Tamang Heritage Trail

Trip ID: AJH4438
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Trip Overview

One of the least well-known treks in Nepal is the Tamang Heritage Trail since it doesn’t reach the highest peaks in the area, has a short history of foreign trekkers, and (horror of horrors!) it’s difficult to buy an apple pie. The Tamang Heritage Trail, which is located south of the Tibetan border and just west of the much more well-known Langtang National Park, was actually only created in 2004. Its purpose was to promote the spread of tourism income through Nepalese communities that had not previously seen many trekkers.

While the huge 2015 Nepal earthquakes severely devastated most of the Langtang region, the Tamang area was remarkably unaffected and one of the first places to reopen to trekkers. This path is well worth a trekker’s time since it offers numerous mountain vistas, numerous opportunities for cultural encounters, and welcoming homestays in picturesque communities. The Tamang Heritage Trail is well worth the time and effort for trekkers in Nepal, and may be condensed further than the leisurely 5 days we chose to hike it in. This is true whether it serves as a quick trek out of and back to Kathmandu or as a warm-up before the lengthier Langtang Trail.

Trip Highlight

  • Experience a cultural journey where you may discover one of Nepal's hill tribes with Tibetan influences and actively support their rural economy. Enjoy Tatopani's hot springs and relax.
  • If you want to understand more about the Tamang people and their way of life, stay at a local homestay in Briddim.
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Gosainkund range, Langtang Himalayas, and Ganesh Himal.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Travel by car from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
  • Day 2 : trek to Gatlang
  • Day 3 : trek to Tatopani
  • Day 4 : Transcend Nagthali Gyang (3165 m) to reach Thuman (2338m – 5 hrs.)
  • Day 5 : trek is to Briddim
  • Day 6 : trek to Syabrubesi
  • Day 7 : Travel by car from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu (7 hrs.)

Trip Cost Inclusion

  • By car: hotel to bus stop to hotel.
  • By public bus: Kathmandu to Dhunche to Syabrubesi to Kathmandu.
  • Clean lodge lodging is coming.
  • Three delicious meals are served three times every day, with options from the menu for breakfast, lunch, and supper.
  • TIMS card and access permit for Langtang National Park.
  • Every two passengers must be accompanied by a government-registered, experienced, first-aid trained guide who speaks fluent English and is familiar with the area.
  • Food, lodging, bus transportation, wages, insurance, gear, etc. are provided for guides and porters.

Trip Cost Exclusion

  • The Kathmandu Hotel
  • all personal gear and beverages, sweets, etc.
  • During the hike, you can drink soft and hard table beverages including beer, cola, and mineral or drinking water.
  • Warm shower and laundry
  • individual insurance
  • Tip the porter and the guide.