Tamang Heritage Trekking Trail by the name itself is very off the beaten trekking trail in Nepal. Only a few trekkers have opted to this trail till now and have been lucky to explore the mesmerizing beauty of this trekking region. Tamang Heritage Trekking Trail has been unexplored for ages. That is the reason why it still has pristine natural beauty. The attractive views of snow-capped peaks like Langtang Lirung, Kerung Himal, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Sanjen Himal, Jugal Himal, etc. are simply unforgettable. During the trekking, you can enjoy the untouched civilization and culture. As you wander around the dainty villages, you will be able to experience the simplicity and friendliness of the local Tamang people. The Tamang Heritage Trekking Trail will not only be specifically for trekking but also a chance to explore the uniqueness of the Tamang community.
Tamang Heritage Trekking Trail will surely be worthy trekking. This trekking is situated at the northern part of Kathmandu in Rasuwa district. It is nearby the Tibetan border of Nepal and falls under the Langtang Region. So you will observe the Tibetan influence in culture, traditions, attire, and lifestyle. Tamang community is actually very behind in context to modernization. When you go around and meet the local people, you will feel the naive and innocent behavior of Tamang people. Goljung, Gatlang, Tatopani, Thuman village, Timure village, Briddim village, Lama Hotel, Langtang valley, and Kyanjin Gompa are respectively the places you will explore during Tamang Heritage Trekking Trail. The Langtang valley and the villages nearby were completely destroyed by the massive earthquake in 2015. But the reconstruction was speeding up and now it is declared as a safe zone for trekking again. The local people replenished their energy to build this region with full effort and dignity.
Tamang Heritage Trekking Trail is in the rugged mountains at the lap of snowy Himalayan peaks surrounded by the pine and fir forests with the beautiful daisies and wild primroses during blooming season. Spring and Autumn season is usually considered the best months to trek in this region. But this trekking can opt at any time of the year. If you are lucky enough, you might be able to encounter some rare or endangered species of wildlife and birds during this trekking trail. In the month of April and March, the forests give the best look of reddish color when the rhododendron flowers bloom and spread the magic of red color. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal. Apart from it, there are Tamang monasteries, the holy Parvati Kunda and other sacred lakes in this region. So this Tamang Heritage Trekking Trail will also guide you to boost up your spirituality too. There are options for camping, lodge trekking or homestay during this trekking. You can choose according to your comfort and Step On Himalaya will do their best to arrange all the needs to the utmost availability.
Day 01: Drive to Syabrubesi (1440m/4725ft)
Day 02: Trek from Syabrubesi to Goljung
Day 03: Trek from Goljung to Gatlang (2440m/8005ft)
Day 04: Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2600m/8530ft)
Day 05: Trek from Tatopani to Thuman (2240m/7350ft)
Day 06: Trek from Thuman to Briddim (2230m/7315ft)
Day 07: Trek from Briddim to Lama Hotel (2479m/8103ft)
Day 08: Trek to Langtang village(3500m/11482ft) from Lama Hotel
Day 09: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3500m/11482ft) from Langtang village
Day 10: Trek back to Lama Hotel (2479m/8103ft) from Kyanjin Gompa
Day 11: Trek back to Syabrubesi from Lama Hotel
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu