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Highlights
Tamang cultural trek.
Superb panoramic landscapes
Nepal’s Tibetan-influenced hill tribes.
Hot spring at Tatopani.
Local homestay in Briddim, to learn more about the Tamang people, Culture, and their way of lifestyle.
Enjoy spectacular views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himalayas, and the Gosainkund Himalayas range.
Overview
The Tamang Heritage Trail Trek is an exciting new trekking route in the Himalayas that combines the Langtang Valley Trek and the Tamang Heritage Trail. So if you are a seasoned trekker looking for something new or new to the World of trekking but fancy trying something unique, this is the trek for you.
Unique Tamang Heritage Trail Trek
Offering superb panoramic landscapes of alpine terrain, flat meadows, rhododendron forests, lush greens, and new highlands, the landscape experienced on this 14-day adventure is truly unbeatable. And as you trek through some of the World’s most famous mountains and take in the views of the mighty Himalayas, you will also walk through several Tamang villages.
One of the highlights of this trip is knowing that you are giving back to the communities that are helping you to enjoy this incredible experience as the Nepal Tourism Board establishes the Tamang Heritage Trekking Trail under its Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program (TRPAP), and so aims to bring tourism money to local communities.
As well as experiencing the magnificent views, and beautiful culture, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy your rest day at Tatopani’s hot spring. As you relax in the natural healing waters, surrounded by mountain peaks, you can take a moment to enjoy how far you have come.
As with all our trips, we operate the Tamang Heritage Trail Trek in groups and private tours. We offer a fully customizable itinerary, with customized travel and accommodation plans available upon request. So if you want to know more about the itinerary options, trek cost, trek difficulty, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact a friendly team member. Or, if you would like to read about what it’s like to experience this adventure, check out our Tamang Heritage Trail Trek Blog.
About Tamang People
The rich Buddhist culture of the mountain people is the major highlight of this Tamang Heritage cultural tour. Tamang comes from Ta and Mang, which means horse and rider. The Tamang tradition and culture are guided by their language (Tibeto-Burman language), culture, and dress. Their social structure includes almost 100 sub-clans, and about 90 percent of Tamang are Buddhist.
These festivals are based on the Tibetan calendar, having a 12-year cycle. While on tour, you might practice their traditional song dance Bhote-selo, which means ‘Tibetan tune.’ The classic Tamang songs are the ideal blend of humor and wit, satire, and playing along with a melody of Damphu. Although you wouldn’t understand the words, just the tune is exciting.
On the other hand, the Helambu region of Langtang is home to the Hyolmo people, who have entirely different traditions than the Tamang people. Although our Tamang Heritage Trail Itinerary doesn’t include this section, the tour can be extended to Helambu and Gosainkunda.
Itinerary
Day
01
Arrival in Kathmandu
On arrival, you will land at Kathmandu airport, where our friendly team will greet you and take you to your hotel. Depending on what time you arrive, you are free to rest, or if you are itching to start exploring, you can spend the rest of the day soaking up the atmosphere of the Capital. You will then have dinner and an overnight stay in a highly recommended hotel in the city centre.
Day
02
Drive to Syabrubesi (1,450m) |6 Hrs|
As we set off for Syabrubesi to start our trek, it’s an early start. To begin, we will wind through the mountains, enjoying views of Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal on our way to the village, where we will rest for the night in preparation for the beginning of our trekking adventure in the morning.
Day
03
Syabru Besi to Gatlang ( 2240m/7349.081ft.), 7- 8 hr drive
The trek finally begins! We will hike through the Goljung Village on our way to Gatland Village. The journey takes us past the Ganesh Himal, Shishapangma, Langtang Lirung, and many other mountain delights as we power through our 5-hour walk. On arrival in Gatland, we can enjoy an authentic insight into local Nepali life as we explore this hillside village filled with traditional stone houses.
Day
04
Gatlang to Tatopani (2610m/8562.992ft.), 5- 6 hr walk
From Gatlang, we move on to Tatopani, a 6-7 hour journey that begins with a descent to Thangbuche – taking in the Langtang Range as we go. We then pass the Chilime Hydropower Dam before ascending to Tatopani. Previously famed for its hot springs, Tatopani was severely affected by the 2015 Earthquake. So while we may not be able to bathe in the hot springs, we can still guarantee that the area is well worth a visit.
Day
05
Tatopani to Nagthali Thuman ( 3165m/10383.86ft.), 4- 5 hr walk
Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek
Our 6-hour journey today starts by taking us through dense alpine forests until we reach Brimdang – a small Tamang settlement. After a quick break to explore, it’s an uphill hike to reach Nagthali Hill. The mission is well worth it, though, as you will be treated to astonishing views of Langtang, Sanjen, Kerung, and Ganesh Himal on arrival. The trek then moves downhill to take us to Thuman for the night.
Day
06
Thuman to Briddim
Beginning in Thuman, we trek to Lingling and then onto Briddim for over 6 hours. Briddim is famed for being a Tibetan Buddhist Village resting in the heart of the Langtang Himal. We can visit the Dukchu Gomba Monastery on arrival and explore the spirituality that seeped into the region. The village is also fascinating to explore as its stone houses and Tibetan inhabitants resemble a typical Tibetan village, unlike our other overnight stays.
Day
07
Briddim to Lama Hotel ( 2420 m/ 7939 ft) 6 to 7 hours
Today is a downward trail as we descend to Ghopche Khola, a small stream where we can break before beginning our uphill hike to Rimche and then onto the Lama Hotel. Beautifully located amidst lush forests and mountain peaks, it lies on the banks of the Langtang River – an excellent resting spot.
Day
08
Lama Hotel to Langtang Village ( 3500 m/ 11482 ft)
Our path today follows the dense forest. It then steadily increases in height – leaving behind the woods and venturing through the valley. We will continue to our destination past prayer wheels, sacred inscribed rocks, and water mills – all with the Langtang Range as our backdrop.
Day
09
Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa ( 3830 m/ 12560 ft)
Tamang Heritage Trekking
We start our trek today through yak pastures. Marvel at this magnificent creature before passing Nepal’s most enormous Mani wall – built from stones, each with prayers written on them, which are believed to be spread by the wind that blows around them. Several wooden bridges then take us to Kyangjin Gompa, snuggly surrounded by the Himalayas. On arrival, there are lots to enjoy – including views of glaciers and icefalls.
Day
10
Day Hike from Kyangjin Gompa to Tsergo Ri (5,000m)
Today we stay based in Kyangjin Gompa, so you can leave your packs behind and lighten the load for our day hike to Tsergo Ri. At 5,000m, the views from here are unbeatable and allow you to see close-up views of the Yala Peak (5,520m) and Langtang Ri (7,250m).
Day
11
Kyangjin Gompa to Ghore Tabela
After spending the day acclimatizing, we can now begin our descent to Gore Tabela. Expect to pass through grassy fields and across streams on the downhill trek to our destination.
Day
12
Ghoretabela to Syabru Besi
Today is our last day of trekking! So we will retrace our steps on another day of descent to Syabru Besi. On arrival, reflect on your accomplishments as the trekking portion of your adventure ends! Put your feet up and relax.
Day
13
Return to Kathmandu
It’s time to wave goodbye to Syabru Besi and drive back to Kathmandu. On arrival, you are free to spend the rest of your day enjoying the excitement of the Capital – either taking a rest or exploring the city’s nightlife for the final night of your trip
Day
14
Final Departure
It’s time to fly home. Say goodbye to Nepal and your fellow trekkers. A member of our friendly team will take you to the airport for
What To Expect?
What's included
Airport/hotel pick up and drop off by private car.
At least two nights 3-star hotel in Kathmandu bed and Breakfast plan
Meals on the entire board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the whole trekking
Kathmandu – Sybrubensi – Kathmandu By local bus / Jeep up to your request
Trekking map
An experienced Government license holder guide
Insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, local tax for guide.
Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
All necessary paper works and national park entry permits
Travel and rescue arrangement
TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
All government taxes and tourist service charges
What's not included
Meals in Kathmandu before and after trekking, allowing US$ 15 – US$ 20 per day
Your travel insurance ( Rescue )
Nepal entry visa fee.
Tips for trekking staff and driver
Drinks (hot, cold, and alcoholic)
Trekking porter/Sherpa who will carry your bags during the trekking ( 2 person 1 Porter ).
Personal shopping and laundry etc
Personal trekking equipment
Offering Group Discounts!
No. of Tourists
Price Per Person in USD
Additional Information
Permits for Tamang Heritage Trail Trek
We need two permits for the Tamang Heritage Trail. Firstly, we need a local area permit to get into the Langtang region. It was called the TIMS card earlier, but the provincial government now issues the Langtang permit. You don’t need to worry about the Langtang local area permit in Kathmandu. It will be published after you enter the region. A valid passport, visa, and photos are needed for the license. The cost is about $20.
Also, you shall need a Langtang National Park permit. This permit controls the unrestricted visit to the National Park and aims to protect the rear flora and fauna. This National park is integral to people’s lives, and your money will be expensive. The Langtang National Park permit costs USD 30 and USD 15 for foreigners and citizens of SAARC country, respectively.
Tamang Height Trek Trail Difficulty
Among Nepal’s many difficult and dangerous trekking routes, the Tamang Heritage Trail can be called the easiest, with a lot of resting time. As we stroll in the typical villages of Nepal, the path is leveled and easy compared to other base camp treks in Nepal (Like Everest Base Camp Trek). So, anyone with good physical fitness and zero previous trek experience can quickly complete the journey.
Distance of Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek
Tamang Cultural treks in Nepal
This is about 90 km of the journey, with less than 10 km of walking daily. This means you will only be walking for 4-5 hours each day, thoroughly enjoying the beauty of Nature. The distance of Tamang Heritage Trail is not a big deal here. However, some routine exercise before the trip is helpful.
Altitude
After crossing Nagthali Thuman on the 5th day, the symptoms of altitude sickness can be seen. For some trekkers, it might be seen before that, i.e., from Tatopani. If the symptoms of altitude sickness in Nepal worsen, the result might be death. However, it’s easily manageable by taking some easy precautions such as:
Don’t climb over 500m vertical distance in a day.
Do not rush; walk steadily on the trail and take enough rest
Add acclimatization day to the Itinerary (11th day of our trek)
Drink a lot of warm water and keep yourself hydrated
Avoid all kinds of alcoholic drinks while you are on the trek
Inform your guide as soon as the symptoms of the illness are seen
Take medication and climb to a lower altitude if the symptoms are prominent
Always have travel insurance that covers high-altitude helicopter rescue
Accommodations in the Langtang region
Tamang heritage trail is one of Nepal’s famous tea house trekking trails. Tea houses are small hotels run by locals that provide basic accommodation during the trek. In the lower region, i.e., in places like Syabrubeshi and Tatopani, you might get the standard services with attached baths at higher pay. These are the last points for the classic hotel. Beyond that, accommodation is quite essential in Nagthali, Briddim, Lama Hotel, and Langtang. The space will only have a bed, mattress, and a smaller blanket.
If you are lucky, some rooms have tables and mirrors. The bathroom can be Indian or Western, but it’s mainly on a sharing basis. A hot shower may or may not be available and cost $2 to $4.
The rooms might be readily available (and cheaper) in the summer and winter. The cost of the hotel in Langtang is minimum, i.e., $4 to $5, but you need to pay an additional charge for everything else. The newly built tea houses are relatively cleaner and more comfortable.
In Kathmandu, all accommodations will be in a luxurious 3-star hotel, and you have nothing to worry about. All other amenities are comfortable, with a private bath and hot shower. The rooms will be on a shared basis for two.
Must Local dishes of Tamang
Since we are on a cultural tour, forget about international dishes. Whenever you get to order food, ask the owner to bring something local, and you wouldn’t regret it. Tibetan tea cooked with yak butter, Yak cheese, and curd milk is excellent food on the menu. You can also try Sukuti – dried yak meat, Dhindo, and local meat soup. You can try this food during all Langtang Valley trek area.
FAQs
How to get to Syabrubesi?
Two kinds of transportation are available for this tour. In Kathmandu, airport pick-off and drop-off will be in a private car. Similarly, you will get a car or a minivan for a sightseeing tour, depending on your group size. Next, we shall drive to the starting point of the Langtang trek, i.e., Sybrubesi. The agency arranges a Private Jeep for your 8-hour drive. You can also get a public bus to Sybrubesi, which costs about $10. But getting a public bus to Langtang is a hectic option (but cheap) – the choice is yours. No airplane connection or tourist bus is available in Langtang. A helicopter charterin Nepal is the only other option available.
What are the festivals of the Tamang People?
Talking about festivals in Langtang, we must mention Loshar. Sonam Losar is celebrated in Magh (February–March) with great joy. This festival marks the Tamang New Year as per the Tibetan calendar. Another unique celebration of the region includes Janai Purnima in Gosaikund Lake during August.
Tarna in Upper Langtang Valley is also equally significant among the people. The villagers also celebrated Buddha Jayanti in Baishak with great joy. Social gathering, visiting monasteries, dancing, singing, and a great feast is people’s way of celebrating festivals. However, these festivals and traditions of Tamangs in Langtang have been hidden from the world for many years. The government has opened the Tamang Heritage trail to inform the world about this mysterious land.
Can you do the Tamang Heritage trek trail solo?
Yes, this cultural trek in Nepal can be completed solo since there are many villages and settlements along the Tamang Heritage trek route where you meet many people. The only problem is that the villagers cannot speak English. So you might get confused about the route. So hiring a guide is always recommended. However, as per the law of Nepal, you are not obliged to hire a guide or book your trip with independent trekkers.
What is the best time for the Tamang Heritage trekking?
This is among the few treks in Nepal that are equally magical throughout the year. The Tamang Heritage route is more crowded in October/ November and March / April when there’s no precipitation and the sky is clear. These are the months with a great view, warmth, and festive mood. With many festivals on the celebration, the villages are vibrant and fun. You can also clearly see the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges.
However, being a low-altitude trek and quite a well-built trail, the Tamang Heritage trek is equally magical in Moonsoon. Winter means snowfall in all places above Tatopani and Tamang village, adding up to the risk. However, trekking in winter I a bit risky, and it’s wise to avoid this season.
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