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TAMANG HERITAGE HOME STAY !!! Deluxe Trip

Tamang Heritage home stay trek starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Chilime, Thuman, Timure and Briddim. The trail may end back in Syabrubesi or follow the Langtang trek from Briddim village via Khanjim. Goljung and Gatlang are traditional Tamang villages. While Goljung has ancient monastery, Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is the Tamang settlement. One can also visit a Tamang monastery and the beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang. From the viewpoint at Bahundanda near these settlements, called Parwati Kunda and  one can also see a panoramic view of Lantang, Kerung, and the Ganesh Himal, Sanjen Himal ranges.

Many years ago Nepal, fought with Tibet for salt and some of the biggest areas where this war took place is in the Langtang Region of Nepal, wherein lies the third most popular trekking trail in Nepal. This area is connected to Tibet and the trails in this region were used by traders from Tibet bartering in Salt and mountain goats for meat (changra) with foodstuffs from the south.

Developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program, the "Tamang Heritage Trail" is the newly developed tourism product, off the beaten track, which highlights an ancient lifestyle combining it with picturesque scenery and healing baths in natural hot springs.

The people of this region are mostly Tibetans who came from Kerung in Tibet across the border and settled in Nepal. In earlier days, the citizenship of Nepal would not be offered to real Tibetans, so they changed their ethnicity to Tamang, which is what they still write till date. The cultural and traditions of these people are similar to the Tibetan across the border.

Tourists can enjoy hot bath in the healing hot-water spring at Tatopani before reaching Nagthali, where the stay is a unique experience. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings at Thuman is an unforgettable experience.

The trail ends at Briddim or the Sherpa Gaun which lies on the lap of Langtang Himal. Briddim and Sherpa gaun offers warm Tamang hospitality at the home - stays run by community members. In addition, visitors can also visit local monasteries of Dukchu Gomba (monastery) chosen as sacred site by the great Tibetan Lama - Guru Rinpoche and Chukla Khnaga Gomba.

TAMANG HERITAGE HOME STAY trek

Fact of this trip
Trip Duration      8 days deluxe Trip
Max. Altitude: 2820m./9306ft.
Minimum Altitude: 1680m./5544ft   
Grade: Easy
Activities: Trekking
Accommodation: Home stay and lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee
Transportation: Car/ Van/ Jeep
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Group Size: 2 person (minimum) to 15 persons (maximum)
Best season: Feb, March, April, sep,Oct & Nov.
Available Time: All months
Per day hiking: 5 to 7 hours per day
Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu arrival
Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by a Nepal Alternative Treks airport representative. Transfer by Private car/ Van (depends on size of group) to the selected hotel( Hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu(1290m./4273). Stay overnight there on B/B basis.

Day 2: Visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Full day Kathmandu sight seeing (world heritages sites) -  Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath stupa an pashupatinath temple by private car/van (depends on group size) and tour guide. Stay at same hotel on B/B basis.

Day 3: Kathmandu- Sabru bensi
We drive early Jeep from Kathmandu to Safru bensi via Dhunche(1966m./64878ft.) 7/8 hours. We drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas Dhunche. This first part of our drive is quite smooth to Trishuli bazzar then drive rough road the rest to Safru bensi. Safru bensi(1680m./5544ft.) is the starting point of our trek. It is beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 4: Syabru Bensi- Gatlang
Trek to Gatlang (2240m./7392 ft.) 5 hours walking then overnight in Home stay(community lodge) on FB basis.

Day 5: Gatlang- Tatopani
We head to Tatopani (Natural hot-spring) (2280m./7524ft.) 6/7 hours walking and There is very good pond for bathing. Stay over night in Home-stay on FB basis.

Day 6: Tatopani-Thuman
The trail leads to Thuman (2820m./9306ft.) 6 hours walking and  Stay overnight in home-stay on FB basis.

Day 7: Thuman- Briddim
We walk to Briddim (2320m./7656ft.) 5 hours walking and stay overnight in home stay on FB basis.

Day 8: Briddim- Sherpa Gaun
Trek to Sherpa gaun (2100m./6930ft.)5 hrs walking and stay overnight in home stay on FB basis.

Day 9: Sherpa Gaun( village)- Syabrubensi
We trek down to syabrubensi (1680m./5544 ft.)5 hours walking and stay overnight in Lodge on FB basis. Safru bensi is the ending point of our trek. It is beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline.

Day 10: Syabrubensi- Dhunche-Trisuli bazaar- Kathmandu
Drive early morning to Kathmandu by Private jeep 7/8 hours then stay overnight at Hotel Marshyangdi on b/b plan. In the evening, you are cordially invited to a farewell dinner where you will experience typical Nepali food and cultural entertainment, courtesy of Nepal Alternative Treks.

Day 11: Final Departure
Nepal Alternative Treks provides you free transportation to Trivuwan international airport and departure to your home or other destination.

FootNote:

B/B = Bed and Breakfast, B = breakfast. L = Lunch, D = Dinner,
FB = Full board.( accommodation, breakfast, lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee).
M .= meter. f .= Feet, km =kilometre

Cost Includes:
  • Free pick up and drop by car/van/ from/to international airport.
  • 3 nights deluxe 3***hotel (Hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu on b/b basis.
  • One full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with professional tour guide by private car/Van.
  • All meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, with tea/coffee).
  • Home stay and Lodge accommodation during the trekking.
  • One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in Tamang heritage region and government authorized trekking guide including required porters (one porter for two clients).
  • Guide and porter's food, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation and equipments.
  • Kathmandu-Safrubensi- Kathmandu by private Jeep.
  • Langtang national park fee and TIMS (Trekker's information management system) card.
  • First aid medical box.
  • Trekking equipments as sleeping bag and down jacket etc.
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Complementary Trekking Certificate of Completion.
Cost Excludes:
  • Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer.
  • Personal Travel insurance.
  • Rescue operation.
  • International air fare.
  • Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple entry visa).
  • Tips for guide and porter.( Highly suggested  but not compulsory).
If you would like to extend your holiday then below the options are highly suggested.

1. One day Trishuli river rafting.
2. Full day world heritage sites city tour as Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Monkey temple.
3. One night two days Nagarkot sunrise and mountain view and 3 hours hiking trip.
4. One  night Two days Dhulikhel tour.
5. Two  nights Three  days Trishuli river rafting + Chitwan Jungle safari.
6. 1/2/3 hours Trekking thai massage.

7.Mountain flight.

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