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Tamang heritage trail

The new Tamang Heitage Trails offers peek at the Himlalayan life style and culture. The Trauil takes you to verdant midlands of Nepal

The new Tamang Heritage Trails offers peek at the Himlalayan life style and culture. The Trauil takes you to verdant midlands of Nepal experiencing the beauty of the mountain region and the culture of the people who live here. The trail passes through traditional Tamang villages where life, culture, and crafts have remained unchanged since the begining of the settlement. Warm traditional welcome hosted by the locals, their elaborate costumes, rish architecture of their mountain houses and the ancient monasteries and places of pyayer add color to the experience of this trail. In addition to cultural expereince the trek also offers wilderness experience through beautiful landscapes of alpine terrain. flat meadows and rhdoeedndron forests.The trail start either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Chilime, Thurman, Timure and Briddim. The trail may end back in Syabrubesi or follow and Langtang trek from Briddim village via Khamjim.

Day From To Activities Overnight

  1. Kathmandu Dhunche-Syabru Drive Kathmandu-Rasuwa via Trisuli, Nuwakot (8 hrs) Syabru Hotel
  2. Syabru Gojung-Gatlang Drive /Trek Syabru-Goljung-Gatlang (4 hrs) Gatlang (Community lodge)
  3. Gatlang Tatopani Trek Gatlang-Tatopani (6 hrs) hot bath in the
    natural spring of Tatopani Tatopani lodge
  4. Tatopani Nagthali-Thuman Trek Tatopani-Nagthali via Vridndang (5 hrs) Thuman (Home Stay)
  5. Thuman Timure_Rasuwagadhi-Timure Trek-Thuman to Timure and visit nearby historical fort at Tibetan border (5 hrs) Timure Lodge
  6. Timure Briddim Trek Timure-Briddim (6 hrs) Observe local culture and Hote stay experience Briddim Home stay
  7. Briddim Khamjim-Syabru Trek Briddim-Khamjim-Syabrubesi (5 hrs) Syabru (Hotel)
  8. Saybrubesi Dhunche-Kathmandu Drive Dhunche-Kathmandu (8 hrs) Extension Trip to Kyanzing Gompa Hotel at Kathmandu
  9. Briddim Lama Hotel Trek Briddim – Lama hotel (6 hrs) Lama Hotel
  10. Lama Hotel Langtang Village Trek Lama Hotel-Langtang (5 hrs) Langtang
  11. Langtan Kyanzing Trek Lantang -Kyanzing (3 hrs) Kyangzing
  12. Kyanzing Lama Hotel Trek Kyanzing-Lama Hotel (6 hrs) Lama Hotel
  13. Lama Hotel Syabru Trek Lama Hotel -syabru (5 hrs) Syabru
  14. Syabru Kathmandu Drive Syabru-Kathmandu (8 hrs) Kathmandu

HOME STAY AT BRIDDIM:
Briddim (2,229m) is a small and beautiful Tamang village. It offers Himalayan cultural experience in the form of accommodation. Here visitors are accommodated as house guests and are able to have first hand experience of the age old culture and hospitality of the Tamang community. The accommodation and tourism package is managed by home stay Tourism Management Committee in the village. Briddim home stay was awarded 2nd Mountain Development Prize at the International Mountain Day programmed held in Kathmandu December 2005.

PEOPLE & CULTURE
The inhabitants of the Lantang Valley are thought to be descendants of Tibetan from Kerung who intermingled with Tamangs from the Helambu area. The inhabitants of Briddim, Thuman, Timure and Langtang are of the Tamang ethnic group but a marked influence of Tibetan culture and tradition is noticed in their lifestyle closely resembling that of most Tibetan villages. They are mainly sheep and yak herders, but grow some
hardy grains and vegetables. The daily life of the villagers includes raising livestock, agriculture and trade with Kerung in Tibet. Wheat, maize, potato, soybean and millet are their staple food.

In addition, visitor can also observe Syabru dance, Khampa dance, Shaman performance and other colorful performances during major festivals like Lhosa (Feb) Chhiju (Dec) Baisakh Purnima (Apr-May) and as per visitor’s request.

HOT SPRINGS
At Totopani which literally means “HOT WATER” you can cleanse yourself spiritually in natural hot springs with bathing areas in the lap of the mountains. Locals believe that the waters have a healing quality that ease away your aches and pains.

NATURAL EXPERIENCE
The trail is equally a pleasure for natural experiences. The unique landscape around Goljung Bhanjyang, Thuman and Briddim, pristine forest between Tatopani and Nagthali, Thuman and Kaleidoscopic view of the Langtang mountains. Sanjen range, Ganesh Himal, Kerung and Gosaikunda range along the way give a wholesome experience of Himalayan landscape and vegetation.

GOSAIKUNDA TREK (FROZEN LAKE)
An additional 4-5 days trek to Holy Gosaikunda Lake (4,300 m) can be either from Rimiche, Syabrubesi or Dhunche. The trek offers perfect combination of natural and cultural Buddhists. About 25 to 30 thousand pilgrims visit this area during Janai Purninma festival which falls during the full moon time of August.

FURTHER AFIELD
Visitors can extend their stay in Langtang to trek to Kyangjin and explore the upper valley to Langshisa and beyond. Tilman’s Col, a difficult crossing named after H>W Tilman the first Westerner to visit Langtang in 1949, leads east toward Panch Pokhari, Ganja La Pass (5,120 m) often covered by snow and clouds, leads south to Heleambu and the Kathmandu Valley.

Gosaikund circuit trek

Gosaikunda lies north of Kathmandu. The Gosaikunda loop is quite remote and thinly populated area. Gosaikunda, a glacier lake

Gosaikunda lies north of Kathmandu. The Gosaikunda loop is quite remote and thinly populated area. Gosaikunda, a glacier lake, is the most famous one with several others glacier lakes adjoining it. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lakes during a full- moon festival in August and Hindu people believe that the god Mahadev (Shiva), intoxicated by grief due to his wife’s (Pārbati) death, felt thirsty so he hit the stone with his holy stick, thus creating the lakes. In the same place Lake Gosaikunda originates and Hindu people believe that the image of Mahadev can be seen in the middle surface of the water. The lake is also scared to Buddhists.

This is a journey with numerous highlights, stunning views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna massif as far as you can see. The Tamang and Sherpa people living here, physically and culturally resemble the Tibet inhabitants and their unique lifestyle is still thriving under their traditional attitude. Abundant wildlife, intense forest teaming with wild flowers and animal species, adds interest to this trek for nature lovers.

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
On your arrival at Kathmandu Airport you will be met by our representative who will take you to the hotel for the night. O /N at hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After having breakfast you take a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. You will visit many Buddhist and Hindu temples which reflect the local culture and tradition of Nepalese society. In the afternoon you will be taken back to your Hotel. O/N at hotel

Day 03: Kathmandu to Dhunche & Syabru (117km)
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche by local bus, there is a descent to the Trisuli river which is reached within half an hour. From the river bed there is a steep climb to Dovan. Right from here a track to Gosainkund leaves the main train to Rasuwa Ghari and the Langtang Valley. From Dovan there is a gentle climb to 6,400ft. and Barku village is reached. From Bharku, traversing up and down after crossing a suspension bridge over the Langtang river, the village of Syabrubesi is reached. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m)
The trail from Dhunche crosses the river and heads through the forest. The trail climbs uphill most of the way until it reaches Sing Gompa. O/N in Sing Gompa Lodge.

Day 05: Sing Gompa to Laurebina Yak (3920m)
From Sing Gompa the trail climbs gradually up and reaches Chalang pati (3650m) where you have a splendid view of Langtang Lirung, Tibetan mountains and the forest filled with beautiful rhododendron and pine. The trail ascends to Laurebina Yak. O/N in Laurebina Yak Lodge.

Day 06: Laurebina Yak to Gasainkunda (4460m)
The route ascends up to a small temple with a statue of Sakyamuni and further climbing you can see good views of Saraswati kunda (lake). After trekking some while you will have excellent views of Bhairav Kunda (lake) and climbing gently you will reach to Gosaikund. O/n inLodge

Day 07: Gosainkunda to Gopte (3440m)
The trail leads to the northern side of Gosaikunda Lake, crosses a moraine, passing three more small lakes; you will reach Laurebina La (4610m). The trail descends to a National Park Post at Bhera Goth (4240m) and to Phedi (3740m). From Phedi the route drops and climbs through scrub bamboo to Dupichaur (3630m) and descends finally to Ghopte. O/N at Lodge

Day 08: Gopte to Tharepati (3640m)
Descending from Ghopte the trail makes several ups and down across moraines, then makes a final ascent to Tharepati observing the fine scenery along the path. O/N at Tharepati Lodge.

Day 09: Tharepati to Gul Bhanjyang (2140m)
From Tharepati the trail precedes passing through forests, to Magen Goth (3420m) and to Panghu. The trail descends through fir and rhododendron forest observing the view of beautiful and glittering peaks on its way to Khutumsang (2450m). Finally the trail descends to the delightful hill village of Gul Bhanjyang. O/N at Gul Bhanjyang Lodge.

Day 10: Gul Bhanjyang to Chisopani (2134m)
The trek continues along the forested ridge climbing to Thodang Betini (2260m) and to Chipling (2170m). Making a very steep descent the trail heads to Pati Bhanjyang (1860m), a Brahman and Chhetri village. Then the trail proceeds to Chisopani where you can see the mountain views and the sunrise on the Himalaya. O/N at Chisopani Lodge.

Day 11: Chisopani to Sundari jal (1300m)
From Chisopani the route goes forward through the forest of oak and rhododendron, and brings you to Borlang Bhanjyang (2440m). After a while you will get to the Army check post where your Shivapuri entrance permit is checked, then to Mulkharka (1800m) from where you will have a spectacular view of Kathmandu valley. Descending through the forest you will reach to Sundarijal where there is a large water project. then take a local taxi to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Departure
Transfer to Airport for your onward destination