Tamang Heritage Trail Trek
Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to your Hotel 1,350 m./4,428 ft
When you arrive at the Kathmandu International Airport, a GAT-dedicated airport representative will greet you and help you transfer to the Hotel.
Distance cover-6 km.
Travel-30 min.
Accommodation- Buddha Hotel or Similar
Meals-No
Day 02: Guided Kathmandu Heritage Sightseeing Tour
• Pashupatinath Temple: Nepal's most sacred Hindu shrine and considered one of the greatest Shiva sites, is located on the banks of the Bagmati River five km north-east of Kathmandu Valley.
• Bouddha Nath Stupa: The largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism.
• Monkey Temple: Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple, as there are holy monkeys living in the northwest parts of the temple.
• Kathmandu Durbar Square: Also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the then Kathmandu Kingdom. Durbar Square is surrounded by spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries.
Day 03: Kathmandu drive to Syabrubesi 1,500 m./4,920 ft./117 km./73 miles By Bus/Jeep- 7 hrs.
Our journey starts after having an early breakfast at your hotel. This is a 7-hour bus ride to Syabrubesi. The road goes through Trisuli Bazar where we stop for Lunch and keep driving to Syabru Bensi. Arrival and transfer to Hotel.
Distance cover- 117 km./73 miles
Altitude gain- 150
Travel duration- 7 hrs.
Accommodation- Hotel Buddha or similar
Meals-BLD
Day 04: Syabrubesi to Gatlang 2,250 m./7,380 ft./13 km./ 4-5 hrs.
After having breakfast at the lodge we begin our trek to Gatlang. The path goes uphill to Goljung Bhanjyang. The views are excellent at Langtang Lirung and some parts of the Tibetan range. Walk about another 2hrs easy walks to Gatlang.
Distance cover-13 km.
Altitude gain-750 m.
Trekking hours- 5 hrs.
Melas- BLD
Day 05: Gatlang to Tatopani 2,600 m./8,528 ft./15 km./5-6 hrs.
You can enjoy a natural hot spring bath at Tatopani. Visibility of the Langtang range is just up front, Mt. Ganesh Himal range is on the left side of the way. Experience the Tamang culture in this cultural trek.
Distance cover-15 km.
Altitude gain-350 m.
Trekking hours- 6 hrs.
Meals- BLD
Day 06: Tatopani to Thuman 2,350 m./7,710 ft./12 km./ via Nagathali view point 3,165 m./10,381 ft./6-7 hrs
Today the views are amazing including Ganesh Himal, Langtang range and Kerung market can be seen easily from the viewpoint. Along the way, you may encounter Langur Monkeys and deer. The trails are 2-3 hours uphill and descending another 2 hours to Thuman. You can experience the Tamang culture. Watch cultural programs shown by community members.
Distance cover- 12 km.
Altitude gain-565 m.
Trekking hours-7 hrs
Meals-BLD
Day 07: Thuman trek to Timure 1,750 m./5,740 ft./14 km./4-5 hrs.
Trekking from Thuman to Timure and visit nearby historical Rasuwagadhi. Observe Tibeto-Burman Tamang culture on the way. The path is gradually up and down. You can experience the birds and some mammals along the way. Overnight at Guest House.
Distance cover-14 km.
Altitude descend-600 m.
Trekking hours-5 hrs.
Meals-BLD
Day 08: Timure drive to Kathmandu 150 km. By bus.Jeep/ 8-9 hrs.
This is a long off-road ride. Approximately it takes 8/9hrs to Kathmandu. Arrival and transfer to Hotel. Evening, farewell dinner at a Nepalese typical restaurant with a cultural show.
Distance cover-150 km./93 miles
Altitude descend-400 m.
Bus/Jeep journey- 9 hrs.
Melas-BLD
Day 09: Final Departure 6 km/30 min. drive
Global Adventure Trekking Company is always dedicated and committed to arrange airport departure transportation for your next journey. Wishing you a pleasant and safe journey onward.
Distance cover-6 km
Driving-30 min.
Meals-Breakfast