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Newly Opened: 13 Days Tamang Heritage Trail-Langtang Valley

Trekking Type
Teahouse
Trekking Grade
Moderate
Best Season
Sep-Nov
Cost per person
US$ 720
 

This is a superb introduction to trekking in Nepal among some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole country, with rich tamang culture. Many years ago Nepal, fought Tamang Heritage Trailwith Tibet for salt and some of the biggest areas where this war took place is in the Langtang Region of Nepal, wherein lies the third most popular trekking trail in Nepal. This area is connected to Tibet and the trails in this region were used by traders from Tibet bartering in Salt and mountain goats for meat (changra) with foodstuffs from the south. Developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program (RPAP ), the "Tamang Heritage Trail" is the newly developed tourism product, off the beaten track, which highlights an ancient lifestyle combining it with picturesque scenery and healing baths in natural hot springs. The people of this region are mostly Tibetans who came from Kerung in Tibet across the border and settled in Nepal. In earlier days, the citizenship of Nepal would not be offered to real Tibetans, so they changed their ethnicity to Tamang, which is what they still write till date. The cultural and traditions of these people are similar to the Tibetan across the border.

This trekking destination is just a day long bus journey from the capital, Kathmandu. This trekking tour provides varieties of experience. Tamang rituals, Tibetan culture, festivals, traditional architecture, costumes, local Syabru dances make the exposure to this culture very unique. There is a view point at Goljung Pass, from where views of Langtang and Kerung (Tibet) can be awe inspiring. Visitors will get an opportunity to observe Syabru, Mane and other local dances at Goljung and Gatlang VDCs. The villages also sell exclusive handicraft items like traditional caps, mufflers and other items. Tourists can enjoy hot bath in the healing hot-water spring at Tatopani before reaching Nagthali, where the stay is a unique experience. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings at Thuman is an unforgettable experience. At Briddim one gets to experience the famous Tamang hospitality, where there is home stay facility in 24 houses. After the Tamang heritage trail we will head towards the Langtang.

Langtang is a narrow valley situated 75 km north of Kathmandu close to the Tibetan border. Just a couple of days walking finds you amongst beautiful snow peaks of the Ganesh and Langtang ranges. Following the Langtang Khola (river) will take you to the settlement of Kyanjin Gompa at 3900m. This is the furthest place to find lodges up the valley.

 
 ITINERARY: 
 Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Meet & transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.
 Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi
 Day 03: Syabru besi trek to Gatlang (5 hrs)

 Day 04: 

Gatlang trek to Tatopani (6-7 hrs) 
 Day 05: Tatopani trek to Thuman (6 hrs)
 Day 06: Thuman trek to Briddim (6 hrs)
 Day 07: Briddim trek to Lamahotel (6 hrs)
 Day 08: Lamahotel trek to Langtang (6hrs)
 Day 09: Langtang trek to Kanjin (4 hrs)
 Day 10: Kanjin rest day & hike to Langsisa Kharka or Glacier langtang -lirung or hike to Tsherko ri (5000M)
 Day 11: Kanjin trek to Lama hotel (6 hours)
 Day 12: Lama hotel trek to Thulosyabru (5-6 hours)
 Day 13: Thulosyabru trek to Dhunche 5 hours
 Day 14: Dhunche drive to Kathmandu (6-7 hours)
 Day 15: Free day in Kathmandu for souvenir shopping & independent activities
 Day 16: Send off to airport, departure from Kathmandu.
 

Cost Includes:
13 days trekking, 03 nights accomodation in Kathmandu in a 3 Star hotel on bed & breakfast basis, guide, porter, All meals i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner, insurance for the Nepalese staff, Langtang National Park Fee & necessary transportation.

Excludes:
Expenses of personal nature, personal gears, meals in Kathmandu, hard/soft drinks, Personal medication, rescue in case of emergency, insurance, personal gifts and tips to trekking crew.

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