Tamang Heritage Trek - 16 Days

Flying into Kathmandu on a crystal clear day is itself a truly breathtaking experience. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, & begin a whole sequence of memorable experiences that stay with you for a real long time. Upon arrival, a representative and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Our team will assist you with check-in process and provide an orientation about your daily activities. This will be your first overnight stay in the city of temples.

Kathmandu, is the historical heart of Nepal, has been a popular destination for tourists ever since the country opened its borders to outside world. The city presents a wonderful combination of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, its two prime neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious significances.

We will arrange a professional tour guide for you and a private tourist vehicle with a driver to explore between monuments. The tour guide will take you to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath Stupa, the historical and cultural sites you’ll visit today. Offering panoramic views of the valley.

After completion of your day tour, you will be having meeting with your trek guide at our office/hotel. He will brief you about the Trek and all the essentials. The Thamel has many trekking gear shops, where you can buy missing gear in the late evening and get ready for the jeep driving to Syabrubesi.

After breakfast, we drive from kathmandu to Syabrubesi, the starting point of your Langtang Valley journey. We will pass through the terraced hillsides, rushing rivers, traditional villages and distant mountain views. As we leave the city behind, the scenery gradually becomes more rural and serene. Syabrubesi, a small riverside town, marks the gateway to the Langtang region and offers a perfect place to relax and prepare for the trek ahead.

Today we start early, beginning our trek from Syabru Besi to Gatlang. On the way to Gatlang, the Goljung view point will, after a short 3 hour walk, give you an wonderful panorama of the Ganesh Himal including Shishapangma (8’013m 26’289 ft) and Langtang Lirung (7’246m 23’772 ft). We climb the first half of the day and the second half, we follow the road. The second part of the trek is easier than the first half. We stay overnight at Gatlang.

From Gatlang, we walk for about an hour and a half and get to a local village. We continue along the trail, passing through the forests. After walking for several hours, we reach Yuri Kharka.

Today is a rest day for exploration as well as acclimatization.

From Yuri Kharka, we enter a quiet and pure valley which will lead us to the Jageswor Lake. The steep trail goes through a dense forest where life seems to be suspended on time. This region of Nepal is inhabited by the Tamang people.

Departure Jageswor, we continue along the trail. We then take a steady climb, a bit up and a bit down. En route, we pass through some rhododendron bushes. After lunch we climb through the 4’000m 13’123 ft mark. After walking for almost six hours, the ascent finally ends up at almost 4’200m 13’779 ft and we arrive at Rimlang Kharka. The views from the south ridge of this mountain chain are truly breathtaking.

We follow the ridge to the north direction at an average altitude of 4’500m 14’763 ft high. We walk on narrow trails which seem a bit dangerous because the trail is quite steep. After walking for about 6 hours, we finally reach Changan Kharka.

Leaving Changan Kharka, we move down towards Tatopani. We pass through small Tamang settlements and large forest while following the Sanjen Khola stream. The route is pretty interesting as we actually have to cross over Tibet and walk for about a kilometer and half to reach Tatopani. En route, we cross some interesting bridges as well. Tatopani 2,600 m 8’530 ft. is an interesting place. Here, we get to see people from all over Nepal. Tatopani takes its name after a famous Hot Spring. A bath in the Hot Spring is a must do as it helps in relaxation. It is also believed that a dip in the Hot Spring will help in healing numerous diseases.

Today we trek from Tatopani to Thuman. After walking uphill for three hours, we reach Nagthali. En route, passing through the Tamang Heritage route, we stop at a Tamang village and visit the gompas. The villagers here are very friendly. After a short stop at the village, we continue along the trail. We walk downhill, and after walking for around two hours we reach Thuman.Thuman, a large Tamang village, has a medical centre and a school. People of Thuman are very friendly. Here, we can get significant insights about the Tamang culture and heritage.

Today we trek from Thuman to Rasuwagadi. 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.

Passing through green forests of Alnus and Rhododendrons, beneficial landscapes and high altitude meadows, we continue along the trail which finally ends at Briddim. Lying on the lap of Langtang Himal, Briddim offers warm Tamang hospitality. We can also visit local monasteries of Dukchu Gomba (monastery) chosen as sacred site by the great Tibetan Lama – Guru Rinpoche and Chukla Khnaga Gomba. Other major attractions of Briddim are the endangered wildlife species including Himalaya black bear, Thar, Ghoral, and Red Panda and barking deer.

We follow the Bhote Kosi River on the left side of the valley to the North and then come back on the opposite side on our way back to Syabru Besi. The route moves through ups and downs. Passing through the paddy and corn fields, we finally arrive at Syabru Bensi.

We finish our trip with a drive of 9 hours from Syabru Bensi to Kathmandu.

As we have successfully completed the trip, it is time to return home or embark on your next journey. Even you can join our next adventures trips in the Himalayas if you wish too. If not, our airport team will take care of your airport escort and say you our last goodbye till the next adventure holidays.