|
Tamang Heritage Trek |
|
 |
|
This
trekking area is located about 30 kilometers
toward the north of Kathmandu. Trekking along
this unbeaten trail is a new experience for the
trekkers experiencing the beauty of this
mountain region with the culture of local
people. You trek through Tamang villages with
its life, culture and crafts which have remained
untouched from the beginning of the settlement.
The trekkers will receive hearty felicitation by
the locals rich in their distinct costumes,
architecture of their mountain houses and
ancient monasteries. It offers you wilderness
experience through beautiful landscapes of
alpine terrain, flat meadows and rhododendron
forests.
The main inhabitants of this area are believed
to be the descendants of Tibetans from Kerung
who intermingled with Tamang of the Helambu
area. Tamang communities are generally found on
higher elevations with the peasants engaging in
shifting cultivation and extraction of forest
products. They are mainly sheep and yak herders
but grow some hardy grains and vegetables. Their
daily life activities include raising livestock,
agriculture and trade with Kerung in Tibet. They
also make baskets and mats from mountain bamboo.
During this trek you can enjoy the dramatic
views of Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Langtang
Kerung, Chimse Danda ridge crossed by Ganjala
Pass (5122m.), Dorje Lakpa (6989m.), Jugal Himal,
Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal,
Manaslu and Sanjen Himal ranges.
The trail starts either from Dhunche or
Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang,
Thuman, Timure, Briddim, Lama Hotel, Langtang
valley and Kyangjin Gompa. Goljung, Gatlang and
Langtang are traditional Tamang villages
culminating cultural features. The visit to
beautiful local Tamang monastery and the holy
Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang adds exhilaration
to your trekking. |
|
|
Itinerary of Tamang Heritage Trek 11 days in Details
|
|
Day 01 :
Arrival in Kathmandu.
Arrival in Kathmandu.
Welcome and receive from the airport and transfer to
Hotel. Briefing about the program. |
|
Day 02 :
Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
The sightseeing takes you to different historical
and cultural sites such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath,
Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan
Durbar square |
|
Day
03 : Kathmandu – Syabrubesi (1,460 meters) to
acclimatise and overnight at a guesthouse.
Today's activities: 9 hours drive from Kathmandu to
Syabrubesi , the starting point of the 8 days 7
nights exploration of the Tamang Heritage Trail in
the region of Lantang, Rasuwa. (Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner) |
|
Day 04 :
Syabrubesi – Goljung (1,960 meters) – Gatlang
(2,240 meters) for overnight stay at a community
lodge.
Today's activities: Begin trekking for about 6 hours
from Syabrubesi to Goljung (1,960 meters) a Tamang
village with ancient monasteries and beautiful hats,
rest and explore the areal. From Goljung, you will
trek for another 5 hours to Gatlang, a large Tamang
village set high on a hillside among terraced fields
for overnight stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
|
Day 05 :
Gatlang (2,240 meters) - Tatopani (2,240 meters) for
overnight stay at a community lodge.
Today’s activities: Continue your exploration and
trek for about 6 hours to the village of Tatopani
(literally means hot water). The village has one of
the biggest and hottest natural hot springs in
Nepal, good to heal aches and pains from the trek.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
|
Day 06 :
Tatopani - Nagthali (3,300 meters) - Thuman
(2,000 meters) for your overnight at a homestay.
Today’s activities: Trek for about 6 hours to
Nagthali, the high open grassland with amazing views
of snow covered Himalayas and the Tibetan range. On
top of the hill lies a Buddhist monastery. Continue
to trek to Thuman, a Tibetan influenced Tamang
village with friendly people who love to sing and
dance. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
|
Day
07 : Thuman - Timure (2,240 meters) –
Rasuwagadhi (2,240 meters) – return to Timure for
your overnight stay at a community lodge.
Today’s activities: Start trekking for about 7 hours
to Timure with an en-route to the old trade route to
Tibet. Here it leads to the historical fort at
Rasuwagadhi rests in the banks of the river. An old
suspension bridge is the linkage between Nepal and
Tibet. You will return to Timure for your overnight
stay at a community lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner) |
|
Day 08 :
Timure - Briddhim (2,290 meters) for your
overnight at a homestay.
Today’s activities: Trek for about 6 hours to
Briddim, another Tibetan influence Tamang village.
Go on village walks with your host family to see the
lifestyle, traditions and customs of the people. The
villagers will gather in the evening in their
traditional costume, performing cultural songs and
dances, as a gesture of welcoming guests to their
home. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
|
Day
09 : Briddhim (2,290 meters) – Syabrubesi (1,460
meters) for your overnight stay at a lodge.
Today’s activities: Trek for about 4 hours to
Syabrubesi, the final leg of the Tamang Heritage
Trail. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
|
Day
10 : Syabrubensi – Kathmandu for your overnight
at a hotel.
Today's activities: Return to Kathmandu on a 7 hours
drive. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
|
Day
11 : As per the flight schedule, transfer to
airport for final departure |
| |
|
For Booking &
Further Information
Click Here. |
|
|
|
|
