Tamang Heritage Trail

Tamang Heritage Difficulty

The Tamang Heritage Trail map is an easy trekking route compared to difficult treks such as the Annapurna Circuit Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, and Everest Three Pass Trek. The trek is perfect for trekkers intending to start their trekking journey. A person with a moderate physical condition can also complete the trek.

The Langtang Heritage Trail trek elevation reaches a moderate altitude, so you need not worry about catching altitude sickness. Despite saying that, it is always to stay on alert. During the Tamang Heritage Trek Nepal, we will generally walk for 5-7 hours, covering approximately 10-15kms.

Fitness Level, Medical, and Health for Tamang Heritage Trek

Being physically and mentally sound is helpful for fully enjoying our journey. For Tamang Heritage trek, excellent physical state is not necessary. Heritage Trek is a novice trekking route; individuals with sufficient strength and stamina can easily complete it. However, being mentally stable and consulting with your doctor before the trek is recommended for a better and playful experience.

Altitude sickness during Tamang Heritage Trek Nepal

Langtang Tamang Heritage Trail is an easy trek but not a walk in the park. Altitude sickness can normally pose a danger on high-altitude treks such as Everest Base Camp Trek, Gokyo Lake Trek with Renjo La Pass, and Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek. However, altitude sickness is not a danger you need to worry about for the Heritage Trek. To make it easier and more comfortable, we have prepared a convenient Langtang Tamang Heritage Trail trek 12 days. We ensure you will be having a delightful and safe time with us.

Emergency and evacuation on Tamang Heritage Trekking

Normally, you don’t have to worry about emergencies and evacuations in term of Tamang Heritage Trekking. This trek is easy and relatively safe road yet refreshing and adventurous journey. However, emergencies can knock on your door anytime, anywhere. In case of emergency or evacuation, you can always do so via a local private vehicle and reach out to the nearest medical facility. Or even a helicopter evacuation is possible. 

Kit and equipment required for Tamang Trail

Remember to pack basic trekking gear for a safe and comfortable trekking experience. You don’t want to be shorthanded in any of the trekking equipment. Having proper and quality trekking gear can prove critical. Your packing list should consist at least of warm and comfortable clothes, a down jacket, hiking boots, sleeping bags, backpacks, trekking poles, a first-aid kit, etc.

Special training for Tamang Heritage Trek Nepal

You don’t need to bother yourself with any special training for Tamang Heritage Trek Nepal. Descent or no previous trekking experience is also fine. However, training your cardio-vascular and stamina is always good for the trek and personal health. For training, you can do running, cycling, yoga and meditation, swimming, etc.

Best Time for Tamang Heritage Trail

Trekking to Tamang Heritage Trail is open throughout the year; there is no prohibition. However, getting weather information and other information, such as cultural performance month/time, any auspicious occasions, local festival dates, etc., can be advantageous in making the most out of your trek.

Basically, the trekking seasons are categorized into 4 seasons.

Spring Season (March-May)

Spring is the king of trekking season for any trek. It is also the best time to do the Tamang Heritage Trail. Spring is the season for blooming rhododendrons in all its shades. There are no clouds in the sky, because of which a clear view of the mountain in the Langtang region, including Langtang Lirung, can be seen. The weather in spring comes with a temperate climate. March is somewhat cold, April is ideal for trekking, and May is comprised of humid air. The main disadvantage of spring is the crowded route. If you are a solitude lover, then spring is not for you. Sonam Losar, one of the main festivals of the Tamang community, falls in this month; it is one thing you would like to see here in spring. Similarly, an endangered species, the red panda, is one thing you might see if you are lucky.

Summer/Monsoon Season (June-August)

Summer in Tamang Heritage is a little warm. You can spend the day in just a T-shirt, but the nights are cooler. Heritage Trail faces heavy rain during the monsoon. The air is heavy due to high precipitation. The trek route is muddy, and roads filled with puddles can be seen everywhere. The region is prone to landslides and the danger of insects, leeches, and mosquitos. However, monsoon is the best time to see thick rhododendron forests and add more adventure to your journey.

Autumn Season (September-November)

Autumn season brings a festive season with it. The main festivals of Nepal, Dashain and Tihar, fall in this season. Therefore, the Heritage showcases different forms of culture and tradition in this season, which is also an attraction this month. The season itself is another prime trekking season with the perfect climate to set out on a walk. However, it is another crowded season. If you are a social person, then this season provides an opportunity to socialize. You can share your sorrows and happiness of the journey with fellow trekkers.

Winter Season (December-February)

Winter in Tamang Heritage Trail is cold. The temperature might drop below -5°C. The main attraction of the winter season in Tamang Heritage is the white mountain smiling at you. The days are comforting, with weather ranging from 10°C to 15°C. The month of December is somewhat moderate, but January and February might come with snowfall. The trail is also covered with snow, making the walk more challenging. The warm bonfire during winter is one thing you do not want to miss at Tamang Heritage & Langtang Trek.

The trekking route in winter is spacious with few trekkers, which is the highlight of the cold season. Remote trekking trails, different kinds of peaceful environments, and serene surroundings make this trek ideal for those seeking adventure and wilderness.

Tamang Heritage Trail Permit

For ensuring a safe and comfortable trekking experience, acquiring various types of permits is essential. You need to acquire two types of Tamang Heritage permits.

Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card

Specifically, in the case of the Tamang Heritage Trail trek, you do not need to acquire any permits. Recently, there was a rule which stated you need to have at least a TIMS card, which was later removed. Moreover, it is better to keep updated about the changes in Nepal’s regulations of Nepal. TIMS card might cost around $20.

Langtang National Park permit

The Tamang Heritage Trail trek will lead you to the Langtang Valley Trek, taking you to Kyanjin Ri (the highest point in the Langtang trek). Therefore, for the Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek, you need a Langtang National Park permit, too, as we will be hiking through the National Park. This permit is levied for your safety and for the preservation of the National Park. The collected sum goes towards the maintenance of the national park.

A Langtang National Park permit costs around $10-$12 for SAARC nationalities and around $23-$25 for other nationalities.

Note: If you are willing to add other treks, such as Langtang Helambu Trek or Langtang Gosaikunda Trek from the Heritage, then you will need additional permits. For that, you will need a Langtang Valley Trek permit and a few other local permits.

Accommodation and food during the trip

Accommodations in Tamang Heritage and Langtang Trek are basic teahouses, guest houses, homestays, and a night staycation in Lama Hotel between the trek. Teahouses are limited, but there are numerous options for guesthouses. Normally, shared accommodation costs around $4-$5 per person. However, you can also take combo food and accommodation offers for around $30-$35, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and coffee. The accommodation provides basic sleeping bedding and a blanket. Some guesthouse also has hot showers.

A normal Dal, Bhat, and curry meal can range from $5-$10. The foods are cheaper at lower altitudes and slightly expensive at higher altitudes. As mentioned above, for a better food option, you can have a better meal costing $8-$10 per meal per person. Foreign foods such as pizza and burgers cannot be ordered. But you can experience the local foods served in the homestay and guesthouses. In between the trek, at Lama Hotel, the food there is good, with additional services and amenities.

Electricity and battery recharge, water during the trek

Electricity and battery recharge for different devices are normal and free of cost up to Lama Hotel. There might be charging ports in rooms or at the reception. However, above that point, charging services become scarce in Langtang Valley. You might need to pay $2-$3 depending on the time for charging and the device you are charging. Carry a power bank with good backup; better be safe than sorry.

You can find natural springs throughout the way. To purify the water, we provide water purification tablets. You can also bring a water-purifying bottle along with you. You can buy mineral water bottles at the teahouses and guesthouses for some $1.

Telephone and Wi-Fi in Cultural Trek

The telephone network above Langtang Village is not available. Up to there, you can get the NTC network. At higher altitudes, the availability of the network is scarce. For the cost of $1-$2 you can get Wi-Fi facility throughout the journey, but the bandwidth is very slow.

Roads on the Tamang Heritage Trail and how to avoid them

The Tamang Heritage Trail map starts from Gatlang; you can experience the Tamang culture throughout the trek. Between the trek, in some instances, you might encounter motor roads. Primarily, from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi, you will travel by local bus (optional private jeep). From Syabrubesi to Gatlang, there is a motor road. To avoid it, you can also opt for trekking trails through small villages.

At some places, from Gatlang to Tatopani, Tatopani to Thuman, Thuman to Briddim, and Briddim to Syabrubesi, your trekking track might cross with roads. To avoid them, you can take an alternate route.  Langtang Tamang Heritage Trail treks 12 days at lower altitudes and generally consists of motorable roads. However, at higher altitude regions, you might not come in contact with roads.

Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley trek is an exclusive trek, combines culture and adventure. To maximize adventure, hire a local guide who knows more remote routes or consult with Himalayan Masters to customize your trekking itinerary.

Alternative Trekking Route from Tamang Heritage Trail

Langtang Helambu Trek

Langtang Helambu Trek takes you to the Helambu Village area, reaching an elevation of 3,650m. The Helambu Trek is an easy trekking destination that can be completed in just 6 days. It is the best trekking route for those who are short on budget but experiencing all the thrill and seeing the magnificent view of Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, and the Rolwaling range of Langtang and trekking.

The Langtang Helambu Trek route starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. From Syabrubesi, we will start trekking to Chisapani and stay overnight there. The next day, we will trek for around 7 hours to Kutumsang. On the third day, Thadepati will be our rest point, which is about a 6-hour walk. On the 4th day, we will continue the trek for approximately 6 hours to Tarke Ghyang. The 5th day is going to be an easy walk of just 3-4 hours to Sermathang. Finally, on the 6th day, we will trek to Melamchi Bazaar and drive to Kathmandu.

Tamang Heritage Trail Only

For people with limited free days and who are unable to hike for many days, the Tamang Heritage Trail, reaching up to Thuman, can be a better option. This is a short, exciting, and relaxing trek. Starting from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, then up to Thuman and back to Kathmandu, the trek can be completed within a 4-5 day itinerary. Throughout the trek, you will be mesmerized by the rich Tamang culture. You can request the traditional Tamang dance at Gatlang at an extra cost.

Historical and beautiful Tamang Village, the hot springs at Chilime Dam, and the Taruche viewpoint, where you can observe the panoramic sight of Langtang and Ganesh Himal Range, are some of the attractions of this trek. You can add one more day to your original itinerary to Briddim; from there, you can see Paldor Peak and the Tibetan border.

Tamang Heritage Trail and Gosaikunda Lake Trek

You can also take the Gosaikunda Lake Trek along with the Tamang Heritage Trek. Instead of going for the Langtang Village Trek, you can divert your route to Gosaikunda from the Lama Hotel on the 7th day of the itinerary. Gosaikunda Lake is famous among Hindu and Buddhist devotees for its religious beliefs.

From the Lama Hotel, we will drive to Thulo Syabru for about 5 hours, covering about 10km. Then, we will continue trekking to Sing Gompa (Chandanbari) the next day for 5-6 hours, 6km away from Thulo Syabru. From Chandanbari Sing Gompa, we will trek for 6-7 hours, covering 9km, to reach Gosaikunda Lake. Over there, we can worship Lord Shiva and get a stunning view of different mountain ranges and their reflection on crystal clear Gosaikunda Lake.

Then again, we will descend back to Chandanbari and spend the night there. On the next day, we will descend to Dhunche, a 9.5km walk, for 4-5 hours. Finally, we will drive for 4-5 hours before reaching Kathmandu from Dhunche, which is approximately a 100km drive.

Tamang Heritage and Langtang Trek with Gosaikunda Lake Trek

This is a long and tiresome trekking option. After returning from the Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley trek on the 11th day of the itinerary from Lama Hotel, we can add the Gosaikunda Lake trek. The trekking route is the same as above from the Lama Hotel to Gosaikunda Lake Trek thereafter. However, the trekkers are already exhausted from the Langtang Valley Trek, so they generally do not take this alternative trek.

With Himalayan Masters

Booking/Airport Pickup

Booking a trip with Himalayan Masters is a child’s task. You can easily book your trekking option from our website. You can also contact Himalayan Masters through email or WhatsApp to make a booking. We provide airport pickup and drop-off service. Nepali hospitality is visible from the time you arrive to the time you depart.

Support Team

We are dedicated to supporting our clients for their comfort and convenience. Our passionate support team is always ready to help you 24/7. It might be booking a trip, finding a hotel, finding a guide or porter, or anything. We are here for you. You can contact Himalayan Masters via [email protected] or +977-98236377.

Starting Point/ Ending Point

The Tamang Heritage Trail starts and ends at Kathmandu. However, your trekking starts and ends at Syabrubesi. Soon after starting your trip, you can experience the livelihood of the Tamang people throughout the Tamang Trail. Additionally, you can add cultural performances or choose to travel during the festival season (autumn) to immerse yourself in their culture. Spectacular view of the Langtang Himal range, Ganesh Himal range, Paldor Peak, etc., is one thing that will be imprinted into your soul every day.

A typical day on the Tamang Heritage Trail

A typical day on the Tamang Heritage Trail starts early in the morning. You can visit around your teahouse and return for breakfast around 7:30 am. You can ask to prepare breakfast of your choice and availability before going on a stroll. After having breakfast, we begin our trek to the next destination at around 10:00 am. After around 3 hours, we will stop for lunch at one of the teahouses, then continue to the final location for another 3 hours and stay overnight there. We will have dinner and share our experience, and sleep at around 10:00 pm.

During the Langtang Tamang Heritage Trail trek 12 days, you can expect to be amazed every day. You can learn about the long-preserved history of Tamang through their tradition, architecture, customs, festivals, etc. Over that, experiencing the vivid landscapes of Nepal is another thing you will never forget.

Dense, vibrant rhododendron forests will welcome you every during the blooming season. If you are lucky enough, you will witness endangered animal and plant species.  Along with Tamang culture, mountain culture, and Nepali hospitality will always keep your heart warm. As you will be staying in one of the teahouses, guesthouses, or homestays, you will be enjoying Nepali delicacies every day.

We assure you that the journey will be of a kind that you will treasure for the rest of your life. With the cultural and aesthetic beauty, the kick you will feel during the journey will be an extraordinary memory that will become a tale for the next generation. 

Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking costs

The Tamang Heritage Trail cost $900 per person. The cost is likely to change according to the trekking season and customization of the trekking route. Himalayan Masters offers you the most affordable price, covering your memorable trip at just $900 per person.

The trekking cost includes all your accommodation, food, required permits, a guide, and a porter. Transportation might range in between $900-1200. However, the international flight ticket price, guide, porter, and additional expenses are not included in the package.

Here is the breakdown of the total cost:

1. Food: The food costs around $5-$10 per meal, which sums about $15-$30 per day for 3 meals.
2. Accommodation: The accommodation will only cost you around $5-$10 per day.
3. Guide and Porter: Each guide costs $25-$30 per day, and a porter will come in around $20 for a day.
4. Transportation: Transportation costs you around $10 for a local bus and around $150 if you hire a private jeep, one way.
5. Permits: You must obtain a Langtang National Park permit, which will cost around $10-$30.
6. Miscellaneous: For additional services like bottled water, Wi-Fi, charging batteries, etc. you can allocate around $100.

Note: The prices are likely to change or be adjusted based on changes in national and local rules and trekking groups.

Insurance for Tamang Heritage Trail Nepal

It is not compulsory to have insurance for Tamang Heritage Trail Nepal, but it is recommended. Accidents can knock at your door at any time. So, it is better to be safe than sorry. Normal insurance of around $400-$1000 can be done, which covers basic medical expenses, or, in worst cases, you might need helicopter evacuations, too. Therefore, we suggest you have travel insurance done.

Additional expenses for Tamang Heritage Trek Nepal

Additional expenses for Tamang Heritage Trek Nepal could include personal snacks, liquor, souvenirs, etc. Hiring an additional guide or local guide and porter will also cost you an additional charge. In addition to them, extra services and amenities at guesthouses might also add up to your total budget.

ATM in Tamang Heritage and Langtang Trek

Generally, there is no ATM service along the way to Tamang Heritage and Langtang Trek. Get Nepali currency exchanged in cash from Kathmandu itself and plan accordingly. Having said that, some established villages, such as Syabrubesi, might have ATM facility, but it is unreliable. Hence, get all cash and the trekking equipment list, read it and buy it where you deem best.