Tamang Heritage Trail
- 9 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
9 Days
Group Size
1-14+
Tamang Heritage Trail Overview
Asian Adventures offers you the Tamang Heritage Trail service throughout the year. However, the accurate period to trek in this region is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). It usually is a 12- day package, but you can set your itinerary based on your time, interest, and desire.
Included
- To ensure your safety and provide a smooth arrival experience, Asian Adventures offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
- Representatives of Asian Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport with an Asian Adventures banner and your name placard for easy identification. The representative will also carry an official company ID card for verification.
- According to the trekking package itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges three nights of accommodation in Kathmandu in your selected hotel category, ranging from tourist-standard to five-star hotels.
- Asian Adventures provides experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking guides throughout the trekking period.
- Surface transportation required during the trek and in major cities, as specified in the itinerary, is included.
- As per the itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges regular domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
- During the trek, Asian Adventures provides comfortable accommodation in carefully selected tea houses (excluding chain hotels).
- Most lunches are taken along the trekking route, while breakfast and dinner are served at the tea house where you stay overnight. Asian Adventures provides clean and freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea or coffee, from the tea house menu throughout the trek.
- To ensure your comfort and protection from cold weather, we provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trek.
- Asian Adventures allows up to 15 kg of personal trekking equipment per person, carried by porters, yaks, or mules during the trekking period.
- Since Everest Base Camp lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area, Asian Adventures provides all required national park permits.
- The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit is mandatory for trekking in the Everest region. Asian Adventures arranges this permit for all trekkers.
- First-aid medical kits are provided for both trekkers and staff to ensure health and safety during the journey.
- Communication is an important safety factor in remote Himalayan regions. Therefore, Asian Adventures equips trekking guides with satellite phones for emergency situations.
- During your trek, Asian Adventures ensures clean, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals at tea houses.
- The quoted package price includes all official service charges, government fees, taxes, and VAT. There are no hidden costs beyond the stated price.
- Before departing Kathmandu, we invite you to join us for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural performance. This provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali culture and traditions.
- As a souvenir of your Himalayan adventure, Asian Adventures will present you with an Asian Adventures T-shirt, Pashmina, and company brochure before your departure.
Excluded
- Kathmandu offers a wide variety of high-quality restaurants serving Nepali and international cuisine. Therefore, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner provided by Asian Adventures) are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the client.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, packed foods, chocolates, energy bars, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes during the trek are not included. These items can be purchased individually according to personal preference.
- Expenses related to personal trekking equipment, laundry services, gratuities (tips), telephone calls, mobile services, internet usage, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and other personal communication services are not included in the package.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity conducted in remote mountain regions. For your safety, all participants must obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in Nepal. The insurance policy should cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, hospitalization, and other related expenses.
- International airfare to and from Nepal and the Nepal tourist visa fee are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the traveler.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays or cancellations, and changes in government regulations, are not included in the package cost.
- Costs associated with additional staff or services requested beyond those specified in the package are not included and will be charged separately.
- Any services not specifically listed under the "Package Includes" section will be considered additional services and will incur extra charges.
- Tipping is not included in the package price. Tipping guides, porters, and support staff is a customary practice in Nepal's trekking industry and is greatly appreciated as recognition of their hard work and service. The amount is entirely at the discretion of the client.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon our arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Asian Adventures Team, who will transfer us to our hotel. After checking in, we can relax and recover from our journey or visit the Asian Adventures Team office for a brief trip discussion. In the evening, a welcome dinner will be hosted by the Asian Adventures Team. During dinner, we will enjoy authentic Nepalese cuisine, offering a wonderful introduction to Nepal's rich food culture and traditions.
Day 2 - Explore the Kathmandu City
You can enjoy your day exploring around the Kathmandu Valley. In the evening we will have a brief meeting at our office, where you will be introduced to the guide and explanation of the trekking routes.
Day 3 - Drive to Gatlang
Today we will start our drive early from Kathmandu. You have the breakfast in the hotel and be ready at the Hotel lobby, the guide will come to receive you. He will arrange the taxi ride to Machhapokhari, from where we will catch our bus to the traditional Tamang settlement, Galtlang Village, far from the bustling city of Kathmandu.
Day 4 - Trek to Tatopani
After breakfast at Gatlang village, we begin our exciting hike. The trek will commence through a forest, several chortens, mani walls with colorful prayer flags, and symbols of Buddhism, taking us to the village of a Natural hot spring, Tatopani.
Day 5 - Trek to Thuman via. Brimdang and Nagthali
Trekking through the lush alpine forest, we will pass the traditional Tamang village Brimdang and Nagthali before reaching Thuman. En route, we can see the spectacular views of Ganesh, Kerung, and Langtang Himal. We will stay overnight at Thuman.
Day 6 - Trek to Briddim Village
Today we have a short trek to Briddim village via Timure (Sedang), the Border Administration Office, near Rasuwagadhi Nepal Tibet Border, a trading route to Tibet before and now. We will get warm local hospitality during our stay in Briddim village.
Day 7 - Trek back to Syabrubesi
We will trek down the hills to Syabrubesi. If you are in hurry for other activities or have the departure schedule, then we can drive back to Kathmandu via private transport, we can arrange that as per your requirement.
Day 8 - Early drive to Kathmandu
We catch an early morning minibus back to Kathmandu. After arriving in the capital, you will have time to relax or explore the city at your leisure. In the evening, a farewell dinner will be hosted by the Asian Adventures Team. During the dinner, we will gather your feedback about your trekking experience and discuss opportunities for future adventures in Nepal with us.
Day 9 - Departure
If you do not have enough time for other trek and have the departure scheduled, we will bid you goodbye and drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport.
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
Tamang Heritage Trail Trek is one of the famous trekking routes in the Nepal Himalayas due to its proximity to Kathmandu, and its comfortable altitude to trek. It is newly established trekking trail as well. This trek is comparatively easier than the treks in the Annapurna and Everest regions. It is a combination of beautiful mountain scenery, rich Tamang culture, pristine forests, rivers, and spiritual essence. You first visit the beautiful and newly explored Tamang villages and then trek to Langtang Valley.
At Kyanjin gompa, the highest altitude where you spend overnight, daytime temperature in autumn typically ranges between 5°C and 15°C (41°F to 59°F) and nighttime temperature can range between -5°C to 5°C (23°F to 41°F). At night time temperature will fall below as well as in winter season. Spring daytime and nighttime temperature will be slightly more and comfortable than this range.
Certain medical conditions (such as respiratory disease) or medications (such as sleeping pills) can increase the risk of altitude sickness. It is important that you inform us in advance or your guide of any medical conditions or medications before ascending to altitude. You can help your body acclimatize and reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
You are required to bring your personal and prescription medications, if any. We will provide an adequate emergency first-aid kit which your guide will carry. And, s/he has essential first-aid training to help ensure your well-being throughout the trek.
Your passport is the most important travel document. Make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months from your travel date and have at least one blank page for the visa stamp (if the visa is not obtained in your home country). Make sure you have travel insurance that covers medical treatment and emergency helicopter evacuation. It is also recommended to carry a printed or confirmed air ticket for your onward or return journey. Indian citizens, however, can travel to Nepal without a passport and may enter using a valid voter (election) ID card or government-issued ID card.
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