Tamang Heritage Trail and Langtang Trek

Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Welcome to Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal. Today is your first day with Amigo Treks & Expedition; therefore, we send one of our company representatives to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), who will further escort you to a tourist standard hotel. If possible, we also schedule a meeting at our office for the briefing regarding the trek followed by an introduction session with other team members (especially Sherpas and guides). Today, we also arrange a welcome dinner in one of the most popular local restaurants, where you can also enjoy the ethnic dance and cultural music along with great Nepali food. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and the dinner can be scheduled for the following day.

Meals included: Dinner                                                       

(Highlights of the day: Nepali food, Cultural music and Ethnic dance.)

Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1460m/4645ft) 9 hours

Syabrubesi is the destination set for the day, which is at the distance of 132 km  and about 9 hour drive from Kathmandu. Early in the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel as per the scheduled departure time and escorted to the bus station to catch and early morning bus. The most awaited journey begins with the road heading north of Kathmandu Valley; following the Pasang  Lamu Highway along the northwestern hills of Kathmandu. The bus continues on a blacktopped road passing various small settlements till Trisuli Bazaar.  From Trisuli Bazaar, following the unpaved road the bus continues towards Syabrubeshi crossing Dhunche, which is the district headquarter of Rasuwa. The bus will stop twice, once for breakfast and then for lunch on the way to the destination. After about 9 hours of tiring ride, we reach Syabrubesi. The night will be spent at a lodge in Syabrubesi.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Scenic bus ride from Kathmandu to  Syabrubeshi via mountain terrain, magnificent view of Ganesh Himal and other peaks of the Langtang region, beautiful small settlements like Kakani, Ranipauwa, Jurethum, Devighat, Battar, Trisuli and Dhunche and few glimpses of lifestyles of people living in this part of the country, winding highway, houses guarded by terrace farms featuring seasonal crops, and green hills featuring uniquely designed hamlets.)

Day 05: Trek to Tatopani.(2,380m/7,808ft) 5 and half hours

Tatopani is the destination set for the day. Initially, the trail towards Tatopani first descends to a small settlement called Thambuchet (located at the bank of Chilime River) passing a number of Chortens. The trail then follows the west bank of the river for some time. Then crossing the river follows the east bank until we get the view of 110m long waterfall. From here, the trail heads east, leaving the bank of the river and ascends until we reach Tatopani (Hot water). This place greets you with a number of hot springs, in which you can take a relaxing dip to relax your tired muscles around the evening. The night will be spent at a lodge in Tatopani.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Trail accompanied by a number of Chortens, view of Chilime Hydropower dam, experience of hanging bridge, 80-110m long waterfalls and several hot springs that are highly believed to have healing power that can wash away all the pain, body aches as well as sins.)

Day 07: Trek to Briddim. (2,239m/7,345ft) 5 and half hours

Briddim, a lovely Tamang village is the destination of the day. From Thuman, we walk down to the bridge across the Bhote Koshi River crossing Dalphedi. We cross the bridge to get to the east end of the Bhote Koshi River. The trail further descends to Timure en route to the old trade route to Tibet. On reaching Timre, we walk down to cross the bridge over the Phenglung River and continue along the bank of the bank of the Bhote Koshi River, before reaching Lingling. On reaching Lingling, a gentle hike will finally take us to Briddhim. The night will be spent at the host family’s house and the meal will also be offered at the same house.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: the major highlight of the day is home-stay at Briddhim. Accommodation and traditional food like plain rice, Tibetan bread, Syakpa (Sherpa stew), potato, Tibetan tea and wine. An opportunity to be a part of local indoor rituals, dances, songs and cultural practices with the host family, experience local craftsmanship and traditionally carved wooden porches and a stay in  cozy little stone houses.)

Day 09: Trek to Langtang (3,430m/12,253ft) 5-6 hours

Langtang is the destination set for the day. From Lama Hotel, the trail climbs steeply into the forest. Initially, the views are restricted; however, the view of Langtang is again visible after about 35 minutes walk. The trail then takes us to Gumnachowk and after walking for about an hour we reach Ghodatabela. From here, the trail is flat for some time. Then a steep zigzag climb will take us to the Thayangsyap Village. As we climb higher, the valley broadens and curves, offering the glimpses of  Langtang Gompa and a forest of prayer flags. The trail now passes between dry-stone walls, several water mills and a water driven prayer wheel  into the largest village in the valley, the Langtang village. The night will be spent at a lodge in Langtang.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: A chance to spot plants like Spanish moss, fern, and delicate orchids, pleasant song of birds and the clatter of monkeys, captivating view of Langtang, view of Langtang Gompa, water mills, water driven prayer wheels and the scattered community, flat-roofed stone built houses, yak pastures and the large walled fields of buckwheat, barley and potatoes in the Langtang Valley.)

Day 11: Explore day (3,870m/12,696ft)

Kyangjin Gompa offers myriads of  natural and cultural attractions to make a day worth spending in this region of Nepal. Behind the Gompa, a huge amphitheatre has been carved out by glaciers from Langtang Lirung, Kimshun and Yansa Tsenji. Half of the day can be spent hiking up to the Lirung Amphitheatre. Hiking up to the Minor Peak north of Kyangjin (marked with a cluster of prayer flags), which is a great viewpoint of the area is another way of spending the day. Another way to spend the day is to hike up to Kyanjin RI, hidden behind  the minor peak  that offers a 360 degree panorama of peaks, ridges and valleys. Or, another great option if you are physically fit is to climb Tsergo RI, which is a four hour walk to the east of Kyngjin Gompa.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: A beautiful scene of soaring rock walls and hanging glaciers at the Lirung amphitheatre,  heavenly view of Kyangjin RI, Langtang Lirung, Naya Kanga and a clear view of the route to Ganjala from Minor Peak,  grassy gully, narrow ridge, hillside rich in alpine flowers glacial amphitheatre and 360 degree panorama of peaks, ridges and valleys and the south east face of Langtang Lirung from Kyangjin RI and a beautiful view of the Langtang Valley from the Tesrgo RI.)

Day 13: Trek to Sybrubesi (1460m/4645ft) 5-6 hours hours

Syabrubesi is the destination set for the day. From Lama Hotel, first we hike down to the trail junction following the trail along the bank of the Langtang River. Leaving the trail leading towards Sherpagaon, we then follow the trail that heads towards Bamboo. We cross a suspension bridge before reaching Bamboo. Now, following the south bank of the river, we walk towards another suspension bridge, crossing  the landslide area and a hot spring. Crossing the bridge, we now continue on the north bank of the river towards Syabrubesi. After passing a number of hotels and inns en route, the journey finally ends at Syabrubesi. The night will be spent at a lodge in Syabrubesi.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner                                                                                                           

(Highlights of the day: View of amphitheatre shaped terraced fields, Oak, Maple, Alder and Bamboo forest, an experience of suspension bridges, and landslide areas.)

Day 15: Departure day.

This day is the last day of your trip in Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. If your flight is scheduled early morning, then one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport as per your flight departure time. But, if the flight is scheduled later in the evening, you can go shopping and collect a few mementos or simply hang around shopping areas in Kathmandu. However, if you are planning to spend some extra days in Nepal, Amigo Treks and Expedition can also make the arrangements for some other top adventurous activities that you can attend while you are in Nepal.

(The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30am. A western breakfast like porridge, oats, toasts, etc. will be served at around 8:00-8:30am. The lunch will be served from a teahouse menu at about 12-1pm. However, the lunch time can also be postponed on request. The dinner will be served at around 8:30-9:00pm. Your accommodation is arranged at a lodge, where we stop for overnight except one Homestay night.

While you are walking, you can also request your guide to slow down and stop at the places where you want to take some snaps. After dinner and before going to bed your team leader will brief you regarding the next day’s schedule.)