Tamang Heritage Trail Trek

Tamang Heritage Trail Trek Highlights

• A trek route dispersion into the tropical zone that filled up with quietude Sherpa and Tamang villages, crop terraces, layers of hills and high snowcapped mountains
• Dip into natural hot spring and hike through the blooming rhododendron forest
• Accommodate in a local house at Briddim and experience the authentic culture of Sherpa and Tamang tribe
• Enjoy spectacular mountain view of Ganesh Himal range, Langtang Himal range and some of the Tibetan peaks
• Culture experience of Tamang and Sherpa ethnic group at Gatlang and Briddim village
  also, record the audio and video of the cultural performance

Tamang Heritage Trail Trek, a moderate hike through the cultural Tamang and Sherpa village with admiring magical landscapes on foot of mount Langtang and Ganesh Himal. Tamang Heritage Trail Trek, the youngest trekking route in Langtang national park and complete a thrilling hike through the villages of mountain people Tamang and Sherpa that let you enjoy with their charming culture. 

Newly discovered Tamang heritage trail trekking first explored in 2007 with the slogan of tourism for rural poverty alleviation program. Concept to directly support the income of the local people throughout the route. And it begins with home-stay and community lodge idea that still practicing in Briddim village where a tourist eats together with a host family and experiences an authentic culture of ethnicity. Trekkers are hiking on the tropical climate from 1500 m to 3165 m above the sea level and get superior mountain vista from Nagthali Gyang viewpoint. Comparatively very few tourists choose this trek than other trekking in Langtang and Helambu Region that keeps it Off The Beaten Trek in Nepal. The route displays marvelous mountain terrains, attractive snowcapped peaks, a fabulous culture of the Sherpa and Tamang, restful bath in the hot springs, and exploring flora and fauna in the dense tropical forest. 

Tamang Heritage Trek is a complete culture trek of the different sects of Tamang and Sherpa ethnic group. Tamang and Sherpa have migrated from Tibet to Nepal some hundred years ago that’s the reason still find Tibetan culture influence in Tamang lifestyle. Also, the dialect is much closed with Tibetan languages and Tibet border is some miles away from here. It is Buddhist land, the route is elaborated of Buddhist flavor like flapping praying flags, Mani-wall, series of a stone cairn, monasteries and Gompas. And the best place to experience the Shamanism culture in Nepal. The Tamang people have elaborated dress, speckled of ornament, unique civilizations, cultural event, and finest knowledge of local wood carved architecture make the trek different than any other Culture Trek in Nepal   

A 6 days Tamang Heritage Trail trek begins from Kathmandu with a full day drive to Gatlang village, one of the picturesque Tamang village. Then we gently climb through the fascinating villages with bunches of the carved architecture, varied highland terrain, and catch panoramic mountain sights throughout the trek. En route to Tamang Heritage trail trek incline into the natural hot spring pool at Tatopani to remove the muscle pain and aches, get spectacular mountain vista from Nagthali Gyang, and experience lavish culture at Gatlang and Briddim villages. From Briddim descend to Syaprubeshi village, subsequently journey continuously to Kathmandu by a day drive.   

 The overview is summarized of the pleasing trek, the splendor is waiting to explore by new travelers. So this trek will add some good memories in your travel journal. After complete Tamang heritage trek loops, the journey can extend to Langtang valley Trek Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek or Gosaikunda Lake Helambu Trek.

Getting There and Away
If anyone wants to do 6 days Tamang heritage trekking trail then travel to Gatlang from Kathmandu by private jeep or local bus. The bus leaves 06:00 from Kathmandu and delivers around 3/4 pm at Gatlang village. The public bus will be crowded and stopping frequently en route to pick-up and dropped the people. Then possible to travel Gatlang by private four-wheel jeep which takes around 7/8 hours. Standard Tamang heritage trail itinerary end-up Syaprubesi then back to Kathmandu by public bus/shared jeep/private jeep. After Tamang heritage trail can extend your trek to Langtang valley, Gosaikunda Helambu trek and Ruby Valley.

Possible food and accommodation on the Tamang Heritage Trail Trek
The basic accommodation is available with both common and shared bathroom plus solar or a gas hot shower. Most of the lodge is run by family and also have light in the room for the night.
The meals along with the Tamang heritage also much like another trekking route where most of the common trekking foods are available at a reasonable cost. The local chef prepares all the food with organic gardening vegetables. But in this area, the Tibetan bread and mo are totally different than another major trekking route.

When should do Tamang Heritage Trail Trek
Tamang heritage trail Trek is a lower altitude trek in Nepalese Himalayas can do from September to May but still, October/November is the best of the year. During the winter possible to walk on snow in Nagthali Danda but it offers more mountains view any other time than a year.