Tamang Heritage Trek: The Cultural Tour
Tamang Heritage Trek is a pleasing journey that takes you to the scenic green midlands of Langtang through a newly opened trekking route in between Langtang and Ganesh Himal. The trial of this trek is culturally rich and passes through various charming villages like SyabruBensi, Gatlang, Tatopani, Thuman, and Buddhism. Tamang Heritage Trek is a bit more than just a natural exploration.
This opportunity allows us to immerse ourselves in the culture, religion, and daily lifestyle of the Tamang community. They provide valuable insights into their way of life. Furthermore, the Tamang community predominantly populates the Langtang region. Moreover, the local inhabitants have been residing here and preserving their own unique culture, religion, tradition, and dialect. Hence, Tamang Heritage Trail Trek is a cultural tour. It helps us encounter an ancient lifestyle of the indigenous people inhabited in the Langtang region.
Way we do follow for Tamang Heritage Trek
Tamang Heritage Trek commences from Syabrubensi which is about 8 hours drive from the Kathmandu city. As we march forward, we pass villages like Galtang, Tatopani, Thuman, Timur, Briddhim and back to Syabrubensi. Furthermore, the Tamang community predominantly populates the villages through which we traverse. Moreover, we can also see people of Magar and Tibetan society. Moreover, the residents of these areas actively participate in farming and animal husbandry.
In addition, the people are very creative as they are engaged in basket weaving, wood carving and making other handicraft items like traditional caps, mufflers, etc. The residents residing here expose us to the exceptionally unique culture and lifestyle of the Tamang Heritage Trail Trek. They have their own unique rituals, culture, festivals, dialects, traditional architecture, costumes and local dances. At Golijung and Gatlang VDCs, you can enjoy the traditional dances –performed by the local people.
On the way, somewhere in between the Tamang Heritage treks , we come across Goljung Pass which is a perfect viewpoint for outstanding views of Langtang and Kerung. Just before Nagthali, you can enjoy the hot bath in the healing hot-water spring at Tatopani. And moving ahead to Thuman, you can see ancient monasteries and houses with beautiful wood carvings. The night stay at the guesthouses in Tamang villages throughout the trek will offer you an opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of people residing there.
Nepal Intrepid Treks conducts Tamang Heritage Trail Trek throughout the year, if you are interested, please let us know! We are here to give you a memorable travel experience.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrived to Kathmandu (1355m)
- Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
- Day 03: Drive to Syabru Besi (1460m)
- Day 04: Syabru Besi to Galtang (2238m)
- Day 05: Galtang to Tatopani (2607m)
- Day 06: Tatopani to Thuman (2338m)
- Day 07: Thuman to Timure (1762m)
- Day 08: Timur to Bridhim (2330m)
- Day 09: Briddim to Syabru Besi (1460m)
- Day 10: Syabru Besi to Kathmandu (1355m)
- Day 11: Farewell
