This trek explores Tamang culture and Langtang's beauty, featuring remote trails, monasteries, hot springs, and stunning Himalayan views, concluding with Tserko Ri's panorama.
Tamang Heritage and Langtang Trek is a fantastic trip to freshly discovered off-beaten trekking trails to Tamang Heritage and to the legendary Langtang Valley, which has long been famous as the third most popular trek in Nepal after Everest and the Annapurna region. The Langtang region is as wild as any Tibetan highland, with a heavenly, delightful countryside landscape and the rich cultural heritage of the ethnic Tamang people. Despite being just a few hours drive from Kathmandu, the trek along off the beaten track of the remote and rugged mountains and the high passes dotted with some of the oldest religious monuments such as Buddhist stupas, chortens, prayerwalls, and ancient Tamang monasteries and prayer flags flapping in the wind make every trekker marvel why the country is called a "trekker's paradise," a land of magic, meditation, and shamanism.
Langtang is also the region of lush green bamboo and rhododendron forests, splendid waterfalls, towering high peaks, and many sacred lakes, or what the devout practitioners call the "Kunda.". Our 12-Day Tamang Heritage with Langtang Valley Trek Itinerary starts with a 5- to 6-hour Jeep ride from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. The journey begins in Syabrubesi and passes through Gatlang, Tatopani, Thuman, and Briddim. We follow the classic Langtang Valley Trek from Briddim village via Kyanjin Gompa. Gatlang, set high on a hillside among terraced fields, is a Tamang settlement. One can visit the Tamang Buddhist monasteries and the beauty of the Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang. A healing bath and spa in the water of the natural hot spring at Tatopani en route from Gatlang to Thuman is an exhilarating experience.
Thuman is famous for its Shamanic performances and the beautiful view of Langtang from every house in Thuman. Briddim allows a firsthand experience of a homestay and interaction with local families. In addition, trekkers can also visit the local monasteries of Dukchu Gomba, chosen as sacred sites by the great Tibetan Lama, Guru Rinpoche, and Chukla Khnaga Gomba. In Kyanjin Gompa, you will visit ancient Buddhist monasteries and glaciers. Early in the morning, you will ascend Tserko Ri for a breath-stopping view of the Langtang Himalayan range. There will also be the opportunity to visit a traditional cheese factory, where the product is manufactured by hand. From Kyanjin Gompa, you retrace your route back down the valley to Dhunche and then drive back to Kathmandu.
This is our standard itinerary. It can be customized or slightly changed if required considering your pace and trekking habit that cause a change of day-to-day plan.
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After an early breakfast we drive north from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. Parts of the road are unsealed and the condition of the road often depends upon the monsoon season. We will travel via Trisuli Bazaar where the dam and hydroelectric project was completed by the Indian Technical Mission. Finally we drive on to Syabrubesi and spend a night there. Stay overnight in lodge.
After two to three hours of ascent from Syabrubesi we reach a view point where we gain fantastic views of the Ganesh Himal, Gosainkunda range and Langtang Lirung. We head down to Goljang valley (lunch stop) which is an hour walking down hill from our view point. Today we walk through many villages and along the trails there are numerous Buddhist chortens and mani walls. Gatlang is a beautiful Tamang village that is set high on a hillside among terraced fields. Stay overnight in lodge or home. Stay overnight in home or lodge.
Today, our trek begins by descending to Thangbuchet, near Chilime village by the Bhotekoshi River. Chilime Hydropower dam is situated here. After Chilime, we start to ascend first by crossing a small hanging bridge and continue until we reach Tatopani. Enroute, we have outstanding views of the Langtang Range and Ganesh Himal. Tatopani literally means ´hot water´, where one can cleanse in the natural hot springs. Locals believe that the waters have a healing quality that eases away your aches and pains. Stay overnight in lodge.
This will be the longest trekking day. This morning we climb to Nagthali which is at the height of 3165m, which was once used as a popular meditation center for the local monks and priests. This is the highest pass of the area, lies in high open grassland and offers panoramic views of snow covered Langtang Lirung, Kerung, Ganesh Himal and Sanjen Ranges. We descend down to Thuman, a heavily Tibetan influenced Tamang village. If we are lucky, we might come across large troops of Nepal Gray Langur Monkeys. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings here are an unforgettable experience. Stay overnight in lodge.
Walking through rhododendron forests and meadows we trek towards Bridim, another Tibetan influenced Tamang community located in the bosom of the Langtang Himal. About 43 houses are spread in Z shape. Most of the houses are made up of stone and have roofs of split shake. Here, we may meet other trekkers on the Langtang trail. Home stay for overnight.
Today you start after breakfast and continue the trail till Wangal Village, takes about 1 hour. Then, the trail steeply ascends until reaching Khanjum village which takes about 2 hours, we have lunch here. Again we continue our trek to Sherpa Gaon which takes about 3 hours. We have marvelous view of high Himalayan range. Stay overnight in lodge.
In this day, the trail descends through the Rhododendron forests and stunning view of Langtang Himal and Gosaikund valley until reaching Lama Hotel which takes about 2 hours. After lunch we climb up towards a steep forest slope to the Langtang River. The trail follows Gumanechok, Ghoda Tabela literally it means the Horse Stable. After this the trail is slightly gradual and beautiful in the valley with the grazing Yaks. After sometime ascends, the trail cross a stream and climbs past several water-driven prayer wheels to the large settlement of Langtang. This is one of the oldest villages along this trekking route and the view from here is more spectacular as we get closer to mountain. Rest of the day we walk around village and stay overnight in lodge.
The trail leads us through the tiny village, stone-built houses and climb to a Chorten and pass a huge mani along a gentle path of a hill. We have chance to test cheese and curd by Yak milk, it is This is a shorter walk but enough for acclimatization. The surroundings are interesting because of the famous Cheese factory and ancient Buddhist Monastery. This beautiful valley is in the lap of the Mount Langtang Lirung and others peaks. Stay overnight in lodge.
Today is a rest day or explore around. We can visit the monastery and the cheese factory or may walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m) and Tserko Ri (4985m), which is highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang range, Kinshung, Yansa Tsenji and the foot of the huge Lirung Glacier. Also you have choice to hike to Langshiasa Kharka the descend to guesthouse for overnight.
The trail descends down passing the yak pasture land until reaching Langtang which takes about 2 hours then continue walk and cross the suspension bridge and climb down till Thangshyap. It takes about 1 hour. Again you continue the trail following through the forests until reaching Godatabela which takes about 1 hour. You have lunch break here. After lunch, the trail keeps descending till Lama Hotel. Stay overnight in lodge.
In this day, you keep walking through the forests trail until reaching Pairo which takes about 3 hours. You have lunch break here. After lunch you skip the trail to Syabrubesi. You climb up steep trail until reaching Thulosyabru which takes about 2 hours. Now you have great view of mountains like Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and other peaks. In the evening you can visit monastery with your guide. Stay overnight in lodge.
In the morning after breakfast, drive from Dunche to Kathmandu by private vehicle or local bus. It takes about 3 hours drive in the rough road to Trisuli and take lunch there. After lunch, the road is smooth till Kathmandu and takes about 5 hours. Transfer to Hotel.
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