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Tamang heritage trail combined with Langtang
trail
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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, Briddim, Lama Hotel, Langtang
valley and Kyangjin Gompa. Goljung, Gatlang and
Langtang 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: 11 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.) and it
takes about three 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 Briddim (2229m.) via
Lingling which takes about seven hours.
This day you can observe Tibeto Burman Tamang
culture on the way. 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
splitshake. 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 06 : |
Trek from Briddim to Lama Hotel (2470m.) and it
takes about six hours.
You walk through Briddim village while observing
the local lifestyle and culture and interacting
with the locals. Later on you find that the
settlement of Lama Hotel is located on the banks
of Langtang River and surrounded by lush forests
and mountains.
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3430m.) which
takes about five hours.
En route you are quite mesmerized by the
beautiful views of the Langtang range. You can
also experience and make observation of Tibetan
settlements.
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Day 08 : |
Trek from Langtang to Kyangjin (3870m.)and it
takes about three hours.
This day you can see the glaciated valley of
Kyangjin on the lap of Langtang Lirung and
surrounded by snowy mountains which is also the
world's nearest settlements to glacier. If you
happen to visit during monsoon you can find
various wild Himalayan flowers.
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Day 09 : |
Trek from Kyangjin to Lama Hotel (2470m.) which
takes about six hours.
From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following
the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to
Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep
descent to Lama Hotel.
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Day 10 : |
Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi and it takes
about five hours.
The upper part of the trail is more beautiful
for the panoramic view of mountains and green
hill views. This path is broader and remains
sunny through the different Shepra and Tamang
villages. The first half part of the trail is
gradually down and then the trail does steeply
descent to the Syabru Besi (1600m.). There was
run a project called Chilime Power Plant. The
main inhabitants belong to Tamang community and
they have adopted Tibetan lifestyle.
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Day 11 : |
Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu and it takes
about eight 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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