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Tamang Heritage Trails Trekking
Duration: 13 days | Grade:
The trail ends at Briddim which lies on the lap of Langtang Himal. Briddim offers warm Tamang hospitality at the home-stays run by community members. In addition, visitors can also visit local monasteries of Dukchu Gomba (monastery) chosen as sacred site by the great Tibetan Lama – Guru Rinpoche and Chukla Khnaga Gomba.
The trail starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Chilime, Thuman, Timure and Briddim. The trail may end back in Syabrubesi or follow the Langtang trek from Briddim village via Khanjim. Goljung and Gatlang are traditional Tamang villages. While Goljung has ancient monastery, Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is the Tamang settlement. One can also visit a Tamang monastery and the beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang. From the viewpoint at Bahundanda near these settlements, one can also see a panoramic view of Lantang, Kerung, and the Ganesh Himal, Sanjen Himal ranges.
Itinerary - Outline
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru besi. overnight at teahouse
Day 02: Syabru besi trek to Gatlang
Day 03: Gatlang trek to Tatopani
Day 04: Tatopani trek to Thuman
Day 05: Thuman trek to Briddim
Day 06: Briddim trek to Lamahotel
Day 07: Lamahotel trek to Langtang
Day 08: Langtang trek to Kanjin gompa
Day 09: Kanjin goma rest day and hike to Langsisa Kharka or Glacier langtang –lirung or hike to Tsherko ri (5000M)
Day 10: Kanjin to Lama hotel
Day 11: Lama hotel trek to Thulosyabru
Day 12: Thulosyabru trek to Dhunche
Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu from Dhunche
Itinerary Rating: A lovely medium trek with planty of walking. Can be shortened to Langtang valley only (7 days) if time is of the essence. Easy to get to from Kathmandu.
