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Tamang Heritage Trail  (8-10 days) Trail
Overview:

This is a superb introduction to trekking in Nepal among some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole country, with rich tamang culture. Many ago Nepal, fought with Tibet for salt and some of the biggest areas where this war took place is in the Langtang Region of Nepal, wherein lies the third most popular trekking trail in Nepal. This area is connected to Tibet and the trails in this region were used by traders from Tibet bartering in Salt and mountain goats for meat (changra) with foodstuffs from the south.

Tamang Heritage Trail

Developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program, the "Tamang Heritage Trail" is the newly developed tourism product, off the beaten track, which highlights an ancient lifestyle combining it with picturesque scenery and healing baths in natural hot springs.
The people of this region are mostly Tibetans who came from Kerung in Tibet across the border and settled in Nepal. In earlier days, the citizenship of Nepal would not be offered to real Tibetans, so they changed their ethnicity to Tamang, which is what they still write till date. The cultural and traditions of these people are similar to the Tibetan across the border.

The trail starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Chilime, Thuman, Timure and Briddim. The trail may end back in Syabrubesi or follow the Langtang trek from Briddim village via Khanjim. Goljung and Gatlang are traditional Tamang villages. While Goljung has ancient monastery, Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is the Tamang settlement. One can also visit a Tamang monastery and the beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang. From the viewpoint at Bahundanda near these settlements, one can also see a panoramic view of Lantang, Kerung, and the Ganesh Himal, Sanjen Himal ranges.

After the trek of several days, bathing in the hot, healing waters of the natural spring at Tatopani en route from Gatlang to Chilime is an exhiliarating experience. Brimdang offers cultural experience at community-run home-stay, while Nagathali in Thuman VDC is surrounded by beautiful views of Langtang, Kerung, Ganesh Himal and Sanjen Himal ranges. Nagthali used to be a popular meditation center for the local monks and priests. Next is Timure on the old trade route to Tibet. A fort at Rasuwagadi in Timure is a historical reminder of the Nepal-Tibet relations that has existed for many centuries. A suspension bridge here links Nepal and Tibet.

The trail ends at Briddim which lies on the lap of Langtang Himal. Briddim offers warm Tamang hospitality at the home-stays run by community members. In addition, visitors can also visit local monasteries of Dukchu Gomba (monastery) chosen as sacred site by the great Tibetan Lama - Guru Rinpoche and Chukla Khnaga Gomba.

 
Trekking Snapshot:
 

Grade:

Easy

Duration:

14 days

Operation:

Lodge to Lodge

Group Size:

Min 2 & Max 9.

 
 
Tamang Heritage Trail  (8-10 days) Trail
Day to Day Itinerary:
 

Day

Route

Activities

Stay

Day 1

Kathmandu - Dhunche - Syabru

Drive Kathmandu- Rasuwa via Trishuli, Nuwakot.

Syabru (Hotel)

Day 2

 Syabru - Goljung - Gatlang

Drive Syabru - Goljung - Gatlang. Experience of the Tamang culture. See scenery from view point. Village walk. See cultural show at Goljung or Gatlang.

Gatlang (Community lodge)

Day 3

Gatlang - Tatopani

Trekking from Gatlang - Tatopani. Hot bath in the natural spring of Tatopani. Sightseeing of Langtang range, Ganesh Himal on the way. Experience of the Tamang culture.

Tatopani (Lodge)

Day 4

Tatopani - Nagthali - Thuman

Trekking from Tatopani - Nagthali via Brindang.  Animals like monkeys and deer can be seen on the way.  Panoramic view of Langtang on the way.

Thuman  (Homestay)

Day 5

Thuman - Timure - Rasuwagadhi - Timure

Trekking from  Thuman  to Timure and visit nearby historical Rasuwagadhi. Observe Tibeto-Burman Tamang culture on the two villages on the way.

Timure (Lodges)

Day 6

Timure - Briddim

Trekking from Timure - Briddim. Observe village life of Briddim. Watch cultural show done by community members. Experience of home-stay and Tamang culture.

Briddim (Home stay)

Day 7

Briddhim - Syabrubesi

Trekking from Briddim - Syabrubesi via Wangel.

Syabru (Hotels, Lodges, Teashops)

Day 8

Syabrubesi - Dhunche - Kathmandu

Drive Dhunche - Kathmandu

Kathmandu

 
Tamang Heritage Trail combined with Langtang Trail (10-12 days)
Day To Day Itinerary
 

Day

Route

Activities

Stay

Day 1

Kathmandu - Dhunche-Syabru - Gatlang

Drive Kathmandu- Rasuwa via Trishuli, Nuwakot. On reaching Dhunche, the headquarters, drive to Gatlang. See different settlements and interact with local people on the way. In the evening Tamang cultural show at Gatlang.

Gatlang (Community lodge)

Day 2

Gatlang - Tatopani

Trekking from Gatlang - Tatopani. Hot bath in the natural spring of Tatopani. Sightseeing of Langtang range, Ganesh Himal on the way. Experience of the Tamang culture.

Tatopani (Lodge)

Day 3

Tatopani - Brimdang - Nagthali-Thuman

Trekking from Tatopani - Thuman via Brimdang and Nagthali. Beautiful views of Langtang, Sanjen, Ganesh Himal, Kerung, and forests of rhododendrons at bloom during season.  Visiting Animals like monkeys and deer can be seen on the way. At Thuman observe the local vernacular architecture typical of this region.

 Thuman
(Lodges and teashops, Community hot shower)

Day 4

Thuman - Lingling- Briddim

Trekking from Thuman-Briddim via Lingling. Observe Tibeto-Burman Tamang culture on the way. Observe village life of Briddim. Watch cultural show done by community members.

Briddim (Homestay)

Day 5

Briddim - Lamahotel

Village walk at Briddim, observing the local lifestyle and culture, and interacting with the locals. Trekking from Briddhim - Lamahotel. En route to Langtang, the settlement of Lamahotel is located on the banks of Langtang river and surrounded by lush forests and mountains. 

Lamahotel (Lodges and teashops, Kerosene available at local depot)

Day 6

Lamahotel-Langtang

Trek from Lamahotel-Langtang. Beautiful views of the Langtang range on the way. Experience and observation of Tibetan settlements.

Langtang
(Hotels, lodges, teashops)

Day 7

Langtang - Kangjin

Trek from Langtang - Kangjin. Seeing the glaciated valley of Kangjin on the lap of Langtang Lirung and surrounded by snowy mountains, which is also the world's nearest settlement to glacier. Seeing various wild Himalayan flowers if during monsoons.

Kangjin
(Hotels, lodges, teashops)

Day 8

Kangjin-Lamahotel

Trek from Kangjin-Lamahotel.

Lamahotel (Lodges and teashops, Kerosene available at local depot)

Day 9

Lamahotel-Syabru

Trek from Lamahotel-Syabru.

Syabru (Lodges, teashops)

Day 10

Syabru-Kathmandu

Drive from Syabru-Kathmandu.

Kathmandu

 
 
Cost: Ask for Quotation
 
 
Cost Includes:
 
  1. All domestic flights, buses and cars as per itinerary
  2. Pretrip services & advice.
  3. All permits such as National park, Trekking Permit, ACAP, Climbing permits as described in the itinerary.
  4. All hygienically prepared meals such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner while you are on the trek.
  5. High quality tents, mattresses and kitchen equipment for treks that require camping.
  6. Medical Kit Bag for every trek.
  7. First Aid and Eco trained English Speaking guide.
  8. Domestic airport tax.
  9. Porters as required.
  10. We provide our staff with insurance, a wellpaid salary, high altitude equipment, food and accommodation.
  11. Rescue arrangements if necessary. We do not cover the expenses!
  12. High altitudes chamber bags (PAC) for high altitudes treks, expeditions
  13. Group farewell dinner
 
Cost Excludes:
 
  1. International airfare to/from home city;
  2. Food and Accommodation while you are not on the trek/tour/safari.
  3. Nepal entry visa costs.
  4. Visa extension fees.
  5. International Airport departure tax.
  6. Excess baggage charge.
  7. Travel, trek and expedition medical and evacuation insurance.
  8. Emergency evacuation charges, if required.
  9. Personal expenses (e.g. phone calls, laundry, alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, souvenirs, etc.).
  10. Tips for the staff because it is the sign of the guests happiness at the end of the trip. The customary word used is "Bakshis".
  11. Any loss due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, road blockage due to landslide, etc.
 
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