Tamang Heritage Homestay Trek in West Lantang Valley for 9 Days

From $990 • 9 days • Osho World Adventure - Nepal Tour-Trekking Operator • Dhunche, Kathmandu, Langtang • Pickup available

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Why we love it?

The Tamang Heritage Homestay Trek in the West Langtang Valley offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the Tamang people over a 9-day journey. Ideal for trekkers seeking both adventure and cultural insight, this trek combines stunning mountain scenery with the warmth of local hospitality, as participants stay in comfortable homestays throughout the trek. Highlights include a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and a trek through picturesque villages like Gatlang, allowing for authentic interactions with local communities. The experience is distinctive for its emphasis on cultural exchange, providing a deeper understanding of the Tamang way of life amidst breathtaking Himalayan landscapes.

Inclusions

Arrival / Departure transfers on international flights.
Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis.
Accommodation in comfortable homestay during the trek.
Drive from Kathmandu-Syabrubesi-Kathmandu on a tourist coach.
Free use of quality trekking gear - sleeping bag, duffel bag etc during the trip.
Comprehensive First Aid Kit.
A Professional Trekking guide well trained in wilderness fitness.
Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking map.
Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
Farewell Dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
Osho Adventure T-shirts / other seasonal gifts.
Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
Comprehensive legal documents, trekking tims and permit.

Exclusions

International Airfare from Home – Kathmandu – Home.
Photocopy charges, web usage and telephone calls.
Nepal VISA cost which will be charge at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Travel Insurance
Extra cost due to natural calamities and hiring additional transportation and porters.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu(1400 m)

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

Day 2 Drive to Syabrubesi (2380 m)

On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and head towards a bus park and board a tourist bus to Syabrubesi. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. The drive to Syabrubesi is exhilarating with beautiful views of never leaving tributaries, lush green hills and roadside settlements.

Day 3 Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238 m) 5-6 hrs

The ultimate starting point of Tamang Heritage Trek is Syabrubesi. After a breakfast you head towards Goljhang Valley through the magnificent views of Langtang Himal and Gosaikunda ranges. After lunch, you continue the trek to Gatlang. This is a beautiful Tamang village where you will stay overnight.

Day 4 Gatlang to Tatopani (2607 m) 5-6 hrs

Descending to a lovely river Thangbuchet, we walk across several suspension bridges towards Tatopani. The word 'tatopani' is called natural hot water spring in English. You will have a great opportunity to swim or bath in this hot water. it is believed that bathing or swimming in natural hot water keeps your pain away. Overnight we stay at Tatopani.

Day 5 Tatopani to Thuman (2338 m) 5-6 hrs

Your trail continues towards the Nagthali Danda where you will find plenty of sloppy grasslands. Here, you enjoy the captivating views of Langtang Himal ranges. After catching a lunch at Nagthal, we will be welcomed by the friendly people of Thuman Village.

Day 6 Thuman to Briddim (2299 m) 5-6 hrs

Today we descend to Timure, a flatter sections of trails. Tibet is not far away from here. This day we continue our walk towards another appealing Tamang Village called Briddim. We stay overnight at a simple and comfortable homestay where all kinds of local foods are served.

Day 7 Briddim to Syabrubesi (1460 m) 3-4 hrs

Just a 3-hours descend takes us to Syabrubesi. After a breakfast in Briddim we continue our walk and reach Syabrubesi for our lunch. During the spear time at Syabrubesi, we spend our spear time relaxing.

Day 8 Drive to Kathmandu (7 hrs)

On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and get ready to head towards Kathmandu. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. Tracing the same way back we reach Kathmandu and we transfer you back at the hotel.

Day 9 Farewell

Today we say our final goodbye. Our representative will come to see you off at the airport. Hoping you had a pleasant and wonderful trekking experience we bid you goodbye.

Please Note

Limited mobility accessible
Limited sight accessible
Porter-supported trek
Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc. The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
Cultural Awareness
Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.