' SCENIC AND CULTURAL COUNTRY WALKS AROUND TRADITIONAL VILLAGES WITHIN BEAUTIFUL LANGTANG HIMAL'
Tamang Heritage Trail, a moderate adventure where you can observe age-old custom and colorful culture of mid hills people of Langtang Himal, the Tamang ethnic tribe origin of Tibetan and Mongolian descendant, migrated into mid hills of Nepal where history dates back from past thousands of years.
Truly an inspiring short country walks of more than week duration where walk leads you to immerse within beautiful scenery of high snow-capped mountains of Langtang and massive Ganesh Himal in the harmony of local ancient traditions of Buddhism religion.
A pleasant and scenic walk on high mid hills within impressive villages with constant views of snow-capped peaks leading you into an enchanting forest covered with tall rhododendron-magnolia-pines and fir trees, in spring this whole area will be a paradise when wildflowers are in full bloom.
Tamang Heritage Trail starts with an exciting overland drive from the capital Kathmandu to reach at Rasuwa district around Langtang Himal areas within the land and home of Tamang the indigenous people of Mid Hills Himalaya famous for craftsmanship and warm hospitality.
As walk progress visiting from one lovely village to another including its old monasteries of great interest and then heading back to Kathmandu with fond memories and fascinating time on Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking.
Distance & Altitude coverage of Tamang Heritage Trail
Day | Activity | Altitude (m / ft) | Distance (km / mi) | Duration | Elevation Gain (m / ft) | Elevation Loss (m / ft) |
01 | Drive to Syabrubesi via Trisuli and Dhunche | 1,470 m / 4,823 ft | ~122 km / 76 mi | ~6 hours | +480 m / +1,575 ft | - |
02 | Trek to Gatlang | 2,200 m / 7,218 ft | ~12 km / 7.5 mi | ~5 hours | +730 m / +2,395 ft | - |
03 | Trek to Tatopani | 2,607 m / 8,553 ft | ~12 km / 7.5 mi | ~6 hours | +407 m / +1,335 ft | - |
04 | Trek to Thuman via Nagthali | 2,400 m / 7,874 ft | ~14 km / 8.7 mi | ~6 hours | +400 m / +1,312 ft | -607 m / -1,992 ft |
05 | Trek to Briddim | 2,345 m / 7,693 ft | ~15 km / 9.3 mi | ~6 hours | +200 m / +656 ft | -255 m / -837 ft |
06 | Trek to Lama Hotel | 2,350 m / 7,710 ft | ~10 km / 6.2 mi | ~6 hours | +105 m / +344 ft | -100 m / -328 ft |
07 | Trek to Syabrubesi | 1,470 m / 4,823 ft | ~10 km / 6.2 mi | ~6 hours | -880 m / -2,887 ft | - |
08 | Drive back to Kathmandu | 1,400 m / 4,593 ft | ~122 km / 76 mi | ~6 hours | -70 m / -230 ft | - |
Permits cost for Langtang National Park
Nationality | Langtang national park permit | Tims Card | Apply for permits now |
Indian citizens | Rs 2000 | Rs 2000 | |
Foreign citizens | Rs 3000 | Rs 3000 | |
Nepali citizens | Rs 100 | Rs 100 |
- Guide is compulsory from the starting point of the trek which is Syabrubeshi
- TIMS card must be made by a travel agency and is compulsory.
- Children’s below 8 years don’t require permits.
Where to get the permits for Langtang valley trek?
Langtang national park permit can be obtained at Kathmandu and Dhunche. Tims card is issued by a registered trekking agency of Nepal whose tax till date is clear.
Note: Office hours are officially 10 am to 5 pm, with a lunch closure usually between 1 pm and 2 pm.
Where can solo trekkers get TIMS card?
Trekkers who are traveling solo can get their TIMS card can reach out to the Tourist Service Centre located in Kathmandu. The office is 15-minute away from Thamel, and is located at Pradarshani Marg (Street).
Note: Trekkers going solo, can visit the Tourist Service Centre as you should be able to purchase not only your TIMS card but also all other necessary trekking permits.
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