11 Days , Tamang Heritage Trek!

Tamang Heritage Trek is located about 30 kilometers toward the north of Kathmandu. Trekking along this unbeaten trail is a new experience for the trekkers experiencing the beauty of this mountain region with the culture of local people. This trail lies between two stunning mountains Langtang and Ganesh Himal.  You trek through Tamang villages with its life, culture, and crafts which have remained untouched from the beginning of the settlement. The trekkers will receive hearty felicitation by the locals rich in their distinct costumes, the architecture of their mountain houses and ancient monasteries. It offers you wilderness experience through beautiful landscapes of alpine terrain, flat meadows and rhododendron forests.

The main inhabitants of this area are believed to be the descendants of Tibetans from Kerung who intermingled with Tamang of the Helambu area. Tamang communities are generally found on higher elevations with the peasants engaging in shifting cultivation and extraction of forest products. They are mainly sheep and yak herders but grow some hardy grains and vegetables. Their daily life activities include raising livestock, agriculture, and trade with Kerung in Tibet. They also make baskets and mats from mountain bamboo. So, you can easily learn a new culture, traditions, and values of people in Tamang Heritage Trek. Trekking in this region will be the perfect choice for those who are always eager to learn more about people from a different region. 

The trail starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Thuman, Timure, Briddim, Lama Hotel, Langtang valley, and Kyangjin Gompa. Golding, Gatlang, and Langtang are traditional Tamang villages culminating cultural features. The visit to beautiful local Tamang monastery and the holy Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang adds exhilaration to your trekking. During this trek, you can enjoy the dramatic views of Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Langtang Kerung, Chimse Danda ridge crossed by Ganjala Pass (5122m.), Dorje Lakpa (6989m.), Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal, Manaslu, and Sanjen Himal ranges. As it is not so well known trek with beautiful views you can enjoy your trekking in a more peaceful environment with less crowd. To observe Tamang village more closely along with their lifestyle, you can join a trip with us and make your journey more memorable.