Tamang Heritage and Langtang Trek is an exciting trek through off the beaten Tamang village of the Nepal Himalayas. This trip offers to experience culture and every-day activities of the Tamang people in Himalaya. Tamang are local ethnic people of the Langtang region. The trail passes through the Tamang village, farmland, beautiful landscapes, meadows, rhododendron forests and Mountain View.
Tamang Heritage and Langtang trek starts from Syabrubesi and leads to Tamang traditional villages; Gatlang, Chilime, Tatopani, Thuman, Briddim and Khanjim. Trekkers get the warm welcome by Tamang people and can experience of the age old culture and hospitality of the Tamang community. In Tamang heritage trail trekkers can observe Syabru dance, Khampa dance, Shaman dance and other traditional dance performance during major festivals like in Tamang Lhosar (New Year).
After Tamang Heritage Trail, we enter to Langtang Valley. Following our route map, we pass the Langtang village and also climb Kyanjing Ri (shorter hike) or Tserko Ri (longer hike) for excellent sunrise views over the Langtang range. The Langtang valley was once an important trading route to Tibet. We can still see the influence of Tibet in the rich local culture. The Langtang Valley Trek passes through ‘Langtang Village’ which was compleately destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 25th April, 2015.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593 ft)
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550 m / 5,085 ft) 7-8 hours
Day 3: Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2,238 m / 7,342 ft.) 4-5 hours
Day 4: Gatlang to Tatopani (2,607 m / 8,550 ft) 6-7 hours
Day 5: Tatopani to Thuman (2,338 m / 7,670 ft) via Brimdang and Nagthali, 6-7 hours
Day 6: Thuman to Briddim (2,230 m / 7,316 ft) 5-6 hours
Day 7: Bridim to Lama Hotel (2,470 m / 8,170 ft) 6-7 hours
Day 8: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430 m / 11,253 ft) 6-7 hours
Day 9:Langtang village to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870 m / 12,697 ft) 4-5 hours
Day 10: Acclimatization- Explore Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m / 15,660 ft) 4-5 hours or Tserko Ri (4,984 m / 16,352 ft) 7-8 hours
Day 11: Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,470 m / 8,170 ft) 5-6 hours
Day 12: Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1,550 m / 5,085 ft) 4-5 hours
Day 13: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593 ft) 7-8 hours
Day 14: Transfer to International Airport
Route Map
Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek is relatively easier than the Everest Base Camp Trek. It is 14 days trip and ultimate height will be 4,773 m / 15,660 feet at Kyanjin Ri. Trekkers do not require technical training and mountaineering skills but you need to be physically fitness to hike 6 to 8 hours daily.
The best months to do the Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek is January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, and December. During these months, the weather is generally favorable with clear skies and mild temperatures, making for optimal trekking conditions and stunning mountain views.
Our trekking guides are trained and hold a trekking guide license issued by the Nepalese government. All of our guides are local with a deep understanding of the mountains, culture, health and your safety. All of our guides are skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful. They are proficient in English and will be able to communicate effectively with you throughout the trip.
You can get verity of meals including typical Nepali Dal Bhat (Rice, Curry and lentils), breads, noodles, soups, eggs, toast, potato varieties, pizza, pasta, burger items are common choices in the menu. Breakfast and dinner will be served from tea house or lodge where we stay overnight and lunch will be served on the way to next destination. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the Tamang Heritage and Langtang Trek.
Boiled water or bottled drinking water options are available along the trekking route. We do not recommend you drink water from local sources such as taps, wells, and rivers.
You will be accommodated in 3 star level hotel in Kathmandu. During the trek, you will have a private room in guesthouses and lodges. In some cases, during peak season, you need to share a room with others.
Yes, it is necessary to have insurance to join this Tamang Heritage and Langtang Trek. Your insurance should cover cost of Helicopter rescue and treatment.
Yes, while porters can carry the majority of your belongings, it’s recommended to carry a small day backpack yourself. This backpack can hold essentials such as drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, camera, sunglasses and any other items you may need easy access to during the day hike.
Yes, trekkers should note that the luggage limit for a porter is 20kg, and typically, there is one porter assigned for every two trekkers. It’s advisable to pack efficiently and within this weight limit to ensure ease of transportation during the trek.