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Tamang Heritage Trek

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$940

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  • All inclusive price
  • Free Cancellation
  • No booking fees
  • Guaranteed dep.
  • Accommodation
  • Meals during trek
  • Travel and Pickup
  • Guide and Porter
  • Fees and Permits

Tour information Tamang Heritage Trek

  • Trip duration:

  • 11 Days
  • How hard is this trip:

  • 3 / 5
  • Trip max. altitude:

  • 3545m
  • Start - End:

  • Kathmandu - Kathmandu
  • Guide language:

  • English
  • Nepali
  • Japanese
  • Accomendation:

  • Hotel
  • Guest house

Follow into mountain find real culture and lifestyle on the Himalayas

"Wanting to witness the unique culture of Tamangs and Tibetans, which is not found anywhere else in Nepal along with along with spectacular views of Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal, Dorje Lakpa, and Manalsu, then Tamang Heritage Trek is the best option for you."

Tamang Heritage Trek is a new trekking trail in Langtang region. Located very near from Kathmandu, it has become as popular as other Gosainkunda-Helambu and Langtang Kyanjin Gompa treks in Langtang region.  The trail has some distinct features. Since it is a new trial, it is much less crowded than other Langtang trekking trails, with the magical landscape making it perfect for someone looking for solitary. The trail offers magical views of the snow-capped mountain like Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Manalsu as well as Shishapangma. The houses here are made of stone and wooden slate roofs from the local many of which were destroyed during the 2015 earthquake. One of the important attractions of this trek is a visit to Rasuwagadhi, the defence for that straddles right in the Nepal-Tibet border. The trail is dotted with monasteries, stupas, lakes, and caves.

Tamang Heritage Trek begins with a drive to Syabrubesi. From here, you will trek to Gatlang where you will see Tibetan culture, historical monastery, a house with wooden roofs, gorgeous landscapes, and a stunning view of Langtang Lirung(7245m). Further, you will trek towards Tatopani, which offers natural hot spring. Leaving Tatopani behind, you will trek to Nagathali village, which will welcome you with captivating views of mountains. Staying a night here, you will continue trekking towards Thuman and to Timure where your journey will end. Nex day, you will drive back to Kathmandu having your last breakfast watching enchanting sceneries.

Tradition & Culture in Tamang Heritage Trekking region

Tamang Heritage Trek hosts a unique culture of Tamangs and Tibetans, which is not found anywhere else in Nepal. The Tamang community of Tamang Heritage Trek shares a cultural affinity with their Tibetan people. Villages like Gatlang, Goljung, Briddim, and Thuman are best examples of Tamang culture reflected in their costumes, cuisines, language, and hospitality.

The trek allows you a rare insight into Tamang shamanism, Bon culture, and the history of Nepal and Tibet. Every year Gatlang and Goljung showcase the re-enactment of the war that took place between Nepal and Tibet.

Tamang Heritage Trek difficulty

Tamang Heritage Trek is a short and easy trek in the Langtang region of Nepal. You don’t need to have prior trekking experience to go on this trek. Anyone with normal health can easily do Tamang Heritage Trekking without having any problems. However, you will have to walk 5 to 6 hours each day, therefore, good stamina is definitely required.

Why trek with Annapurna Trekking Agency?

We, Annapurna Trekking Agency are a team of professional women trekkers and travellers who have mapped every trekking trails of Nepal. We organize exclusive journeys to different regions of Nepal. Our guests are like our family, and we make sure they are always having a good time with us in Nepal. We are known with all the difficulties one can have during the trek, therefore, we always strive to present comfortable journeys.

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Tour itinerary Tamang Heritage Trek

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  • Day 1:

    Landing Nepal

    You arrive in Nepal, beautiful Himalayan country. We will be the international airport on your arrival time to welcome to you. First experience of new traffic. People are so surprised by traffic in Nepal. They just watching and thinking about massy traffic. Drive approximately 15 minutes to the hotel.

    Highest altitude
    • 1345m
    Accommodation
    • Hotell
  • Day 2:

    Full day Sightseeing

    Today sightseeing many heritage sites in Kathmandu capital city of Nepal. Swayambhunath, Kathmandu durbar square is listed on UNESCO heritage sites. Back at the hotel. Rest prepare for the trek. (Breakfast served from hotel and Lunch will between sightseeing time.)not included.

    Highest altitude
    • 1345m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    Accommodation
    • Hotell
  • Day 3:

    Drive to Syabrubesi

    Drive to Syabrubesi approximately 5 hours by jeep. After having quickly nice and warm breakfast at the hotel. We are ready to drive. Drive will pass Shivapuri national park, so many small villages, small and big green mountain, Beautiful terrace farming fields, rivers, suspension bridges. Syabrubesi is the gateway of China border. We will explore the small town of Syabrubesi and overnight at a local hotel.

    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Guest house
  • Day 4:

    Trek Syabrubesi to Gatlang

    Leave Syabrubesi after breakfast, start uphill. We will take lunch on the top of Bahundanda. After lunch walk will easy to Gatlang. Gatlang is one on touch place with  Tibetan culture, historical monastery, a house with a wooden roof, landscapes and view of Langtang Lirung(7245m). Overnight at lodge.

    Highest altitude
    • 2238m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Guest house
  • Day 5:

    Trek Gatlang to Tatopani

    From Gatlang start downhill until Chilime village. Chilime is popular for hydropower and water project. Crossing river, suspension bridge, little wooden bridge, we go up again to Tatopani. Tatopani is a place for natural hot spring, where we go bath today. Overnight at a teahouse.

    Highest altitude
    • 2607m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Guest house
  • Day 6:

    Trek Tatopani to Nagathali

    Not long day today we will just walk around 3 hours to Nagathali. Nagathali is the best place to explore the mountain. You will find the mountain surrounding you. The night will more beautiful with stars all over the sky. Overnight at guesthouse.

     

    Highest altitude
    • 3165m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Guest house
  • Day 7:

    Trek Nagthali to Thuman

     

    We wake up early to hike one new viewpoint called Taruche peak From the place see many mountains and Tibet as well. Back to Nagathali have breakfast and continue down to Thuman. Thuman also Tamang community with Tibetan culture. In the evening community, people come to play culture show. Join them, enjoy a new culture and learn about their culture. Overnight at guesthouse.

    Highest altitude
    • 2338m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Guest house
  • Day 8:

    Trek Thuman to Timure(Tibet borderlands)

    Walk continue down to Timure which is ancient salt trade rough to Tibet. Take lunch at Timure village where we going to stay tonight. After some rest, start to hike Rasuwagadhi. Rasuwagadhi is historical war place, explore border of Tibet and war area of past age back to Timure and overnight at guesthouse.

    Highest altitude
    • 1763m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Guest house
  • Day 9:

    Drive back Kathmandu

    Long drive to Kathmandu by jeep. It will take approximately 6 hours. Take lunch on the way. Back to town and hotel.

    Highest altitude
    • 1345m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Hotell
  • Day 10:

    Free day in Kathmandu

    This day for you, decide as you wish. But we offer some more day adventure trip. Like canyoning, rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, bungee. If you want to do anything from those day trip, choose one of them and ready to do it. Cost extra for those extra trip. An evening dinner together with a couture show

    Highest altitude
    • 1345m
    Included meals
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    Accommodation
    • Hotell
  • Day 11:

    Departure

    You leaving Nepal with lots of memory and excited to see you family and friends. Drop you international airport depend on your flight time. Namaste! See you again to explore more Nepal.

Included

  • All ground transportation pick up from International airport to drop again international airport
  • Kathmandu heritage sightseeing with a city guide
  • 4-night twin sharing hotel in Kathmandu with B/B
  • All food and accommodation during the trek
  • All necessary permits and government tax
  • Guide and assistant guide depend on group size
  • Porter to help your luggage (1 porter for 2 guests)
  • All food/accommodation/wages for guide and porter
  • Insurance for our staff crew
  • Medical kit box during the trip
  • Annapurna Trekking Agency certificate
Optional
Not included
  • International airfares
  • International Airport Departure Tax
  • Trekking Equipment
  • Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone, wifi and laundry.
  • Rescue & travel insurance, health emergency evacuation cost
  • Tips & Gratuities to guide and porter