Tamang Heritage Trek is one of the finest cultural identity trekking routes in the Langtang Valley, showcasing the rich ancient culture and traditions of the Tamang tribe. This trek was designed to help indigenous residents develop their livelihood and exchange their unique traditions. The Tamang Heritage Trekking route is in the Rasuwa district of Nepal’s northern province, close to the Tibetan border, in the town of Kerung.
Several years back, Tibetans migrated and settled in Nepal’s hilly area, which is now known as Tamang. They have a distinct identity based on their Tibetan ancestors, as well as their language. The Tamang people make their living through agriculture and trade. They are progressing with their handicrafts.
The tracks pass via the Tamangs’ native ancestral community. The trail’s divinity is enhanced by cozy and friendly natives, luxurious Tamang art, traditions, customs, and rituals, colorful robes, cushions, natural hot springs and waterfalls, Gompas, Mani walls, prayer rocks, and historic monasteries with significant ethnic attributes.
Furthermore, this mostly presents a unique experience but also breathtaking scenery of highland hills, green pastures, and Rhododendron trees, as well as a spectacular view of mountains such as Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Manaslu.
Explore deep into Tamang villages on an astonishing trekking journey as you pursue the tranquil Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Treks and explore the wilds of Langtang National Park. Spend your days immersed in the ethnic culture and traditions of the Tamang people. This trek is ideal for adventurers searching for something off the beaten path and different from the typical trekking trails.
Are you planning to take this Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek? Then go in February – March, and November – December. It is best to trek throughout the year, but during these months, you can take part in mountain festivals such as Lhosar, Chuwa Chhiju, and Dawa Dangbo, which feature Syabru and Mane dance. And see the different looks of the Tamang Village.
Highlights
- Get a quick glimpse at Tibetan Buddhist culture and life.
- Take a stroll across beautiful Rhododendron groves.
- Visit old Buddhist memorials including Langtang Gompa and Kyanjin Gompa to receive blessings.
- Explore the beautiful Langtang region and picturesque remote villages
- Walk past waterfalls, streams, rivers, and lush rhododendron forests
- Diverse landscapes and stunning views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Sishapnagma, etc
Once you reach Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the Himalayan Marvel Adventure delegate will receive you from there then check-in in the hotel.
On this day, after breakfast at the hotel, we will meet the guide and crew members then a small meeting regarding our trek details. In the meeting, we will be discussing our itineraries, accommodation, transportation, services that we include and exclude, and we provide a cap, T-shirt, and bag with our company logo.
Then our city guide will take you for Kathmandu sightseeing, which includes Basantapur Durbar, Hanuman Dhoka, the busiest market of Kathmandu- Asan Bazar, Pashupatinath, and many more.
We’ll leave Kathmandu after breakfast and begin our journey. The 6-hour drive in a jeep/bus to Syabrubensi is full of beautiful scenery and adventure. You will spend the evening exploring the area around the hotel.
Throughout our trip, we will visit a variety of traditional settlements. At Goljung and Gatlang, we’ll enjoy a cultural program that will undoubtedly make this trek unforgettable. Gatlang is a Tamang ethnic settlement with terrace farming on a hillside. Here, we go to the Tamang monastery and Parvathi Kunda Lake.
We’ll get glimpses of the Langtang massifs and Ganesh Himal, Thuman cultural village, Nagthali, on our way to Tatopani. The panoramic view of the Langtang massifs, Sanjen massifs, Ganesh, and Kerung Himal can be seen along the way. At Tatopani, we can enjoy the natural hot pond and it is believed that if we take bath there all our trek tiredness will disappear and we will feel better.
We’ll travel to Thuman via Brimdang and Nagthali on this day. Then start our journey in the alpine jungles of Brimdang, a small Tamang village on the way to Nagthali. From Nagthali, we can see the Langtang ranges, Ganesh, Sanjen, and Kerung Himal, which provide breathtaking scenery. Then we’ll make our way downhill to Thuman, a Tamang settlement.
Taking the trails via Lingling, we wander from Thuman to Briddim, a Tibetan Buddhist village. It is beautifully set in the Langtang Himal’s embrace. Here, we’ll visit the Dukchu Gomba Monastery. The vast majority of the houses in Briddim are made of stones and are inhabited primarily by Tibetans.
From Briddim, we’ll lower the trail, pursuing the Ghopche Khola and making our way towards Lama Hotel. From Rimche, we’ll ascend to Lama Hotel, which is situated on the banks of the Langtang River. The Lama Hotel is surrounded by lush vegetation, forests, and breathtaking Himalayan views.
From the Lama Hotel, we resume uphill until we reach Ghodatabela, a green meadow where we will stop for lunch. From Ghodatabela, you can see the magnificent Langtang range. You must pass through the region ravaged by the 2015 Earthquake before arriving at the new Langtang village.
Another fascinating day for a trek to Kyanjin Gompa awaits us today. The trail is simple to follow, and the views are breathtaking. After breakfast, the trek to Kyanjin Gompa takes 3-4 hours. Kyanjin gumba is another pavilion with many accommodation facilities, pleasant places, and mountains surrounding it. When trekking in the Langtang valley, these are the most fun places to visit. You’re going to have a great time. Have lunch and explore Kyanjin Gompa and explore at another Cheese factory.
As we gradually descend to Lama Hotel, today’s trek is long but relatively simple. The mountains appear to conquer the sky as they pass through woods and fascinating villages.
You’ll have plenty of time after breakfast to walk to Syabrubesi at your leisure, so take your time and take in the last sights of the Langtang Region.
Breakfast in the morning, say goodbye to the trekking crew drive back to Kathmandu which takes around 8-9 hrs. If there is heavy traffic then it will take a little bit more time to reach Kathmandu. Once you reach Kathmandu check-in in the hotel and take a rest.
This will be your final day in Kathmandu before you depart your home. You will enjoy the day resting and roaming around Thamel and in the evening you will be having a farewell dinner with the delegates of Himalayan Marvel.
Himalayan Marvel Adventure delegate will drop you at the airport before 3 hrs and return to the respective places. Or you can choose the next program for the next adventurous journey.
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