Tamang Heritage Trail - 7 days

We are starting our 7-day trip at the Tamang Heritage Trail today. Our destination is Syabrubesi, also known as the entrance to the Langtang Valley Trek. We’ll be leaving early from Kathmandu, and it will take us about 7-8 hours to reach there.

The road from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi is gravy, and some portions are not black-pitched, so you might have to endure some road turbulence; however, the views of the local villages and mountains on the side make up for it.

Driving to Syabrubesi, you can see beautiful mountains like Manaslu, Ganesh, and Annapurna Himal. During this bus drive, you will first travel through a hilly road but then start moving from the bank of the Trishuli River until you reach your destination. Overnight stay at Syabrubesi.

The second day of your Tamang Heritage Trail Trek begins with breakfast in Syabrubesi. You will start your trek after having breakfast, as you have a six-hour trek ahead of you. You will be heading towards a scenic village in Gatlang. Syabrubesi’s role as the starting point for several tours, including the Gosaikunda and Langtang Valley, leads to crowds along its route.

However, instead of going on those roads, you will start ascending the trials and reach a vantage point from which you can catch breathtaking views of Nepal’s mountains. On this route, you can also witness the beautiful Goljang Valley. After walking for about three to four hours from the road, you will reach another Tamang settlement in Gatlang. Overnight stay in Gatlang.

However, you will first descend from Gatlang and begin trekking along the bank of the majestic river until you reach Thangbuchet. You can enjoy your lunch in Thangbuchet and cross a suspension bridge. Now, the trails get complicated as you have to keep climbing steep trails till you reach Tatopani.

Tatopani is a place of natural hot springs, so after a long day of trekking, you can relax in them. Some locals also believe these hot springs have medicinal functions that cure tiredness and rejuvenate. Today, you will stay overnight in a teahouse at Tatopani.

The fourth day of your Tamang Heritage Trail begins with breakfast in Tatopani. Today’s journey starts with an ascent towards Nagthali Danda at an altitude of 3200m. A few hours later, you’ll reach the small but beautiful Brimdhang village, where you can rest and have lunch. Then you’ll continue towards your destination.

Within 3 hours of your trek, you will finally reach Nagthali Bhyang, where you can enjoy 360-degree views of the mountains. You can also enjoy delicious masala tea, the trademark delicacy of the local ghompa caretaker.

After another brief rest, it’s time to descend to Thuman. Thuman is your place of overnight stay, where you can also enjoy local singing and dancing. You can also be invited to these activities, so enjoy them to your heart’s content.

Starting the fifth day of the trek, you have breakfast in Thuman before heading towards the last village of the Tamang Heritage Trail, Briddhim. The trek begins with the flatter route as you start descending towards Timure. During this walk, you will find the old trade post that Tibetan people used to trade in Nepal. Tibet is only an hour’s walk, but you will continue your road ahead.

After a tiring hike, you can take a break at the nearby trading post and grab lunch. Afterward, it will take a few hours of walking to reach the charming Briddhim village, where, upon arrival, you’ll have the opportunity to experience a genuine homestay.

You will have dinner and stay overnight in the local houses among the Tamang people. They are very respectful and welcoming. The communities in this village are united for the betterment of the local people, so your spending on these villages will help them immensely.

Today, you’ll have a three-hour walk to return to Syabrubesi. It is where our trek started, so from Briddhim, it will only take a few hours to reach there. Keep trekking down the trail, soaking all of Nepal’s natural beauty as it is your trek’s final day. You will continue trekking on the side of the river, alongside lush forests and barren lands, with the mountain peaks accompanying you from the far distance.

Once you arrive, you can grab some lunch and decide whether to relax or explore the area for the rest of the afternoon. Syabrubesi is a small town with shops where you can buy essential or local items to take you home. After completing your shopping, head back to your hotel and celebrate the success of your trek. Overnight stay at Syabrubesi.

Today is the final day of your trekking package. After having breakfast in Syabrubesi early in the morning, you will head towards the nearby bus station. As you return via the same highway, you will board the bus heading towards Kathmandu. The highway is on the bank of the Trishuli River, and you will pass through many small villages.

You will reach Kathmandu after seven to eight hours of drive from Syarubesi. When you reach Kathmandu, you can either rest the entire day in your hotel, go for a local town visit, or even include Kathmandu sightseeing in your trek and visit UNESCO heritage sites of Kathmandu valley. After completing the sightseeing, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, concluding your trek.