Tamang Heritage Trail and Langtang Valley

Maximum Altitude:

3,870 m/12,697 feet

Duration:

14 Days

Trip Region:

Langtang

Difficulty:

Moderate

Best Season:

Sep-Dec, Mar-May

Activity:

Trekking

Price From: $850

Group Price Available [-]

No. of People	Price Per Person
1 Person	$1050
2 Person	$850
3 Person	$820
4–7 Person	$770
8–10 Person	$700

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Highlights

An exclusive moderate adventure on the hidden areas of the Central Himalayas
Enjoy the walk in a serene environment following the Tamang Villages Trails.
Fascinating views of the majestic mountain range of Ganesh and Langtang Himal.
Explore the lovely traditional Tamang Villages enriched with ancient heritages.
From off-the-beaten-trails to scenic mainstream routes towards Langtang Valley.”

Tamang Heritage Trail and Langtang Valley Trek lead to exclusive moderate adventures around the Central Himalayas of Langtang regions. Adventure of a great combination of exploring the lovely mountain villages enriched with age-old heritage cultures. The treks take you to the best viewpoints on top of Nagethali Hill. Amidst enchanting rhododendrons and pine tree forest within dramatic scenery of rolling hills with white-snow peaks.

Tamang Heritage Trail is an exciting and interesting walk from one traditional village to another. Trekkers can observe the impressive cultures of the mountain people, the Tamang, who are the indigenous tribes of the Central Himalayan ranges.

Tamang are the 5th populated tribes of Nepal, enriched with similar Buddhist religion and cultures to their Tibetan predecessors. The Tamang tribes settled throughout the country, especially around the Kathmandu Valley rim. Including the Nepal Mid-East and West and the Rasuwa district, on the foothills of Langtang and Ganesh Himal.

Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Route

Tamang Heritage Trail starts with an exciting scenic overland journey to reach Syabrubesi farm village around Rasuwa district. From here, the trek follows towards higher hills to reach Gatlang Village, the largest Tamang settlement. At Gatlang, have ample time to explore the village and immense cultures, then walk further north through Tatopani Village.

The walk leads close to the border of Nepal and Tibet, and then the route diverts with a climb to Nagethali Hilltop. Enjoy the fascinating panorama of the Central Himalayas with Langtang and Ganesh Himal, including some peaks across the border in Tibet. From Nagethali Hill, after a delightful moment with fantastic mountain views, the trail follows to Thuman and Briddim Villages. Trekkers can experience more of the Tamang age-old cultures along with the typical organic food of the Tamang. From Briddim Village is the end of Tamang Heritage Trail, and then the adventure follows through the lovely forest.

To reach the main popular trail towards beautiful Langtang Valley, with a difference between the beaten trail and the mainstream trekking routes. Trekkers can experience the difference between the Tamang Heritage Trail and Langtang Valley routes, but it leads to enjoyable walks.

As the trek progresses past Langtang and Mundu Villages, then reach the picturesque Langtang Valley at Kyanjin Gompa. It is the last settlement around the Langtang Valley, and trekkers can enjoy the comfort of the nice accommodations and good food.

Kyanjin Gompa is a perfect place for a rest day to enjoy hiking to the famous scenic viewpoints at Kyanjin and Tserko-Ri. These high ridges offer mind-blowing panoramas of the surrounding towering peaks of Langtang Himal, as far as Jugal Himal.

After a most exciting and delightful time and experience, then the adventure slowly comes to an end. The trail follows downhill through lovely woods to reach back at Syabrubesi for the last overnight around the country of Tamang. From Syabrubesi, an exciting drive brings you to Kathmandu after a memorable experience on the Tamang Heritage Trail & Langtang Valley Trekking.

The Best Seasons for Tamang Heritage Trail & Langtang Valley Trek:

The best seasons for Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trekking are spring and autumn/fall. Spring starts from March to May, a lively season with longer sunlight hours for pleasant walks and views. The best times and seasons are when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species and colors. In spring, with cold mornings, late afternoon, and night, it can get cloudy with chances of light showers and snowfall sometimes.

The next best season is the autumn/fall, which begins from September to November. It is the high season for various adventures in Nepal including Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek. Most days are fine and clear with cold morning, late afternoon, and night times. The days are short and get dark soon due to limited sunlight hours.

Chances of snowfall sometimes trekkers can also enjoy the treks during the winter time. Most days are bright with clear blue skies, but it gets dark soon with chances of snowfall sometimes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350 m/ 4,428 ft. [+]

On arrival in Kathmandu at Nepal International Airport received by Himalayan Friendly staff and a guide. A short drive to your hotel, located in the main areas of Kathmandu city. On reaching the hotel, check into your lovely rooms after a long flight and jet lag. Getting refreshed join with other members of Langtang Valley Trekking for briefing. Provided by a Himalayan-friendly guide or leader, detailed information on the trekking route, local lodge, and food. After briefing a group welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese Restaurant with local folk culture programs.

Day 2: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m via Dhunche Town 1,900m-06 hours. [+]

Morning starting early for a long and exciting drive to Syabrubesi the gateway town. From here trekkers can enjoy the adventures to Tamang Heritage Trail and Langtang Valley. The drive follows north on leaving Kathmandu, heading past Trisuli town, and then to enter Rasuwa district. The road leads winding uphill to cooler hills reaching Dhunche, the headquarters town of Rasuwa district. As well as the entrance of Langtang National Park, from Dhunche downhill on the zigzagged winding road to reach Syabrubesi. Arrive by late afternoon for overnight, and then check into a nice lodge and have time to explore the town-farm village. Observe the local culture and customs of the Tamang people the tribes of Langtang and the Central Himalayan region.

Day 3: Trek to Gatlang village 2,248 m -06 hrs. [+]

After breakfast today, the first day walk starts taking the old route avoiding the main motorable road. A slow climb reaches Ronga Bhanjyang facing stunning views of the Ganesh Himal and Gosainkunda ranges with Goljung valley.

After an hour, the route descends to Goljung Valley, for a possible lunch stop, and then the trail follows to Gatlang. An impressive and large Tamang Village, with houses built with stones. The villagers welcome you with traditional greetings and spend the overnight in one of its Home-Stay Cottages.

The rest of the day is immersed in the customs and culture of the Tamang inhabitants. At Gatlang, explore the Parvati Kund and an old monastery of great religious and cultural interest.

Day 4: Trek to Tatopani village 2,380 m -06 hrs. [+]

Morning from Gatlang, the trail follows to Tatopani the walk leads downhill past several Chortens, Mani walls, and dense woodlands. Then slowly the trail leads to Thambuchet and Chilime with a nice serene lake. The huge pond was formed by the Chilime Hydropower Dam. From here climb leads towards farm terraces to cross a suspension bridge, then reach Gonggang Village.

An ideal place for a lunch stop in Gonggang village, the afternoon walk continues with a gradual climb to Tatopani. The name Tatopani is for the hot spring that existed before the huge earthquake of 2015. At present the source of the hot spring is destroyed, but the name of the village Tatopani remains.

Enjoy the comfort of a nice simple lodge accommodation with local food for dinner. Having time to explore this interesting village with beautiful surrounding scenery.

Day 5: Trek to Thuman 2,238 m via high Nagethali Hill-06 hrs. [+]

From the lodge in Tatopani, the trail leads through the forest with a slow climb and ups and downs. Then the walk reaches a lovely area of Brimdang after two hours of trekking. From here another two more hours with a steady climb to reach on top of Nagethali Danda. At the highest point of the treks, before Langtang Valley, enjoy lunch, along with a tremendous panorama of the Himalayan ranges

The views of Ganesh and Langtang Himal with peaks of Tibet just across the borders. Have time to visit several minor monasteries, and then continue walking downhill to Thuman for an overnight halt. A nice Tamang Village with great cultural hospitality. Evening, enjoy singing and dancing of strong Tibetan influence performed by the village’s cheerful young folks.

Day 6: Trek to Briddim 2,240 m -05 hrs. [+]

After Thuman towards Briddim, the last village around the Tamang Heritage Trail. Located across the valley and across the Bhote Koshi River, where the hike leads to a gentle trail. The route heads downhill to Timure, situated on the old trade route of Nepal and Tibet. Possible lunch stops, afternoon a steep climb to a ridge, facing views of the snow peaks. Then enter the rhododendrons, pines, and oaks forest to reach Briddim, a nice Tamang village of strong Tibetan influence.

Enjoy the last overnight around the Tamang Heritage Trail before heading towards the mainstream route to Langtang Valley.

Day 7: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,455 m-06 hrs. [+]

After a wonderful time in Briddim village, the morning walk leads to cross the Bhote Koshi River Valley. They enter through a lovely cool forest of bamboo and birch groves, with terraced fields. Around the tranquil areas chances of spotting some rare wildlife like the red pandas. The trail ascends gently to Rimche through Bamboo Village, which is close to the banks of the Langtang River. The walk continues until you reach Lama Hotel, for the first overnight around the main trail to Langtang Valley.

Day 8: Trek to Langtang Village 3,425 m or Mundu 3,450 m-06 hrs. [+]

Lama Hotel is located in a river gorge amidst dense woods, The morning walk starts following the river upstream through lovely trees. Reaching a nice spot at Ghode Tabela for lunch, an afternoon walk into the forested trail to Langtang Village.
Trekkers can see the rubble of big boulders from the avalanches that destroyed the village in the 2015 earthquakes. Many local people were killed as well as some foreign trekkers, and a small memorial of Stupa stands in the village.
The village has been rebuilt and life is slowly coming back to normal, enjoy the comfort of a nice simple lodge.

Day 9: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa 3,870 m-04 hrs. [+]

From Langtang Village today a short walk to Kyanjin Gompa for lunch and overnight stop. The walk follows past to adjoining village of Mundu with a short steep climb then into a wide valley. From here the tall tree lines drop for short juniper bushes, facing views of Langtang Himal with Dorje Lakpa.

Slowly the walk reaches a lovely large settlement of Kyanjin Gompa with a small monastery. The lodges here are much better than previous overnight stops, enjoy the comfort of a nice lodge accommodation. Arriving at Kyanjin Gompa for lunch and two overnight stops, located amidst beautiful surroundings amidst Langtang Valley, Afternoon explore the Kyanjin areas and its small monastery of great religious and cultural interest.

Day 10: Rest day for leisure scenic hike to viewpoints. [+]

An enjoyable and exciting place Kyanjin Gompa for rest day, having breakfast options for short and long day hike. The short hike is a climb to Kyanjin-Ri at 4,773 m and the longer hike of 4-5 hours. It is a steep climb up to Tserko-Ri. Which is at 5,033 m high, both viewpoints offer spectacular panorama of the surrounding giant peaks. Includes super vista of Langtang Himal range with Langtang Lirung and Langtang-Ri. Overlooking as far as Jugal Himal, Yala Peak and Dorje Lakpa with some mountains across the border in Tibet. Rest of the afternoon at leisure amidst beautiful mountain surroundings at Kyanjin Gompa.

Day 11: Trek to Lama Hotel-06 hrs. [+]

Enjoy a wonderful time at Kyanjin, with glorious views of towering snow-capped peaks. After breakfast enjoy the longest day walks to Lama Hotel, with a long stretch of downhill. Reaching back into tall tree lines past Mundu, and Langtang villages to reach Lama Hotel for an overnight stop.

Day 12: Trek to Syabrubesi on the road-head- 05 hrs. [+]

On the last day trek of the adventure, a morning walk follows on the same trail, enjoying the views along the route. The walk leads downhill through a forested path, heading past farm areas. Then finally the walk reached Syabrubesi for the last overnight around the Langtang Himal region and in Rasuwa district.

Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. [+]

The morning after last overnight in a mountain village at Syabrubesi and around Langtang Himal region. The drive follows on the same interesting highway past farm villages and towns to reach Kathmandu. Arriving in the late afternoon, the rest of the evening for leisure activities or shopping for souvenirs.

Day 14: Final International Flight Departure for Homeward Bound. [+]

Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, after a great memorable adventure around the Annapurna Himalayas. Enjoying a great time on Langtang Valley Trekking. As time for your international airport terminal, our guide and staff transfer you to the International Airport. Then bid farewell to Nepal and guide, the staff, as you enter the air terminal for a homeward-bound flight.

Include

International airport pick-up and drop-off service in a private vehicle
Three nights 3-star Hotel in Kathmandu (Twin Sharing, BB plan)
Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek
Best available Accommodation during the trek
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi to Kathmandu by local Bus(Private Transportation will be arranged upon your request on extra cost)
Experience and English speaking guide
Good Porter (1 porter for every 2 clients)
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits and TIMS.
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
Medical Kit
Trekking map

Exclude

Nepalese visa fee
Hot showers during the trek
Soft drinks, including water
Travel and rescue insurance
Private transportation except what is mentioned in the What Is Included section

UseFul Info

Accommodation Tamang Heritage Trail And Langtang Valley

In the popular areas around Nepal Himalayas, like Annapurna and Everest including Langtang Valley. The Tea Houses have mushroomed in each designated overnight stop, as per the standard itineraries. In the early days beyond permanent villages, temporary settlements were established as the flow of trekkers increased. Due to the influx of trekkers demand many Tea Houses were built. In those days it was known as Tea Houses having simple lodges with basic rooms and facilities. At present in Langtang Valley, trekkers can have the option of single or double bedrooms. But most lodges provide rooms with common toilets and bathrooms, as the plumbing systems of water pipelines freeze. Especially, during the morning and nighttime, when temperatures reach less than minus degrees Celsius. The rooms are good and simple, as well as clean, but best to have your sleeping bags. Which is much more hygienic, as the blankets provided, sometimes it is not clean, due to the cold temperatures.

Washing and drying it up takes time, the bed sheets are clean, but best to have your sleeping bags.
Most lodges have electricity and with to keep the room nice and cozy. All trekkers need to carry a good torch or flashlight to lighten the rooms for one’s comfort.

Around Tamang Heritage Trail, most villages like Gatlang, Tatopani, Thuman, and Briddim provide simple room accommodation. Having common baths and toilets, some village villages like Gatlang, Thuman, and Briddim run Home Stay programs.

Which is run and organized by the village communities. Most Home Stay is a small cottage with neat rooms with a touch of a traditional environment. Having large dining rooms, where the villagers can entertain the groups with traditional folk songs and dances as entertainment.

Food on Tamang Heritage Trail And Langtang Valley.

Food is essential to keep the energy level on daily walks on steep ups and downhill. Trekkers joining in for Tamang Heritage Trail must be aware that they will be trekking on off-the-beaten trails. Away from the main popular trekking route, so get prepared to enjoy whatever it comes and serves.

Around Tamang Heritage Trail after Syabrubesi town-village will be simple, all meals served are healthy and organic. As Tamang Heritage Trail is exploring from one village to another, where basic Nepal and Tamang traditional meals are available. Like the famous and popular Nepali, Dal Bhat which is a boiled or steamed fine rice. Served with seasonal vegetable mild curry, includes Dal, a lentil soup of various types of tiny beans. As well as with homemade sauce and pickles, to add to Dal Bhat. Meat is scarce around remote villages but can request either chicken, mutton, lamb, or Buff (Buffalo meat).

Refreshment drinks tea, coffee, or drinking chocolates are available, for breakfast for oat porridge, corn flakes, and muesli. Followed by loaf bread or chapatti, pancakes, with various styles of eggs from boiled, poached, and omelets.

Trekkers can also enjoy Tibetan and Tamang traditional food like Dhedo is a thick porridge. Made from the flour of millet, barley buck-wheat, and corn goes well with soup homemade sauce, and mild veg curries. Mo-Mo a dumpling stuffed with mincemeat or vegetables is available in some lodge restaurants. Including various types of noodles with soup or fried with veg, eggs, or meats.

Around Langtang Valley, the food is better as the route falls within the popular trekking trail. Where trekkers can order food from a comprehensive menu available around the lodges en route to Langtang Valley.

The best meals are available at Kyanjin Gompa around Langtang Valley, the highlight of the trekking destination. The lodge serves nearly all types of food from Continental, Chinese, Tibetan, Indian, and Nepali. Some places also serve Pizza, spring rolls as well as some bakery products.

Transportation For Tamang Heritage Trail And Langtang Valley

On Tamang Heritage Trail and Langtang Valley, both treks start and end at Syabrubesi Village. Located on the main motorable road, the transportation varies from individual to group. As well as with the trip cost in what’s included and excluded, Himalayan Friendly offers private transportation as per the size of groups. From car, 4WD Jeep or similar, and coach as per the trip cost, but on budget trips. The company provides transportation as per the cost of the trip. Either on a sharing basis with the local passengers or using a chartered private vehicle both ways from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and vice-versa.

Internet, & WiFi on Tamang Heritage Trail And Langtang Valley:

In the world of high technology, the importance of cell phones and the internet has become part and parcel among people.

Where remote areas of Nepal the Himalayas are not far behind modern technologies. From the past few decades till the present, most major villages and larger settlements have been well-equipped with these technologies. Providing the best facilities for the travelers on route Tamang Heritage Trail and Langtang Valley.

At present trekkers can enjoy the services of Wi-Fi and Internet, including charging facilities on the Tamang Heritage Trail and Langtang Valley treks. Most lodges, guest houses, and inns offer the best services to their guests.

Before departure for the Tamang Heritage Trail or Langtang Valley trek, one should be aware of the needful things. Important to know the facilities of Wi-Fi, Internet, and availability of hydroelectricity power on route trekking.

The first step know the flow of AC power, in Nepal the electricity is 220 to 240 Volts and 50 Hz. Where some foreign country like the USA and Canada has 110 to 120 Volts with 60 Hz. Necessary to carry a Voltage converter for Nepal, as well plugs are required. A three types C, D, and M (Two round pins, and three round pins with a triangular plug of M).

Besides your trekking gear. Best to know which local SIM cards are the best for trekking in the Nepal Himalayas like Tamang Heritage Trail or Langtang Valley.

The best and most effective is Ncell and NTC or Namaste of 3 G gsm network coverage: Which can be used for phone calls and internet data also.

Best to buy in Kathmandu, as in the mountain village shops and stores like in Syabrubesi or en route. The price will be much higher than buying in Kathmandu, where one can easily obtain it. Needs to complete the form showing your passport, visa number, and local address or of the hotels including PP-size photos.

Travelers also can purchase Wi-Fi prepaid cards, which is a wireless-based ISP company for the Rasuwa and Langtang areas. The pre-paid cards are similar to recharge. Where the router Wi-Fi at the lodge releases the network and then logs in to the device scratching the card. The benefit of a Rs 600 card provides you with 200 Mb of data, which should be utilized in the space of 15 hours.

In some areas around the high mountains, gorges, and deep valleys, the network does not work smoothly. Most villages with disturbing connections sometimes work best at Syabrubesi, Kyanjin Gompa, and Gatlang Villages. Sometimes the cold weather and cloudy days and nights make the connection disturbing and slow.

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