Tamang Heritage Trekking

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Tamang heritage Trekking Tamang heritage home stay trek starts from Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Chilime, Thuman, Timure and Briddim. The trail may end back in Syabrubesi or follow the Langtang trek from Briddim village via Khanjim. Goljung and Gatlang are traditional Tamang villages. While Goljung has ancient monastery, Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is the Tamang settlement. One can also visit a Tamang monastery and the beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang. From the viewpoint at Bahundanda near these settlements, called Parwati Kunda and one can also see a panoramic view of Lantang, Kerung, and the Ganesh Himal, Sanjen Himal ranges. Many years ago Nepal, fought with Tibet for salt and some of the biggest areas where this war took place is in the Langtang Region of Nepal, wherein lies the third most popular trekking trail in Nepal. This area is connected to Tibet and the trails in this region were used by traders from Tibet bartering in Salt and mountain goats for meat (changra) with foodstuffs from the south. Developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program, the "Tamang Heritage Trail" is the newly developed tourism product, off the beaten track, which highlights an ancient lifestyle combining it with picturesque scenery and healing baths in natural hot springs. The people of this region are mostly Tibetans who came from Kerung in Tibet across the border and settled in Nepal. In earlier days, the citizenship of Nepal would not be offered to real Tibetans, so they changed their ethnicity to Tamang, which is what they still write till date. The cultural and traditions of these people are similar to the Tibetan across the border. Tourists can enjoy hot bath in the healing hot-water spring at Tatopani before reaching Nagthali, where the stay is a unique experience. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings at Thuman is an unforgettable experience. The trail ends at Briddim or the Sherpa Gaun which lies on the lap of Langtang Himal. Briddim and Sherpa gaun offers warm Tamang hospitality at the home - stays run by community members. In addition, visitors can also visit local monasteries of Dukchu Gomba (monastery) chosen as sacred site by the great Tibetan Lama - Guru Rinpoche and Chukla Khnaga Gomba.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

Highlights Experience a cultural trek in which you can learn about one of Nepal’s Tibetan-influenced hill tribes and directly contribute to their rural economy Luxuriate in the hot spring waters at Tatopani Stay in a local homestay in Briddim, to learn more about the Tamang people and their way of life Enjoy spectacular views of Ganesh Himal, the Langtang Himalayas, and the Gosainkund range

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 7: Tamang Heritage Trekking — Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Kathmandu- Safru bensi ( 1680m./5544ft.) 6 hours driveWe drive to Safru bensi via Dhunche. We drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas Dhunche. This first part of our drive is quite smooth to Trishuli bazzar then drive rough road the rest to Safru bensi. Safru bensi is the starting point of our trek. It is beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. Stay there overnight at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Syafru Bensi- Gatlang ( 2240m./7392ft.) 5 hours walkWe hike across the Goljung Village enjoying views of the Ganesh Himal, Shishapangma, Langtang Lirung and others. Gatlang is a small village on the hillside with traditional stone houses. Stay overnight at community lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 3: Gatlang- Tatopani ( 2280m./7524ft.) 6 hours walkWe descent to Thangbuche and soak-in magnificent views of the Ganesh Himal and Langtang Ranges along the way. Next, pass by the Chilime Hydropower dam and ascend until Tatopani. The name Tatopani literally means 'hot water' in Nepali owing to the natural hot springs there. Stay over night in Home-stay.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 4: Tatopani-Thuman ( 2820m./9306ft.) 6 hours walkToday, we trek to Thuman via Brimdang and Nagthali. Passing through the dense alpine forest, we reach the small Tamang settlement of Brimdang. From here, it’s a few hours walk uphill until Nagthali hill. Here, we enjoy the mesmerizing views of Langtang, Sanjen,Kerung and Ganesh Himal. Next, trek downhill to the Tamang village of Thuman and spend the night. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Thuman- Briddim ( 2320m./7656ft.) 5 hours walkingWe head to Briddim from Thuman via Lingling. Briddim is a Tibetan Buddhist village, ideally located on the lap of the Langtang Himal. Here, we visit the Dukchu Gomba monastery. In Briddim, we notice that most of the houses are built by stones and are inhabited mostly by people of Tibetan origin. Briddim in fact, resembles a typical Tibetan village on this side of Tibet.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: Briddim- Syafrubensi ( 1680m./5544ft.) 5 hours walkingThe trail lead us to syafrubensi and stay overnight in Lodge. Safru bensi is the ending point of our trek. It is beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline.Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7: Syafrubensi- Dhunche-Trisuli bazaar- Kathmandu (1400m./4620ft.) 6 hours driveDrive early morning to Kathmandu by overland. Transfer to hotel. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch Trek ends

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE