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

Cost

Equipment

Good To Know

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Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters).

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)

Day 2 :

Pre-trip Meeting and Kathmandu city sightseeing Tour.

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)

Day 3 :

Drive from Kathmandu to Syaprubesi (1460m). bus/jeep

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)

Day 4 :

Syabrubesi -Gatlang (2238m). 5-6 hrs

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)

Day 5 :

Gatlang - Tatopani (2607m). 5-6 hrs

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)

Day 6 :

Tatopani -Thuman (2338m) via Nagthali (3165m). 7-8 hrs

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)

Day 7 :

Thuman-Timure (1762m), explore the border regions. 3-4 hrs

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)

Day 8 :

Timure -Briddim (2239m). 5-6 hrs

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)

Day 9 :

Briddim- Lama Hotel (2470m): 5-6 hrs

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.

Day 10 :

Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3430m).

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)

Day 11 :

Trek from Langtang - Kyanjin Gompa: (3870m).

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)

Day 12 :

Trek from Kyanjin Gompa: Visit Day.

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)

Day 13 :

Trek back from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m).

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)

Day 14 :

Lama Hotel to Syaphrubesi.

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)

Day 15 :

Drive back to Kathmandu.

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.

Day 16 :

Departure day your Destination.

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.

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:

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.
Duffel or Rucksack bag to keep your all the gear and this will be carried by the porters.
Daypack bag for yourself
A down Jacket
Shade hat
Warm wool hat to cover your ears
A pair of lightweight warm gloves.
T-shirts 2- 3 pieces
Lightweight thermal tops.
Fleece jacket.
Fleece Wind-proved jacket (optional).
A pair’s nylon hiking shorts which are quick drying one
Underwear
Two pairs of lightweight long underwear.
Two pairs trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts
Four pairs of liner warm socks
A pair of light to medium weight waterproof hiking/trekking boots.
A pair of light trekking shoes for camp/lodges
A pair sandal (Optional)
A water bottle.
Head/Torch Light.

Medicines and First Aid Kits

Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude-related headaches like DMX.
Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.
Imodium or Peptone besom, Flexon capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
Diamox 125 or 250mg or 400mg tablets for altitude sickness.
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

Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies)
Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport.
Lip care (Balm) At least SPF 20, 2 sticks.
Sun’s cream with SPF 40 is recommended
Pocket knife.
Water purification Iodine tablets
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.