Three friends and I trekked from Lukla to Kalapathar over the course of 13 days. We were guided by Bachan Rai. Who throughout the journey was an excellent guide, who went beyond his duties to ensure that we had a fantastic time. Bachan was kind and caring especially when one of us suffered with altitude sickness. Without a doubt the three of us believe that we choose the best place and guides for our trek and would recommend them to anyone.
We have gained a friend for life and when we return we will be using Bachan and Summit Treks and Advantures for further trips.
Trek : Tamang Heritage Trail
Duration : 12 days
Highest Point : 3600 m
Best Season : May-October
Accommodation : 4 nights home stay / 8 nights camping
Entry Point : Syabru Besi
Tour Finish : Syabru Besi
Group Size : Min-2Max-14
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The Tamang Heritage Trail is the newest trekking route in the Nepal Himalaya. We have been researching this region since 2004 and it is by far our ‘favourite little spot for a walk’. Some Nepali NGO’s have worked hard with local villagers to improve the trails and the result is an easy-going route through pristine mountain scenery. This will become one of the most popular short trekking routes in the years to come as it offers a great general overview to the Himalaya and its cultures, and is very easy to access from Kathmandu.
One of the highlights of this trek is the opportunity to do ‘home stays’ in the village of Briddim. This involves staying in a traditional Tamang house for a couple of nights. There are also fantastic views of Tibetan, Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. Without a doubt this is a gem of a trek and excellent acclimatization before heading to Mustang.
Full Itinerary
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1 Arrival Kathmandu transfer to Hotel All day 1300m
Meet with our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
2 Kathmandu all day (1300m)
Sightseeing Day see Kathmandu Day Trips for ideas of what to do.
3 Kathmandu – Syabru Besi 9 hours 1500
The drive from Kathmandu offers both good views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang and brief glances of village life in the Himalaya. The first section is sealed road to Trishuli before the precipitous dirt road to the National Park check post and our destination of Dunche to Syabru Besi.
4 Syabru Besi – Briddim 4 hours 2000
We soon leave Syabru Besi and the road behind as we climb up through oak and pine forest to Briddim for lunch. Suddenly we are in the mountains and yesterday’s memory of Kathmandu seems so distant. The afternoon trail includes welcoming at community centre, cultural performance, and accommodation at typical Tamang house, village walk, Monastery visit, nature walk and the others.
5 Briddim rest day or explore high kharka 6 hours 3000
The friendly village of Briddim hugs the hillside explore high Kharka which is 3000m. After having lunch at Kharka then we will come back to Briddim.
6 Briddim – Timbure 3 hours (1700m)
A short trek today through beautiful rhododendron and pine forest to Timbure for lunch camp. After having a launch interested can take bath in hot spring water on in river (Bhote Koshi). The afternoon trail includes Rasuwa – Tibet border, cultural performance, village walk, Monastery visit, nature walk and the others.
7 Timbure – Thuman 5 hours 2500m
As we leave Timbure behind and cross the river and climb up through rhododendron and pine forest to Dalphedi for lunch. After having a launch we reach thuman in 2 hours.
8 Thuman – Nag Thali 6 hours 3200m
The trail from Koto heads north through a spectacular gorge carved by the Phu Khola. At first the gorge is quite wide and fir trees form a dense forest down to the rivers edge. Then we begin to cross back and forth over the river as the gorge narrows before the trail climbs a little steeply. Just before we get to Dharamsala the trail winds behind a large waterfall and then a slight climb to our camp for the night.
9 Nag Thali – Ridge camp 5 hours 3600m
We just leave Nagthali behind and climb up to Ridge Camp for launch. Ridge camp is more awesome place from where you can see all high ranges like Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Shisha Pangma, Dorje Lakpa and lots of mountains.
10 Ridge Camp – Tatopani
5 hours 2500m
After sunrise views today we move down to Nagthali for launch. After having a launch tatopani is our next step. In tatopani you can take bath in hot spring water (Tato-Pani). People believe that if they take bath over Hot Spring Water (Tatopani) then thier all illness and thier all skin problem will be solved. Even they believe that if they take bath over there then childhood illness also remove from them. It’s a quite Good + Fun… Coz it’s a natural…
11 Tatopani – Gatlang 5 hours 2300m
A wonderful day awaits us today! Our trail begin from tatopani to chilme(which is big valley and where is Hydro electicity Chilme Power house is located) and at thambuchen for launch break. After having a launch we climp up to Gatlang. By the time we reach our destination we will enjoy old Tamang Traditional, Monastery, holy places and pilgrimage.
12 Gatlang – Syabru Besi 5 hours 1500m
We didn’t have to walk up! We clatter down the final stone steps to the road head at where our hotel is located. We stay at Syabru Besi for rest and a final night party.
13 Syabru Besi – Kathmandu 9 hours 1300
The drive from Syabru besi offers both good views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang and brief glances of village life in the Himalaya.
14 Kathmandu all day 1300
15 Final Day end of trek debrief and departure.
