 One of the neighboring trekking destinations from Kathmandu lays an unparalleled combination of natural beauty and cultural riches of Langtang, Rasuwa. Connected by roads, this region offers a life unfolding and unique experience. Previously a restricted area near the Tibetan border, the unexplored regions of the Langtang National park has recently been developed into the Tamang heritage Trail. The people in this place are mostly of Tamang and Tibetan origin, whose culture goes back to hundreds of years. The craftsmanship, dress, traditionally built stone houses and the beautifully carved wooden porches reflect the solitude and the serenity of the Himalayan scenery.
Trekking Destinations of Tamang Heritage Trail of Hidden Treasure: -The Langtang valley is the most popular trek destination. Equally rich in culture and high bio-diversity are the Gutlang, Chilime, Timure and Briddim areas. Goljung, Gutlang, Chilime, Thuman, Briddim area an identified Tamang and Tibetan art and cultural in the Tamang heritage trek route is one of the most interesting trekking regions in Nepal.
About the Area: - This area is one of the original homelands of the indigenous Tamang people. Most practice Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism, integrated with early animist religions. Agriculture, animal husbandry and tourism are the major means of livelihood for these people.
Tamang peoples live in this area: - 64% Tamang lives in this area but speaking both Tamang and Tibetan. Others include Brahmin, Gurung, Sherpa and Newars. Population: - 44731 (in 2001)
Literacy: - Only 34% (female-24.5%; male-42.5%).
Weather: - Warm temperature climate up to 2000m higher valleys north and northeast of Syabrubesi are in the rain shadow and comparatively dry. 2-3000m cool temperature climate. Above 3000m alpine humid climates; temperatures fall to sub-zero in winter months.
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| Tamang Heritage Trekking Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel |
| Day 02 |
Rest day in Kathmandu |
| Day 03 |
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche |
| Day 04 |
Drive Dhunche to Syabrubesi |
| Day 05 |
Trek Syabrubesi to Gutlang |
| Day 06 |
Trek Gutlang to Thambuchet |
| Day 07 |
Trek Thambuchet to Tatopani |
| Day 08 |
Trek Tatopani to Nagthali Dada |
| Day 09 |
Trek Nagthali Dada to Thuman |
| Day 10 |
Trek Thuman to Timure |
| Day 11 |
Trek Timure to Rasuwagadi |
| Day 12 |
Trek Rasuwagadi to Lingling |
| Day 13 |
Trek Lingling to Briddim |
| Day 14 |
Trek Briddim to Syabrubesi |
| Day 15 |
Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu |
| Day 16 |
Rest day at Kathmandu |
| Day 17 |
Departure to your next destination |
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Service includes:
- 4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu on B/B basis
- 1 Sirdar, 1 cook and kitchen Boy and necessary helper
- 1 Sherpa every 4 members
- 2 porters per member
- Porters equipment & sleeping tent
- Food during the trek 3 meals a day
- 2 Men tent, Mattress
- Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilets tent
- All necessary kitchen utensils
- Langtang National Park fee
- TIMS Permit fee (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
- Insurance for Nepalese staff
- Airport/Hotel/Airport transfer
- Ground Transportation
Services Excludes:
- Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay
- Personal equipment
- High risk medical insurance
- International air ticket
- International airport tax US$ 30.00 per person
- Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
- Nepal Visa Fee US$ 30.00 Per person
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Purely personal nature expenses
- KTM entrance fee during Sightseeing
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