Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trekking

16 Days

Tamang Heritage with Langtang Valley Trekking is a journey that offers the ethnic cultural prosperity. It is a community trail that has been developed to promote the local culture and ethnic innovations. Located in the Langtang region, the trek is excellent to explore the Tibetan Buddhist culture and the spirituality that has been flourishing throughout the trekking trail. The Himalayan views on the horizon and the unique landscape make the trek outstanding.

Trek through the Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trail commences from Syaphrubesi and goes through the picturesque landscape. Passing through the Gatlang village, the trail offers the cultural dimensions of the people living in the cultural harmony and outstanding social communication. The home stay experience in Tamang heritage trail is magnificent to experience the root life of the local people. During the trek, the impressive scenery of of Langtang Lirung, Langtang Kerung, Ganesh Himal and others can be explored. Managing a day for the side trip, it’s an amazing experience to visit the historical fort of Rasuwagadhi. Concluding the Tamang heritage trekking, you can join the Langtang valley trip, which is furthermore outstanding. It leads you to the Langtang village and Kyanjin Gompa that pulls you closer to the Himalayas and also the vibrating cultural communities.

Reliance Trekking arranges trekking through the Tamanag heritage trail with Langtang Valley, run from the experienced guides and itinerary. We also customize the itinerary on your request. Please, feel free to contact us for the detailed information.

        Tamang Heritage and Langtang Trekking Highlights

  • Visit the city of temples and stupas- Kathmandu
  • Medieval century arts and architectures
  • Langtang National Park
  • Tatapani Natural Hot Spring
  • Ghatlang Village is an Ethnic Tamang communities
  • Cher-Gori is good for view point
  • Kyanjin Gompa famous for Yak cheese
  • Rhododendron, Sandle wood and Pine forest
  • Nagthali is Tibet view point

Itinerary

Representative ofReliance Trekking will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and you will be transferred to hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at Hotel. (Breakfast included)

In the morning, we set up a pre-trip meeting with an introduction of the trekking guide. Managing the document to prepare the paperwork for the trekking, then we visit the UNESCO listed world heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley, including Boudhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, the Pashupatinath temple that is situated beside the Bagmati River. Driving back to the hotel, you prepare the trek with packing your belongings. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast included)

We drive to Syaphrubesi early in the morning. You drive through the picturesque hillside and the River valley. Half of the road pretty much challenges, which is after Trishuli Bazaar. Syaphrubesi is the gateway of the Langtang trek. It takes 7-8 hours to reach there from Kathmandu. O/N Syabrubesi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

After the breakfast, we commence our trek with the sound climb up to the viewpoint and get the scenery of the Ganesh Himal and LangtangLirung range. Then, we climb down to the Goljung valley, which takes about an hour descent for the lunch stop. Passing various tiny Tamang valleys, we eventually reach the picturesque Tamang village at Gatlang, situated on the hillside. Overnight at lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

From Gatlang, we begin the trek after the breakfast descending to Thangbuchet and to the Chilime village. Crossing the steel bridge with the stunning views of the Langtang range, we trek further towards Tatopani. We can enjoy the natural hot spring on the way and we reach to our lodge. Overnight at lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

After having breakfast at Tatopani, we climb up to the Nagthali village, which is renowned as a spiritual center that is popular for the Buddhists. Crossing the hill ridge at 3165 meters, we can explore the exclusive peaks of Ganesh Himal and Langtang range. After that, we climb down to Thuman, which is an impressive village for the home stay. Overnight at home stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

We begin the trek descending from Thuman towards the Timure village. The historical route was once the salt trade route to Tibet. Reaching early to Timure, we take a side trip to the historical fort zone of Rasuwagadhi. Exploring around, we hike down To Timure and take a rest. Overnight at lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

Beginning the trek after the breakfast, we walk through the rhododendron forest from Timure. We reach to Briddim today, which is a wonderful place for the home stay experience. The village, having about a half century local houses, also has got a monastery. Overnight at home stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)

Experiencing the home stay at Briddim and having breakfast, we begin to trek all the way to Lama Hotel through the rhododendron forest. The setting near the Langtang Khola is amazing. Overnight at lodge.

After having breakfast, we begin to trek down through the steep route towards the Langtang River. Crossing the bridge, we walk through the jig jack trail. Crossing the stream and passing through the water-driven mills and prayer wheels to the large settlement of Langtang. Overnight at lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Passing through the tiny village after the breakfast, we head passing the huge Mani walls along a gentle path of a hill. It is relatively an easy walk. Reaching early after visiting the cheese factory, we have a lunch and rest the day. Overnight at lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

This is a fabulous day. After the breakfast, we head towards the Tserko Ri, which is almost about 5000 meters. The spectacular views of Langtang Lirung, Langtang Yubra and the surrounding peaks can be explored dramatically. The enchanting scenery allures us. Then, we back to the Kyanjin Gompa and rest. Overnight at lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Heading back from Kyanjin Gompa after the breakfast, we enjoy the local surroundings, towering peaks and the culturally loaded Tamang villages. We gradually trek down to Lama Hotel. Overnight at lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Descending from Lama Hotel, we walk all the way through the forest and following the Langatng River, we reach to Syaphrubesi and wait for the next day drive. As we have time, we explore the local market and enjoy the session. Overnight at lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

After the breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu, which is about 7-8 hours trip. Then, transfer to the hotel and rest. Overnight at hotel. Breakfast and lunch included.

On this day, our representative drops you at the airport for the final departure. Thank you very much for trekking with us. See you again.

Cost Includes

  • Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle.
  • Accommodation in 2 star category Hotel in Kathmandu 3 Nights on BB basis as per the itinerary.
  • City tour in Kathmandu with guide by private Vehicle.
  • Necessary permits for trek & climbing.
  • Flight From Kathmandu to Lukla & return from Lukla to Kathmandu.
  • Accommodation in guest houses during the trek.
  • (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) per day during the trek Drinks- (3 cups of Tea & Coffiee per day during the trek).
  • Fresh fruits after dinner.
  • Qualified and experienced guide and porter services.(We will provide 1 porter for 2 trekkers and the maximum weight carried by porter is below 25 Kg in total).
  • Transportation, accommodation, meal allowance, equipment and insurance for trekking staffs.
  • All the official paper work and all the applicable government taxes.

Cost Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks, and alcoholic drinks).
  • Your travel insurance.
  • Your equipment for trekking and climbing.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips for guide, porter and driver, laundry, bar bill, telephone calls etc.
  • International airfare and departure airport tax.
  • Liability for expenses against sickness, flight cancellation, road blockage, accidents and other occurrence beyond our control.
  • Monuments fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu & other places.
  • Any other cost not mention above in cost includes.
  • Sleeping bag and down jacket, medicine if necessary.
  • Your Nepal Visa Fee.

General

Reliance Trekking will provide duffle bag during the trek. It needs to be returned after the trek

  • You need to bring your sleeping bag for the night
  • A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket (Must have for morning and evening above 3,000m)
  • Daypack
  • Upper Body- Head / Ears / Eyes
  • A pair of half gloves
  • The warmer hat that covers the ears
  • Sunglasses
  • Neck warmer
  • Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
  • Headlamp and an extra set of batteries
  • Hand
  • A pair of half gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
  • Warmer shell gloves and liner
  • Center Body
  • Down jacket
  • long sleeve t-shirts
  • Thermal Tops
  • wool Jackets or pullover
  • Artificial sports bras for (Women and girls)
  • Water and windproof shell jacket
  • Lower Body
  • Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
  • windproof and waterproof trousers
  • warmer trouser
  • Comfortable trekking pants
  • Extra casual sport pants
  • Feet
  • A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
  • Pair of sandals
  • 4-5 pairs of woolen socks
  • Socks liner
  • Light shoes and sneaker
  • First Aid Kits and Medicines
  • Assorted Adhesive Bandages (fabric preferred)
  • Blister treatment
  • Insect testing / anti-itch treatment
  • Ibuprofen / other pain-relief medication
  • Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
  • Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
    Water purifying pills

(Note our company guide will carry the medicines and first aid kits during the trek. However, we recommend better to bring your personal first-aid kit as well)
Miscellaneous, but must useable

  • 4 pic passport sizes with original passport
  • Water bottle & filter
  • Flight details (please make a copy and leave one pic at our office in KTM because of if you want to change your flight date)
  • Bathroom kit (conform, should be included Toilet papers put on the plastic bag, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)
  • Extra things
  • Comfortable trekking poles
  • Best energy dry foods (up to you)
  • Power Bank and music players
  • Camera (Memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)

Trekking equipment

The Following information will give you some idea about what you need to bring for the trek as the backpack for the hiking in Nepal and the gear play a vital role for the successful trip and we suggest you to have all the necessary gear for the trip and not to have unnecessary equipment/things that you will not be using for the trip and list of the gear you need for the trek are:

  1. Good down Sleeping bag (Optional/You need to bring your own but if you do not have on your own and it is to be chargeable during the trek.
  2. Duffel or Rucksack bag to keep your all the gear and this will be carried by the porters.
  3. Daypack bag for yourself
  4. A down Jacket
  5. Shade hat
  6. Warm wool hat to cover your ears
  7. A pair of lightweight warm gloves.
  8. T-shirts 2- 3 pieces
  9. Lightweight thermal tops.
  10. Fleece jacket.
  11. Fleece Wind-proved jacket (optional).
  12. A pair’s nylon hiking shorts which are quick drying one
  13. Underwear
  14. Two pairs of lightweight long underwear.
  15. Two pairs trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts
  16. Four pairs of liner warm socks
  17. A pair of light to medium weight waterproof hiking/trekking boots.
  18. A pair of light trekking shoes for camp/lodges
  19. A pair sandal (Optional)
  20. A water bottle.
  21. Head/Torch Light.

Medicines and First Aid Kits

  1. Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude-related headaches like DMX.
  2. Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.
  3. Imodium or Peptone besom, Flexon capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
  4. Diamox 125 or 250mg or 400mg tablets for altitude sickness.
  5. 1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc. Reliance Trekking company’s team also provide first aid kits)

Miscellaneous but Important

  1. Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies)
  2. Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport.
  3. Lip care (Balm) At least SPF 20, 2 sticks.
  4. Sun’s cream with SPF 40 is recommended
  5. Pocket knife.
  6. Water purification Iodine tablets
  7. Toiletry kits and be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.

Note Regarding Itineraries
Although we generally adhere to the schedule, the itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions, suitable campsite availability, and the group’s general fitness level. It is important to understand that our trek is logistically complex and it is not unusual that adjustments be made. Our guide will orient you each evening to the following day’s plan and their good judgment is the key to the long history of successful treks that Reliance Trekking Pvt. Ltd.  Please remember that our ability to make adjustments as needed helps to ensure that your trek is safe and successful. Your safety is paramount.

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Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trekking
  • Tamang Heritage with Langtang Valley Trekking
  • Mar-Jun, Sep-Dec
  • By Vehicle
  • Tea House
  • Moderate
  • 4950 m
  • 16 Days 15 Nights