Tamang Heritage Trail Trek 10 days

Situated in Langtang Region, Tamang Heritage Trail Trek is one of the most wonderful and preferred short treks in Nepal. Tamang Heritage Trek is a storehouse of heavenly mountains, Tamang people-a Tibetan origin ethnic group and their lifestyles and cultures. This unexplored northern Langtang area has recently been developed into the Tamang Heritage Trail, as the area was restricted region near the Tibetan border. The trek offers the close-up view of Langtang ranges, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and other snow-capped towering peaks. Floras and faunas, majestic waterfalls, Natural Hot Springs, Tibetan monasteries along with Mani Walls and beautiful local settlements are other features of the trek. 

Having explored the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu the journey begins with a scenic drive to Syabrubesi to embark real trek to Tamang Heritage Trek. The trekking route passes many traditional settlements and ancient monasteries that have remained unchanged. Panoramic view of mount Langtang and Ganesh Himal are simply stunning. There is a fort at Rasuwagadi, which reminds the history of Nepal and Tibet relation that has existed for many centuries. The opportunity of spending some nights at a homestay with local people provides a rare experience of Tamang culture, lifestyle and tradition at close hand. The 8 hours drive through middle hills simply concludes this amazing Tamang Heritage Trek in Kathmandu. 

Considered as a moderate trek, this route does not necessarily require extreme experiences of climbing. However, your positivity, enthusiasms, and strong determination are mandatory. Although this trek remains open whole year, the most suitable time to travel is March to May and September to December. 

Trip Highlights

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley
• Unique tastes of Nepalese foods and cultures
• Majestic views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and other Snow-capped views of Langtang regions
• View of Chilime Hydropower Dam
• Taking a natural hot springs bath
• Exploration of Gatlang, Thuman and Brimdang villages
• Visit Rasuwagadi, a historical reminder of the Nepal and Tibet relation

Additional Information

If the suggested itinerary is not up to the mark, we can even customize your trip as per your need with a special group discount. Kindly contact us at  [email protected] for detail information. You can also contact us by calling at +977-9851116042 for 24/7 support. We speak English, Hindi, and Nepali.

Cost Includes: 

• All airport transfers
• Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast 
• Welcome and Farewell dinner 
• Guided city tour in Kathmandu
• All ground transport by private car and local public bus as per itinerary
• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park permit and TIMS)
• An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) followed by a cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek  
• Iodine/Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water 
• All mountain accommodation (2 nights private room with independent bathroom/hot showers and remaining Soft, comfortable, twin sharing room with shared toilet)
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes 
• Trekking equipment such as down-filled sleeping bag and duffel bag
• Souvenir: Langtang Route map and Amazing Nepal T-Shirt

Cost not Includes:

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara except for welcome and farewell dinner
• Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu
• Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies)s 
• Additional Hot Drinks 
• Bottled drinks 
• Boiled/mineral water 
• Electronic device re-charge
• Hot shower 
• Wi-Fi 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance and evacuation insurance (strongly recommended)
• Tipping to driver and trekking crew

Accommodations and Meals:

You will be provided a room in a tourist standard hotel, while you are in Kathmandu. During your trekking, you will be provided room in teahouses. Please be informed that you will be sharing the room at teahouses. Please also note that the Langtang region is located at far from the maddening crowd, therefore, teahouses may not be as much sophisticated as one finds them in town.

We will provide only breakfast while you are in Kathmandu and three-course meals while you are on trek. This means you will be taking breakfast and dinner at teahouse you stay and lunch in the mid of your trekking. Since the Langtang region is geographically a remote place, you will be provided only selected but hygienic and organic local foods such as Nepali dal bhat, Tibetan soup, and bread, porridge etc.

Is this trek appropriate for me?

Our company ensures Tamang Heritage Trail Trek is a moderate trek. So, we confidently announce that it is appropriate for any sorts of people who are physically and mentally fit. It requires us inspiration and passion which makes your trek successful. Moreover, your positive attitude and strong determinations are obligatory to accomplish this trek. For making comfortable walking, adjusting to changing climate, our package manages the facility of acclimatization in needed place as well as 5-6 hours walking per day. If you have already accumulated hiking and jugging experiences that will be beneficial to adjust to the situation; although if you do not have that is not a big problem. However, Amazing Nepal Trek cordially requests to have medical checking before you plan to start any trekking and hiking.

Briefing of the Tour:

You will be briefed about the trek, you will be given information file, and importantly introduced with your guide.

Trekking Crews:

We will provide government registered, well-trained English Speaking guide, who holds enough knowledge about responsible tourism and eco-friendly tourism

We will also provide an assistant guide who is ready to help you with every situation.

We will provide a porter is provided to every two of you, and he will be carrying not more than 25kg.

We get our crews’ life get insured.

Certificate:

After the trek is over, you will be provided with ANTE adventure certificate.

Size of Group:

Trekking Group Size of our group can range from two people to ten people. In case you want to travel alone, do not hesitate to write to us. We will plan accordingly. In case, you more than ten people, please do let us know so that we can develop and improvise plans and itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Trekking to the Langtang Region is as much difficult as it is technical. We give special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have designed an itinerary to allow you get acclimatize naturally. We know the particular location you need to stay for rest, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly and so on. In case you get high altitude sickness, we have crews who know how to deal it effectively and smartly.

How to respond to Altitude Sickness?

• Please do carry first aid box
• Please consult your physician
• Please do keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy
• Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other

Travel Insurance:

We would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured. Since you are trekking in probably one of the wildest and challenging routes, you need to be cautious of anything inevitable. You may need helicopter evacuation and get your trip canceled. You may get injured and get your baggage theft and so on.

Permits and fees:

The government local body charges some small amount of fee for every you make to the World heritage sites, Conservation areas, National Parks, and restricted areas along climbing. The price we charge includes all the fees.

If you want to book a trekking package with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey, here we are more than happy to offer our checklist for your references. Please make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. For some case, if you couldn’t get any of these listed equipment/gears in your hometown or you’re in a rush before you fly to Kathmandu, don’t worry! The listed necessary items mentioned below can be easily purchased here.
Except for your day pack, all luggage will be carried by porters. A porter is available for two people who will carry maximum up to 25 kg. So, you have to be careful while packing your bag or luggage.
 
Moreover, there is an allowance of 15kg per person on domestic flights. Additional personal items are not needed for the trekking portion of the trip which can be kept in the hotel’s storage room without extra cost.

Below is the checklist of equipment that is required for the trek:
 
HEAD

• Buff headwear /neckwear
• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses
• Head Torch

UPPER BODY

• Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
• Fleece jacket
• Waterproof/windproof jacket
• Down-filled jacket  (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary down jacket which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)

LOWER BODY

• Lightweight cotton pants (long)
• Waterproof Pants
• Thermal underwear

FEET

• Thin inner socks
• Thick and warm wool hiking socks
• Comfortable Hiking boots
• Sneakers /slippers

HANDS

• Gore-tex gloves

ACCESSORIES

• Sleeping bag rated to - 20°C (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary sleeping bags which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)
• Trekking bags/duffel bag (Amazing Nepal Trek will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for items that are left at the hotel in Kathmandu)
• Large plastic bags (For keeping items dry inside trek bag)
• Trekking poles (Optional, Recommended)
• Water bottle or camel bag
• Toiletries
• Towel
• Sewing Kit
• Insect repellent, sunscreen and lip balm
• First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
• Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
• Wet wipes 
• Reading or writing material