Tamang Heritage Trek is an interesting trek into the Himalayas that offers travelers a peek into the every-day lives of the Tamang people who are Nepalese mountain dwellers of the Langtang region. This is newly open trekking trail which offers beautiful mountain view, Natural hot spring and Tamang culture and heritage. Less trekkers and less commercial place is attraction of this trek. This is moderate trekking trail but there are plenty of ups and downs during the trekking. If you prefer cultural and religious interaction over big mountain this might be best optionfor you. This fourteen days trekking begins from Shyaprubesi which is conjunction of the Langtang trekking. The trail was generally set up by the local community but sometime they get denotation from governments of Nepal tourism board and trekking agency association of Nepal TAAN. There are few basic tea house during the trekking. If you are prefer to stay in local home it will be best option for you to connect with local. Gatlang village and natural hot spring is the main attraction of this trip. Langtang trek is totally collapse by massive earthquake at 15 April 2015 but it already rebuild and now it is in full operation. Shikhar Adventure deign the 14 days holidays package for this trip but we can design the perfect upon your request. If you are interested about this trip please visit our website www.shikharadventure.com. We are always ready to design your perfect holidays in Himalayas of Nepal.
A representative from Shikhar Adventure will welcome you our hotel. We will prepare you with information and gear for your trek.
Today after breakfast we start a guided city tour to several historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. The day will also be for finalizing official procedure and other necessary arrangements for the trek. You will be also briefed on the nature of the trek, equipments and team composition. Some of landmarks we visit include the World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhu Nath) and Buddhists shrine (Bouddha Nath). In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek guide and other team members. You can also make your last minute buying of personal items as you will be trek to the Himalayas tomorrow. Overnight at hotel. Breakfast is included
Today we leave Kathmandu in the morning after breakfast to Shyapurbesi. It is about 7-9 hour drive with spectacular terrace field and mountain view. Shyaprubesi is the conjuction of the Langtang trekking and our trekking begin from here in next morning. We pass several town and village like Trisuli,Kaliksthan, Dhunche and finally we reach in Shyaprubesi. Over night at guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
First day of the trek, ascend the two hour steep ups across the Goljung Village enjoying views of the Ganesh Himal, Shishapangma, Langtang Lirung and others many snow capped peak. We can have some snacks in the top with beautiful view and continue trek to Gatlang village. Gatlang is a small village on the hillside with traditional stone houses. Over night at guesthouse/home stay. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After the breakfast we descent to Thangbuche village and soak-in magnificent views of the Ganesh Himal and Langtang Ranges along the way. On the way we pass the Chilime Hydropower dam and ascend until Tatopani. The name Tatopani means 'hot water' in Nepali language to the natural hot springs there. However, the hot springs are no longer here after the earthquake that hit Nepal in 25 April 2015. Over night at guesthouse/home stay. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today we trek from Tatopani to Thuman via Brimdang and Nagthali village. We walk through the dense alpine forest and we reach the small Tamang settlement of Brimdang for lunch. After the lunch few hours walk uphill to Nagthali hill. Top of the nagthali hill we can see the mesmerizing views of Langtang, Sanjen,Kerung and Ganesh Himal and some green hill in the lowland. After capure some picture we continue trek down to the Thuman village. Over night at guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We begin our trekking in the morning after breakfast to the Briddim village. Briddim is a Tibetan Buddhist village, ideally located on the lap of the Langtang Himal. Here, we visit the Dukchu monastery. In Briddim, most of the houses are built by stones roof top and are inhabited mostly by people of Tibetan origin. They have similar culture and language with Tibet. Over night at guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today we walk to the Lama Hotel descends to Ghopche Khola which is a small stream. When we cross the stream we ascend to Lama Hotel via Rimche. In the Rimche we with the normal route to Langtang valley.Lama Hotel is located on the banks of the Langtang River and surrounded by lush forests and amazing mountain vista. Over night at guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast, we begin on our trip to the Langtang Village. Our trail continues along dense forests. After climbing up continue through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. On the way, we also enjoy the marvelous views of Langtang Lirung, pass by water mills, prayer wheels and chortens. We several village like Ghode Tabal and Thangsap and finally we reach in Langtang. Langtang was the totally collapse by the massive earthquake at 15 April 2015 but it is already rebuild and ready to service for the tourist.Over night at guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today we leave Langtang village and walk through yak meadow. We walk along the large mani wall today Today with prayers written on them by the Monk. It is believed that the prayers on the mani wall spreads around by blowing winds. We cross several wooden bridges before to reach Kanjin Gompa which is beautifully surrounded by the mighty Himalayas. We can take a walk around the Kanjin Gompa enjoying astounding views of Langtang glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks. There is a small monastery in Kyanjin Gompa where you can visit in rest time. Over night at guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Early morning we hike to Kyanging Ri to see the beautiful Himalayan range and trek back to the Lama Hotel. Today only flat and downhill, it will only take us around 5 to 6 hours to reach the Lama hotel. It is a downhill trek through forests and along the beautiful mountain river. Over night at guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast, we trek down to Syabrubensi which will be an almost easy trek through lush green vegetation and along the langtang river. After 4 to 5 hour trekking we reach to Shyaprubesi for the overnight stay. Over night at guesthouse. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After arriving in Kathmandu we take a rest. In the evening we provide fare well dinner intypical Nepali restaurant with culture program. Over night at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Thank you for choosing Tamang Heritage Trek as your trekking guide! We look forward to your next adventure with us.
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