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May 20 - Jun 3, 2024 | Change
Tamang Heritage Trail
via Langtang Valley, via Gosainkunda, and via Laurebina La & Helambu
trek
(15 days)
Langtang Region, Nepal
- With 3 Side Trips: via Langtang Valley, via Gosainkunda, and via Laurebina La & Helambu
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Highlights:
Gatlang, Thuman, Langtang Valley, Kyangjin Gompa, Kyangjin Ri, Gosainkunda, and Laurebina La
Difficulty:
moderate
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $350.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits Langtang National Park Entry and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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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)
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English, Japanese, Sherpa, Nepali, Hindi, little Tibetan, little German.
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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.
Side trip via Langtang Valley: 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.
Side trip via Gosainkunda: The Hindu sacred lake of Gosainkunda sits at an altitude of 4380 m (14,370 ft). This destination draws trekkers and pilgrims alike. The trail passes through villages, forests, and beautiful mountain vistas before arriving at the sacred lake.
Side trip via Laurebina La & Helambu: This route goes over the 4610 m (15,125 ft) Laurebina La pass offering expansive views over the region before descending to Helambu. Continuing through forests and villages the trail descends to the road head at Timbu.
Weather Conditions in May
change startMay is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons.
At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in
May. The highest point on the trek is
Kyangjin Ri at
4779 m. During
May, expect high temperatures of around
8.7°C (48°F)
and lows down to
-4.3°C (24°F)
at Kyangjin Ri.
Tamang Heritage Trail
via Langtang Valley, via Gosainkunda, and via Laurebina La & Helambu
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
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(15 days)
- 3 Side Trips: via Langtang Valley, via Gosainkunda, and via Laurebina La & Helambu
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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.
| Mon May 20 (day 1) | |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in May. |
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Highlights: Gatlang
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Syapru Besi
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Syapru Besi (1450 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.7°C (84°F) and lows of about 15.7°C (60°F) in May. Overnight |
| Tue May 21 (day 2) |
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Gatlang (2300 m)
About 5 hours from Syapru Besi Overnight |
| Wed May 22 (day 3) |
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Tatopani, Tamang (2600 m)
About 5-7 hours from Gatlang Overnight |
| Thu May 23 (day 4) |
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Thuman (2300 m)
About 6 hours from Tatopani Overnight |
| Fri May 24 (day 5) |
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Briddim (2240 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.0°C (75°F) and lows of about 11.0°C (52°F) in May. |
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Sherpagaon (3000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 6.4°C (44°F) in May. Overnight |
| Sat May 25 (day 6) |
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Lama Hotel (2500 m)
About 6 hours from Briddim |
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Ghora Tabela (2950 m)
About 1-2 hours from Lama Hotel Overnight |
| Sun May 26 (day 7) |
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Langtang Valley (3500 m)
About 5-6 hours from Ghora Tabela Overnight |
| Mon May 27 (day 8) |
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Kyangjin Gompa (3860 m)
About 3-4 hours from Langtang Valley Overnight |
| Tue May 28 (day 9) |
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Kyangjin Ri (4779 m)
About 1-2 hours up and an hour back down. |
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Langtang Valley (3500 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.4°C (62°F) and lows of about 3.4°C (38°F) in May. |
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Ghora Tabela (2950 m)
About 5 hours from Kyangjin Gompa Overnight |
| Wed May 29 (day 10) |
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Lama Hotel (2500 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.4°C (72°F) and lows of about 9.4°C (49°F) in May. |
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Thulo Syabru (2120 m)
About 2-3 hours from Lama Hote Overnight |
| Thu May 30 (day 11) |
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Phoprang Danda (3150 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.5°C (65°F) and lows of about 5.5°C (42°F) in May. |
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Sing Gompa (3250 m)
About 5 hours from Tholu Syabru Overnight |
| Fri May 31 (day 12) |
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Lauri Binayak (3660 m)
A 2-4 hour steep climb from Sing Gompa (the trail initially passes through pine forest then up the ridge to Lauri Binayak with views to Langtang Lirung and the Ganesh Himal to the west) |
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Gosainkunda (4380 m)
About 5-6 hours from Sing Gompa Overnight |
| Sat Jun 1 (day 13) |
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Laurebina La (4610 m)
About 1-2 hours from Gosainkunda to reach the top of the pass |
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Ghopte (3500 m)
About 6-7 hours from Gosainkunda Overnight |
| Sun Jun 2 (day 14) |
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Tharepati (3500 m)
About 7-9 hours from Gosainkunda, if the group is fast it may be possible to stay in Tharepati instead of Ghopte |
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Melamachigaun (2500 m)
For a more leisurely descent groups can stay break the trek from Ghopte to Timbu at Melamachigaun |
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Timbu (1375 m)
7-9 hours from Ghopte or 6-7 hours from Tharepati Overnight |
| Mon Jun 3 (day 15) |
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Public bus from Timbu to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$3.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 19.4°C (67°F) in June. |
Tamang Heritage Trail Itinerary Reviews
by Sarah (USA) on May 31, 2018
Tamang Heritage Trail led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa
Beautiful nature and a great way to see culture and village life. We had some clear mornings with amazing views!
