TAMANG

TREK

TAMANG HERITAGE TREK

The Tamang Heritage Trail is a trekking route that consists of a loop on the western edge of Langtang National Park. It is is a gem trek for those trekkers who would like to experience some of the local culture of Nepal, midst the soaring views of Manaslu Massif, Ganesh, Langtang and Jugal Himal. The Tamang trek gives you a chance to experience authentic encounters with the warm and old traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture of the Tamang.

The Tamang Heritage Trail is a lot quieter than the better known Langtang Valley trek. The Tamang Heritage trail has the added benefit of providing sustainable economic benefit to the local community. The Tamang people are mainly buddhist and many residents in the region are of Tibetan descent. The region was severely affected by the earthquake that struck Nepal in April 2015 and some villages still suffer from the consequences. To the current day, the Tamang Heritage Trail experiences much less tourists compared to the years before 2015, mainly attributed to the fact that the hot springs in Tatopani- a former site of pilgrimage- were destroyed. Although the Tamang Heritage Trail is inside of the Langtang (Trekking) Area (an informal term that basically refers to all treks in the region), it is not exactly inside of the Langtang National Park

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TAMANG HERITAGE TREK at a glance

Overnight in tea houses or lodges on the mountain

From 10 days tour but the trek can be extended

Starts and ends in Kathmandu with a drive to Syabrubesi

At lower altitudes in remote regions of the Langtang Area.

TAMANG HERITAGE TREK itinerary

Day-1: Arrive Kathmandu

Arrival and transfer to Hotel.

Day-2: Guided Sightseeing

Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu valley

Day-3: Kathmandu- Syabrubesi, 1460m

After breakfast, transfer by private land cruiser to Syabrubesi . Overnight in a lodge. Note that this is a long trek and can take about 10 hours.

Day-4: Syabrubesi - Gatlang 2238m, 6 hrs

The trail starts after breakfast with an ascent of about an hour and half where we get to see stunning views of the Ganesh Himal, Gosaikunda range and the Goljang valley. We then head downhill again for about an hour to Goljang valley for the lunch. After lunch, the trail takes us on a 3 hour trek to Gatlang, a beautiful Tamang village. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by Khada (white scarves) and home made local drinks Rakshi accompanied by a welcome song in local language. Get refreshed and enjoy the local Syabru dance. Overnight at the community lodge.

Day-5: Gatlang - Tatopani 2380m ,6-7 hrs

We head out for about 7 hours on a long day. We start by descending to Thangbuchet (near Chilime village) by the Bhotekosi River where we stop for lunch . The Chilime Hydropower dam is situated here. After lunch the trail ascends across a hanging bridge an continue until you reach Tatopani which literally means 'hot water'. Here you can wash off in the in natural hot springs with bathing areas in the heart of the mountains. Locals believe that the waters have a healing quality that eases away your aches and pains. Dinner and overnight stay at local tea house.

Day-6: Tatopani - Nagthali 3165m- Thuman, 2238 6 hrs

After breakfast, we continue climbing to Nagthali Danda (3300m) the high open grassland which offer us amazing views of the snow covered Himalayas. We stop for lunch at Brimdang village along the way. The trek then continues down to Thuman, a Tibetan influenced Tamang village with friendly people who love to sing and dance.
Dinner and overnight at local tea house.

Day-7: Trek Thuman - Briddim 2239m, 6 hrs

This morning the trail flattens out a bit and then gradually descends to Timure en route to the old trade route to Tibet where we stop for lunch. Rasuwaghadi (Nepal-Tibet boarder) is just a 3hr walk from Timure and lies on the bank of River. After lunch the trail continues to Briddim, another Tibetan influenced Tamang village. Home stay at Briddim is a unique experience. All accommodations, lodgings and meals are offered at the individual houses on a rotational basis. Each host family provides a clean bed, toilet and a family dining room.

Day-8: Trek Syabrubesi 5 hours

After breakfast, the trek descends down to Syabrubesi which is about 3hrs from Briddim. Lunch and relax. Dinner and overnight at Syabrubesi

Day-9: Drive back to Kathmandu

Day-10: Depart Kathmandu

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bELOW ARE SOME OF THE QUESTIONS WE ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED about TAMANG HERITAGE TREK

Who are the people of Tamang?

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 culture and traditions of these people are similar to Tibet just across the border.

Can the trek be varied in any way?

This trek can be combined with Classic Langtang Valley Trek, Langtang Helambu Trek, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek and Ganesh Himal Trek. Combining Tamang Heritage Trail and Langtang trek would increase the duration of your itinerary to around 11 days, out of which one day is assigned for acclimatization at KyanjinGompa.

What is the accomodation like?

Most accommodation on the Tamang Heritage Trail will be in small local teahouses, which provide a warm comfortable bed and healthy, filling food. In Briddim we stay at a local homestay, which will also offer comfortable standards but may be a bit more basic.

Which is the best season to trek to the Tamang villages?

As in most places in Nepal, the best seasons to do the Tamang Heritage Trail are spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November).

Can I charge my camera batteries and mobile phone during the trek?

Yes, you can charge your batteries and mobile phones in every place by paying extra at the rooms do not have charging facilities. The price of charging may vary in different places. It is wise to bring your power bank which you can charge in Kathmandu and use it in the higher area as charging batteries in the higher area is quite costly.

What are the meals like on the trek?

You can choose the food from the menu and it depends on the places. You can also choose local dishes and continental/Chinese dishes. However, food is cooked by the basic local lodges so the varierty and flavour differs from one place to the next.

What is the flora and fauna like on the Tamang Trek?

This region offers a wilderness experience with beautiful landscapes of alpine terrain, flat meadows and rhododendron forests. There are still bears, leopards, red panda and musk deer. During the months of March and April the Rhododendron forests are in full bloom and have many different species of trees, birds and butterflies.

Where can I get trekking Insurance for the Tamang or other treks?

If you are going hiking or climbing or trekking then you need extra cover for your activities. Hiking and Climbing have become popular for many adventure seekers looking to add a climb up Kilimanjaro or a trek to Annapurna or even Island Peak to their list of amazing adventures. But any climb to high altitude carries with it a number of risks and having the correct and good trekking insurance is an absolute must. We recommend two different groups depending on which country you reside in. For further details, click on the icon

Is there much risk of altitude sickness on the Tamang trek?

Since the trek doesn’t take you to that high of an altitude, no days are assigned for acclimatization. The highest point of the trek is 2607 m, which is the altitude of Tatopani. For this reason this trek is best suited for people who want to trek in the hills of Nepal but somehow aren’t able to deal with high altitude, extreme weather, and rough terrain.

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