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Tamang
Heritage 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 Trek
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Duration |
11 Days |
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Trek type |
Camping |
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Minimum Pax |
1 + |
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Mode of travel |
Land |
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Grade |
Strenuous |
Itinerary
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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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