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Tamang Heritage Trail in Rasuwa
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This trekking area is located about 30
kilometers toward the north of Kathmandu.
Trekking along this unbeaten trail is a new
experience for the trekkers experiencing the
beauty of this mountain region with the culture
of local people. You trek through Tamang
villages with its life, culture and crafts which
have remained untouched from the beginning of
the settlement. The trekkers will receive hearty
felicitation by the locals rich in their
distinct costumes, architecture of their
mountain houses and ancient monasteries. It
offers you wilderness experience through
beautiful landscapes of alpine terrain, flat
meadows and rhododendron forests.
The main inhabitants of this area are believed
to be the descendants of Tibetans from Kerung
who intermingled with Tamang of the Helambu
area. Tamang communities are generally found on
higher elevations with the peasants engaging in
shifting cultivation and extraction of forest
products. They are mainly sheep and yak herders
but grow some hardy grains and vegetables. Their
daily life activities include raising livestock,
agriculture and trade with Kerung in Tibet. They
also make baskets and mats from mountain bamboo.
During this trek you can enjoy the dramatic
views of Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Langtang
Kerung, Chimse Danda ridge crossed by Ganjala
Pass (5122m.), Dorje Lakpa (6989m.), Jugal Himal,
Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal,
Manaslu and Sanjen Himal ranges. In addition you
find over 70 glaciers of varying sizes and high
altitude lakes including Gosainkunda,
Pravatikunda, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda.
The trail starts either from Dhunche or
Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang,
Thuman, Timure and Briddim. Goljung and Gatlang
are traditional Tamang villages culminating
cultural features. The visit to beautiful local
Tamang monastery and the holy Parvatikunda Lake
at Gatlang adds exhilaration to your trekking.
Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 08 Days
Trek type: Camping
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Strenuous
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1467 m.) via
Trishuli (Nuwakot) which takes about eight
hours. You stay overnight at hotel in Syabrubesi.
You head north out of Kathmandu driving through
scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru
Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing
along the road at the bank of Trishuli river you
catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and
green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you
feel as if you are heading towards deep land. At
the same time, you notice that the road after
Betrawati is still under construction.
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Day 02 : |
Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238m.) via
Goljung and it takes about six hours.
While trekking you experience of the Tamang
culture. You can see scenery from view point.
This day you walk through village. The cultural
show at Goljung and Gatlang makes your trekking
a memorable one. Gatlang set high on a hillside
among terraced fields is a Tamang settlement.
One can visit a Tamang monastery and beautiful
Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang.
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Day 03 : |
Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m.) which
takes about six hours.
On the way you enjoy sightseeing of Langtang
range and Ganesh Himal. At Tatopani which
naturally signifies 'hot water', you can take
hot bath in natural hot springs with bathing
areas in the lap of the mountains. It is
believed that taking a dip into this spring
would heal you from your aches and pains. This
day's trekking provides you an opportunity to
experience of the Tamang culture.
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Tatopani to Thuman (2338m.) via
Nagthali (3165m.) and it takes about five hours.
You trek via Bimthang. En route you can
encounter animals like monkeys and deer. The
panoramic view of Langtang, Kerung, Ganesh Himal,
Sanjen ranges can be distinctly experienced from
Nagthali. Nagthali used to be a popular
meditation center for the local monks and
priests. Another cultural village Thuman is
popular for its Shamanic performances and
beautiful view of Langtang. Beautiful view of
the mountains can be seen from every house in
Thuman.
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Day 05 : |
Trek from Thuman to Timure (1762m.) which takes
about five hours.
While trekking from Thuman to Timure you can
visit nearby historical Rasuwagadi. This day's
trekking grants you an opportunity to observe
Tibeto Burman Tamang culture on the two villages
on the way. Timure is on the old trade route to
Tibet. A fort here is a historical reminder of
the Nepal Tibetan relations that has existed for
many centuries. A suspension bridge here links
Nepal and Tibet.
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Day 06 : |
Trek from Timure to Briddim (2229m.) and it
takes about six hours.
You can experience village life of Briddim.
Moreover you can enjoy cultural show performed
by community members. You can also experience of
home stay and Tamang culture. To mention about
Briddim is a Tibetan Buddhist village in the
bosom of Langtang Himal. Around 43 houses are
spread in Z shape. Most of the houses are made
up of stone and have roofs of split shake. As
direct descendant of ancient Tibean immigrants,
the culture and tradition of Briddim closely
resembles that of nearly Tibetan villages.
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Briddim to Syabrubesi (1467m.) which
takes three hours.
You trek from Briddim to Syabrubesi via Wangel.
This day the trail moves gentle descent passing
through villages, terraces and magnificent views
of surrounded hills.
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Day 08 : |
Trek from Syabrubesi to Dhunche (1965m.) and
drive back to Kathmandu which takes
approximately three hours.
It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu with
splendid views of hills, mountains, terraces and
villages. You drive along the unpaved road till
Betrawati and you begin to follow narrow well
paved road.
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Services
Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit,
Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in
lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day,
A guide & required number of porter(s),
Essential equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc.
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