LANGTANG TAMANG HERITAGE TRAIL

Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur. Depending upon your arrival time you may spend free time visiting nearby sanctuaries or resting.

Half day sightseeing around UNESCO World Heritage sites in Bhaktapur/Kathmandu where your guide will escort you on a tour of Buddhist and Hindu temples while trekking permits and other preparations are finalised. In the evening there will be a trek briefing and a traditional Nepali dinner. Overnight in Bhaktapur or Kathmandu.

Drive to Dhunche and continue on to Syabrubesi via Trisuli Bazaar (7-8 hrs). Overnight in Syabrubesi

From Syabrubesi we climb up to a view point with views of Ganesh Himal, Gosaikunda range and the Goljang valley. Then a one hour descent to the Goljang valley. Another 3 hours walk from Goljang brings us to Gatlang, a charming Tamang village. Overnight at the community lodge.

This is one of the longest days of the trek, beginning with a descent to Thangbuchet (near Chilime village) by the Bhotekoshi River. After lunch the trail we’ll ascend up and cross a suspension bridge. The ascent continues until you get to Tatopani which means ‘hot water’, You can enjoy the natural hot springs in the lap of the mountains. Locals believe that the waters have a healing quality. Dinner and overnight stay at local Tea Lodge.

We climb up to Brimdang village where we stop for lunch. After lunch the trek continues ascending to Nagthali Danda at 3300m. The trek continues down to Thuman, a Tibetan influenced Tamang village with friendly people who love to sing and dance. Overnight at local teahouse.

The morning hike is along a flat section then descends to Timure along the old trade route to Tibet, just a 3 hour walk away here. The trail continues to Briddim which is another Tibetan influenced Tamang village. We will have a traditional homestay at Briddim where, lodging and meals are provided at the individual houses on a rotational basis. Visitors can also enjoy the local cultural practices with the host family and go on village walks to see the traditions and customs of the people.

After a leisurely breakfast, we trek down to Syabrubesi which is just 3 hourrs walk from Briddim. After lunch rest of the day is free. Dinner and overnight at Syabrubesi.

It’s an easy hike along well-constructed trailsand through primitive yet quite neat little villages toward the larger villages of Chule and Nile, which face weach other on opposite sides of the Syar river at the base of the comma-shaped, steep valley leading up to Mu Gompa. A huge headwall with an icy waterfall dominates the background of Chule. About 100 meters above the village looms a 700 year old Buddhist monastery that we can visit before or after crossing the river to Nile where we will stay in a comfortable and hospitable local home. This will be a relatively easy day with lots of time in the afternoon for relaxation and exploration. (4 hrs)

Depending on your flight time you can do sightseeing or shopping before transfer to the airport in time for your international flight or to your next destination in Nepal.