Tamang Heritage and Langtang Trek

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Moderate

Country

Nepal

Duration

13 Days

Altitude

3870 M

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Overview

An ideal destination if you are short on time or simply want to cut out the uncertainties of air travel, Tamang heritage trail combined with Langtang trek is one of the nearest treks from Kathmandu. Off the beaten track route it is an easy-going trek combined with authentic villages with unique cultures of Tamangs and Tibetan people, ancient monasteries, home stay program in traditional homes, and great views of mountains in Tibet, Langtang and Ganesh Himals. The trek is combined with the langtang valley trek to Kyangjin Gompa the highlight of the trek. From Kyanjin gompa, hike to Kyanjin Ri (4600m), Tsergo Ri (4984m) viewpoints for the awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02:

In Kathmandu for official procedures
Day 03:

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m)
Day 04:

Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2,200m)
Day 05:

Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m)
Day 06:

Tatopani to Thuman (2,400m)
Day 07:

Thuman to Briddim (2,345m)
Day 08:

Briddim to Lama Hotel (2470m): 6 hours
Day 09:

Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m)
Day 10:

Trek back to Lama hotel (2,380m)
Day 11:

Back to Syabrubesi
Day 12:

Drive to Kathmandu
Day 13:

International departure.

Moderate

Moderate to strenuous trekking
May require carrying bag pack (10kg)
Elevations from 2500m to 5500m
Moderate terrain
Nights are spent in lodge or tents
Trek duration of two weeks in high altitude

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Transfer airport-hotel-airport for Int. flights.
Standard lodge accommodation on room sharing basis with meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
Wages, accommodation and food for guide and porter on trek. (2 trekkers share 1 porter on trek)
Applicable government and local taxes and insurance for guide and porters.
Transportation: KTM-Syabrubesi-Dhunche-KTM.

Cost Excludes:

Expenses of personal nature, personal tips, alcoholic beverages, cold drinks and mineral water/boiled water.
Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance, personal medical expenses and rescue evacuation.
Hot showers during the trek.
Personal trekking gears.
Any costs arising due to flight cancellation, political disturbance, natural disaster and deviation in programs Tourist.
Tourist visa for Nepal and International flight to/from Kathmandu.