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Tamang Heritage Trail (16 Days)

Tamang Heritage Trail

Previously a restricted area near the Tibetan border, the Tamang heritage trekking trail at Rasuwa in Nepal, as part of Langtang trekking, forms the prime attraction of newly opened trekking destinations in Nepal. As a non-tourist trekking area in Nepal the Langtang trek with new trekking trails highlights the ancient lifestyle of indigenous Tamang people who migrated into Nepal form Tibet centuries ago.

Tamang Heritage trekking trail starts either from Dhunche or from Shyabru bensi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Chilime, Thuman, Timure and Briddim.The trail may end back in Shyabru Bensi or follow the Langtang trek from Briddim village via Khanjim.Goljung, Thuman and Gatlang are traditional Tamang village. While Goljung has ancient monastery, Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is the Tamang settlement.One can also visit a Tamang monastery and the beautiful Parbhatikunda Lake at Gatlang. From the view point of Nagthali near these settlements, one can also see a panoramic view of Langtang, Kerung, Ganesh Himal and Sanjen Himal ranges.

After the trek several days, bathing in the hot, healing waters of the natural spring at Tatopani and route from Gatlang to Chilime is an exhilarating experience. Brimdang offers cultural experience at community - run Home stay, while Nagthali at Thuman VDC is surrounded by beautiful view of Langtang, Ganesh Himal and Sanjen Himal ranges.Nagthali used to be a popular meditation center for Monks and priests. Next is Timure on the old trade route to Tibet.A fort at Rasuwaghadi in Timure is a historical reminder of the Nepal Tibet relationship that had existed for many centuries. A suspension bridge link Nepal and Tibet.

Tamang Heritage Trekking ends at Briddim which lies on the lap of Langtang Himal.Briddim offers warm Tamang hospitality at the home-stays service run by community members. In addition, visitors can also visit local monasteries of Dukchu Gompa(monastery) chosen as sacred site by the great Tibetan Lama - Guru Rimpochhe and Chukla Khnaga Gompa.

Trekking Days: -› (13)
Total Days: -› (16)
Min. Altitude: -› (1850m./6070ft.)
Max. Altitude: -› (3780m./12402ft.)
Walking Per Day: -› Approximately 4-7hrs
Route Nature: -› Lodge [Tea House Trek]
Difficulty: -› Medium
Season: -› Automn/Spring.

Trekking program
Day1 Arrival in Kathmandu, welcome at airport, transfer to Hotel.
Day 2 Free day in Kathmandu (Hotel included)
Day 3 KATHMANDU - SHYABRU BENSI 1460m. - 9 hrs by bus.
Day 4 SHYABRU BENSI - GHATLANG 2238m. - 6 hrs.
Day 5 GHATLANG - TATOOPANI 2380m. - 6 hrs.
Day 6 TATOOPANI - NAGTHALI 3165m. THUMAN 2338m. - 6 hrs.
Day 7 THUMAN - BRIDDIM 2229m. - 6 hrs.
Day 8 BRIDDIM - LAMA HOTEL 2410m. 5:30 hrs.
Day 9 LAMA HOTEL - LANGTANG 3330m. - 5 hrs.
Day 10 LANGTANG - KYANGING GOMPA 3780m. - 3hrs.
Day 11 Rest in KYANGING GOMPA.
Day 12 KYANGING GOMPA - LAMA HOTEL - 6 hrs.
Day 13 LAMA HOTEL - SHYABRU BENSI - 5 hrs.
Day 14 SHYABRU BENSI back to KATHMANDU.
Day 15 Free day in kathmandu (Hotel included)
Day 16 Transfer to airport before 3 hours, the day you are departure.

PRICE INCLUDING : Accommodation and meal in the Lodges (local good food ordered by the guide). All the transports (to and from the points of trek and during the trek). Accompanying by a professional guide and a porter for 2 persons, to carry your bags (maximum 20kg for 2 persons). TENT TREK. Trek equipments with professional guide, cook and porters. Lodging under the tents, meals prepared by the cook. IN KATHMANDU: Welcome at the airport, transfer hotel/airport. 4 star hotel with breakfast in Thamel, rooms with double bed/shower, Trek permits and national park, Reconfirmation of return ticket.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE : The drinks, (out of breakfast tea or coffee) .The lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except breakfasts), the entry of town and museum, the Nepalese visa fee, all airport tax in Nepal.

Note: All participants have to give a copy of their insurance, with the address, tel and fax number of insurance company. This insurance has to cover the helicopter rescue in case of accident or sickness. In case of your insurance don't cover helicopter rescue, you have to fill a form in Kathmandu and make agreement that you will pay yourself the amount of expenses paid by Nepal Assemble Treks for your helicopter rescue or research. Without this agreement, you cannot participate in trek.

In The trek the guide is allowed to change the itinerary, depending of the weather, climate and the physical condition of participants. Each participant who stop his trek or make changes any form of program may not ask any money compensation to the agency.

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