Tamang Heritage Trail
This is a superb introduction to trekking in Nepal among some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole country, with rich tamang culture.
Many years ago Nepal, fought with Tibet for salt and some of the biggest areas where this war took place is in the Langtang Region of Nepal, wherein lies the third most popular trekking trail in Nepal. This area is connected to Tibet and the trails in this region were used by traders from Tibet bartering in Salt and mountain goats for meat (changra) with foodstuffs from the south.
Developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program, the "Tamang Heritage Trail" is the newly developed tourism product, off the beaten track, which highlights an ancient lifestyle combining it with picturesque scenery and healing baths in natural hot springs.
The people of this region are mostly Tibetans who came from Kerung in Tibet across the border and settled in Nepal. In earlier days, the citizenship of Nepal would not be offered to real Tibetans, so they changed their ethnicity to Tamang, which is what they still write till date. The cultural and traditions of these people are similar to the Tibetan across the border.
This trekking destination is just a day long bus journey from the capital, Kathmandu. The 13-day trekking tour provides varieties of experience. Tamang rituals, Tibetan culture, festivals, traditional architecture, costumes, local Syabru dances make the exposure to this culture very unique. There is a view point at Goljung Pass, from where views of Langtang and Kerung (Tibet) can be awe inspiring. Visitors will get an opportunity to observe Syabru, Mane and other local dances at Goljung and Gatlang VDCs. The villages also sell exclusive handicraft items like traditional caps, mufflers and other items.
Tourists can enjoy hot bath in the healing hot-water spring at Tatopani before reaching Nagthali, where the stay is a unique experience. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings at Thuman is an unforgettable experience.
At Briddim one gets to experience the famous Tamang hospitality, where there is home stay facility in 24 houses. After the Tamang heritage trail we will head towards the Langtang.
Langtang is a narrow valley situated 75 kms north of Kathmandu close to the Tibetan border.
Last but not the least combining the Tamang heritage trails with the Langtang would be one of the best trails in Nepal like the Annapurna circuit or the Everest Base Camp.
Trek Fact :
Duration: 13 Nights/14Days
Mode of Transport : Bus
Difficulty: Moderate
Max. Height: 3800 Mt.
Mode of accommodation: Homestay & Lodge
Minimum group size : 1+
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Syabru besi trek to Gatlang (5 hrs) and overnight in community lodge
Day 03: Gatlang trek to Tatopani (6-7 hrs) and overnight in community lodge.
Day 04: Tatopani trek to Thuman (6 hrs) and overnight in community lodge
Day 05: Thuman trek to Briddim (6 hrs) and overnight in local home.
Day 06: Briddim trek to Lamahotel (6 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 07: Lamahotel trek to Langtang (6hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 08: Langtang trek to Kanjin (4 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 09: Kanjin rest day and hike to Langsisa Kharka or Glacier langtang –lirung or hike to Tsherko ri (5000M)
Day 10: Kanjin trek to Lama hotel (6 hours)
Day 11: Lama hotel trek to Thulosyabru (5-6 hours)
Day 12: Thulosyabru trek to Dhunche 5 hours
Day 13: Dhunche drive to Kathmandu (6-7 hours)
Day 14: Departure
Service Included- Pick up from Airport on your arrival Day |
Service excluded:- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu |
Accommodation
We will be staying in Lodge & local people house. Lodges are clean, comfortable & safe to stay. It has mostly common bath serving solar hot shower & hot water bucket. Food & drinks are served in Lodge.
For some days we arrange your stay in local people home. They have separate rooms for guest. Rooms are clean & comfortable but need to share bath/toilet. Hot is shower available every day.
Meals
Soup
TomatoSoup, Vegetable Soup, Mushroom Soup, Chicken Soup, Chicken -, MushroomSoup, Onion Soup, Garlic Soup, Potato Soup, French Onion Soup, MixSoup( Veg, Chicken, Mushroom, Cheese), Noodle Soup, Egg-Veg-Noodle Soup
Potato’s Variety
BoiledPotato, Fried Potato, Fried Potato with Veg., Fried Potato with eggTop, Fried Potato with cheese, veg & Egg, Potato Chips, French fry,
Massed Potato, Potato bread
Delicious Noodle / Pasta
DeliciousNoodle/Pasta, Fried Noodle plain, Fried Noodle with veg, Fried noodlewith Egg, Fried Noodle with Cheese, Mix Fried Noodle( Veg, Cheese,Chicken, Egg)
Italian Taste
CheeseTomato Pizza, Cheese Veg Tomato Pizza, Salami Pizza, Mushroom Pizza,Tuna Piza, Mix Pizza, Spagatti Cheese, Macaroni Cheese, Lazani Cheese
Indian Kitchen
Veg Curry with rice, Chicken Curry With Rice, Egg Curry With Rice, Chapati & potato Curry
Chinese /Tibet Dine
VegThukpa, Veg Egg, Chicken Thukpa, Chinese noodle, Tibetan Bread, VegMo:Mo, Chicken Mo:Mo, Mix Mo:Mo( Veg, Cheese, Egg), Fried Rice Plain,Chicken Fried Rice, Mushroom Fried rice, Veg Fried rice, Mix Fried Rice
Nepali Traditional Special
Rice, Veg & Dal soup (serve with Pickle, Papad , Salad)
Breakfast
Boiled Egg, Fried Egg, Scrambled Egg, Poached Egg, Omlet plain, Veg Omlet, Cheese Omlet, Emlet Tomato, Potato Omlet
Chapatiplain/jam/honey/butter, Toast Plain/Jam/Honey/Butter, TibetanBreadPlain/Jam/Honey/Butter, Musley fruit curd, Mushley With Milk orCurd, Corn Flask with Curd or Milk, Granola with Milk or Curd, Porridgewith Milk, Plain Porrige
From Bread Item
Pancake plain/Jam/honey/Butter, Apple Pancake, Cinamon Rool, Apple Strudle, Brown/ white bread plain/jam/Honey/Butter
Mouth Watering Desert
Apple Pie, Custard pudding, Rice Pudding, Lemon Sugar Pancake, Chocolate Cake
Occasional Taste
Chicken Sizzler, Chicken Steak, Yak Steak
Recommended Cloths & Equipments:
• Duffel or Rucksack bag
• Daypack
• 4 Season Down Jacket
• 4 seasons Sleeping bag
• Hiking pants
• Waterproof jacket
• Full - sleeves shirt
• Jumper or pile jacket
• T - shirts
• Woollen socks to wear with boots
• Sun hat
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Sun block for lips
• Sun lotion
• Goggles or sunglasses
• Thermal Long underwear
• Insulated pants
• Nylon windbreaker
• Nylon wind pants
• Water bottle
• Sewing kit
• Medical & first aid kit
• Flash light
• Batteries and bulbs
• Swiss army knife
• Personal towel
• Camp shoes or Sandal
• Trekking boots (water proof is recommended)
• Polypropylene/wool socks
• Light cotton socks for under wool socks
Suggested Medical Kit list
• A simple but adequate medical kit can be most useful without taking much space in your baggage. The following is recommended as tried and true list of items.
• Aspirin or Panadol – for pain or fever.
• Antihistamine – useful as a decongestant for colds, allergies, to ease the itch from insect bites and stings or to help prevent motion sickness.
• Antibiotis – useful especially while trekking well off the beaten track but they must be prescribed.
• Kaolin preparation ( Pepto – Bismol), Imodium or Lomotil – for stomach upsets.
• Rehydration mixture – for treatment of servere diarrhoea.
• Antiseptic, mercurochrome and antibiotic powder or similar ”dry” spray – for cuts and grazes.
• Calamine lotion – to ease irritation from bites or stings.
• Bandages and band – Aids – for minor injuries.
• Scissors, tweezers and a thermometer
• Insect repellent, sun block, suntalotion, chapsticks and water – purification tablets.
• Throuat lozenges (Strepsils).
• Moleskin.
• Sulamyd 10% eye drops.
• Acetarninophen (Paracetamol)
• Antacid tablets.
• Diamox (altitude sickness - can be bought in Kathmandu)
• Sterile Syringe set (anti-AIDS precaution)
