Tea houses) during the trek
    • Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking sticks if required
    • Entry Permit for Langtang National Park
    • Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
    • All land transportation wherever applicable
    • Insurance and equipment for the trekking staffs
    • First aid kit
    • Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost incase required.
    • One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • Souvenir

Doesn't Include

    • Personal nature expenses
    • Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips
    • Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu

Equipment List

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.

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Art representing various natural and cultutal heritages of Nepal