Tamang Heritage Trek 7 Days Itinerary

Drive Duration: 6 to 7 hours

Drive Distance: 122 km

Maximum Altitude: 1450 m above sea level

Today is the first day of your Tamang Heritage Trek journey which you begin by heading towards Syarubesi leaving the busy and noisy streets of Kathmandu behind.

Kathmandu being the capital city provides many proper facilities and attraction sites. As the only international airport is situated here, this is the first place to be visited.

You can add an extra day on your trip to roam this city. It has many UNESCO protected Heritage sites you can visit such as Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath Stupa, etc. Also, the nightlife is not to be missed.

As you drive out of the city you will notice lush green hills surrounding you. You will be driving along the trishuli rivers. However, the roads are uneven in some parts so it can be a bumpy drive.

But the mesmerizing view of some mountain peaks such as Annapurna, Manaslu, etc you get to see as you look out your window will make up for it.

Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek is not very far from Kathmandu. After a 6 to 7 hours drive you arrive Syabrubesi situated at an altitude of 1450 m.

You will be staying the night in one of the lodges here.

Trek duration: 5 to 6 hours

Maximum Altitude: 2238 m above sea level

On the second day of the trek, you will be heading towards Gatlang from Syabrubesi which takes 5 to 6 hours time.

Syabrubesi is the starting point for many trekking destinations in the Langtang Region such as Gosaikunda Trek, etc. But for this trek, you won’t be taking that route.

Instead, you make an ascend towards the direction that leads to the Viewpoint. After walking for about an hour and a half you reach there, giving the mesmerizing sight of Ganesh Himal and the Goljang Valley.

Then you descend in the trails that lead you to Goljany Valley which is about an hour walk. From there you head on the trails walking for about 3 hours and reach Gatlang.

This is a beautiful Tamang valley situated at an altitude of 2238 m. you will be staying here for the night.

Trek duration: 5 to 6 hours

Maximum Altitude: 2607 m above sea level

On your third day of this trek, you will be heading towards Tatopani which is about 5 to 6 hours walk from Gatlang.

You begin this day’s walk by making a descend in the trails till you reach Thangbuchet on the sides of a small river. Then from there crossing a hanging bridge you will take an uphill climb until you arrive at Tatopani.

Tatopani is a small town situated at an altitude of 2607 m. This place is one of the famous destinations for trekkers. Tatopani means “Hot Water” in English, as its name says this is a natural hot spring.

The water comes directly from the ground below. You relax your body in this water as it removes the aches and pains away.

You will be staying in one of the lodges for the night.

Trek duration: 7 to 8 hours

Maximum Altitude: 2338 m

On your fourth day of this trek, you will be heading towards Thuman which is about 7 to 8 hours walk from Tatopani.

You will wake up early and begin your journey by ascending in the trails that lead to a high open grassland named Nagthali Danda situated at an altitude of 3300 m.

You will walk past many small settlements viewing houses made of bricks and stones. Then reach Nagathali Danda, a viewpoint from where the sight of mountain ranges looks awesome.

From there you continue to head down on the trails till you reach Thuman situated at an altitude of 2338 m. This is a beautiful small settlement of Tamang people that showcases traditional music and dance to the trekkers.

You will be staying here for the night.

Trek duration: 4 to 6 hours

Maximum Altitude: 2229 m above sea level

On the fifth day of this trek, you head towards Briddim which is about 4 to 6 hours walk from Briddim.

You begin this day by walking in leveled trails then make a descend until you reach Timure. From there you head straight in the trails which once used to be the old parts of the trade route to Tibet.

Tibet is about 3 hours walk from there but due to the high presence of police in the route, it’s not possible to make the walk.

Following the trails, you reach Briddim situated at an altitude of 2229 m. This is another Tamang village where you will be staying in a local house. The Nepalese cuisine they offer is very traditional.

You get to experience first-hand hospitality which is a unique opportunity. Stay here for the night

Trek duration: 4 to 5 hours

Maximum Altitude: 1450 m above sea level

On your sixth day of this trek, you will be heading towards Syabrubesi which is about 4 to 5 hours walk from Briddim.

Your trek today is quite short and easy as you return back to your starting point.

As you descend the trails you walk through many scattered forests filled with Rhododendron, Pines, Oaks, etc.

Walking past small villages and looking at the mesmerizing mountain peaks you reach Syarubesi.

The rest of the day is unplanned so you can explore the town and visit local handicraft shops that sell shawls, aprons, statues, etc. Or you can just relax for the day. Today is your last day in this region so take as much as snaps you want.

You will be staying here for the night.

Drive duration: 6 to 7 hours

Drive Distance: 122 km

Maximum Altitude: 1400 m above sea level

The seventh day is the last day of this trek, you will now return back to Kathmandu which is about a 6 to 7 hours drive from Syarubesi.

Reaching Kathmandu we bid you goodbye hoping you had a great time. And made some great memories to remember us the members of Radiant Treks.