The Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek is a newly opened trekking route in the Langtang region, developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program (RPAP). It remains an off-beaten track that highlights the ancient and unique lifestyle of Tamangs with a mixture of beautiful natural scenery.

This trek provides an opportunity to closely observe and understand the Tamang culture and its past tied to the Tibetan civilization. Most Tamangs are either farmers or traders. As you hike through the Tamang villages, you will pass forests teeming with wild lives, rhododendron blooms in the right season, green meadows, majestic waterfalls, and sacred lakes, including Gosai Kunda, Bhirab Kunda, and many more.

Your journey begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubensi and then a trek to Gatlang. Gatlang lies on a hillside surrounded by terraced fields. You can visit the Tamang monastery in this village and a nearby sacred Parvati Kunda Lake.

From Gatlang, we head to Tatopani. Tatopani in English means “hot water”, and, sure enough, in this town, you will find natural hot springs. The locals here believe that the hot spring waters have healing powers. Next on your trail lies Thuman, a place known for open grasslands and fantastic views of the Himalayas. This place is also known for its shamanic practices.

After Thuman, it is time for you to follow the old trade route to Tibet and arrive at Briddim, which lies only a three hours hike from Tibet. Briddim hosts a close-knit Tamang community. You will have the opportunity to visit the local Dukchu Gompa (monastery). From Briddim, you will follow the classic Langtang Valley reaching the Lama Hotel in about six hours of trek. The path passes through lush jungles, where you might get an opportunity to observe red pandas in the wild.

We leave Lama Hotel early in the morning for Langtang Village. The trail follows the river banks to reach Ghoda Tabela (“horse stable”) army check post, where we will have our permits checked. Trekking further, you will cross the Chyamiki Village to reach Langtang – a Tamang village.

From Langtang, we head to Kyanjin Gompa (monastery), passing through small plateaus, yak pastures, and small villages. You will have an extra day to explore Kyanjin Gompa. On this day, you can visit local monasteries and a cheese factory, or climb up to Tserko Ri Viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views of Lirung (7,227m), Langtang II (6,586m), and other snow peaks.

Highlights

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Map

Highlights

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Map

Trip Description

Trip Highlights

Less travelled trekking destination with unspoiled beauty.
Observing Himalayan range of the Langtang Region.
Experience great hospitality of Tamang community.
Tours to World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.
Natural Hot springs and their physical benefits.
Scenic drive towards Syabrubesi along the Trishuli River in Jeep.
Opportunity to witness rare animals and birds in Langtang National Park.
Tasting local cuisines prepared with love.
Nearest trekking destination from Kathmandu.

Day 01 :

Arrive in Kathmandu:

Day 02 :

Drive from Kathmandu (1400m) to Syabrubesi (1,503m):

Your journey begins with a drive to Syabrubesi, which will take about seven to eight hours. The highway heads north across beautiful views of roaring rivers, terraced fields, small villages, and snowcapped mountains. If the sky is clear, the drive will indeed be pleasant. As the road follows the Trishuli river, you will catch glimpses of Ganesh Himal and never-ending green hills. The path takes you to a busy town called Dhunche and continuing forward, you will arrive at Syabrubesi, a town with several places to explore and a riverside hot spring to enjoy a bath.

Day 03 :

Trek from Syabrubesi (1,503m) to Gatlang (2,240m):

We will kick off the first day of trekking after early morning breakfast. Trekking on steep trail ascents, we will reach Ronga Bhanjyang in about three hours. On the route, you will stop by viewpoints that provide fantastic views of Ganesh Himal, the Gosaikunda range, and the Goljang valley. Then the trail descends to Goljung Valley, taking about an hour. You will stop at Goljung Valley for lunch, followed by a short break. Then, you will trek for three more hours to reach Gatlang - the beautiful, traditional Tamang village. You can visit the Parbati Kund and an ancient monastery at Gatlang.

Day 04 :

Trek from Gatlang (2,240m) to Tatopani (2,610m):

You will start your trek gently, passing many Chortens, mani walls, and the deep forests until you reach Chilime, which takes about two and a half hours. Then you will cross a suspension bridge and climb past the terrace fields to reach Gonggang Village, which takes about one and half hours. You will have lunch at Gonggang, and after lunch, you will follow a gently ascending path to reach Tatopani in about 2 hours. On the way, you will hike past a hot spring. If you wish, you can take a natural bath in the hot springs. People believe a bath in these natural hot springs cures all the pains and body aches.

Day 05 :

Trek from Thuman (2,340m) to Briddim (2,230m)5/6 hrs:

The destination for today lies across the valley on the other side of the Bhote Koshi River. The trail begins with a flatter section and then descends to Timure on the way along the old trade route to Tibet, and we stop at Timure for lunch. Rasuwaghadi, an ancient fort at the Nepal-Tibet border, is just a 3-hour walk from Timure. After lunch, the trail takes a steep ascent to Briddim, another Tibetan-influenced Tamang village, where we stay in a local home for a traditionally unique experience.

Day 06 :

Trek from Briddim (2,230m) to Lama Hotel (2,470m)6hrs:

From Briddim, you will trek to Lama Hotel, which should take about six hours. You will walk across the Bhote Koshi valley, passing several fertile jungles full of bamboo and birch groves, terraced fields, and rural settlements. From the path, you might have the chance to spot rare local wildlife like the red pandas. The trail ascends gently to Rimche (2,400m) through Bamboo Village, which lies on the banks of the Langtang river. As you continue, you will eventually reach Lama Hotel, where we will stay for the night.

Day 07 :

Trek from Lama Hotel (2,470m) to Langtang village (3,430m)6hrs:

Your day starts with an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, you will trek along the river valley through a lush landscape, slowly ascending while enjoying the views of snowy peaks. The river valley suddenly becomes broad at Ghoda Tabela (3,030m). Goda Tabela means a horse stable in English.
In the past, there was a Tibetan resettlement project running in this region, but now there is an army check post, and we'll be registering our permits at Ghoda Tabela. However, we will continue trekking further past Chymki Village (3,230m) on a trail adorned with prayer flags. From the trails, you will see prayer wheels, mani walls, water mills, and chortens, and these monuments indicate that Langtang, a large Tamang village is nearb.

Day 08 :

Trek from Langtang village (3,430m) to Kyanjin Gompa (3,865m) 3/4 hrs:

After a good cup of tea and breakfast, you will start on the trails. Today's trek will be short, easy, and exciting because of the small plateaus, big mani walls, yak pastures, small villages, and meadows. Since your path will be ascending, you will trek slowly to provide your body enough time for acclimatization.

Soon after, you will come across water mills, prayer wheels, and sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions on them. It indicates that we have arrived at the ancient monastery of the Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin Gompa is a wonderful village in the Langtang region and sits surrounded by the stunning Himalayas.

Day 09 :

Exploration day at Kyanjin Gompa:

Today you will be acclimatizing while exploring this beautiful village. This area of the valley has so much to offer for trekkers. Because of the higher elevation, you will get stunning views of the Himalayan ranges and glaciers. Kyangjin Gompa provides various venues worth seeing.
You will be visiting the Kyanjin Gompa monastery itself, where you can observe monks offering prayers. The local cheese factory would also be another exciting place to visit. Besides these, you can also take optional hikes to Langshisa Kharka and the Tserko Ri (5,450m) viewpoint. Tserko Ri will be the highest point of this trek and from this viewpoint. you can observe peaks like Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Langtang II (6,586m) and many more. As the sun starts to set, you will return to Kyanjin Gompa to spend the night.

Day 10 :

Trek from Kyanjin Gompa (3,865m) back to Lama Hotel (2,380m)5/6 hrs:

From Kyangjin Gompa, we admire the last glimpses of the beautiful mountains, standing tall and proud, and then head out of the valley. We retrace the route we used to get here, reaching Langtang Village, and stop at Ghoda Tabela for lunch, where the army check post will register our exit. After the leisurely lunch, we continue down through the dense forests of the river valley to Lama Hotel.

Day 11 :

Trek from Lama Hotel (2,380m) to Syabrubensi (1,503m)5/6 hrs:

Today will be the final trekking day as we head to Syabrubensi. From Sybrubensi, we will drive back to Kathmandu. You will walk along the Langtang river, heading downwards. While descending through bamboo and birch forests, you will get stunning landscape views. After crossing the Langtang and the Bhote Koshi rivers, you will arrive at Syabrubensi - the town from where we started the trek. You will be driving to Kathmandu the following morning.

Day 12 :

Drive from Syabrubensi (1,420m) to Kathmandu (1400m)7/8 hrs:

After a hearty breakfast, we will drive from Syabrubensi to Kathmandu, which will take about seven to nine hours. During this drive, you can enjoy scenic views of the Trishuli River Valley. As the bus heads southwards, you will see the terraced farmlands, meadows, and final glimpses of the snow-capped mountains. Once you arrive at Kathmandu, your trek ends.

Cost Includes

Both way transportation Kathmandu - Syabrubesi by local bus.
All standard meals (12 lunches, 11 dinners, and 12 breakfasts) during the trek.
Tea house/lodge accommodation during the trek. Total 11 nights. Rooms with attached bathroom at Sybrubensi (2N), Langtang village, Kyanjin Gompa (2N), Standard rooms at Gatlang, Tatopani, Thuman, Briddim, Lama Hotel (2N).
Government-licensed experienced trek leader (guide), an assistant trek guide for groups of 12 or more. Porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1porter).
Guides and porters' meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment costs
Langtang National Park entry permit fee.
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee.
Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day.
All government and local taxes.
Rescue operation arrangement in case of complicated health condition (funded by travel insurance).
Everest Alpine Trekking achievement certificate (hard copy) after the trek.
Farewell dinner at Kathmandu after the trek.

Cost Excludes

International flight cost and airport tax.
Visa fees at Tribhuwan International Airport.
Excess luggage charges. The luggage weight limit per trekker.
Accommodations and all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in Kathmandu.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return - before the plan scheduled itinerary.
Personal expenses, including shopping, snacks, bar bills, bottle or boiled water, shower,
Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc.
Personal clothing and gear.
Travel insurance that covers high-altitude emergency rescue (up to 5,000m) and evacuation (compulsory)
Tips for guide and porters.
Additional costs due to delays or circumstances beyond management control,
like landscape, unfavorable weather conditions, itinerary modification for safety, illness, change of government policy,
political instability raises strike.
All the costs and expenses not listed in "what is included" will be counted as excludes.

FAQS

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Will the route be crowded?

This is an off the beaten trail in Langtang region. Although Langtang National Park has many tourists visiting it, Tamang Heritage Trail receives very few people because of less commercialization.

Will there be any extra costs?

Your personal expenses such as meals in Kathmandu, drinks, snacks, chocolate bars, shower cost, Wi-Fi charge, tips for guides, porters and drivers, etc. will be extra. So you need to have enough local currency for the trek.

Do I need to have any experience for Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek?

Not really. This is a moderate trek which is suitable and can be completed by anyone. In fact, Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek 11 days can be your first trek in the Himalayas as you prepare yourself for more high altitude treks.

Is Everest Alpine Trekking- friendly?

Yes, we are 100% eco friendly and always encourage all our customers to contribute in preserving the environment. Our guides also have collected garbage from the trail and deposited it in the proper place. Our main motive is Leave no trace in any of our treks.

Will there be a shower ?

Shower may not be available in every Home stay you will be staying. In such a situation you will get a bucket full of hot water. Experiencing everyday activities of locals in their home will be remembered throughout their life.

How can I book Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek?

Just send us an email with your travel dates and our team will design the best possible holiday in Nepal. For Booking, we expect you to send us passport copies and fill up the booking form.

Can we extend this trek?

There is a possibility of extending this trek further towards Langtang and Gosaikunda Helambu circuit. Adding these treks enables you to spend more time in Langtang Region and also offers some of the great views of the mountains from Kyangjin Ri and Tsergo Ri.

What if I get sick during the trek?

In case of an emergency like this you will be rescued by Helicopter or Jeep depending on the situation. All these extra costs for evacuation will be extra and are not included in the cost. That is the main reason why we ask you to have insurance before joining our trip.

Who will pick us up at the airport?

A representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will be waiting for you outside the airport according to your arrival time. They will assist you with hotel check in and also answer all your queries before trekking.