This trekking area is located about 170 kilometers toward the north of Kathmandu. Trekking along this unbeaten trail is a new experience for the trekkers experiencing the beauty of this mountain region with the culture of local people. You trek through Tamang villages with its life, culture and crafts which have remained untouched from the beginning of the settlement. The trekkers will receive hearty felicitation by the locals rich in their distinct costumes, architecture of their mountain houses and ancient monasteries. It offers you wilderness experience through beautiful landscapes of alpine terrain, flat meadows and rhododendron forests.
The main inhabitants of this area are believed to be the descendants of Tibetans from Kerung who intermingled with Tamang of the Helambu area. Tamang communities are generally found on higher elevations with the peasants engaging in shifting cultivation and extraction of forest products. They are mainly sheep and yak herders but grow some hardy grains and vegetables. Their daily life activities include raising livestock, agriculture and trade with Kerung in Tibet. They also make baskets and mats from mountain bamboo.
During this trek you can enjoy the dramatic views of Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Langtang Kerung, Chimse Danda ridge crossed by Ganjala Pass (5122m.), Dorje Lakpa (6989m.), Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal, Manaslu and Sanjen Himal ranges. In addition you find over 70 glaciers of varying sizes and high altitude lakes including Gosainkunda, Pravatikunda, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda.
The trail starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Thuman, Timure, Briddim, Lama Hotel, Langtang valley and Kyangjin Gompa. Goljung, Gatlang and Langtang are traditional Tamang villages culminating cultural features. The visit to beautiful local Tamang monastery and the holy Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang adds exhilaration to your trekking.
Itinerary to Tamang village tour
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1467 m.)
Day 02: Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238m.)
Day 03: Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m.)
Day 04: Trek from Tatopani to Thuman (2338m.)
Day 05: Trek from Thuman to Briddim (2229m.)
Day 06: Trek from Briddim to Lama Hotel (2470m.)
Day 07: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3430m.)
Day 08: Trek from Langtang to Kyangjin (3870m)
Day 09: Trek from Kyangjin to Lama Hotel (2470m.)
Day 10: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi and it takes about five hours.
Day 11: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu and it takes about eight hours
This itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern we provide you but it is flexible and can be customized according to your interests and your timeframe.
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