8-Day Langtang National Park Trek on the Tamang Heritage Trail

8 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Follow the Tamang Heritage Trail in the Langtang National Park region and explore an off-the-beaten-track route that highlights the ancient and unique lifestyle...

Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Gosaikunda, Tatopani, Langtang National Park · Languages: English

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What's Included

Hotel and airport pick-up and drop-off by private car, van, jeep, or Hiace, depending on group size
Transportation service from Kathmandu - Syabrubesi - Kathmandu by bus
All meals on a full-board basis: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Italian, Chinese, Indian, Nepali, and European)
Choose meals from the menu
Three cups of tea or coffee of your choice at every mealtime
All necessary entry fees, including the Langtang National Park permit
TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
Himalayan local guide team
Professional, honest, strong, government-trained English-speaking guide
Guide's salary, three meals a day, insurance, and equipment
Himalayan experienced, strong, and honest porters during the trek (2 clients for 1 porter)
Trekking lodges (tea house or homestay)
Assistant guide for groups of 5 or more
Certificate upon successful completion of the trek
Supplementary energy bars, crackers, cookies, and Halls
Seasonal fruits such as apples, oranges, pomegranate, and blackberry
First aid kit box (carried by the guide during the trek)

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Meet the company staff at Tribhuvan International Airport. Your guide will be waiting with your name on a paper at the airport terminal gate. Transfer to your hotel by car or van, depending on the group size.
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Day 02

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

After an early morning breakfast, start your scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by local bus, sharing with other people. It takes around 7-8 hours to reach Syabrubesi. Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 03

Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang Village

After an early morning breakfast, start your trek on steep ascending trails and reach Bhanjyang, which takes around 3 hours. On the way, stop for a tea break. From Bhanjyang, you will be able to see delightful panoramic views of Ganesh Himal, Gosaikunda, and Goljung Valley. Then, walk along the roadside and continue trekking to Gatlang Village, a beautiful settlement inhabited mainly by people of the Tamang ethnic group. When you reach Gatlang Village, you can explore Parbati Kunda and the village itself, which offers rich biodiversity for nature lovers, and then return to the hotel. Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 04

Trek from Gatlang Village to Tatopani Village

Today will be an even more fantastic day as you descend and pass delightful Buddhist chortens and Mani walls, along with pine and rhododendron forests, to reach Chilime Hydropower, which takes about 2 hours. Then, cross the suspension bridge and climb the passes to visit the beautiful village of Gongang. Take a short lunch break and continue trekking uphill to Tatopani Village, which has a natural hot spring. Take a bath and enjoy the spring, then return to the lodge. Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 05

Trek from Tatopani Village to Thuman Village

After an early morning breakfast, start your trek through pine and rhododendron forests. The first trail ascends to Nagthali Viewpoint, from where you will have the chance to see panoramic views of Ganesh Himal, Paldor Peak, Tibet Peak, Langtang II, Langtang Lirung, and many more peaks. Take a lunch break and then continue your journey to Thuman Village. Walk through dense forests and descend to reach Thuman Village, which has an ancient Buddhist monastery and stupa. See Mani walls, take great pictures, and then return to the lodge. Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 06

Trek from Thuman to Briddim Village

Today, your destination is Briddim Village. Descend and cross the Bhote Koshi River to reach Lingling Village. Then continue ascending through pine and rhododendron forest again, cross the small river, and reach Briddim Village, which has an ancient Buddhist monastery. Explore the monastery and visit the typical village of Briddim. Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 07

Trek from Briddim Village to Syabrubesi

After an early morning breakfast, continue passing through dense forests to reach Old Syabrubesi. Walk on the narrow path and reach Old Syabrubesi. Cross the Bhote Koshi River and take a bath in the natural spring of Syabrubesi. Return to the lodge. Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 08

Drive back to Kathmandu

After having breakfast, catch the local bus or jeep to Kathmandu. It takes around 7-8 hours to reach the final destination. Overnight at Thamel, Kathmandu.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Ring Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.