Tamang Heritage trails & Langtang
One of the nearest trekking destinations from Kathmandu lies an unparalleled combination of natural beauty and cultural riches of Langtang, Rasuwa. Langtang has over 70 glaciers of varying sizes, the Langtang and Ganesh Himal mountain ranges, and high altitude lakes including Gosainkunda, Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda, and Dudhkunda. The people in this place are mostly of Tamang and Tibetan origin, whose culture goes back to hundreds of years.The craftsmanship, dress, traditionally built stone houses, and the beautifully carved wooden porches reflect their rich Himalayan heritage. Partly protected as Langtang National Park, visit to the area gives Himalayan nature experience and an insight into the lifestyle and culture of the Tamangs who are predominant inhabitants of the region.
Located about 120 km toward the north of Kathmandu near the Tibetan border, Langtang was previously a restricted area. Extending in an east-west direction, it is bordered on the north by the main crest of the Himalayas, dominated by Langtang Lirung (7,245 m), the highest peak in the area. To the south are the Chimse Danda (ridge), crossed by the Ganja La pass (5,122 m), and Jugal Himal, culminating in Dorje Lakpa (6,989 m). Glaciers spawned by the slopes of Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Lirung and other peaks feed the Langtang Khola (river).
The Langtang River passes through the high, gentle Langtang Valley before emptying in a raging torrent into the Bhote Kosi River through a long, narrow defile at the west end of the valley. Whereas the major rivers of Nepal flow south from Tibet cutting through the Himalayan chain, the Langtang Khola, a major tributary of the Trisuli Ganga, flows east to west, cutting, as it were, across the grain of the country. The Trisuli, or Bhote Kosi as it becomes above Dhunche, forms an important corridor and ancient trade route through the mountains between the Ganesh and Langtang Himal, to Kerung in Tibet.Langtang valley, indigenous tamang culture and Gosainkunda are the prime attractions of this region. New trekking trail: Tamang Heritage Trail, offers yet another option and a peek at the Himalayan lifestyle and culture. The unexplored part of the Langtang National Park has recently been connected with Tamang Heritage Trail.
TRIP ITINERARY:
Day 01 : Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru besi and overnight in tea house.
Day 04: Syabru besi trek to Gatlang (5 hrs) and overnight in lodge
Day 05: Gatlang trek to Tatopani (6-7 hrs) and overnight in community lodge.
Day 06: Tatopani trek to Thuman (6 hrs) and overnight in community lodge
Day 07: Thuman trek to Briddim (6 hrs) and overnight in local home.
Day 08: Briddim trek to Lamahotel (6 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 09: Lamahotel trek to Langtang (6hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 10: Langtang trek to Kanjin (4 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 11: Kanjin rest day & hike to Langsisa Kharka or Glacier langtang -lirung or hike to Tsherko ri (5000M)
Day 12: Kanjin trek to Lama hotel (6 hours)
Day 13: Lama hotel trek to Thulosyabru (5-6 hours)
Day 14: Thulosyabru trek to Dhunche 5 hours
Day 15: Dhunche drive to Kathmandu (6-7 hours)
Day 16: Bhaktapur & Patan sightseeing and return
Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or relax
Day 18: Drive to Airport for flying your own destination
