Experience the warm welcome of the Tamang people on this stunning short trek in the Langtang region
The ‘Tamang Heritage Trail’ is an exciting new trekking route located between Langtang and the Ganesh Himal. A culturally rich region steeped in Tibetan tradition, the local Tamang people are some of the warmest and most welcoming people. You ascend the road north towards the Tibetan borderlands and enjoy a relatively gentle circuit trek through picturesque villages, terraced fields, and peaceful valleys where only the most discerning trekkers go. Enroute, You will enjoy panoramic mountain views of the nearby peaks and soak in the natural hot springs at Tatopani. Continuing north towards Tibet we soak up the heritage and appreciate a local fort, monastery and exquisite local architecture of the Tamang homes.
The ‘Tamang Heritage Trail’ is an exciting new trekking route located between Langtang and the Ganesh Himal. A culturally rich region steeped in Tibetan tradition, the local Tamang people are some of the warmest and most welcoming people.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, drive approx. 6-7 hrs
- Day 02: Trek to Gatlang (2238m). Walk approx. 5-6 hrs
- Day 03: To Tatopani (2607m). Walk approx. 5-6 hrs
- Day 04: Trek to Thuman (2338m) via Nagthali (3165m). Walk approx. 7-8 hrs
- Day 05: Trek to Timure & Tibetan borderlands. Walk approx. 3-4 hrs
- Day 06: Return trek to Kathmandu. Drive 6-7 Hours