Tamang Heritage Trek

Overview

Tamang Heritage Trek is an attractive trek into the Himalayas that offers travelers an appearance into the every-day lives of the Tamang people. They are the Nepalese mountain dwellers of the Langtang region. This a cultural trek amid green valleys and snow-capped mountains. You can learn about one of Nepal’s Tibetan-influenced hill tribes, and directly contribute to their rural economy in this journey.

This heritage trek is a newly discovered trail in Nepal. The trail follows a cultural walk through vibrant Tamang villages in Langtang with beautiful panoramic views of the Ganesh Himal and Langtang range. They lie in the northern part of Kathmandu near Langtang National Park. This trekking is probably the perfect way of enjoying your life with awesome memories.

The lush mid-hill villages of Nepal and the unique culture of the inhabitants who live here are shown in this Heritage trek with towering peaks, generous forests, hanging bridges and random snow leopard sightings in the epic background. You can also luxuriate in the hot spring waters at Tatopani.

The trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and commences trekking into the mountainous region. You will be rewarded with outstanding views of this Himalayas and green hills along the journey. Take the opportunity to get knowledge about the culture and traditions of the Tamangs who reside in close vicinity to the mighty Langtang.

Along the trek, you will be able to discover a gripping Tibetan history and the control of Tibetan culture in this region. The residents are mainly Buddhists.  You can be apprised of the trading routes of Tibet-Nepal from where the two countries import and export goods. People living in this region grow some hardy grains and vegetables. Agriculture, raising livestock and trade are the main economic activities of the local people.

People in this region wear attractive colorful costumes. Their houses are decorated with fabulous woodcarvings. Also, you can experience the famous Tamang Hospitality at Birddim. After this, we head towards the narrow valley of Kyanjing Gompa at 3,900m down the Langtang Khola relishing magnificent views. Our trekking then ends where it started at the same point of Dhunche in Syabru benshi.

On this moderate trek just North of Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, you will get to experience the Tamang people and close up with their way of living. While trekking, The Tamang trail rewards you with the added benefit of providing sustainable economic benefits to the local community.

We will be staying in a local teahouse and learn more about the Tamang people and their way of life. You can enjoy spectacular views of Ganesh Himal, the Langtang Himalayas, and the Gosainkund range while you’re in the village as well.

Trekking the Tamang Heritage Trail helps bring a source of income to the Tamang people in this area who had been affected during the 2015 earthquake.

Notes: Costs are prone to change in itinerary. So costs will be recalculated if the trekking days get modified.

HERE ARE THE FEW EXTRA ACTIVITIES COST WHICH YOU MAY INTEREST DURING THIS TRIP:-
-Everest Flight (Himalayan Flight) USD 195 for foreign Passport Holders

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