Tamang Heritage Trail

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, our representative will be waiting at the airport for your welcome. Then board a private vehicle and be transferred to your hotel. Check into your hotel and rest after your journey.

Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore ancient temples and vibrant markets and experience the unique atmosphere of Nepalese urban life.

After breakfast, you will start your journey by driving to Syabrubesi. The ride is full of stunning views of the Trishuli River, traditional towns, and terraced farms. You may enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan range, including Manasalu and Ganesh Himal, if the weather is clear.

You will travel towards Syabrubesi, a culturally diverse village where you may engage with the Tamang people and discover their customs and traditions after following the Trishuli River.

You will start your trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang on a steep trail ascending to the Golijung valley, enjoying views of the Ganesh Himal and other snowcapped mountains. After an hour of walking on the Golijung Trail, you will get a spectacular view of Shishapangma, Langtang Lirung, and Ganesh Himal, providing you with the opportunity to experience the picturesque beauty of the local villages.

After a few hours of trekking, you will reach the first beautiful traditional Tamang village, Gtlang village.

After experiencing the warm hospitality of Gatlang village, you will start your trek towards Tatopani. The trail passes many chortens, main walls, and the deep forest till Chilime, crosses suspension bridges, and climbs over the terrance field to reach Gonggang village. Then you will hike for a few hours on the ascend trail to reach Tatopnai, a natural hot spring.

You cannot enjoy the hot spring there because it was destroyed after the earthquake that hit Nepal in April 2015.

Your trail passes through the dense forest, slowly ascending while passing several ups and downs. After a few hours of walking, you will reach Brimdang, and then the path leads to Nagthali Danda, which is a viewpoint. You will enjoy the view of Langtang Lirung, Sanjen, Kerung, Shishapangma, Ganesh Himala, Tibetan Himal, and other snowcapped mountains and tiny villages.

You will descend downward after enjoying the spectacular views. On the way, you will visit small monasteries till you reach the second Tamang village, Thuman, which is a Tibetan-style Tamang village.

Today, you will have an easy walk as the trail is flatter and slowly starts to descend to Timure on the way to the old trade route to Tibet. You will visit Rasuwaghadi, an ancient fort at the Nepal-Tibet border, after a few hours of walking to Timure.

Then, the trail ascends to Briddim, another Tibetan-influenced Tamang village located on the lap of the Langtang Himal. On Briddhim, you can see the houses built with stone that resemble a typical Tibetan village.

At the beginning of the trail, descend to Ghopche Khola, a small waterfall, and then you will follow the ascending trail in the forest of bamboo and birch groves. The trail slowly ascends to Rimche through Bamboo Village, which lies on the bank of the Langtang River.

Then, you will continue to hike, encountering diverse flora and fauna along the trail, until you reach the Lama Hotel.

The trail walk goes through rhododendron forests, and visitors to Langtang National Park may see local animals, including red pandas, white monkeys, and a few species of birds. You will witness breath-taking vistas of the Langtang Lirung mountain on the route to Langtang Valley.

You will reach the picturesque settlement of Langtang Valley, which combines Tamang and Tibetan cultures, after walking beside the small stream. Explore the nearby monastery and interact with the friendly locals. After the 2015 earthquake devastated Langtang Valley, the locals have now constructed a tiny valley.

The journey continues toward a short walk towards the famous Buddhist monastery of Kyanji Gompa. The trail offers breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan range, including Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Lirung, Langtang Ri, and other peaks, as you trek through yak pastures, remote villages, streams, and moraines.

One of the oldest Tibetan monasteries in Langtang, Kyanjin Gompa, is located after you pass through the rock cairns. Along with visiting the cheese factory, where delicious yak cheese is produced, you can also explore and learn about the Tibetan culture of this region.

After exploring the Langtang Valley and Kyanjin Gompa, you will descend towards the Lama Hotel. Lama Hotel is the common rest point on the Langtang Valley Trek. You will follow the same trail as we did earlier, which includes the Langtang River and lush forest on the way to Lama Hotel.

You will follow the same trails to Syabrubesi. The descent trail passes through forests and picturesque villages to reach Syabrubesi. It’s a great place to rest and prepare for your return to Kathmandu.

After breakfast, you will start your journey by driving to Kathmandu. The 7-hour hours ride to Kathmandu will be filled with stunning views of the Trishuli River and scenic countryside, providing an opportunity to enjoy the changing landscapes.

After reaching Kathmandu, you will be escorted towards the hotel, and in the evening, you will have a farewell dinner.

Depending on your flight schedule, our representative will escort you towards the airport. Before your fight schedule starts, you may have some free time in Kathmandu for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.