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Somdan - Tatopani trek |
Facts
OF
TREK |
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Duration: 10 Days
Trek type: Camping |
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Strenuous |
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Itinerary
In
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Day
01 :
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Drive from
Kathmandu to
Syabru Besi
which takes
about nine
hours. You head
north out of
Kathmandu
driving through
scenic foothills
and ridgeline
vistas to Syabru
Besi passing
through Dhunche.
While passing
along the road
at the bank of
Trishuli river
you catch a
glimpse of
Ganesh Himal,
terraces and
green hills. As
you pass through
Dhunche you feel
as if you are
heading towards
deep land. At
the same time,
you notice that
the road is
still under
construction
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Day
02 :
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Trek from
Syabrubesi to
Gatlang (2238m.)
via Goljung and
it takes about
six hours. While
trekking you
experience of
the Tamang
culture. You can
see scenery from
view point. This
day you walk
through village.
The cultural
show at Goljung
and Gatlang
makes your
trekking a
memorable one.
Gatlang set high
on a hillside
among terraced
fields is a
Tamang
settlement. One
can visit a
Tamang monastery
and beautiful
Parvatikunda
Lake at Gatlang.
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Day
03 :
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Trek from
Gatlang to
Somdang (3500m.)
which takes
about five
hours. You walk
along the
graveled but
motor able road.
Though there is
possibility of
regular
transport plying
in the future,
you will not get
it now. While
trekking, you
can enjoy the
spectacular
mountain views
of Langtang
Himal ranges,
Ganesh Himal,
Paldor peak and
many other
unnamed mountain
and peaks. You
pass some Tamang
villages where
you can have a
close
observation of
their culture
and tradition.
Somdang is a
Tamang village.
There you find
zinc mines.
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Day
04 :
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Trek from
Somdang to
Chilime and it
takes about six
and half hours.
To reach Chilime,
you pass several
Tamang villages,
streams, green
hills and
terraces. There
is a Hydro
Electricity
Project at
Chilime.
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Day
05 :
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Trek from
Chilime to
Tatopani
(2607m.) which
takes about six
hours. On the
way you enjoy
sightseeing of
Langtang range
and Ganesh Himal.
At Tatopani
which naturally
signifies 'hot
water', you can
take hot bath in
natural hot
springs with
bathing areas in
the lap of the
mountains. It is
believed that
taking a dip
into this spring
would heal you
from your aches
and pains. This
day's trekking
provides you an
opportunity to
experience of
the Tamang
culture.
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Day
06:
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Trek from
Tatopani to
Thuman (2338m.)
via Nagthali
(3165m.) and it
takes about five
hours. You trek
via Bimthang. En
route you can
encounter
animals like
monkeys and
deer. The
panoramic view
of Langtang,
Kerung, Ganesh
Himal, Sanjen
ranges can be
distinctly
experienced from
Nagthali.
Nagthali used to
be a popular
meditation
center for the
local monks and
priests. Another
cultural village
Thuman is
popular for its
Shamanic
performances and
beautiful view
of Langtang.
Beautiful view
of the mountains
can be seen from
every house in
Thuman.
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Day
07 :
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Trek from Thuman
to Timure
(1762m.) which
takes about five
hours. While
trekking from
Thuman to Timure
you can visit
nearby
historical
Rasuwagadi. This
day's trekking
grants you an
opportunity to
observe Tibeto
Burman Tamang
culture on the
two villages on
the way. Timure
is on the old
trade route to
Tibet. A fort
here is a
historical
reminder of the
Nepal Tibetan
relations that
has existed for
many centuries.
A suspension
bridge here
links Nepal and
Tibet.
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Day
08 :
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Trek from Timure
to Briddim
(2229m.) and it
takes about six
hours. You can
experience
village life of
Briddim.
Moreover you can
enjoy cultural
show performed
by community
members. You can
also experience
of home stay and
Tamang culture.
To mention about
Briddim is a
Tibetan Buddhist
village in the
bosom of
Langtang Himal.
Around 43 houses
are spread in Z
shape. Most of
the houses are
made up of stone
and have roofs
of split shake.
As direct
descendant of
ancient Tibean
immigrants, the
culture and
tradition of
Briddim closely
resembles that
of nearly
Tibetan
villages.
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Day
09 :
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Trek from
Briddim to
Syabrubesi
(1467m.) which
takes three
hours. You trek
from Briddim to
Syabrubesi via
Wangel. This day
the trail moves
gentle descent
passing through
villages,
terraces and
magnificent
views of
surrounded
hills.
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Day 10 :
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Trek from
Syabrubesi to
Dhunche (1965m.)
and drive back
to Kathmandu
which takes
approximately
three hours. It
is a pleasant
drive back to
Kathmandu with
splendid views
of hills,
mountains,
terraces and
villages. You
drive along the
unpaved road
till Betrawati
and you begin to
follow narrow
well paved road.
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Services
Included
National Park
entry permit,
Trekking permit,
Land
transportation
to and fro,
Accommodation in
lodges during
the trek, Food:
three meals a
day, A guide &
required number
of porter (s),
Essential
equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal
expenses,
Insurance, Tips,
Emergency
evacuation by
Helicopter,
Alternative
transportation
in case of heavy
rain, landslide,
strike, road
blockade etc.
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