Tamang heritage trek more info
Get the best view of Langtang Lirung.
Tamang Heritage Trek will take you on a journey with amazing views of Langtang Lirung, which is abundant in unspoiled nature. It has local monasteries and green grazing lands full of unique fauna. The Langtang National Park protects the Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek region. The second-largest national park in Nepal. It also offers a wilderness experience through beautiful landscapes of alpine terrain. Flat meadows and rhododendron forests. This region is a habitat of monkeys, bears, and countless yeti sightings.
The Tamang heritage trek trail starts from Syabrubesi. From here, we will visit different villages. The popular ones are Thuman, Timure, and Briddim. On the way, you’ll experience the true beauty of glaciers of varying sizes and high-altitude lakes. Gosainkunda, Pravatikuda, Bhairavkunda, and Dudhkunda.
Visit a beautiful local Tamang monastery and Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang. Enjoy a gorgeous view from Tibet’s Nagthali View Point and Timure border. En route from Gatlang to Chilime, bathe in the hot spring. The healing spring waters of the natural spring at Tatopani are also available.
Tamang Heritage Trek is an easygoing route with its several epic mountains, amazing landscapes, and unique local culture. Thus, it is becoming trendy among trekkers these days. This is the best general overview of the pristine mountain scenery of the Himalayas and the beautiful, traditional Nepalese culture. We recommend contacting us to make a booking.
Tamang Heritage Trek Equipment list
The Tamang heritage trek is a moderate-grade trek. Having the proper equipment to succeed on this trip would be best.
You will sleep in the tea house and eat there. It would help to carry your belongings, which are enough from the cold. Below are some suggested items to take with you while trekking this trail.
Walking boots are waterproof and have ankle support
Trainer or casual shoes you can use after a day trek.
Hiking Shorts (3): Quick drying type, not cotton!
Trekking Pants (3) that zip on/off at the knees, so you can also use them as shorts.
Loose, casual trousers for trekking
Thermal wear for colder areas
Lightweight underwear – Capilene or other synthetic.
Cotton pants or (loose jeans/khakis).
T-shirts: Cotton for lower altitude walking. The synthetic is good above 2500m.
Thermal Underwear: Synthetic polypropylene
Waterproof Jacket. Quality waterproof clothing is essential for the Tamang heritage trek. Get a waterproof nylon or Gore-Tex jacket.
Fleece jacket or pullover.
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional).
Goretex or warm jacket for winter trekking. Bring the down jacket
Women’s sports bras, Synthetic
Strong rucksack or large holdall. Our porter will carry it.
Daysack to carry valuables such as passports, cash, cameras, and travel documents.
Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store
Plug adapter 2 round pin
Trail Map/Guidebook
Journal & Pen, Pencils, and small notebooks
Extra contacts or glasses
Quick-drying towel (medium-sized)
Toothbrush/paste (biodegradable)
Multipurpose soap/handwash
Deodorants
Nail clippers
Face and body moisturizer
Feminine hygiene products
Small mirror
Wet wipes
Sanitizers
Water purification tablets or iodine
Refillable Water bottles
Wool or fleece hat, or balaclava
Hat or cap for sun protection while trekking
Sunglasses or goggles
Warm gloves
Towel
Sun lotion
Lip balm
Sunglasses protect from day sunlight
The sleeping bag needs -20 degrees Celcius. You can also get a sleeping bag liner.
Some Extra pairs of T-shirts and also shorts.
Trekking pole
Camera
Flashlight and battery
First aid kit (with moleskin for blisters)
Extra passport photos and photocopies of your passport
Equipment Renting and Buying
We tell you to bring all your clothing and gear from home. Yet, in Kathmandu, there are many shops where you can buy and rent trek-related equipment.
Our porter will take all your luggage. You will have one porter for two trekkers in your Tamang heritage trek. The maximum weight per trekker is 13 kg, as we never overload our porters. You will have your valuables in your backpack, which are your day items only.
Our porters will take care of the rest. You can store any items you don’t need for the Trek at your hotel in Kathmandu/Pokhara. You can also keep your bag in our office.
Your Trek Leader and Support Staff
Our primary experience guide will lead Your Tamang heritage trek. We have an experienced trekking guide and porter from Kathmandu joining us. All our guides have trained for and attained a Trekking Guide. They have a license provided by the Government of Nepal. They get the training and take The license exam. TAAN and the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHAM) organize it annually.
They know trekking trails. They get first aid and altitude sickness training. Our guide also gets eco-friendly and sustainable tourism practice training. They have basic knowledge of medicine and emergency services. They know first aid, altitude sickness, and other relevant issues.
Our porter will take your belongings, making our Trek easy, pleasant, and comfortable. Our porter will carry a maximum of 30 kg for two trekkers’ bags. If you have any extra weight, we suggest you hire another porter, which will cost extra.
Visit Bridim Village
In our Tamang heritage trek, we will visit the Bridim village. It has a diverse range of cultures and customs. Nepal has thirty-six different ethnic groups. We have four main religions and others as well. These remote villages stand in the mountainous and hilly regions.
They consist of the distinctive ethnic groups of Nepal. You may find it hard to believe, but the rural villages of Nepal are named after ethnicity. Those villages represent such ethnic groups. They speak the ethnic language and build and live in traditional houses. , They isolate themselves from the modern way of life. There are also villages from different castes, like Rai, Bahun, and Magar. Many more communities stay together with other people.
This Bridim village is one of the most distinctive towns formed by the Tamang ethnicity. It is near Langtang National Park. While visiting Bridim, you can also explore the rare flora and fauna. Established in 1976 as the first Himalayan national park, it is the fourth national park of Nepal. The park’s area exceeds the altitude range of 6,450 meters and is 1,710 km2.
It has an international border with Tibet in the northern and eastern borders. Its western side follows the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. You can see the different types of vegetation and wildlife for our Tamang heritage trek. The main attractions are a red panda and musk deer. The flora side has oak, Chir pine, maple fir, hemlock, etc.
Enjoy the hospitality of local Tamang people.
During our Tamang heritage trek, we will meet the Tamang people. They are the principal inhabitants of Bridim Village. But most of the people in Bridim are Tibetans. They came from Kerung in Tibet across the border and settled in Nepal. During those days, Nepal didn’t allow citizenship to the real Tibetans, so they changed to Tamang. This is why the culture and traditions of people here are very similar to those of the Tibetans.
While we visit Bridim, Dukcha Gompa is one of the main attractions. Dukcha Gompa is a sacred site chosen by Guru Rimpoche for meditation. Visiting Bridim during festivals like Dawa Dangbo in February will be excellent. , Lhosar in February, Yarsang in June, Dukpa Chhiju in August, and Chuwa Chhiju in November.
These are Bridim’s major festivals, but the village also celebrates several other festivals. Bridim has some popular Tamang dances, like Syabru Nach and Mane Nach. If we travel to a festival, we can watch them.
Get local products from the Tamang Heritage Trek.
The people of the village are using their products for a living. They produce wheat, maize, soybean, millet, and potato for food. They are also famous for making traditional handicrafts. You can see friendship bands, belts, gloves, mufflers, woolen bags, etc.
Moreover, they are also involved in livestock farming and trade with Kerung in Tibet. So, this village is the ideal place for our Tamang heritage trek. It is the perfect destination to experience the rich culture and tradition of this place and witness its outstanding natural beauty.
Thus, its cultural, environmental, and sustainable oasis is ideal for your Trek. The best time to visit this excellent village is from September to December and March to May.
Transportation on the Tamang heritage trek
Driving is the primary way to get to Tamang Heritage Trek. Above the Himalayas, when trekking, always be careful to choose the best transport. We can use a private vehicle for your travel period at an extra cost.
We choose the means of transportation according to your package itinerary and budget. The local bus transport is included in our package cost; you don’t need to pay. The bus stops in many places and arrives at Dhunche in the evening. For your comfort and easy travel, you can take a private LandCruiser at extra cost. It is cleaner, drives fast, and allows you to stop wherever you like.
Passport and Visa info
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least six months of validity from the return date. You can get visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country. You receive it upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. USD 30 or equal convertible currency for 15 days for single/many entries. If you get a visa for 30 days, It is USD 50 or equivalent convertible currency. USD 125 or equal convertible currency for 90 days for single/many entries
You can get a Nepal visa before arrival from the Nepalese Embassy in your home country. Likewise, you can get upon-arrival access at Kathmandu airport. You can also get it from other borders in Nepal.
Most travelers sometimes find themselves having difficulty getting a visa as they don’t have money to get one at the time of their arrival. There is no ATM inside the visa section. Though there is a provision for an ATM outside, it is more likely that it doesn’t work sometimes. So, for your comfort, we recommend you bring the cash US$ to get them an arrival visa.
Money Exchange for the Trek
To exchange the extra money for your Tamang heritage trek, you can exchange it for Nepali rupees. Nepal banknotes come in Rupees, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000 denominations. Coins come in Rupees 1, 2, 5, and 10 denominations. Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through banks or authorized money exchanges.
The receipts of such transactions are to be obtained and retained. Visitors can exchange foreign currency at the foreign exchange counter at the airport. However, their rates are pretty low, so it is better if you can trade in the city.
You can also withdraw money from ATMs, many of which are in the city. You can withdraw a maximum of 40,000 rupees daily. Visitors other than Indian nationals have to make payments in foreign currency. Indian travelers can only pay a 100 rupee bill. This also applies to booking your trekking and tour.
During the Tamang heritage trek, you need local Nepali rupees for your extra expenses. So you can carry enough for the walk. There are no ATM facilities along the way except in Dhunche.
Note: Please bring clean and new notes. Most of Nepal’s banks and money changers do not accept old, torn, or faded foreign notes.
Accommodation in Tamang Heritage Trek
Tamang Heritage Trek accommodation consists of a lodge and a tea house. Compared to the accommodation in the Annapurna and Everest regions, it is much more essential here. You will sleep in a bare room with a bed, mattress, bed cover, and pillow.
It would help if you had your sleeping bag; a sleeping bag liner is better. The facilities are pretty bare at the lodge. Some places have no electricity but solar power in the dining room. You can charge your battery for your cell phone and camera at an extra cost.
Food during the Trek
We will eat at the local guest house during our Tamang heritage trek. We will include your daily meals in our package, which covers your breakfast, Lunch, and dinner. All the guest houses have a menu fixed by a National park or conservation area project. There are local and international hygienic food choices.
You will eat at the same tea house where you stay. Being vegetarian is better in high altitudes and remote areas. The meat items are carried long, so they are not fresh. The typical Nepali food is Dal Bhat ( Rice lentil, mixed vegetable curry, and pickle)
For breakfast, you will have a choice of pancakes (plain, apple, cinnamon, lemon, etc.). They are served with peanut butter or honey and porridge. You will also have eggs (scrambled, boiled, fried, omelet) and bread (toast, chapatti). For Lunch and dinner, try Nepali food, Dal Bhat. They will also serve pasta, pizza, garlic soup, momos, and curry. They also serve macaroni and other rice and noodle-based dishes.
Drinking water during your Trek
On the Tamang heritage trek, you must drink at least 3/4 liters of water daily while on the trail. We can buy mineral water all over Kathmandu and along popular trekking trails. But then, plastic water bottles are a significant problem in Nepal’s mountain areas. So, instead of relying on bottled water, travelers should purify their water.
Get water purification iodine or tablets. They are small, cheap, and light to carry. Another better way is to get water filters. They are low-maintenance and easy to use. You can bring two reusable water bottles so that you always have one bottle to drink from while the water in your other bottle is being purified.
Showers and electricity
Most of the tea houses in the Tamang heritage trek have solar hot showers and cold showers available. Few of them have gas Guizar or electricity hot showers. Few places ever charge the cost for hot showers for the extra cost of around USD 3 to 4. Electricity with hydropower is usually available on most routes. You can charge your battery for the camera and phone. They set an extra cost of about USD 2 to 3 for battery charging.
Tamang Heritage Trek Group size
Our Tamang heritage trek group sizes are small, from 2 people to 10. We always make a small group to reduce the impact on the environment. It also enables us to provide a more personal service. The group size on most of our treks/tours is ten, and the small group size is 2. We also operate a private solo trip for single travelers.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, we limit our trekking group to 10 people. This also makes it easy to provide you with the best service. We can look after you well, from your trekking guide to your porter. So any number you have doesn’t matter; you can book your trip with us. We are happy to run the best holiday for you.
Health and Fitness:
The main things to do in the Tamang heritage trek need positive thinking. You need to be able to walk 5/6 hours on the rocky trail. You can be fit for the tour by doing small exercises in your home country before you arrive here. The more stamina you build up, the easier to trek for Tamang Heritage.
You can do running, cycling, Zumba, or some yoga practices to boost your energy. You will walk 5 to 7 hours daily, so be ready for your legs. The best exercise you can do at home is squats and lunges.
Altitude sickness
Our entire Tamang heritage trek goes as slow as possible to prevent altitude sickness. When we ascend above 2500 meters, our bodies have to acclimatize. The higher we go, the less oxygen is available. The early symptoms are a headache, extreme fatigue, and loss of appetite.
The only cure for Acute Mountain Sickness is to descend. When we climb slowly, avoid alcohol during your Trek. You can eat crabs and food, and drinking ¾ liters of water daily will help you.
Communication during Trek
On the Tamang heritage trek, they use internet services. These will be available at the lodges with an extra service charge. Many villages have telephone facilities while you are on the Langtang Alley trek. Our guide has a cellular phone, and we’ll communicate with them about the tour and your health.
Furthermore, we ensure you’re okay, safe, feel right, and have everything up there. Also, the easy way now is to get the local SIM card on arrival at the airport, which has a 4G/3 G network on most routes. Nowadays, Most places on the trekking course have Wi-Fi service available. Wi-Fi works most of the Trek in lodges/lodges. They charge you a minimal fee or are free somewhere else.
Rescue and medical assistance,
We suggest you provide your complete insurance information when you book your trip with us. This will help us arrange an emergency case. We can work a quick and effective rescue operation and get emergency medical help.
Tamang Heritage Trek Package Cost
Tamang Heritage Trek’s cost depends on your group size, how you travel by bus or private car, and your trekking staff. Our package includes a trekking guide and porter and transportation by private vehicle. It also contains the necessary trekking permits: accommodation, meals, service charges, and taxes. You can do the half-board package, hire a guide and porter, and get tickets. You can also pay for your meals and accommodation during the Trek. You can browse these pages for details, prices, and trip dates.
Tipping Info
In the hospitality industry of Nepal, the workers except for some tips. You can also tip them on your Tamang heritage trek.
While on the tour and trekking, you can tip the guide and porter. Usually, people list 10% of their payable amount. Suppose you have booked the complete board package for your trekking and tour. But if you hire a guide and porter service, you can tip differently on a per-day calculation basis.
We don’t suggest tipping while you have something to eat at the restaurant. They have already taken a 10% service charge and 13% Government Taxes. But, while you enter the hotel, the bellhop may expect some tipping.
Trip extension
After completing your Tamang heritage trek, you can book another trip with us. If you have more time, you can do different activities in Nepal. You can go to Chitwan National Park for a jungle safari tour or a day Hiking trip. Pokhara is a famous place for various adventure activities. You can parachute, take an ultralight flight, and bungee jump. We can arrange other tours and make these extra activities optional tours. These things are not included in your package cost.
You can arrange these activities with us at a reasonable discounted price. If you need hotel or flight ticket services after the Trek, we can set them at a reasonable cost. You can also tour Kathmandu city or join a 1-hour scenic flight over Mount Everest. Furthermore, we also offer Tibet and Bhutan tours.
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