Langtang Tamang Heritage Trail

A visit to the Langtang Tamang Heritage Trail takes you to some of the most superb trekking in Nepal. Lying just north of the Kathmandu Valley, the Tamang Heritage Trail is perhaps the most accessible trekking region in Nepal, where you can experience some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and trek through unspoiled Tamang villages while providing a sustainable economic benefit to the community.

The history of the Tamang Heritage Trail takes you a several hundred years back when the trail was used as a trading route that connected Tibet and Nepal. Commodities like salt, meat, livestocks and crops were brought through the border and traded in these regions. Eventually those tibetian traders started to settle down here, changing their ethnicity to Tamang. Thus the name "The Langtang Tamang Heritage Trials.". But, their culture and tradition as a Tibetian were intact. Which is what you will get to see in this amazing route. You will be stunned to see that how well these people have preserved their ancient culture and traditions.

The Langtang tamang Heritage trail will reward you with Traditional Tamang villages and Culture, life, artifacts, relics, nature Unspoiled and Untouched by Mainstream development. You will feel the love and excitement of villagers as you enter the village where people in colourful traditional costumes welcome you with a huge smile.

During Spring (March - May) the nature lovers will feel heaven here. The Rhododendron forests are in full bloom and the diverse ecology bursts with beauty. Animals like leopard, Red Pandas, Bears and Musk deers roam around in this season.

The Langtang Tamang Heritage Trail can be combined with numbers of other small treks that lie along the way like:

The Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Gosainkunda Trek

Ganesh Himal Trek

Langtang Ganja - La Trek

Helambu Trek

No matter which expansion you choose, the adventure gets better and better again.

Things to do

What's Included?

Airport Pick up & Drop of Transportation by private vehicle
Twin / Double sharing deluxe accommodation in 3 star hotel with breakfast
Kathmandu / Ghatlang / Dunche / Kathamandu local bus
Twin sharing Accommodation in normal tea house during trek
3 Meals and two cup of tea / coffee for each meal
Sleeping bag
TIMS
National Park Fee & TIMS
A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder English Speaking guide
One porter between each two members during trek
Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Langtang Ri trekking staffs
Travel & Rescue arrangement
Trekking map for group
All government taxes
Farewell dinner

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What's not Included?

International Airfare
Extra meals in Kathmandu
Drinking water during trek, extra charges levied for any hot shower or electricity for device charging
Soft/hard drinks
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
Personal gears & clothing
Client's Insurance, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, Tips etc.
Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual
Tips for guide and porter and driver
Anything not specified in cost include section

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Brief itinerary

Day 1
Kathmandu arrival. (1,300m)
Day 2
Drive to Kathmandu to Syabrubesi to Gatlang. (2,238m)
Day 3
Gatlang to Tatopani via Chilime. (2,607m)
Day 4
Tatopani to Thuman Via Nagthali (2,338m)
Day 5
Thuman to Timure & excursion in Tibetan Borderlands. (1,762m)
Day 6
Timure to Khanjim Via Briddim (2,280m)
Day 7
Khanjim to Thulo Syabru (2,210m)
Day 8
Trek from Thulo Syabru to Cholangpati (3,654m)
Day 9
Trek from Cholangpati to Gosaikunda and back to Singompa (4,380m)
Day 10
Trek from Singompa to Dhunche and Drive back to Kathmandu (1,060m)
Day 11
Free Day in Kathmandu and evening transport to Airport for international Departure (1,300m)

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Day 1
Kathmandu arrival. (1,300m)

Langtang Ri Trekking & Expedition representative will greet you in an airport & transfer you to your Hotel, after refreshment you will be picked from hotel lobby to office where you will be formally introduced to your Guide and the activities to be enjoyed over the next few days. We will also ask for your passport photographs and any other details required for your trek permits, at this stage.
Day 2
Drive to Kathmandu to Syabrubesi to Gatlang. (2,238m)

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi to Ghatlang which takes about eight hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli river you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. At the same time, you notice that the road is still under construction. You can see scenery from view point. The cultural show at Goljung and Gatlang makes your trekking a memorable one. Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is a Tamang settlement. One can visit a Tamang monastery and beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang.
Day 3
Gatlang to Tatopani via Chilime. (2,607m)

Trek to Ghatlang to tatopani which is 6 hours of trek. Our walk begins by descending to Thangbuchet (near Chilime village) by the Bhotekoshi River. Chilime Hydropower dam is situated here. After Chilime, we start to ascend first by crossing a small hanging bridge and continue until we reach our campsite. In route, we have excellent views of the Langtang Range and Ganesh Himal. Tatopani also renown as place of natural hot water dam, where one can cleanse in the natural hot springs. Locals believe that the waters have a healing quality that eases away your aches and pains.
Day 4
Tatopani to Thuman Via Nagthali (2,338m)

This morning we ascend to Nagthali, which was once used as a popular meditation center for the local monks and priests. Nagthali Danda (3300m), the highest pass of the area, lies in a high open grassland and offers panoramic views of snow covered Langtang Lirung, Kerung, Ganesh Himal and Sanjen Ranges. We descend down to Thuman, a heavily Tibetan influenced Tamang village. If we are lucky, we might come across large troops of Nepal Gray Langur Monkeys. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings here are an unforgettable experience. This trek will take 5 hours.
Day 5
Thuman to Timure & excursion in Tibetan Borderlands. (1,762m)

We begin with an easy flat trails which descends to Timure en route to the old trade route to Tibet. After lunch and making camp at Timure we head towards Rasuwa Gadhi, an historical reminder of the Nepal-Tibet relations that has existed for many centuries. A suspension bridge here links Nepal and Tibet. We are not permitted to camp at Rasuwa Gadhi, as it lies on the border and security is extremely tight.
Day 6
Timure to Khanjim Via Briddim (2,280m)

Passing through rhododendron forests and meadows we head towards Briddim, another Tibetan influenced Tamang village located in the bosom of the Langtang Himal. Around 43 houses are spread in Z shape. Most of the houses are made up of stone and have roofs of split shake. Here we may meet other trekkers on the Langtang trail.
Day 7
Khanjim to Thulo Syabru (2,210m)

After the sunshine we are heading to our next destination called Thulo Syabru. Thulo Syabru from east is a small valley, it is a steep climb through forests of oak, fir, and rhododendron to the top of a ridge.
Day 8
Trek from Thulo Syabru to Cholangpati (3,654m)

After some hour walk we reach to Sing Gompa which is a small village famous for Yak Cheese. We can get cheese factory over here as well Buddhist monastery. Crossing the Sing Gompa we reach to our another destination after walk for 5 long hour crossing villages and pasturelands called Cholangpati.
Day 9
Trek from Cholangpati to Gosaikunda and back to Singompa (4,380m)

Observe the early morning sunrise view. We can see Langtang Lirung and Langtang on the south side from Cholang Pati we also can see the superb view of Ganesh Himal Ranges. After morning breakfast trek start to Gosainkunda which face the Lauribina at first. In Lauribina we can find some hotels/restaurants for tea break. The trail is still steep up until Gosainkund pass, then starts flat. After three hours of trek we reach to Gosainkund. When we cross the Gosanikund pass the first lake named Saraswoti Kund, second is Parvati Kund, third is Bhairab Kund and fourth is Gosain Kund, which is bigger than others. After then we back to Sing Gompa.
Day 10
Trek from Singompa to Dhunche and Drive back to Kathmandu (1,060m)

With the beautiful view of mountains and with greenery we back to Dhunche from Singompa. It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu with splendid views of hills, mountains, terraces and villages. You drive along the unpaved road till Betrawati and you begin to follow narrow well paved road.
Day 11
Free Day in Kathmandu and evening transport to Airport for international Departure (1,300m)

Afternoon is the free day and you can use it for your shopping. All too soon it’s time to bid Nepal farewell and one realizes that we can never be intimate, only acquainted with this amazing adventure Himalaya.

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Recommended equipment list: Trekkers need to provide their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment are available for hire from us as like Down Jacket

Footwear : Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.Clothing : Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.

Other equipment: Sleeping bag (5 seasons), lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters.

Other items: Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit.

steve From United Kingdom

December 28, 2016

langtang tamang heritage trials

Thank you so much Langtang Ri for organising a wonderful trek on the Langtang-Tamang Heritage Trail. Our guide Shuvas is very knowlegdgeable and good company. The scenery was fantastic and we were tre...

Thank you so much Langtang Ri for organising a wonderful trek on the Langtang-Tamang Heritage Trail. Our guide Shuvas is very knowlegdgeable and good company. The scenery was fantastic and we were treated to amazing views of the Ganesh Himal, Tibetan peaks and Langtang Lirung from our early morning hike up from Nagthali. As I am 65 I did wonder if it would be too much but thankfully it was worth the effort. Thanks also for our hotel, Katthmandu Eco who looked after us well, plus our guided tours of Kathmandu and Bakthapur. Despite the earthquakes and fuel crisis I thoroughly recommend a visit to Nepal, despite the disasters the Nepali people are so hospitable. One recomendation would be to avoid overcrowded public buses and share a jeep.
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Junxian From Singapore

December 20, 2016

langtang tamang heritage trials

Was part of a group that did the Temang Heritage Trail + Gosaikunda Trekking tour with Lantang Ri from 10 to 17 December 2016.

The tour included 1 guide, 1 assistant and 4 porters for a group of 7 ...

Was part of a group that did the Temang Heritage Trail + Gosaikunda Trekking tour with Lantang Ri from 10 to 17 December 2016.

The tour included 1 guide, 1 assistant and 4 porters for a group of 7 people. Overall, I was very pleased with the arrangements. Our guide is Phurkel Sherpa. He is very experienced and professional. The porters and assistant are very helpful as well. The lodging and meal arrangements are on point too. Couldn't be happier with Lantang Ri's program.
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Monika and Walter

August 1, 2016

LANGTANG TAMANG HERITAGE TRAILS

My husband and me had a great trek with our wonderful guide PASANG and our helpful porter SUBIR..!! We did a combination fom 4 treks, HELAMBU, GOSAINKUND, LANGTANG and TAMANG-HERITAGE-TRAIL, 18 days l...

My husband and me had a great trek with our wonderful guide PASANG and our helpful porter SUBIR..!! We did a combination fom 4 treks, HELAMBU, GOSAINKUND, LANGTANG and TAMANG-HERITAGE-TRAIL, 18 days long but not al all too long..!! Trek was very varied, from mystery forests, to beautiful flowers, traditional villages, great panorama to 6000m and even more than 7000m high mountains from LANGTANG RANGE, GANESH RANGE and even, very close, TIBETIAN MOUNTAINS..!!
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