Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking

The Tamang Heritage Trail takes you through verdant midlands of Nepal experiencing traditional cultural practice with the magnificent Himali region. The trail passes through traditional Tamang villages which are untouched with the modern majestic living style. Hearty welcome by locals, rich architecture of their mountain houses, and the ancient monasteries and places of pray add color to the trial.

The trail starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Chilime, Thuman, Timure and Briddim. The trail may end back in Syabrubesi or follow the Langtang trek from Briddim village via Khanjim. Goljung and Gatlang are traditional Tamang villages where one can have cultural experience. You can also visit the beautiful local Tamang monastery and the holy Parvati kunda Lake at Gatlang. From the viewpoint at Bahundanda near these settlements, one can also see a panoramic view of Lantang, Kerung, and the Ganesh Himal, Sanjen Himal ranges.

After the trek of several days, bathing in the hot, healing waters of the natural spring at Tatopani en route from Gatlang to Chilime is an exhilarating experience. Brimdang offers cultural experience at community-run home-stay. A fort at Rasuwagadi in Timure is a historical reminder of the Nepal-Tibet relations that has existed for many centuries. A suspension bridge links Nepal and Tibet. The trail ends at Briddim which lies on the lap of Langtang Himal. Briddim offers warm Tamang hospitality at the home-stays run by community members. In addition, tourists can also visit local monasteries of Dukchu Gompa chosen as sacred site by the great Tibetan Lama - Guru Rinpoche, and Chukia Khnaga Gompa.