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Tamang Heritage Trail trek (6 days)
Langtang Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Gatlang and Thuman

Difficulty: moderate
Tamang Heritage Trail
Starting at $290 usd
For 1 person -Guide & Permits
Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees
$31.05 /day per person for guide
+ $30 per person for guide's insurance
+ $19.50 per person for vat tax
+ $53 per person for permits

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

Sherpana prices are based on group size. We refund you the difference if more people join your trek.
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Included Services
  • Permits Langtang National Park Entry and TIMS Card
  • Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
  • VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
Optional Services (Porter)
  • Porter Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear. Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
    $20 per day per porter

    + $30 per porter for porter's insurance
    + $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)

This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?

The Tamang are an ethnic group that inhabits the southern slopes of the Himalayas. They trace their origins back to the Tibetan plateau and share many similar religious cultural practices with their Tibetan neighbors to the north. Get up and close to Tamang culture on this trek through the Tamang villages of Gatlang, Thuman, and Briddim. This off the beaten track trek will give you an intimate look into the culture, while enjoying breathtaking Himalayan views along the way. To do this trek in 5 days you can take a hired jeep from Kathmandu directly to Gatlang.

Weather Conditions in February

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February has a slightly higher chance of precipitation than January and a slight increase in the chance of clouds, but in general it is typically a very dry month. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution.

At a glance
On average there are 3 days with precipitation in February. The highest point on the trek is Tatopani, Tamang at 2600 m. During February, expect high temperatures of around 13.8°C (57°F) and lows down to -3.2°C (26°F) at Tatopani, Tamang.

Tamang Heritage Trail Trek
(Elevation Profile)

Available Side Trips

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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Sun Feb 9 (day 1)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in February.

Kathmandu

Highlights: Gatlang

You can save a day by taking a hired jeep from Kathmandu directly to Gatlang

Public bus from Kathmandu to Syapru Besi (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 7 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Syapru Besi (1450 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.7°C (69°F) and lows of about 3.7°C (39°F) in February.

Syapru Besi
Mon Feb 10 (day 2)

Gatlang (2300 m)

About 5 hours from Syapru Besi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.6°C (60°F) and lows of about -1.4°C (29°F) in February.

Gatlang
Mark Thomsen
Tue Feb 11 (day 3)

Tatopani, Tamang (2600 m)

About 5-7 hours from Gatlang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.8°C (57°F) and lows of about -3.2°C (26°F) in February.

Tatopani, Tamang
Sarah Cunningham
Wed Feb 12 (day 4)

Thuman (2300 m)

About 6 hours from Tatopani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.6°C (60°F) and lows of about -1.4°C (29°F) in February.

Thuman
Mark Thomsen
Thu Feb 13 (day 5)

Briddim (2240 m)

About 6 hours from Thuman (the walk to Syabru Besi is a short one so best to leave in the afternoon after spending a leisurely morning in Briddim)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.0°C (61°F) and lows of about -1.0°C (30°F) in February.

Briddim
Sarah Cunningham

Highlights: Kyangjin Gompa, Kyangjin Ri, and Langtang Valley
Difficulty: moderate
A great option for those with less time, the Langtang valley trek allows trekkers to get high into the Himalayas without having to climb a high pass. Although the region was devastated by the 2015 earthquake when Langtang village was completely destroyed by a massive avalanche, the region is now recovering and the trekking routes are open into this spectacular valley.

Syapru Besi (1450 m)

About 2-3 hours from Briddim
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.7°C (69°F) and lows of about 3.7°C (39°F) in February.

Syapru Besi
Fri Feb 14 (day 6)
Public bus from Syapru Besi to Kathmandu (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 7 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in February.

Kathmandu
you can add extra rest days after the itinerary is created

by Andrea (Germany) on Apr 21, 2023

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Beautiful nature and a great way to see culture and village life. We had some clear mornings with amazing views!