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Nepal is a land known for its cultural and natural beauty all over the world. Travelers mainly visit the country to see legendary mountains, distinct cultures, and inspiring lifestyles. If you also want something like that on your next trip to Nepal, Tamang Heritage Trek by Sabbatical Explore Nepal should be your pick.
Tamang Heritage Trek is an off-the-beaten yet promising trekking trail in the Langtang Region of Nepal. This cultural trek takes you deep into one of the most scenic valleys, Langtang Valley, of Nepal. A home to Langtang National Park, ethnic Tamang Tribes, Langtang Alps, and unmatched vegetation, Langtang Region is a bestowed valley for some reasons. An exploration of the valley’s major offerings is the main point of the trek.
Even though this Tamang Heritage Trek has many presents, the ultimate one is Tamang’s rich heritage and culture. Tamangs, the principal inhabitants of the Langtang Region, are an ethnic group of people whose culture is mainly Tibetan Culture. They live a hard but inspiring, happy, vibrant life up there in the lapses of Langtang Valley. Their traditional houses, Buddhist Gompas, Stupas, Chortens, and mani walls make the valley and the trek even more beautiful.
So, Yeah, Tamang Heritage Trek is a package for those who love nature but foreign culture as well. This trek offers its visitors a tour of the scenic and serene Langtang Valley, a look into the lives of Tamangs, a picturesque vision of Langtang peaks, and more.
Plus, it is a trek for everyone. The hike is not as challenging as you may think. In 11 days of the trek, you will trace Langtang Valley’s lower region without taking any chances with elevation sickness.
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Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Tour
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi(1,500m) | 7 hrs
Day 4: Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang Village(2,238m) | 7 hrs
Day 5: Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani(2,607m) | 7 hrs
Day 6: Trek from Tatopani to Nagathali(3,165m) | 5hrs
Day 7: Explore Rasuwagadhi and Back to Timure
Day 8: Trek from Timure to Briddim(2,230m)| 6hrs
Day 9: Trek from Briddim to Syabrubesi(1,460m) | 6hrs
Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu (6-7 hours)
Day 11: End of the Trip
We will welcome you to Nepal by being at the airport for your arrival. After all on-arrival works, we will transfer you to your hotel in the city. You will take a rest after a long flight. Later, we will meet again for a welcome dinner and trip orientation. Overnight at Kathmandu’s hotel.
On this day, we’ll take you for a brief full-day Kathmandu Valley Tour. Kathmandu is a historical city full of temples and heritages. We’ll explore the must-visit sites of Kathmandu, which UNESCO has enlisted as cultural heritage sites. The day tour will happen through Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Basantapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Swaymbhunath Stupa. You’ll learn about the rich Nepalese culture and architecture by visiting the sites. Overnight back to Kathmandu’s hotel.
Now, we will set off for the Tamang Heritage Trek with a drive out of the valley. It will be a 50km or 7-hour drive to Syabrubesi through a scenic highway. Syabrubesi, the destination, is the starting point of most of the Langtang Region treks. After a picturesque ride and reaching Syabrubesi, we’ll check in at one of the lodges of the place for the night.
Following the trail out of Syabrubesi, we’ll trek towards Rongga Bhanjyang. It will be a steep climb to the Bhanjyang’s top through green vegetation. Upon completing the climb, we’ll rest for a while before descending to Goljung Village, one of the Tamang settlements. Next, from Goljung village, our trail will turn steeper, and climbing it, we will reach Gatlang Village, the last point of the day. Overnight in the traditional village.
Today, we will start the day by joining a descending trail that goes via lush woods. Firstly, we will reach Chilime by walking along some Buddhist Chortens and Mani Walls. A lot of prayer flags will keep us pushing forward. In between Chilime and Gongang Village, we’ll cross some typical suspension bridges and steep uphills. We will have lunch at Gongang Village before we continue the steep track to Tatopani. Tatopani, our stay for the day, is famous for its natural hot spring. We’ll enjoy being in the hot pool. Overnight in Tatopani.
The trail will become more scenic and peaceful as we keep progressing. We’ll leave Tatopani behind in the pursuit of Nagthali. En route, we’ll cross a thick forest of the Langtang Region. Eventually, we’ll reach Nagathali Hill Station to get breathtaking scenes of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and other peaks. We’ll stop at the place for some time until we get enough of the views. Following, we’ll drop straight to Nagthane Village, a beautiful Tamang hamlet. Overnight in the village.
On our seventh day of the Tamang Heritage Trek, we’ll explore a historically significant place, Rasuwagadhi. So right after our breakfast in Nagathali, we’ll hike in the north direction towards the Tibetan Border. Rasuwagadi is a fort that lies quite near the border of Nepal and Tibet. While we approach the fort, we’ll also walk on the ancient trade route of Nepal-India. Upon reaching the place, we’ll explore important sites along with the communities nearby. It will be a day full of exploration. We’ll retrace back to Timure for the night after the sightseeing.
From Timure, we’ll head towards Briddim Village, a must-visit village of the Langtang Region. To do that, we’ll join a trail that goes along the riverbed of the Bhote Koshi River. We’ll follow the river-aligned path until we reach Lingling Village. Right after the rest, we will continue moving forward into the deep forest of Rhododendron. The pleasant walk will lead us to our destination for the day, Briddim Village. Briddhim Village shows the impact of Tibetan culture quite clearly. It will be a lovely evening stay in the village in one of the homestays. And, we’ll call it a day by interacting with the locals, knowing the culture, and eating their food.
We’ll bid farewell to the locals of Briddim to join a retracing trek to Syabrubesi. The walk will be over the same trail of Rhododendron with fewer uphills this time. Along the hike, we will see the stunning peaks of the region once again. It will take us 6 hours to reach Syabrubesi. Overnight in Syabrubesi.
We will be back to where it will begin, Syabrubesi. From there, we take a scenic bus/jeep drive to Kathmandu. Sitting at the windows, we will relive the same countryside view of Nepal. After 6-7hrs, we will reach your hotel in Kathmandu. If time allows, you will go for some shopping and hang out around the city. Overnight in Kathmandu.
And this is how your time for departure will come after a watchful Tamang Heritage Trek. We’ll leave you at the airport as per your flight schedule. Farewell!
What kind of meals should I expect during the trek ?
You will get hygienic, energetic, and well-cooked meals three times a day. The food items available on the trek are the most common ones from Nepali, Indian, Chinese, and Western but local style.
Will I get WiFi on this trek?
Yes, but not in all the places. The teahouses of the lower areas have WiFi services. But the higher areas teahouses may lack the service.
What is the best time for this Trek ?
March till May and September till November are the two-time intervals that are best for the trek.
Is it necessary to have training for the trek ?
If you are an experienced trekker, you do not need that. But if you are an amateur, it is helpful to have training like cardio, hiking, and running. Those sorts of activities will make you ready for the rugged trails of the trek.
Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?
Yes, a visa is necessary to visit Nepal for all tourists except Indian nationals. You can get a visa from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or an on-arrival visa from Kathmandu (TIA) Airport. For that, you will need a valid passport before 6 months, some passport-sized photos, and a visa fee.
How much is a Nepalese Visa fee?
The up-to-date visa fees (as of 6/6/2024) for a Nepalese visa is: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days. For Visa Extension: 3 USD per Day(minimum 15 days) 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
Which time is best for a Nepal tour?
The best times to visit Nepal are September to November and March to May. If you are not doing any high-altitude tours, you can visit Nepal all year round, including Monsoon and Winter.
What is Nepal best known for?
Nepal is known for multiple reasons. The country is geographically, culturally, architecturally, and religiously a gifted one. It is the birthplace of Buddha, home of Mt Everest and eight other world & highest peaks, the world best trekking trails, the land of brave Gurkhas, and more. Therefore, multiple reasons make Nepal popular across the globe.
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