Tamang Heritage Trek

This is a new trekking route in the Ganesh Himal area, North of Kathmandu. The trek starts from Syabru Besi, after a day long drive from Kathmandu. On the way to Gatlang, the Goljung view point will, after a short 3 hour walk, give you an amazing panorama of the Ganesh Himal including Shishapangma (8013m) and Langtang Lirung (7246m). From here, you enter a quiet and unspoiled valley which will lead you to the Jageswor Lake after a 3 days hike. The steep trail goes through a dense forest where life seems to be suspended on time. This region of Nepal is inhabited by the Tamang people and sharing a milk tea with them is an unforgettable experience. The ascent will eventually end up at almost 4200m and views from the south ridge of this mountain chain are truly breathtaking. For the next 2 days, you and your Nepali team will follow the ridge to the north direction at an average altitude of 4500 meters high. Views of majestic mountain ranges remain your companion throughout this section of the trek.

At Changan Kharka, the descent to Tatopani starts passing through small Tamang settlements and large forest while following the Sanjen Khola stream. The 2 day descent will lead you to Tatopani located at 2600 meters high. A bath in the Hot Springs is a must do and a reward after the accomplished wild camping trek. Day long walks lead you to a new valley where you will be completely immerged into the Tamang culture (in Thuman, Rasuwagadi and Briddim). You will follow the Bhote Kosi River on the left side of the valley to the North and then come back on the opposite side on your way back to Syabru Besi, from where it all began.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01 – Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02 – Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 – Kathmandu to Syabru Besi [1400m]
Day 04 – Syabru Besi to Gatlang (2200m)
Day 05 – Trek to Yuri Kharka (2800m)
Day 06 – Rest day
Day 07 – Trek to Jageswor (4000m)
Day 08 – Trek to Rimlang Kharka (4200m)
Day 09 – Trek to Changan Kharka (4400m)
Day 10 – Trek to Tatopani (2600m)
Day 11 – Trek to Thuman (2400m)
Day 12 – Trek to Rasuwagadi
Day 13 – Trek to Briddim
Day 14 – Trek to Syabru Besi (1400m)
Day 15 – Drive to Kathmandu
Day 16 – Depart Kathmandu.