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Tamang Heritage trail combined with
Langtang trail |
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This trekking area is located about 30
kilometers toward the north of Kathmandu.
Trekking along this unbeaten trail is a
new experience for the trekkers
experiencing the beauty of this mountain
region with the culture of local people.
You trek through Tamang villages with
its life, culture and crafts which have
remained untouched from the beginning of
the settlement. The trekkers will
receive hearty felicitation by the
locals rich in their distinct costumes,
architecture of their mountain houses
and ancient monasteries. It offers you
wilderness experience through beautiful
landscapes of alpine terrain, flat
meadows and rhododendron forests.
The main inhabitants of this area are
believed to be the descendants of
Tibetans from Kerung who intermingled
with Tamang of the Helambu area. Tamang
communities are generally found on
higher elevations with the peasants
engaging in shifting cultivation and
extraction of forest products. They are
mainly sheep and yak herders but grow
some hardy grains and vegetables. Their
daily life activities include raising
livestock, agriculture and trade with
Kerung in Tibet. They also make baskets
and mats from mountain bamboo.
During this trek you can enjoy the
dramatic views of Langtang Lirung
(7245m.), Langtang Kerung, Chimse Danda
ridge crossed by Ganjala Pass (5122m.),
Dorje Lakpa (6989m.), Jugal Himal,
Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal,
Manaslu and Sanjen Himal ranges. In
addition you find over 70 glaciers of
varying sizes and high altitude lakes
including Gosainkunda, Pravatikunda,
Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda.
The trail starts either from Dhunche or
Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung,
Gatlang, Thuman, Timure, Briddim, Lama
Hotel, Langtang valley and Kyangjin
Gompa. Goljung, Gatlang and Langtang are
traditional Tamang villages culminating
cultural features. The visit to
beautiful local Tamang monastery and the
holy Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang adds
exhilaration to your trekking. |
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Facts
OF
TREK |
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Duration: 11 Days
Trek type: Camping |
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Strenuous
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Itinerary
In
Details |
Day
01 :
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Drive from Kathmandu to
Syabrubesi (1467 m.) via
Trishuli (Nuwakot) which
takes about eight hours.
You stay overnight at
hotel in Syabrubesi. 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
after Betrawati is still
under construction. |
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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
Tatopani
(2607m.) and it
takes about
three 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
04 :
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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
05 :
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Trek from Thuman
to Briddim
(2229m.) via
Lingling which
takes about
seven hours.
This day you can
observe Tibeto
Burman Tamang
culture on the
way. 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 splitshake.
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
06:
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Trek from
Briddim to Lama
Hotel (2470m.)
and it takes
about six hours.
You walk through
Briddim village
while observing
the local
lifestyle and
culture and
interacting with
the locals.
Later on you
find that the
settlement of
Lama Hotel is
located on the
banks of
Langtang River
and surrounded
by lush forests
and mountains.
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Day
07 :
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Trek from Lama
Hotel to
Langtang
(3430m.) which
takes about five
hours. En route
you are quite
mesmerized by
the beautiful
views of the
Langtang range.
You can also
experience and
make observation
of Tibetan
settlements.
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Day
08 :
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Trek from
Langtang to
Kyangjin
(3870m.)and it
takes about
three hours.
This day you can
see the
glaciated valley
of Kyangjin on
the lap of
Langtang Lirung
and surrounded
by snowy
mountains which
is also the
world's nearest
settlements to
glacier. If you
happen to visit
during monsoon
you can find
various wild
Himalayan
flowers.
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Day
09 :
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Trek from
Kyangjin to Lama
Hotel (2470m.)
which takes
about six hours.
From Kyangjin
you retrace your
route, following
the Langtang
Khola to
Langtang village
and on to Ghora
Tabela. After
lunch you
continue the
steep descent to
Lama Hotel.
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Day 10 :
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Trek from Lama
Hotel to
Syabrubesi and
it takes about
five hours. The
upper part of
the trail is
more beautiful
for the
panoramic view
of mountains and
green hill
views. This path
is broader and
remains sunny
through the
different Shepra
and Tamang
villages. The
first half part
of the trail is
gradually down
and then the
trail does
steeply descent
to the Syabru
Besi (1600m.).
There was run a
project called
Chilime Power
Plant. The main
inhabitants
belong to Tamang
community and
they have
adopted Tibetan
lifestyle.
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Day
11 :
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Drive from
Syabrubesi to
Kathmandu and it
takes about
eight 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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