‘Cultural country walks with glorious views around impressive Tamang villages’
Main Aspect:
An enjoyable country walks in the harmony of ancient Tamang tribal villages
Grand landscapes a great contrast with green forest to white snow capped peaks
Enjoy within nice villages enriched with age-old heritage and colorful culture
Pleasant walk into cool green forest covered with rhododendron and pine trees
Walk on old and present Trans Himalaya Salt and Caravan Route of Nepal –Tibet”
Trip Outlook:
Trek Mode: Hotels in Kathmandu, local lodge and home stay on treks
Trekking Grade: Moderate with Ups and Down Hill walks.
Highest elevation: At Nagthali 3,156 m high.
People / Culture: Tamang people the hill tribes of Central and Langtang
Himalaya region enriched with Buddhist religion of
interesting cultures.
Trekking: 05 Nights and 06 Days (with drives both ways)
Daily Walks: From minimum 4 hrs to maximum 6 hrs.
Total Trip: 08 Nights / 09 Days (Arrival to final departure)
Seasons:
Tamang Heritage Trail trekking nearly all months of the year except monsoon wet months of mid June to mid September, best times from March to May, where most days are clear for mountain views with beautiful with wild flowers in bloom especially rhododendron of various colors (national flower of Nepal).
September to December during autumn / fall and winters most days are fine and clear for breathtaking views of peaks and landscapes, but with short sunlight hours where temperatures can drop to freezing cold with chances of snow above 1,800 m high.
Introduction:
Tamang Heritage Trail trekking with Asuka Treks and Expeditions an enjoyable walks of less than week time frame where you will have exciting time within nice Tamang village, the main tribe of Rasuwa district within Langtang Himal along with stunning mountain views.
Tamang Heritage Trail trekking certainly delights all types of travelers a nice and enjoyable holiday suitable for family, school and collage group to corporate people where within a short period of time one can explore hill villages within pristine natural surroundings.
On this journey where you will be walking in cool shade of nice rhododendron, pines and fir forested area along with stunning panorama of Central Himalaya that includes views of Manaslu, Ganesh with grand Langtang Himal range of peaks.
Tamang Heritage Trail trekking starts with wonderful short adventure with interesting drive from Kathmandu to reach cooler hills around Langtang Himal area at Dhunche town and Syabrubesi village to begin our scenic and cultural walks.
As journey advance exploring impressive villages of Gatlang-Tatopani (a village with natural hot-spring) and at high Nagthali close on route to Tibet border within famous ancient Trans Himalaya Salt and caravan route of Nepal to Tibet.
After a mesmerizing and wonderful time around high hills and interesting villages then slowly walk comes to an end with drive back to Kathmandu with glorious memories and experience on Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with tour around world heritage sites.
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,504 m-06 hrs and transfer to hotel.
Day 04: Trek to Gatlang 2,238 m / 7,340 ft - 05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Tatopani 2607m/ 8,550ft - 06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Nagthali 3,156 m - 04 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Thuman 2,400 m drive to Dhunche town 1,950 m - 05 hrs.
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 09: International Departure Homeward bound.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On landing at Kathmandu and Nepal international airport received by our guide and staff for short transfer to your hotel in the centre of Kathmandu, where our guide / leader briefs you of the treks with full information required to make your time in Nepal enjoyable.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with tour around world heritage sites.
Another day in Kathmandu where one can join in for interesting tour as Kathmandu steeped with historical and famous religious place listed in world heritage sites, rest of the afternoon free and preparation for Langtang Valley trekking.
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,504 m - 06 hrs and transfer to hotel.
Morning transfer for overland journey towards Langtang Himal areas, as drive leads main mountain highway overlooking views of mountains and hills, driving past interesting farm villages and town to reach at Dhunche headquarter town of Rasuwa around Langtang Himal.
Dhunche the entrance of Langtang National Park, where drive leads further downhill on winding road to reach at Syabrubesi village for overnight stop.
Day 04: Trek to Gatlang 2,238 m / 7,340 ft - 05 hrs.
First day walk starts taking an old trekking route to Gatlang further west and away from main road, as walk continues through scattered farm areas of Tamang, and with gentle climb to reach a large Tamang village at Gatlang for overnight stop, on arrival greeted with warm welcome, then transfer to local home-stay for overnight stay, with time exploring the villages and to interact with the locals.
Day 05: Trek to Tatopani 2,607m / 8,550ft - 06 hrs.
Morning starts with views of Ganesh and Langtang peaks towards north and of Tibet Mountains, as our walk continues with slow uphill past small farm villages into alpine woodlands to reach at Tatopani for overnight stop. Afternoon visit hot springs 'Tatopani’ means hot water rising from fresh natural spring here with time for a dip in the hot spring pool and short walk around villages.
Day 06: Trek to Nagthali 3,156 m - 04 hrs.
Today a short day walk where route leads near to Tibet border to reach at Nagthali, morning walks follows northward direction on gradual path and then climb most of the day with few downhill facing views of Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung.
Walk leads into cool shade of forest through some nice farm village to reach at Nagthali for overnight stop on the highest spot of the journey, at this nice interesting village with time to explore around this scenic country with time to interact and observe local impressive cultures of both Buddhism and ancient practice of Bon (a pre-Buddhism sect).
Day 07: Trek to Thuman 2,400 m drive to Dhunche town 1,950 m - 05 hrs.
After Nagthali our walk comes to an end, as walk leads for few hours to reach at Thuman another interesting Tamang farm village, with time to enjoy around before a short drive back to Syaburbesi and higher up at Dhunche a main major town and headquarter of Rasuwa district of Langtang Himal. At Dhunche transfer into a nice lodge with time to explore the town and witness the local Tamang culture and traditional life before driving back to Kathmandu.
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Morning transfer in a vehicle for exciting drive from Dhunche town, and then downhill to reach warmer areas of Trisuli Bazaar, as drive continues with descend on winding road to Kathmandu.
On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your hotel with afternoon free at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.
Day 09: International Departure Homeward bound.
Last day in the country of high Himalaya and with great memory of exciting experience on Tamang Heritage Trail trek, transfer to Kathmandu / Nepal international airport for on ward flight to respective destinations or homeward bound.
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