Do you love exploring new cultures and heritages? Does learning about the lifestyles of different ethnic groups excite you? If so, then you need to check out our Tamang Heritage Trek. It is a brilliant trek for those who love trekking in new regions and learning about new cultures.
The Tamang Heritage Trek is a renowned trek that is designed specially. There are excellent cultural performances, hiking to small Tamang villages, and many more.
The local villagers belong to the ethnic group of Tamangs, also known as Langtangpa. They follow Buddhism and are admired for their hospitable nature.
If you are interested in embarking on the Tamang Heritage Trek and exploring the beauty of the Langtang Valley, then you need not wait long. Our incredible team is waiting to guide you on this unforgettable journey.
Highlights
- Enjoy the spectacular views of terrace farming, dense forests, and green valleys.
- Enter the Langtang Valley National Park and look out for endangered species like Red Panda, Assam Macaque, Asiatic Black bear, and also the Himalayan Musk Deer.
- Visit the pristine natural Himalayan wetland at Gatlang, known as Parvathi Kunda Lake.
- Take a relaxing dip in the hot spring at the foothills of the Himalayas.
- Explore the cultural village of Thuman and enjoy their shamanic performance.
- Watch the jaw-dropping views of Langtang massifs, Kerung Himal, Chengdu, and Dorje Lakpa throughout the trek.
- Interact with the local villagers belonging mainly to the Tamang ethnic groups.
- Learn about the Tamang's lifestyle, dialect, cuisines, and many more.
- Trek to Kyanjin Gompa and enjoy the serenity of the area.
- Hike to Chorkari Ri, and look at the 360-degree view of the glaciers and the snow-capped mountains.
Route Overview
Before we begin with the rest of this overview, let us look at the routes we'll take for the Tamang Heritage Trek.
The route overview for this trekking package is exotic. Firstly, one of our staff will pick you up from the Tribhuvan International Airport. Then, we'll drive from Kathmandu to SyabruBesi. On this drive, you'll witness everything, from incredible landscapes to local villages. Next, the hike begins to reach Gatlang, Tatopani, Thuman, Briddhim, Lama Hotel, and then to Langtang Village. We'll cross small Tamang village settlements, rivers, and Buddhist monasteries throughout the route.
From Lama Hotel, we'll proceed our way forward to Langtang Village. It is an old village where you'll marvel at Langtang's blissful Himalayas. Then, we'll follow the trail toward Sindum and then towards Yamphu. We'll cross the Laja Khola and climb the moraine, making our way toward the viewpoint to see the delightful Kyanjin Gompa and icefall from Langtang Lirung. Then, we'll initiate the hike towards Kyanjin RI, which sits at an elevation of 4773m. After enjoying the fantastic views, we'll descend back to Kyanjin Gompa.
We'll halt at Kyanjin Gompa and spend the day exploring the Kyangjuma Gompa and also ascend towards Chorkari Ri. At this point, we'll witness Langtang's panoramic ranges. Later, we'll descend following the route back from Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi. Once again, we'll take a ride back to Kathmandu and bid farewell.
Transportation
We would like to provide some information on the transportation facility for the Tamang Heritage Trek.
From Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, there is the availability of only land vehicles. Here you can have two options- either via public bus or private vehicle.
If you take the public bus, you’ll get a chance to interact with the local people and enjoy the ride. However, the bus ride will be uncomfortable. As the drive is of approximately 6 hours, it might be too tiring for you.
Now, there is another option of taking a private vehicle, i.e., a jeep. In the jeep, you can enjoy the benefit of a comfortable ride with enough seats around you. During these 6 hours, you can rest properly.
Please note that the bus ride is inclusive of the total cost whereas you need to pay extra if you choose to travel via a private vehicle.
Best Time
Let us now move ahead with the best time you can embark on the Tamang Heritage Trek. The ideal time for the trek would be on any date in March-May or September - November.
During these months, the temperatures are favorable for hiking. The hike will be pleasant, and clear views of the magnificent mountain will also accompany you.
We do not recommend trekking during the monsoon and winter seasons. This is because the high risk of landslides and snowfalls is prone at this time. There will be higher chances of injuries; hence it is better to avoid these seasons in particular.
Difficulty
Now, the next question arises about how challenging the trek is, isn't it? Well, let's discuss it in this section.
The Tamang Heritage Trek is a moderate hike. The trek is doable for beginners with little experience in trekking. You'll be hiking for approximately 9 days and walking for 4-5 hours daily. Please be assured that the hike won't be as challenging as other treks. However, you must maintain a good fitness level for the trek.
Secondly, the highest elevation that you'll reach is 5050m. At this level of height, there is less chance of altitude sickness. This is so because you'll be accompanied by our guides, who are professionals in their respective fields. They'll instruct you on how to acclimate your body to that level of altitude and walk properly.
Hence, you can complete the trek easily.
Alternative Treks
Did you look into the Tamang Heritage Trek package but still want to look for more options? We've got you! Here are some of our best alternative trek recommendations that we want to share.
First of all, there is the Langtang Valley Trek. This trek is fascinating, where you'll enjoy incredible landscapes, nature, and majestic mountains.
Second, you can also look at the Tamang Heritage Trail. It is the shorter version of the Tamang Heritage Trek and skips the Langtang Valley. If you are someone who has limited time, this trek is a great option.
Lastly, we would like to add that no matter which trekking package you choose, we'll happily organize it.
