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Langtang Valley Tamang Heritage Trek – 12 Days

  • Max Elevation: 5500 m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a 3 cup of tea / coffee
  • Transportation Local Jeep / Local Bus
  • Group Size: 2 Min Pax
  • Starts at: Syaprubesi
  • Ends at: Syaprubesi
  • Trip Route:

    Syabrubesi, Lama hotel, Langtang valley, kyanging gumba, Tamang heritage

  • Best Season: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)

Trip Highlights

  • The natural hot springs at Tatopani.
  • Explore famous ancient Kyanjin gompas, monasteries and hike to view points for panoramic mountain vistas.
  • Witness astonishing Langtang Luring (7227 m), Ganaesh Himal (7422 m) and other peaks.
  • Taste Yak’s cheese and curd at Kyanjin gompa.
  • Experience the religious rituals and get insights into the Buddhist culture and practices.
  • The Langtang Glacier and Langtang National Park.
  • Diverse flora and fauna and variety of rhododendron, bird and animals.
  • Learn about tamang customs, languages and way of life.
  • Visit tamang villages, interact with locals and experience warm hospitality.

Trip Information

Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu to Syabru besi (1,467m/4,811ft)

Drive for a total of 9 hrs by local bus or private vehicle on a paved highway that twists and climbs over
ridges to the Trishuli valley.We move through Trisuli bazaar to Betrawoti and finally on a rough twisting
road to Dhunche. Here, You will enter the district Headquarters of Dhunche where your Langtang National park permit will be checked. A further 2 hour drive brings us to Syabru besi where we will stay overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Trek from Syabrubesi to Ghatlang (2,238m/7,340ft) via Goljung

In while trekking you can experience some of the Tamang culture. You can see scenery from view point
especially as you walk through a local 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. Stay overnight in
Ghatlang.

Day 3: Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2,607m/8,550ft)

On the way you enjoy the sightseeing of the Langtang range and Ganesh Himal. At Tatopani which
naturally signifies ‘hot water’, you can take a 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 will heal you from your aches and pains. This day’s trekking provides you an opportunity to experience the Tamang culture. Stay overnight at local
people house.

Day 4: Trek from Tatopani to Thuman (2,338m/7,668ft) via Nagthali (3,165m/10,381ft) and Bimthang

En route you may encounter animals like monkeys and deer. The panoramic view of Langtang, Kerung,
Ganesh Hima and 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 views of the mountains can be seen from every house in Thuman. Stay overnight at Thuman.

Day 5: Trek from Thuman to Timure (1,762m/5,779ft)

While trekking from Thuman to Timure you can visit nearby historical Rasuwagadi. This day’s trekking
grants you an opportunity to observe Tibetan Burman Tamang culture in two of the villages on the way.
Timure is on the old trade route to Tibet. A fort here is a historical reminder of the Nepal Tibetan relations
that have existed for many centuries. A suspension bridge here links Nepal and Tibet. Stay overnight in
Timure.

Day 6: Trek from Timure to Briddim (2,229m/7,311ft)

You can experience the village life of Briddim and enjoy a cultural show performed by community
members. You can also experience a home stay and Tamang culture. To mention a little about Briddim, it is a Tibetan Buddhist village in the bosom of Langtang Himal. Around 43 houses are spread in a Z shape.
Most of the houses are made up of stone and have roofs of split shake. As direct descendants of ancient
Tibetan immigrants, the culture and tradition of Briddim closely resembles that of Tibetan villages. Stay
overnight in Briddim.

Day 7: Trek from Bridim to Lama Hotel (2,340m/7,675ft)

Village walk at Briddim, observing the local lifestyle and culture, and interacting with the locals. Trekking
from Briddhim – Lamahotel. En route to Langtang, the settlement of Lamahotel is located on the banks of
Langtang river and surrounded by lush forests and mountains from here start the tea house lodge basis
accommodation. Stay overnight in Lama Hotel.

Day 8: Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley (3330 m/10922ft)

Trek through rhododendron & pine forested area for about 3 hrs to reach Ghora Tabela for lunch. After a
further 3 hrs trek the trail reaches Langtang village inhabited by Buddist Tamangs and Tibetans. Stay
overnight in Langtang Valley.

Day 9: Langtang Valley to Kyanjing Gompa (3,730 m/12,234ft)

The trek continues further with views of the himalayan scenery. The path is easier, crossing many stones
for about 3hrs and reaches Kyanjing Gompa where we will have lunch and stop for the night. Here you can
relax, explore the surroundings and enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Ganchempo & Langtang Himal. Stay
overnight at teahouse lodge.

Day 10: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,340m/7,675ft)

Enjoy you breakfast with beautiful mountain views. We then continue on the trek down to the langtang
valley and further on to Ghora tabela for lunch. Afterwards, trek down to Lama Hotel for the overnight stay.
This is a long day but the walk is easy as it is mostly downhill. Stay overnight at teahouse lodge.

Day 11: Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi (1,467m/4,811ft)

Trek back all the way down hill to Syabru besi it takes about 5 hour walk and over night at Syabru besi.
Stay overnight at teahouse lodge.

Day 12: Syabru Besi to Kathmandu

In the morning drive back to Kathmandu by Local bus or private vehicle. The drive takes 9 hrs to Kathmandu.

Price Includes

  • Three times Three meals a day- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and  3 cup’s of tea/Coffee a day during the trek.
  • Accommodation in tea house during the trek.
  • In a day time tea break with cookies every day.
  •  Seasonally fruits and desserts on the trek after dinner every day.
  • You will be under observation with a pulse oximeter to have your oxygen levels and heart rate measured twice a day during the trek. This is to catch the signs of Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) early, thus making trekking safer.
  • We will be offering you (-20 degree sleeping bag) and a duffel bag for the trekking adventure, but you need to refund to the office.
  • Langtang National Park permit and Tims card.
  • From Kathmandu to Syabrubesi to Kathmandu by local bus (If you want to hire a jeep you have to pay Extra cost).
  • An experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, government license holder Guide with all his salary, food, Drinks, accommodation, equipment, transport, and insurance.
  • Normal First aids kit box.
  • Arrangement of Emergency helicopter service (paid by your travel insurance company).
  • One porter each two people.
  • Nepal Holiday Treks And Tours trip completion certificate from the company side.
  • All tax and company service charge.

Price Does not Include

  • International airfare and visa fees.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, WiFi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry. or any other things which are not mentioned by the company.
  • Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination.
  • Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue.
  • Tips for your guide and porters which is comparison.
  • Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays.