• Duration: 11 Days
  • Diffculty: Moderate 
  • Best Time: Oct - May
  • Max. Altitude: 3,749 m

Tamang Heritage Trek - Cultural Heritage Trail in Langtang

Tamang Heritage Trek is a unique cultural heritage trail trekking route highlighting the ancient rich cultural heritage of the Tamang people in Langtang valley - a Tibetan-origin ethnic group. Previously a restricted region near the Tibetan border, the unexplored northern Langtang valley has recently been developed into the Tamang Heritage Trail. The people in this area are primarily Tamang, whose culture and crafts have remained unchanged. All these craftsmanship, dress, traditionally built stone households and beautifully carved wooden porches reflect the solitude and the serenity of the Himalayan profile at its best.

We pass many traditional local villages and monasteries that have remained unchanged on this Tamang heritage trek route in the Langtang region. The panoramic view of mount Langtang, Kerung, and Ganesh Himal is simply stunning. A fort at Rasuwagadi is a historical reminder of the Nepal-Tibet relationship that has existed for many centuries. We spend some nights at Homestay with local people to explore and experience their culture, lifestyle, and tradition close hand, which is rare on most of the other trekking routes. Finally, we take a return drive to Kathmandu Sybrubesi Kathmandu to start and end this Tamang Heritage homestay cultural trek in Nepal.

Trip in Nutshell

  • Heritage Cultural teahouse trek in Langtang region
  • All full board meals with tea and coffee on a trip
  • Experienced trek guide with supporting crew
  • Trek gear like a sleeping bag and warm Jacket provide
  • Complementary trek Duffle bag and T-shirt

Itinerary

  • As you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will see the signboard of Mountain Monarch Adventure.
  • Your trek guide or our MMA staff will be waiting for you holding the office board for you.
  • Receive you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel; you’ll be on a B/B basis in the hotel.
  • You will have a welcome dinner with Authentic Nepalese Cuisine with a cultural program.
  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsWelcome Dinner
  • Altitude1340 m

  • After breakfast, you will go for half-day sightseeing with an experienced city guide.
  • You will visit two central World Heritage, historical and spiritual sites 1). Pashupatinath Temple, a very famous Hindu Temple in the World, and another 2). the largest Buddhist Shrine( Boudhnath Stupa) at Boudha.
  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Altitude1340 m

  • Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi takes around 8 hours.
  • Enjoy the scenic landscape of different villages and hills on the way.
  • You’ll have a magic view of Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal on the way.
  • Overnight at the lodge at Syabrubesi- Head Quarter of Rasuwa District.
  • AccommodationTea house
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and dinner
  • Altitude1500 m

  • Climb steadily up to the beautiful viewpoint, where you have a magnificent view of Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung.
  • Start descending from the viewpoint through the Goljung valley, which takes about one hour for a lunch stop.
  • After lunch, stroll through the small Tamang village to Gatlang, a charming and biggest village made of stone houses located over the hillside with a beautiful landscape, and we spend the night here.
  • Today we pass the Chilime Hydropower dam and start to ascend until we reach Tatopani.
  • Tatopani means ‘hot water in Nepali, resourcing to the natural hot springs. Nevertheless, the hot springs are no longer after the earthquake hit Nepal in April 2015.
  • AccommodationTea house
  • MealsB, L, D
  • Altitude2600 m

  • After a long ascent from Tatopani, we reach Nagthali village- a famous meditation center, a place of Buddhist devotees, and a home with a magnificent view of the Ganesh Himal Langtang range and Sanjen range.
  • The trial persistently descends to Timure village through the ancient salt trade route into Tibet.
  • We hike to the historical war place at Rasuwagadi, the border between Nepal and Tibet, and continue the hike to Timure village. Halt the night here at the lodge.
  • AccommodationTea house
  • MealsB, L, D
  • Altitude1760 m

  • t is a walk through the Rhododendron and Pine Forest to Briddim-a Tamang village, influenced by the Tibetan culture associated with almost 50 stone houses.
  • Dukchu is the famous monastery of this village and Buddhist devotees.
  • It is an inspirational tour to experience the local culture and their daily life practices.
  • AccommodationTea house
  • MealsB, L, D
  • Altitude2230 m

  • It is a long way to descend to Syabrubesi thoroughly through rhododendron and pine forest.
  • Stay at the lodge at Syabrubesi and enjoy your last night's celebration with the trekking crew.
  • AccommodationTea house
  • MealsB, L, D
  • Altitude1500 m

  • After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu takes about 8-9 hrs, and stay at the lodge at Thamel.
  • Explore Thamel, a popular tourist hub, and do your last-minute souvenir shopping.
  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Altitude1340 m

  • Your adventure in Nepal has ended, so it is your time to return home now.
  • Your trek leader or MMA staff will transfer you from the hotel to the airport.
  • Fly back home, keeping all the good memories of the trek with you.
  • MealsBreakfast
What's Included
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers.
  • Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis as itinerary.
  • Full board meals while trekking.
  • Accommodation in a comfortable lodge or Teahouse.
  • Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
  • Half-day guided city tour with heritage entrance fees as listed in the itinerary.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
  • Free use of quality trekking gear - sleeping bag, fleece liner, down jacket, rain poncho, etc. on a trek.
  • Professional trekking group guide well trained in Wilderness First Aid along with a comprehensive First Aid Kit.
  • Trekking guides and other support staff on your Tamang heritage trekking.
  • Porters to carry all your gear and group equipment.
  • Complementary trek Duffle bag, Mountain Monarch T-shirts, trek map
  • TIMS Trekking permit, Langtang national park entry fees.
What's Excluded
  • Nepal entry Visa fees.
  • International Airfare.
  • Your Travel Insurance.
  • Drinks and main meals in cities.
  • Tips and Items of personal nature like postage and laundry

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