Tamang Heritage Trail

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

  On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, our staff and guide receives you with traditional welcome. A short drive to your hotel, situated on the main part of the city, and then check into your rooms. After getting refresh join with other members of the group for trek briefing, our Tamang Randomness Treks guide. Will provide necessary information regarding  the trek, culture with do’s and don’ts making your holiday in Nepal enjoyable. Evening a group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants with folk cultural programs, an introduction to Nepalese meals and culture.

• Day 02: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m via Dhunche town 1,950 - 06 hrs.

  Morning after an early breakfast, and then depart for Langtang Valley trekking towards Nepal Central Himalayas around district of Rasuwa. An interesting overland journey of 5-6 hours. Drive follows on winding uphill through many farm villages and towns, reaching Dhunche town headquarters of the district. As well the entry point of Langtang National Park, from here drive downhill to Syabrubesi for overnight stop.

  Altitude: 1,470 m

• Day 03: Trek to Gatlang 2,238 m via Goljung -06 hrs.

  The morning starts from Syabrubesi a nice village of Tamang community one of the ancient hill tribes of Nepal. On leaving the lodge, a short walk on the main road, and then route diverts to an old village path. As climb leads through several farm areas reaching Goljung.

  A nice village for possible lunch break, from here walking into a forest of pine and rhododendron with short uphill. Then reaching a wide valley at Gatlang village amidst farm fields, facing views of rolling hills and snow peaks. On arrival a warm traditional welcome of garland and Khada (silk scarf), greeted by the Tamang village community.

  Then transfer to a nice cottage, made as home-stay comfort run and managed by village community. Evening enjoy the local cultural folk program presented by the villagers as entertainment along with nice traditional Nepali meals.

  Altitude: 2,238 m

• Day 04: At Gatlang village rest to explore the local culture.

  At Gatlang for another overnight halt, a perfect place to explore around the village steeped with history and culture. Where every houses are adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and the village path lined with prayer monuments. Visit the village old monastery and enjoy the surrounding beautiful landscapes facing views of snow peaks. Time permitting a short hike to a secret lake of Parvati Kunda, rest of the day at leisure.

• Day 05: Trek to Tatopani 2,607 m via Gongang village -06 hrs.

  On leaving Gatlang with traditional farewell by the villagers, walk leads to steep climb, and then downhill along a ridge. Reaching Bamdang Khola / stream, as it turns north along the Chilime Khola, where a new hydro project been built. Then following a trail to Chilime town after few hours. Having a refreshing stop, and then crossing a suspension bridge with steep climb of about 450-m high to Gongang village. After a little more than an hour climb for a nice lunch break, afternoon continue the ascent. Taking two hours climb to Tatopani village for overnight halt, a place with natural hot-spring to enjoy.

  Altitude: 2,607 m

• Day 06: Trek to Thuman 2, 338 m via Nagethali 3,210 m -06 hrs.

  Morning walk from Tatopani, lead through lovely rhododendron forest, often seen some gray monkeys a Langur species on walks. As walk leads past Brimdang farm village, and then climb to the highest and steepest part of the adventure. Once on top of Nagethali high ridge enjoy spectacular panorama of Ganesh Himal to the west. Includes Langtang Himal on the east, the ridgeline with an open grassland overlooking views of Ganesh Himal and of Mt. Shisapangma. Which is on the Tibetan side, after an exciting views down to Thuman village.

  As walk leads to 900 m descent into dense forest to Thuman, an interesting village with strong influence of Tibetan culture. The village with some Bon cult practice with its Shamanistic beliefs, ancient monasteries and houses covered in woodcarvings.

  Altitude: 2, 338 m

• Day 07: Trek to Briddim 2,239 m-05 hrs.

  After a pleasant an exciting overnight in Thuman village, having breakfast morning trail leads through rhododendron forest. Coming across nice green field of meadows then reaching another Tamang village of Briddim, after few hours of climb.

  From Briddim village completes the Tamang Heritage Trail, overnight in a nice simple lodge having comfortable wooden rooms. An enjoyable stay in Briddim, here you learning more of local impressive culture, as well interact with the host.

  Altitude: 2,239 m

• Day 08: Trek to Syabrubesi - 04 hrs.

  Last day walk of our fabulous journey on Tamang Heritage, as well a short morning hike to Syabrubesi. The trail follows on downhill with few short ups and then slowly the walk ends. On reaching our lunch stop at Syabrubesi a small town for the last overnight stop around Rasuwa district. The hub of Tamang ethnic tribes of Nepal, afternoon explore around some shops selling local handicrafts made by women.

• Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel-06 hrs.

  Morning depart from the lodge in Syabrubesi for exciting drive to Kathmandu, reaching by late
  afternoon and back to your hotel. Rest of the afternoon free at leisure for individual activities
  and shopping souvenirs.

• Day 10: Depart for international departure.

  Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight our staff and guide transfer you to the airport. For your international flight homeward bound, after a great wonderful experience on Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking.

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