Langtang Valley and Tamang Heritage Trek package offers to explore exclusive Tamang culture and heritage through Langtang Valley. The Langtang Valley offers an abundance of wildlife and rich cultural and historical importance. It is also known as the “valley of glaciers“. The picturesque scenery of pine forests, swift mountain streams, rugged rocks, and mountains is bound to be a unique experience. During this Tamang Heritage and Langtang trek, you will understand the history of Tibetan ancestry. Also, you get to know about living, agriculture, and trade in the region. After the massive earthquake in 2015, most of the Langtang Valley was destroyed. But now, they are making a comeback as you can see the warm and gentle smiles while welcoming you. You can enjoy colorful rhododendrons, birds, and butterflies.
The Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi. From there, you will start to trek to Chilime, Nagtahli, Thuman, Buddhism, Lama Hotel, Langtang Village, and Kyanjin. Moreover, during the trek, you will explore the Gatlang Valley. You will also visit Ghoda Tabela (horse stable) and visit the viewpoint in Tserko Ri. While traveling, we take in the expansive alpine vistas of the surrounding peaks and relax at Tatopani’s natural hot springs. As we go farther north, we take in the local history and admire a fort, a monastery, and the wonderful Tamang dwellings’ unique architecture. In the morning, after breakfast, we will come back through Lama Hotel and Syabrubesi to drive back to Kathmandu. You can enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains from the window seat.
The best seasons for this hike are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November). In the spring, the shade increases, the national flower of Nepal, the rhododendron, is in full bloom, and in the fall, the sky is almost blue and clear.
After breakfast, drive along the Trishuli River towards Syabrubesi. The road from Syabrubesi leads you into Langtang National Park, where you can immediately notice the remote, high-altitude settlements. Follow the trail up to a viewpoint at Dhunche offering beautiful panoramas of Ganesh Himal, Goljang Valley, and the Gosaikunda range. At Syabrubesi get acquainted with the friendly locals, who are mostly from the Tamang community, and settle for the night.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge
Prepare yourself for a relatively challenging trek with a hearty breakfast in the morning. The trek starts with a descent to Thangbuchet. The trail goes along the Bhotekoshi River, passes several villages, and then ascends until you arrive in Nagthali, a once popular meditation hub for monks and priests. Nagthali is an area covered with open grasslands and offers panoramic views of snow-covered mountains like Langtang Lirung, Kerung, and Ganesh Himal.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
We start the day with a descending walk, for about an hour, to reach Thuman. Thuman is one of the Tamang villages which are heavily influenced by Tibetan culture. The people here are friendly and love to sing and dance. Later on, we continue walking through rhododendron forests and meadows towards Briddhim, another Tibetan-influenced Tamang community on the lap of Langtang Himal. The trail to Briddhim in springtime is beautiful as the whole rhododendron forest blooms. In Briddhim, enjoy the traditional local cuisines and take part in cultural practices.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge
We start our day a little early as it is a long walk to reach Lama Hotel. Following the path, it takes us through the jungle and passes by small villages in some places. The trail offers a splendid panoramic view of the mountains and the surrounding hills.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
Today is a strenuous day as we have to climb about 1000 meters. We start by climbing up towards a steep forest slope to the Langtang River. Continuing our trail, we reach Ghoda Tabela, which means the Horse Stable. After this, the path is slightly gradual and offers the beautiful sight of grazing Yaks in the valley. After ascending for some time, we cross a stream and climb past several water-driven prayer wheels. Langtang is one of the oldest villages along this trekking route. From Langtang, the view of mountain peaks is spectacular.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
After breakfast, head to Kyanjin Gompa. Along the way, you’ll cross several yak pastures, wooden bridges, and hamlets. Along the path to Kyanjin Gompa, you can see the wonderful view of Langtang Lirung. The trail passes through the largest Mani wall, made from stone and with prayers written on them, the water mills, chortens, a sacred pile of rocks with various inscriptions carved on them, and many more. After crossing some rivers, we reach Kyanjin Gompa. Kyajing Gompa is surrounded by the Himalayas all around. Here, you can test the cheese and curd made from Yak milk.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
Relax for the day by exploring the surrounding areas of Kyanjin Gompa.
Today you will explore in and around Kyanjin Gompa. You can also go for a hike to Tserko RI (5000 m) for magnificent mountain views. As Tserko RI lies at quite a high altitude, you might feel the thin air but it is not the place where you will spend your night. After getting some wonderful views of the mountains and the surroundings, we returned to Kyanjin Gompa. In the remaining time, you can stroll around Kyanjing Gompa and enjoy the surrounding views along with various floras and faunas.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
Retrace your earlier trail from Kyanjin Gompa to Ghoda Tabela. This time, the return will be easier and more pleasant. After a five-hour hike, you will reach Lama Hotel, where you can rest for the remainder of the day, and enjoy the beautiful surrounding views.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge
Today is your last day of trekking. After having breakfast, you will start trekking down to Syabrubesi. The total trek is downhill and you will walk through a lush green forest. Follow the route along the river towards Syabrubesi.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
Today, you will drive back to Kathmandu. Along the way, you’ll pass numerous hilly villages and settlements. The path up to Dhanding Besi is a little bumpy but from Dhading Besi the road is relatively smooth. During the drive, you can enjoy the scenery of hills, farms, small settlements, and rivers. On reaching Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.
