Tamang Heritage Trail Trek

Open each day to see the route notes, overnight rhythm, altitude cues, and the small details that help you understand how the journey actually flows.

1. Day 1

   Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)

   Day details

   Welcome to Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal. Today is your first day with Amigo Treks & Expedition. Therefore, we send one of our company representatives to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), who will further escort you to a tourist standard hotel. If possible, we also schedule a meeting at our office for the briefing regarding the trek followed by an introduction session with other team members (especially Sherpas and guides). Today, we also arrange a welcome dinner in one of the most popular local restaurants, where you can also enjoy the ethnic dance and cultural music along with great Nepali food. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and the dinner can be scheduled for the following day.  Meals included: Dinner (Highlights of the day: Nepali food, Cultural music and Ethnic dance.)

2. Day 2

   Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)

   Day details

   The capital, Kathmandu valley itself, is a big storehouse of exclusive natural, cultural and historical sites. Therefore, today, we take you on a few hour tours to the major attractions of Kathmandu valley. After spending few hours observing these wonderful sites, we again meet for a few hours to finalize your clothing and trekking gears (down jacket, trekking boots, sleeping bags etc.) required during the trek. The night will be spent at a hotel in Kathmandu.  Meals included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: World Heritage sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square (a historical structure offering architectural wonders), the Pashupatinath temple (a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva- lord possessing the power of destruction), Swyambhunath and Boudhanath (a Buddhist shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha- Light of Asia. Optional site:Another World Heritage site ‘Patan Durbar Square’ along with other historical masterpieces like Mahabouddha Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple and Kumbeshwor Temple.)

3. Day 3

   Drive to Syabrubesi. (1,460m/4,790ft) 9 hours

   Day details

   Today our destination is Syabrubesi. It’s a nine hour drive from Kathmandu. Therefore, we start early. Our guides will come to pick you up at your hotel as per scheduled departure time and escort you to the bus station to catch a bus to Syabrubesi. The journey journey to Syabrubeshi begins towards the north of Kathmandu valley following the Pasang Lamu highway along the north- western hills of Kathmandu passing different settlements. A well paved highway continues till Trishuli Bazaar. From Trishuli Bazaar, following the unpaved, yet the main road we continue towards Syabrubeshi passing Dhunche, the district headquarter of Rasuwa. The night will be spent at a lodge in Syabrubeshi.  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi via mountain terrain, spectacular view of Ganesh Himal and the peaks of Langtang region, settlements like Kakani, Ranipauwa, Jurethum, Devighat, Battar, Trisuli, and Dhunche, terrace farming and the green hills)

4. Day 4

   Trek to Gatlang (2,238m/7,342ft) 6 hours

   Day details

   Today is the first day of the trek and our destination is Gatlang. Ascending through the secondary route, we first hike up to the pass which is the best view point of Ganesh Himal, Gosaikunda range and the Goljung valley. From here we walk up towards Gatlang following the trail accompanied by Chortens, Mani walls, and small settlement. After walking for about 3 hours we finally reach a beautiful Tamang village of Gatlang. The remaining day is spent exploring the village. The night will be spent at a lodge in Gatlang.  Meals included: Brekfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day:best view of Ganesh Himal, Gosaikunda range and the Goljung valley fro the pass, monasteries, Chortens and Mani walls, terrace farms and beautiful small settlements and a wonderful Tamang village Gatlang and a chance to experience Tamang culture, food and lifestyle.)

5. Day 5

   Trek to Tatopani (2,380m/7,808ft) 6 hours

   Day details

   Today is the second day of the trek and our destination is Tatopani. Today the trail first descends from Gatlang to Thambuchet passing various Chortens on the way. Thambuchet is a small settlement located by the Bhotekoshi River with few monasteries as attraction of the village. From here, the trail ascends till hanging bridge across Chilime River, cross the bridge that further ascends till we reach Tatopani. Tatopani means ‘hot water’. There are several hot water springs at this place; therefore, the place is named Tatopani. In the evening you can take a relaxing dip in the hot spring and relax your muscles. The night will be spent at a lodge in Tatopani.  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: view of Chilime Hydropower dam, experience of hanging bridge, Chortens, 80-110 m long waterfalls and hot springs that are highly believed to have healing power and can wash away all the pain, body aches as well as sin.)

6. Day 6

   Trek to Thuman (2,238m/7,342ft) 6 hours

   Day details

   Today is the third day of the trek and our destination is Thuman. From Tatopani, we first hike up to Nagthali, one of the highest open grassland and one of the best viewpoints of Ganesh Himal and the Langtang Range in the Langtang region. For this we first cross Brimdang and then hike up to Nagthali Danda (3,165m). After enjoying the view of the peaks and few cups of teas prepared by the concierge of the Gompa, we hike down to Thuman located near the Bhotekoshi River. In the evening we can enjoy the dance and song performed by Tibetan influenced Tamang people. The night will be spent at a lodge in Thuman.  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: view of Ganesh Himal and Langtang region from Nagthali, tasty cup of tea, monasteries and Chorten, Thuman village – a Tibetan influenced Tamang village, their cultural dance and song.)

7. Day 7

   Trek to Briddim. (2,239m/7,345ft) 5 and half hours

   Day details

   Today is the fourth day of the trek and our destination is Briddhim. From Thuman following the descending trail, we first cross the bridge over the Bhote Koshi River and further descend following the trail along the river to Timure en route to the old trade route to Tibet. From Timure, Rasuwaghadi (Nepal-Tibet border) is just a three hour walk. From Timure, we walk down to cross the bridge over the Phenglung Khola and after a short walk on the trail along the Bhote Koshi River we hike up to Briddhim crossing Lingling. Then the evening will be spent enjoying the cultural songs, dances and food at the host family. The night will be spent at the houses of local Tamang people.  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: The major highlight of the day is home-stay at Briddhim.  Accommodation and traditional food like plain rice, Tibetan bread, Syakpa (Sherpa stew), potato, Tibetan tea and wine. You can also participate in the local indoor rituals, dances, songs and cultural practices with the host family, local’s craftsmanship and traditionally carved wooden porches, stone houses)

8. Day 8

   Trek to Syabrubesi. (1,460m/4,790ft) 5 hours

   Day details

   Today is the last day of the trek and our destination is Syabrubesi. After a wonderful night at Briddhim following the secondary trekking route we walk to join the main trekking route at Wangal, enjoying the beautiful rhododendron forest. The trail then descends along the Bhote Koshi River and finally takes us to Syabrubesi. On reaching we have our lunch and rest of the day can simply be spent relaxing at the lodge or exploring the village. The night will be spent at a lodge in Syabrubesi.  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day:Beautiful rhododendron forest, monasteries, temples, and roaring Bhote Koshi River)

9. Day 9

   Drive to Kathmandu. (1,300m/4,264 ft) 9 hours

   Day details

   Today is your last day in the Langtang region as we come back to Kathmandu. It’s a long ride; therefore, we take an early morning bus so that we can reach Kathmandu before evening. Following an unpaved way the bus will move towards Pasang Lamhu Highway. From Trishuli, the bus joins the Pasang Lamhu Highway. On reaching Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel. You can either take a hot shower to relax your muscles and rest at the hotel or simply take a city tour. In the evening we again meet up for farewell dinner where we also discuss about your trek and collect feedback.  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: scenic drive from Syabrubeshi to Kathmandu via mountain terrain, spectacular view of Ganesh Himal and the peaks of Langtang region, settlements like Kakani, Ranipauwa, Jurethum, Devighat, Battar, Trisuli, and Dhunche, terrace farming and the green hills, farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu.)

10. Day 10

    Departure day

    Day details

    This day is the last day of your trip in Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. If your flight is scheduled early morning, then one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport as per your flight departure time. But, if the flight is scheduled later in the evening, you can go shopping and collect a few mementos or simply hang around shopping areas in Kathmandu. However, if you are planning to spend some extra days in Nepal, Amigo Treks and Expedition can also make the arrangements for some other top adventurous activities that you can attend while you are in Nepal. Meals included: Breakfast (The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30am. A western breakfast like porridge, oats, toasts, etc. will be served at around 8:00-8:30am. The lunch will be served from a teahouse menu at about 12-1pm. However, the lunch time can also be postponed on request. The dinner will be served at around 8:30-9:00pm. Your accommodation is arranged at a lodge or also in a tourist standard hotel (subject to availability) where we stop for overnight. Your accommodation at Briddhim is arranged at local peoples’ houses. While you are walking, you can also request your guide to slow down and stop at the places where you want to take some snaps. After dinner and before going to bed your team leader will brief you regarding the next day’s schedule.)