Tamang Heritage Trail

12 Days

Langtang Valley Trek an exclusive and different adventure to other Himalayan walks, where Nature Heaven Treks and Expeditions takes you to observe and explore around villages within Ganesh and Langtang Himal range. Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking one of the least ventured walking areas within Central Himalaya and close to Tibet border on old Trans Himalaya Salt and Caravan route of Nepal to Tibet, where our adventure leads near to the border of both countries. Due to its closeness with Tibet where Tamang communities and their nice villages follow similar culture and custom of Tibetan Buddhism and traditional farm life as it was past hundreds of centuries which you will witness on the beautiful and scenic walks on Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking.

Overview

Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking an exclusive and different adventure to other Himalayan walks, where Nature Heaven Treks and Expeditions takes you to observe and explore around villages within Ganesh and Langtang Himal range. Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking one of the least ventured walking areas within Central Himalaya and close to Tibet border on old Trans Himalaya Salt and Caravan route of Nepal to Tibet, where our adventure leads near to the border of both countries. Due to its closeness with Tibet where Tamang communities and their nice villages follow similar culture and custom of Tibetan Buddhism and traditional farm life as it was past hundreds of centuries which you will witness on the beautiful and scenic walks on Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking.

Tamang an ancient tribe residing on hills and mountains of Nepal Himalaya migrated to upper high areas of Nepal from inner Mongolia and Tibet since more than 5,000 years of history. The Tamang besides Buddhism religions also practices ancient Bon culture of per Buddhism, worshipping natural spirits and mountains and makes the native villages worth visiting on this Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking. The adventure begins from Kathmandu heading straight north towards Langtang Himal range around the district of Rasuwa which is also the present main route to Tibet, where the drive takes you to cooler hills within traditional Tamang farm villages. As our overland journey ends to start scenic walks onto high hills visiting lovely villages of Gatlang, Tatopani a village with natural hot-spring as the name means, and walking into an enchanting forest of tall rhododendron and pines with excellent views of Central Himalaya that includes Ganesh and Langtang mountain range.

Enjoying the best time of your life with great experience observing ancient rites and rituals, beyond your imagination and soaking into a colorful culture where walk finally ends taking a drive back to Kathmandu. Truly a wonderful combination and a short adventure around the north of Kathmandu within Langtang and Ganesh Himal region rewards visitors with spectacular mountain views along with age-old culture and colorful heritage on this marvelous Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking.

Itinerary

On reaching Kathmandu international airport where you will be received by Heaven Nature Trek staff and guide, then transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city around Thamel.Thamel the an interesting and exciting area of the city, after checking into your rooms, then join at the lobby for group briefing provides you with trekking and other necessary information. Group Welcome Dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese Restaurant to soak in with local culture, where folk musical program entertains you along with dinner.

Morning after breakfast leave the hotel following our city guide that takes you around great interesting places with tour of world heritage sites, with time in the afternoon preparation for the trek.

Morning after breakfast, drive takes you to higher north around Central Himalaya within Langtang Himal at Rasuwa district. Journey passes through rural farm villages and towns to reach at Dhunche a major town and headquarter of Rasuwa district, where Langtang National Park entrance located, our ride continues further downhill on zig-zag winding road to reach at Syabrubesi village for first overnight within Langtang Himal.

From Syabrubesi village first day and morning walk to nice village at Gatlang past Goljung, as route leads past Tamang farm villages facing views of Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung peaks. As walk continues with slow climb to reach at one of large Tamang village Gatlang for overnight stop, where you will be greeted with warm welcome in traditional custom presents you with Khada (religious silk scarf) and then transfer to local home-stay for overnight, with time to visit around the villages and interact with the locals. Gatlang, located on a hill with nice tended terraced farms and stone houses of traditional architecture of Tibetan style, visit local old monastery and beautiful Parvati-Kunda Lake at Gatlang, with cultural show of Goljung and Gatlang makes your stay a special.

Walk begins with descent to Thangbuchet, on the way views of Langtang peaks and Ganesh Himal with Tibet Mountains in the north, walk leads past small farm villages and into alpine woodland to reach at Tatopani for overnight stop. Afternoon visit hot springs ‘Tatopani’ means hot water rising from the fresh spring with time for short walk around villages. Tatopani means 'hot water’; believed a dip in the spring heals you from pain and aches and relaxes your tired muscles, afternoon with time to experience Tamang culture explore around as well interacting with the locals.

Trek to Thuman[ 2,400 m] via Nagthali Hill [3,156 m] – 06-07 hrs.
Morning walk from Tatopani leads to Thuman via high Nagthali and Bimthang as our route leads into alpine forest, chances of spotting monkeys and deer or rare endangered Red Panda. On reaching Nagthali enjoy clear view of Langtang Himal, Kerung area with Ganesh Himal, Nagthali in early days time a popular meditation center of local monks and priests, from here another hour walk to reach at Thuman, where you can observe local villages farm life with Shamanic performances with view of Langtang Himal.

From Thuman trek to Briddim village on route visit nearby historical Rasuwa-Gadi the border of Nepal / Tibet, China with an old fort. The fort a historical reminder of Nepal and Tibet trade and cultural relations that existed for many centuries till present, as walk today takes you to nice area with views of Ganesh and Langtang Himal. A pleasant walk on winding path with climb to a ridge with views of mountains and surrounding landscapes and then enter into rhododendron, pines and oaks forest, then climb with short descend to Briddim for overnight stop. Briddim, similar to Tibetan looking Buddhist village located on ancient trade route of Nepal and Tibet here enjoy folk and cultural show performed by local village community.

Final day of scenic and pleasant walk, morning leads you to Syabrubesi on the road head to Kathmandu, as walk takes you on downhill path past farm fields with nice tended terraces to reach at Syabrubesi for last overnight stop around Rasuwa district within Langtang Himal.

From Syabrubesi journey reach you at Kathmandu after an enjoyable and great moment on Tamang Heritage Trekking. Morning overland journey to Kathmandu after last overnight at Syabrubesi, as drive lead on same exciting and interesting highway to reach Kathmandu and to your respective hotels, with afternoon free to enjoy your own personal activities and shopping.

Last day in Nepal enjoying exciting and fabulous times with great experience on Nepal Central Himalaya around Langtang Himal, as time for your international flight and then depart from the hotel, where Nature Heaven staff and guide transfers you for your flight homeward bound or to respective countries.

Cost Include

  • All the airport/ Hotel transfers
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinner
  • Four (4) Nights Hotel Accommodations with Bed and Breakfast 3 Star Hotel.
  • By Jeep Kathmandu/ Syabru besi/ Kathmandu
  • Full meals ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the treks
  • All necessary paper work permit and TIMS ( National Park Permit and TIMS)
  • An English speaking professional govt. registered trekking Guide and porter ( 2 trekkers 1 Porter ) above the 4 trekkers 1 assistant Guide
  • Hot drinks ( tea and coffee)
  • All the Mountain accommodations soft comfortable private bed and share bathroom
  • Guide and Porter salary, meals, accommodations, insurance and equipment
  • All the government and local taxes
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • Trekking equipment four season sleeping bags down jacket rain coat walking poll If trekkers needed Etc

Cost Exclude

  • International air fear
  • Kathmandu City tour monument fees
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except Welcome and Farewell Dinner
  • All the soft and alcoholic drinks
  • Mineral water
  • Boiled water
  • Personal expenses
  • WI- FI
  • Travel insurance and evacuation
  • Tipping

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Tamang Heritage Trail