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Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking is new and different from other various normal trekking adventures. This journey leads to scenic and cultural walks around the high Himalayan country within the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. Far from the main popular route of Langtang Valley, this trail is seldom ventured by only a few travelers. Makes the short adventures of a week more special and unique than most trekking destinations.
Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking is more of an exploration from one lovely village to another. The warm traditional harmony of local cultures and within the shadow of the Himalayan snow-capped peaks. The Tamang are the 5th populated hill tribes of Nepal, following similar customs of Buddhism age-old heritage like of Tibet.
The journey begins with drives from Kathmandu to reach the cooler hilly areas of Rasuwa district at Syabrubesi village-town. From here starts the impression of Tamang cultures and traditional way of life and customs of Buddhism.
The walk follows higher to the large Tamang village of Gatlang, an exciting place to soak into local culture. As well as with warm and lively hospitality of the village communities, the walk follows next to Tatopani. The villages with natural hot springs existed before the big earthquakes of 2015. However, this village still retains its ancient heritage and traditional way of farm activities and raising livestock.
The adventure then heads close en route to Nepal and Tibet borders as our route diverts. Heading for a climb to the scenic hilltop of Nagethali offers a spectacular panorama of the Himalayan range of peaks.
Slowly, the wonderful trek ends with a downhill to the nice villages of Thuman and Briddim. Then the walk completes upon reaching Syabrubesi for a scenic drive to Kathmandu. After a mesmerizing time around Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking.
The best seasons for Tamang Heritage Trail Treks, are spring and autumn.
Spring starts from March to May, most days are sunny but can get cloudy in the late afternoon. Chances of light snowfall with cold mornings and nighttime at above 3,000 m. Lovely times with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various colors, en route Langtang Valley.
The next best season is autumn/fall, which begins in September and ends in November. One of the high seasons for views and pleasant walks, sunny days most of the time in autumn. But gets dark soon, due to short sunlight hours, cold morning, and late afternoon till nighttime. Could get snowfall from Gatlang Village and at Nagethali high hill sometimes.
The route is straightforward with a signpost at each junction of the mid-ways, so there will be no confusion. The trails are nicely laid and good for walking all the way from Syabrubesi to the end of walks. Includes steep uphill for short hour, and with gradual winding path through lovely forest. The highest spot of the journey is Nagethali Hill, from here onwards with downhill with few short ups. As well as with gradual wide path en route back to Syabrubesi village on the road-head.
Day 01: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m via Dhunche Town 1,900 – 06 hours.
Day 02: Trek to Gatlang village 2,235 m – 06 hrs.
Day 03: Trek to Tatopani- 2,380 m-06 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Thuman 2,235 m via Nag-Thali Hill at 3, 300 m-06 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Briddim village 2,228 m -05 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Syabrubesi on the road-head- 04 hrs.
Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared during the trek. The meals are basic, but will give you enough energy for your appetite. Fruit is also available after each meal.
During the trek, we stay in lodges or teahouses. These are simple in nature, but fully equipped. Do not expect too much luxury.
A moderate walk with some steep ups to reach Gatlang and Tatopani Villages, and then on pleasant gradual trail. The last steep climb is up to Nagethali hilltop for some hours. Rest of the trail of gradual pleasant walks back to town-village of Syabrubesi.
Tamang Heritage Trail is not popular like Langtang Valley or Annapurna and Everest Trekking regions. But it is slowly getting attention for people with interest in local cultures. As this trek provides all from culture to scenic views of the Himalayas. In near future it will be certainly a popular destination, as this route has been recently opened as Tamang Heritage Trail.
A lovely country walk through beautiful forest lined with tall rhododendrons, pines and fir trees. Daily views of snow peaks with local fascinating cultures of the Tamang people the highlanders of Mid-West Central Himalayas.
As well as of Langtang Himal region, where trekkers can enjoy fantastic landscapes and Himalayan peaks views. Along with local fascinating cultures, the trail to expect it leads to much uphill with few gradual path. As well a steep climb to the highest point at Nagethali Hilltop with long downhill walks. Where trekkers can experience both scenic views and local impressive cultures.
All lodges and Home-Stay cottage on overnight stops, have electricity facilities either run by Hydro or solar power. Trekkers can charge their electronic items on paying extra for charging each gadgets. Some lodges offer free Wi-Fi and Internet services while few places might charge extra. But the connection in some places can be disturbing and takes time to run the service either in long distance call or using the internets.
Simply the best that one can expect around the mountainous and hilly region around Himalayas. The lodge facilities much better at Syabrubesi and Gatlang as well in Thuman and Briddim. Most places provide rooms with common bathe and toilets, an extra charge for using hot showers. However, the rooms are neat and cozy the dining have fireplace to warm the rooms while you enjoy the meals.
The foods depending upon the standard of the lodge, but most lodge restaurants provide long list of food menu. From Set menu or La Carte, including all types of refreshments to enjoy. But the most common meals are Nepali Dal Bhat with seasonal vegetable mild curries. As well as Noodle with soup or fried including Tibetan bread from wheat, barley or millets flour.
Requires all trekkers to be suitably physically fit and in good health, to take the challenge walking steeps and downhill’s. When planning and booking this trip, one should need outdoor exercise from walking, jogging. Or any other good physical exercise for an hour on daily basis, and checking your health.
Before booking this wonderful adventurous treks.
Around Rasuwa district and Central Himalayas of Langtang Himal region, populated by the Tamang ethnic tribes. As well the Kathmandu Valley rim and surrounding hills are inhabited by the Tamang people.
The main tribes of Langtang Himal and Rasuwa district with Tamang tribe follow Tibetan Buddhism. Trekkers can witness that every houses adorned with a Buddhist prayer flags. As well prayer monuments along the trail around the villages with impressive monasteries.
