The Tamang Heritage Trail is a tremendous short Trekking Trail in the Langtang Region. It is a beautiful trekking destination where you can see beautiful nature and experience the Tamang culture of Nepal.
Highlights of Tamang Heritage
- One-day full tour of Kathmandu's sightseeing
- Trailing on the off-beaten tracks
- Snowcapped views of Langtang Ri, Ganesh Himal, and other peaks
- Insight into the Tamang and Tibetan culture
- Trails midst of rich floras of the Langtang region
- Passing by the historical Monasteries, Gompas, and Mani walls
- Natural water streams, lakes, and ponds
- Overnight at Local Homestay
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu | Altitude: 1350m
Welcome to Nepal! Our team will make sure you have the warmest welcome in Nepal. They will make all the arrangements for your transfer from the airport to your hotel. You'll then have a quick orientation about the Tamang Heritage Langtang trek. After it, you can go outside to stroll around the most happening places in Kathmandu. There are some excellent places to hang out in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Place: Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing | Altitude: 1350m
On this day, you'll tour the significant tourist attractions of Kathmandu. The city is entirely made up of ancient temples and has some historical places listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On day two, you'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath. After this whole-day tour, you will get a quick insight into Nepali culture and art. You will stay the night at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Place: Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi | Time: 6-7hr | Altitude: 1500m |
After breakfast, you'll leave Kathmandu City for the Tamang Heritage trip. The drive will be towards Syabrubesi, the gateway to the Langtang Region Treks. This beautiful village is 50 km north of Kathmandu, the center of Nepal. It is a 50 km scenic bus ride from Kathmandu.
The bus will run around 120 km along the sides of the Trishuli River and green villages till reaching Syabrubesi. And after the 7 hours of watchful bus ride, you'll arrive at the overnight destination, Syabrubesi. If you arrive before sunset, you can stroll around this remote village. Overnight at Lodge of Syabrubesi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Place: Syabrubesi
Day 04: Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang Village | Time: 5hr | Altitude: 2200m
Today, you'll aim to reach Gatlang before dusk. After breakfast at Syabrubesi, you'll sign off from this village by starting to trek through the settlements of the Tamangs. Then you'll start your first of many hill ascents to reach the top of Rongga Bhanjyang. And from there, you'll fall downwards to Goljung Village for a break and lunch.
Goljung is a village of the Gurung settlements. You'll get to taste the lunch they made and have a little insight into their lifestyles. While in Goljung village, you can observe peaks like Langtang, Shishapangma, Ganesh Himal, and others. Then, restarting the trek, you'll reach Gatlang village in 3 hours from Goljung Village. Gatlang Village is another Tamang village where you can visit Parvati Kund, the sacred pond of this region, and an ancient monastery. Overnight at Lodge of Gatlang Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Place: Gatlang Village
Day 05: Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani | Time: 6-7hr | Altitude: 2607m
You'll check out Tatopani after a delicious breakfast. After a few steps, you'll see some religious Mani walls and the Chhortens of Thambuchet village. Passing the village, you will enter the dense forest trails.
You'll see the beautiful long waterfall along the trail at one point. Then, crossing the jungle, you'll make it to the Chilime hydropower dam, and from there, you will continue to fall until Tatopani. "Tatopani" means hot water or spring in English.
You can enjoy a hot spring bath there and feel recharged for the trek. There is a belief that bathing at Tatopani washes all the individual's sins. After a healing bath, you'll check in and then explore Tatopani. Overnight at the Lodge of Tatopani
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Place: Tatopani
Day 06: Trek from Tatopani to Nagthali | Time: 3hr | Altitude: 3165m
This day you'll start with a walk into the dense forest of the alpine. You may see some wildlife like deer and monkeys while moving into the jungle. By completing the forest walk, you'll reach the viewpoint of Nagthali Hill station(3165m).
Nagthali is the highest point of this Tamang Heritage Langtang trek. This hilltop expanse of grassland provides unreal views of Mt Langtang, Mt Ganesh Himal, and several other beautiful peaks. This viewpoint was once the center of meditation for local Buddhist monks. After enough of the views and cool air at the top, you'll fall from the top and walk to Nagthali village before nightfall. Overnight at Nagthali.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Place: Nagthali
Day 07: Trek from Nagthali to Briddhim | Time: 7hr | Altitude: 2229m
Today is the longest trekking day of all the Tamang Heritage Trekking in Langtang. Tie your laces tighter as you descend through Thuman village(2338m). It is the settlements of the Tamang peoples where you can find a mixture of the Tamang and Tibetan cultures.
This beautiful village showcases the lifestyle and traditions of the people of the Langtang region. The Thuman village also houses an ancient monastery, which you can visit. Further along the trail, you'll reach Timure, the last town before the Nepal-China border.
Then, you will trek amid the red Rhododendron forest before descending the hill. And, walking down, you'll reach Briddhim(2229m). Briddhim is one more Tibetan culture-influenced village. You'll be adding more and more insights about the Tamang-Tibetan culture here in this whole trek. You can also visit the ancient Dukhchu Monastery of Briddhim village.
The Tamang Heritage route in Langtang is mainly about exploring culture and heritage. This famous village also provides good homestays. So, you can add more experience by staying at the homestay rather than at the lodge, such as overnight at the Lodge of Bridim.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Place: Briddhim
Day 08: Trek from Briddhim to Syabrubesi | Time: 4hr | Altitude: 1500m
Now, you'll be moving toward the end of this valuable Tamang Heritage trip. On this day, you will pack your bag for making the return to Syabrubesi, from where it all began. Today the trails will fall through the river sides, terrace fields, and settlements. You'll start by moving along the sides of the Bhote Koshi River.
Then, you'll cross the bridge to reach the beautiful terrace field trials. Walking through these fields is like walking over the areas of any forbidden Kingdom. The trails will take you to the small village of Wangyal. Walking past Wangyal, you'll reach the starting point of this trek, Syabrubesi. And here, you'll walk part of the entire Tamang Heritage Langtang Trek. Overnight at Syabrubesi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Place: Syabrubesi
Day 09: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu | 6-7hr | Altitude: 1350m
You'll take the bus ride from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu. The bus will retrace the same road, following the same highway. Like the last bus ride, this bus ride will also provide many scenic displays. This time, the ride will be uphill toward Kathmandu.
On arriving in Kathmandu, you'll unload your bag and have some rest. Later in the evening, you can stroll and hang out after an extended stay in the remoteness. Then you'll be given a farewell meeting and dinner from the Frolic Adventure team. Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Place: Kathmandu
Day 10: Final Departure
On your final day, you can go for last-minute shopping in the markets of Kathmandu. You can take lots of gifts and accessories for your family and friends. Be aware of the flight time while shopping. You have to reach the airport several hours before your departure.
Then, our representative will pick you up for the Airport drop. Your adventure with Frolic Adventure has ended. But it's not the end; it is the start of many future adventures with us. FAREWELL! See you soon!
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Best Time to do Tamang Heritage
Spring and Autumn are the two best seasons to trek anywhere in Nepal. As in these seasons, the weather is ideal and in perfect shape. You can enjoy the trek with unobstructed views of the landscapes and mountains. Temperature is also moderate during these seasons, which is an excellent condition for any hike. The weather is clear and stable, with neither rain nor snowfall.
The winter season is also a possible period for Tamang Heritage in Langtang. Tamang Heritage is a medium-altitude trek reaching a max height of 3165m, so there are fewer chances of snowfall during winter. Winter is also the best time to view clear skies and snow-filled mountain views. You can also do Tamang Heritage in Winter with proper clothing and equipment.
On the other hand, the Monsoon season is not the ideal time for this trek. Due to rainfall, the trails are slippery and muddy. Also, the weather gets harsh during this season. So, Tamang Heritage is not recommended during this season.
To outline, the best time for Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek is:
Season: Autumn | Months: September to November | Grade: Best season
Season: Winter | Months: December to February | Grade: Possible but difficult season
Season: Spring | Months: March to May| Grade: Good season
Season: Monsoon/Summer | Months: June to August | Grade: Possible but not suggested
Equipment List
What to pack for the trek can bother you. Tamang Heritage Trail Langtang Trek is around the altitude of 3000m. The equipment list varies with every walk in Nepal. The packing list for the Everest Base Camp Trek is different from Poon Hill Trek. Similarly, the essential checklist for Manaslu Circuit Trek is unlike the Tamang Heritage route. You can get confused about what to pack on the Tamang Heritage Trail Langtang. So, here is the complete equipment list for the Tamang Heritage in Langtang Trek.
For Body
- Thermal Layers:
- Trekking Shirts
- Fleece Jacket
- Down Jacket
- Hiking Trousers
- Waterproof Jacket
- Waterproof Hiking trousers
- Breathable Underwear
- Sport Bra
For Head
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Buffs
- Earplugs
- Sunglass(UV protected)
For Hand
- Inner light gloves
- Outer wind/waterproof gloves
For Foot
- Hiking shoes
- Sport Shoes
- Sandals
- Trekking Socks
Extra miscellaneous
- Trekking Poles
- Head Torch
- Crampon
- Gaiters
- Extra Batteries(Camera)
- First Aid Kit
- Lip Balm
- Moisturizing cream
- Sunscreen cream
- Medium-sized towel
- Raincoat
- Soap and Shampoo
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet tissues
- Toilet roll
- Insect repellent
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
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