Social Trek in Tamang Heritage Trail in the Langtang Valley Park

Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. You will be met on Tribhuvan international airport (1350m) our representatives will receive you and transfer to the hotel which you have booked in Kathmandou. Hotel staffs wil complete check in and manage for your accomodation.After the arrival, the group will be formally introduced to Guide for the activities. One should pay attention in particular to the safety aspects of the briefing. Any questions or doubts should be asked and clarified at this time. We check your insurance details and other requirement for your trekking. We organize welcome dinner in the hotel in the evening with our team.

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1467 m.) via Trishuli (Nuwakot) which takes about 6-7 hours. You stay overnight at hotel in Syabrubesi. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli river you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. When can see during you trip for the windows some good nature and mountains views.

Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238m.) via Goljung and it takes about six hours. While trekking you experience of the Tamang culture. You can see scenery from view point. This day you walk through village. The cultural show at Goljung and Gatlang makes your trekking a memorable one. Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is a Tamang settlement. One can visit a Tamang monastery and beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang.

Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m.) and it takes about three hours. On the way you enjoy sightseeing of Langtang range and Ganesh Himal. Tatopani is a village that used to be famous for its hot springs. Unfortunately, since the 2015 earthquake, these hot springs are no longer in operation. Tatopani remains a pretty Tamang village populated by friendly locals. You can also see the jungle along the way.

Trek from Tatopani to Nagthali (3165m.) and it takes about three hours. You trek via Bimthang. In the road, you can encounter animals like monkeys and deer. The panoramic view of Langtang, Kerung, Ganesh Himal, Sanjen ranges can be distinctly experienced from Nagthali. Nagthali used to be a popular meditation center for the local monks and priests.

We start our day by wake up early in the morning to ascend to the Taruche viewpoint, situated at an altitude of around 3710 meters. It stands as the highest and most breathtaking spot along the trek, often likened to “Langtang’s Poon Hill,” a well-known viewpoint in the renowned Annapurna region. Taruche offers a vast panorama featuring Ganesh Himal to the West, Shishapangma in Tibet (approximately 8013 meters) to the North, and Langtang to the East. A less crowded alternative to Poon Hill, Taruche granted us the luxury of solitude; we can find ourselves alone during the early morning and spent attempting to capture the perfect panoramic view. After this magnificent natural spectacle, we go back to Nagthhali and follow our trail until the village of Thuman. This cultural village is popular for its Shamanic performances and beautiful view of Langtang. Beautiful view of the mountains can be seen from every house in Thuman. You can see in the village many traditionnal houses, with traditionnal window and see how people live and how they wear typical traditionnal dresses. You can also visit an buddhist monastery and from its courtyard take beautiful pictures of the village.

Trek from Thuman to Briddim (2229m.) via Lingling which takes about five hours. During the walk, we pass through the Bhote Koshi River by the huge suspension bridge. After you go up, join Lingling and Pelko villages and finish your ascension by Bridhim. This day you can observe Tibeto-Birman-Tamang culture on the way. You can experience village life of Briddim, a Tamang community village. Moreover you can enjoy cultural show on your request performed by Pema Guesthouse. You can also experience of local Guesthouse and Tamang culture. To mention about Briddim is a Tibetan Buddhist village in the bottom of Langtang Himal. Most of the houses are made up of stone and have roofs of splitshake. As direct descendant of ancient Tibean immigrants, the culture and tradition of Briddim closely resembles that of nearly Tibetan villages.

If you wish, you can stay in the village of Briddim for a rest. You can also take advantage of all the cultural and environmental riches of this village has to offer (click on the link for more informations). Moreover, as a native of the village, I can also guide you and tell you the secrets of the village. The villagers, renowned for their sincere hospitality, eagerly extend an invitation to delve into their customs and lifestyle. Initiate meaningful conversations with them, possibly over a mug of locally crafted tea, and acquire a deeper understanding of their traditions, convictions, and everyday practices.

Trek from Briddim to Syabrubesi (1467m.) and it takes about three hours. The upper part of the trail is more beautiful for the panoramic view of jungle view and green hill views. This path is broader and remains sunny through the different Sherpa and Tamang villages. The first half part of the trail is gradually down and then the trail does steeply descent to the Syabru Besi (1600m.). There was run a project called Chilime Power Plant. The main inhabitants belong to Tamang community and they have adopted Tibetan lifestyle.

Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu and it takes about eight hours. It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu with splendid views of hills, mountains, terraces and villages. You drive along the unpaved road till Betrawati and you begin to follow narrow well paved road.

This is the free day and you can use it for your shopping .In the evening we will drive you for farewell dinner with cultural dance.

All too soon it’s time to bid Nepal farewell and one realizes that we can never be intimate, only acquainted with this amazing adventure kingdom

Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. You will be met on Tribhuvan international airport (1350m) our representatives will receive you and transfer to the hotel which you have booked in Kathmandou. Hotel staffs wil complete check in and manage for your accomodation.After the arrival, the group will be formally introduced to Guide for the activities. One should pay attention in particular to the safety aspects of the briefing. Any questions or doubts should be asked and clarified at this time. We check your insurance details and other requirement for your trekking. We organize welcome dinner in the hotel in the evening with our team.

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1467 m.) via Trishuli (Nuwakot) which takes about 6-7 hours. You stay overnight at hotel in Syabrubesi. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli river you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. When can see during you trip for the windows some good nature and mountains views.

Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238m.) via Goljung and it takes about six hours. While trekking you experience of the Tamang culture. You can see scenery from view point. This day you walk through village. The cultural show at Goljung and Gatlang makes your trekking a memorable one. Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is a Tamang settlement. One can visit a Tamang monastery and beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang.

Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m.) and it takes about three hours. On the way you enjoy sightseeing of Langtang range and Ganesh Himal. Tatopani is a village that used to be famous for its hot springs. Unfortunately, since the 2015 earthquake, these hot springs are no longer in operation. Tatopani remains a pretty Tamang village populated by friendly locals. You can also see the jungle along the way.

Trek from Tatopani to Nagthali (3165m.) and it takes about three hours. You trek via Bimthang. In the road, you can encounter animals like monkeys and deer. The panoramic view of Langtang, Kerung, Ganesh Himal, Sanjen ranges can be distinctly experienced from Nagthali. Nagthali used to be a popular meditation center for the local monks and priests.

We start our day by wake up early in the morning to ascend to the Taruche viewpoint, situated at an altitude of around 3710 meters. It stands as the highest and most breathtaking spot along the trek, often likened to “Langtang’s Poon Hill,” a well-known viewpoint in the renowned Annapurna region. Taruche offers a vast panorama featuring Ganesh Himal to the West, Shishapangma in Tibet (approximately 8013 meters) to the North, and Langtang to the East. A less crowded alternative to Poon Hill, Taruche granted us the luxury of solitude; we can find ourselves alone during the early morning and spent attempting to capture the perfect panoramic view. After this magnificent natural spectacle, we go back to Nagthhali and follow our trail until the village of Thuman. This cultural village is popular for its Shamanic performances and beautiful view of Langtang. Beautiful view of the mountains can be seen from every house in Thuman. You can see in the village many traditionnal houses, with traditionnal window and see how people live and how they wear typical traditionnal dresses. You can also visit an buddhist monastery and from its courtyard take beautiful pictures of the village.

Trek from Thuman to Briddim (2229m.) via Lingling which takes about five hours. During the walk, we pass through the Bhote Koshi River by the huge suspension bridge. After you go up, join Lingling and Pelko villages and finish your ascension by Bridhim. This day you can observe Tibeto-Birman-Tamang culture on the way. You can experience village life of Briddim, a Tamang community village. Moreover you can enjoy cultural show on your request performed by Pema Guesthouse. You can also experience of local Guesthouse and Tamang culture. To mention about Briddim is a Tibetan Buddhist village in the bottom of Langtang Himal. Most of the houses are made up of stone and have roofs of splitshake. As direct descendant of ancient Tibean immigrants, the culture and tradition of Briddim closely resembles that of nearly Tibetan villages.

If you wish, you can stay in the village of Briddim for a rest. You can also take advantage of all the cultural and environmental riches of this village has to offer (click on the link for more informations). Moreover, as a native of the village, I can also guide you and tell you the secrets of the village. The villagers, renowned for their sincere hospitality, eagerly extend an invitation to delve into their customs and lifestyle. Initiate meaningful conversations with them, possibly over a mug of locally crafted tea, and acquire a deeper understanding of their traditions, convictions, and everyday practices.

Trek from Briddim to Lama Hotel (2470m.) and it takes about six hours. You walk through Briddim village while observing the local lifestyle and culture and interacting with the locals. Later on you find that the settlement of Lama Hotel is located on the banks of Langtang River and surrounded by lush forests and mountains.

Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3430m.) which takes about five hours. En route you are quite mesmerized by the beautiful views of the Langtang range. You can also experience and make observation of Tibetan settlements.

Trek from Langtang to Kyangjin (3870m.)and it takes about three hours. This day you can see the glaciated valley of Kyangjin on the lap of Langtang Lirung and surrounded by snowy mountains which is also the world’s nearest settlements to glacier. If you happen to visit during monsoon you can find various wild Himalayan flowers.

From Kyanjing Gompa, it is possible to go on a number of beautiful hikes. Depending on your choice, we suggest guiding you either to Kyanjing Ri or Tserko Ri (it is also possible to take 2 days to do both).
Both summits offer great views. At Kyanjing Ri you’ll have the best view of the largest glacier in Kimshung. The Tserko Ri is a viewpoint from which you can see the Tibet range, the whole Langtang valley and the surrounding mountains.

Trek from Kyangjin to Lama Hotel (2470m.) which takes about six hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel.

Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi and it takes about five hours. The upper part of the trail is more beautiful for the panoramic view of mountains and green hill views. This path is broader and remains sunny through the different Shepra and Tamang villages. The first half part of the trail is gradually down and then the trail does steeply descent to the Syabru Besi (1600m.). There was run a project called Chilime Power Plant. The main inhabitants belong to Tamang community and they have adopted Tibetan lifestyle.

Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu and it takes about eight hours. It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu with splendid views of hills, mountains, terraces and villages. You drive along the unpaved road till Betrawati and you begin to follow narrow well paved road.

This is the free day and you can use it for your shopping .In the evening we will drive you for farewell dinner with cultural dance.

All too soon it’s time to bid Nepal farewell and one realizes that we can never be intimate, only acquainted with this amazing adventure kingdom.