Tamang Heritage Trail

Tamang Heritage Trail

Activities:
Trekking
Duration
8 days
Destination
Nepal
  • Trip Grade
    Easy 
  • Max Altitude
    2607 Meters
  • Group Size
    Min. 1 Pax and 12 Pax Max.
  • Meals
    B.L.D 
  • Best Time
    Jan - May & Sept - Dec 
  • Accomodation
    Teahouses/Lodges

Trip Overview

Tamang Heritage Trail is one of the phenomenal trekking journeys in Nepal that offers insightful and meaningful experiences. It entails capturing beautiful mountain sceneries and embracing the amazing and unique Tamang culture of Nepal. Therefore, it is called the Tamang Heritage Trail.  The journey denotes the community, heritage, space/place, and traditions of the indigenous Tamang community of Nepal residing in the hilly areas. They are mainly known for their traditional music and musical instruments as well as for their intriguing customs.

This is a moderate hike that does not include trekking at a higher altitude. Thus it is a doable trek for all types of travelers. You will travel along the river banks towards the Tibetan border of Nepal. Likewise, you will be passing numerous humble settlements and Tamang towns like Gatlang, Goljung, Chilime, Thuman, Timure, and Briddim on this trekking venture. The individuals dwelling in those towns have the chance to glance at their fascinating culture and customs. Likewise, their one-of-a-kind ceremonies and rituals are practiced delightfully in the numerous religious communities, such as gumbas, chaityas, and Bihars that line the trekking trail.

Moreover, everything about the Tamang Heritage trail trek is simply appealing because it represents the splendor of the Tamang ethnic group. Their culture and tradition are in some way similar to Tibetan culture as their origin lies in Tibet. While passing by the incredibly charming towns, Trekkers would also get to witness colorful rhododendron flowers that blanket the hill areas. Similarly, breathtaking views of Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, and many more accompany trekkers on the trek. The satisfying and unadulterated climate of the Tamang Heritage Trail is elegantly satisfying to the spirit.

Overall, Tamang Heritage Trail is an exceptional cultural trekking experience in Nepal. Everything about this trek reverberates a delightful quintessential experience that shall stay on forever.

Best time for Tamang Heritage Trail

Tamang Heritage Trail is one of the flexible treks in Nepal because it is available to do in the spring, autumn, and winter season. Monsoon/Summer is also a doable trekking season, but it comes with a fair number of challenges. Summer/monsoon in Nepal is from June to August, and constantly changing weather and muddy trails adds more challenges. Other than this side back, then it is one of the fantastic times to experience the lush and thriving nature.

Similarly, during spring, which falls from March and May, the weather becomes precious to be in the hills. It is neither chilly nor warm, it just is moderate, and skies remain clear, offering glistening mountain views. Likewise, September to October and November to February is the autumn and winter season respective. Autumn is unarguably the best time to visit Nepal because the weather is favorable and stays fantastic throughout the day.

Likewise, winter is a bit chillier than autumn, but the mountain scenery is out of the world. Therefore, trekkers can choose to travel any time they like because this trek is almost attainable all year round.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Day 02: KTM - Syabru Bensi - Gatlang (2238m/7340ft) Duration: 9-10 Hours’ Drive

Day 03: Gatlang - Tatopani (2607m/8550ft) Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 04: Tatopani to Timure (1762m/5780ft) Duration: 5 hrs

Day 05: Timure – Briddim (2337m/7665ft) Duration: 6 hrs

Day 06: Briddim - Syabru Bensi (1467m/4795ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs

Day 07: Syabru Bensi to Kathmandu

Day 08: Farewell

Cost Includes

  • All ground transportation by private vehicle, including airport transfer.
  • Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
  • Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
  • One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance
  • Nepal Hiking Team duffle bag, down jacket and sleeping bag during the trek
  • Nepal Hiking Team T - shirt (yours to keep)
  • Langtang national park permit
  • TIMS Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System
  • Government taxes & office service charge

Cost Excludes

  • Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
  • Travel insurance
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
  • All kind of drinks (hot and cold) during the trek
  • Hot showers during the trek
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver

Cost & Dates

Group tours are unavailable for this trip, however, you can opt for the private trip. The private trips are available on any date of your choice at any time of the year. Let us know about your preferred travel dates and we shall organize it as per your convenience. Get in touch with your query now.

Reviews

Bogdan Ilie, USA My wife and I were lucky to have chosen Nepal Hiking Team to plan our trip. We opted for a private guide and had a porter as well. We waited at the airport, and we were dropped off there as well when we left Nepal. Our guide, Ram, made sure that our trip was organized flawlessly and that we were doing well and happy at all times. He chose the best available teahouses, and we were allowed to chose the food from the menu in all of them (there seem to be agencies that say you can either choose dal bhat or pay out of pocket). We were even served, during dinner, sliced apples carried by the porter. Ram was very knowledgeable, and he shared information related to mountain peaks, vegetation, and animals. As we saw, his English skills are excellent. Above all, he is friendly and has a positive attitude, so we enjoyed talking and interacting with him. The porter, Bhola, was also very friendly. He looked like he was 50 kg but carried 55-65 kg easily. Overall, it was a fantastic once-in-a-lifetime experience to which Ram, Bhola, and Nepal Hiking Team contributed substantially. One of the owners, Ganga, even offered free rides to do the PCR tests or other purposes. We couldn't have hoped for better treatment from this agency. Note: Read Original Review on Trip Advisor (Click Here)
Lucie H, UK In May this year - some friends and I joined the NHT For 16 days. Every fine detail was considered, with our guides and porters going above & beyond to ensure we were comfortable and happy. Their knowledge and experience created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us all. I have no hesitation in recommending Nepal Hiking Team to anyone! They made this experience perfect, thank you, guys.  
Mike, USA I went with my girlfriend to the Everest Base Camp with a guide and porter from Nepal Hiking Team. Right from the pick-up from the airport, we felt like valued clients, and we were made to feel very welcome and relaxed in an otherwise hectic city. From the moment the trek started, our guide Bheg ensured we were comfortable and constantly checked on our physical state throughout each day and provided advice and assistance where we needed it. Overall, the experience was one I'll never forget, primarily because I proposed at the top and because the Nepal Hiking team made the experience as stress-free and as organized as possible, all with a smile on their face at all times. I highly recommend NHT.
Megan Y., China Ganga, Balaram, and the team were fantastic; even when we had a 24-hour flight delay, they re-scheduled everything without fuss or fee. We had an excellent driver for just us (and guide where we had them). We even changed things along the way, and whether the driver, guide, or agent, they were more than willing to help and be flexible. :) The trip took in some hiking, some sightseeing, some relaxing, the jungle, and for each occasion and location, we were provided a specialist guide for the event/location. The hotels they chose for us were precisely our requirements based on the activity we were experiencing on any given day. Balaram even met us many times in person to round off the experience and ensure all was well and take honest feedback in person - the personal touch makes you feel even more appreciated and welcome as a customer. We would recommend anyone contact the team if they are planning a trip to Nepal. Thank you, guys, for a memorable vacation.
Jonathan, USA The team NHT provided the best possible service. They were attentive in every aspect in the months leading up to the trek through emails and were responsive and thorough in addressing my questions and concerns. During our tour, Bheg (our guide) and our porter were there to take care of our (myself and one other trekker) needs and always smile and graciously. I have used other more expensive and well-known trekking teams in the Himalayas in the past and would rank NHT on an equal or higher plain. Bheg has many years of experience, as did our porter, and was very competent in their roles and Bheg in his knowledge of the area and the trek. Though our porter did not speak very much, Bheg was kind enough to translate when asked, and our porter was equally attentive in assisting Bheg and us to ensure a successful trek. Very competitive price and an excellent team and experience. I highly recommend them.
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