Tamang Heritage Trail
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This tour combines culturally and historically important sites with a short hike in the Langtang region (at the border of Langtang National Park). In addition you get to experience the countryside lifestyle in Dadhikot and Balthali.
The Tamang Heritage Trail takes you to the authentic Tamang culture in local mountain villages. This is perfect to get acquainted with trekking in the Nepalese Himalayas. The level of the trekking is light to medium. You get all aspects for a perfect trek: beautiful nature, splendid views, authentic villages, rice fields and an immersion in the Tamang culture.
For those looking for a trek far away from mass tourism, this is a good choice. All overnight stays are in trekkers lodges. All seasons are possible for this trek, though summer (monsoon) season can be cloudy and wet.
Culture and religion are thoroughly explored in Patan and Kathmandu. where also Boudhanath stupa and Pashupatinath will be visited. Both great and important shrines annually visited by thousands of pilgrims. Boudhanath is a large Buddhist stupa and the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu. Pashupatinath is a Hindu cemetery and temple, also known as The Temple of Living Beings. Both religions go side by side in Nepal.
Bhaktapur is a quiet town in the Kathmandu valley, protected world heritage and also known for its pottery, woodcarvings, works of handmade paper (lokta) and king’s curd.
The last three nights, you can enjoy the local life in Dadhikot, hometown of the Ganesh Trekking team.
The standard price of this trek is based on local transport. If desired, you can also use private transport from your hotel to the starting point of the trek and back. Ask us about the price.
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Kathmandu - Patan
Your arrival in Kathmandu, airport pick-up and transportation to the hotel in Patan.
Free day.
Immerse yourself in the Nepali culture: stroll around the market, visit local shops and meet the friendly people of this wonderful country.
(option: guided city visit or Ayurveda introduction eg. massage, yoga and/or healing bowl session)
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Day 2 : Patan
Exploration (with guide) of Royal city Patan: durbar square with its 3 main courtyards, lots of interesting temples, Patan museum, the Stone Column and the golden temple.
Overnight in the same hotel.
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Day 3 : Patan - Balthali
A two-days trip with guide for a pleasant home-stay experience:
transport to Balthali and walk around in the green surroundings of Balthali. Today you will see more houses built in the traditional style of Nepal, locals working on the fields and herding their cattle, amidst the green hills of this region.
Overnight at the house of a friendly Humagain family.
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Day 4 : Namobuddha - Balthali
A few hours hike brings us to Namobuddha (a Buddhist monastery and stupa situated on a hilltop with great views) and back to Balthali for overnight stay.
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Day 5 : Balthali - Kathmandu
Transportation back to Kathmandu in the morning.
The rest of the day is free.
Preparation for your trek.Option: guided visit to Kathmandu durbar square and Swayambhunath (the monkey temple).
Overnight in hotel.
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Day 6 : Kathmandu - Syabru Besi
Start of your trek: an adventurous bus drive through stunning landscapes. Drive (local bus) around 7 hrs together with your guide, from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi.
Syabrubesi is located at 1503m above sea level.
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Day 7 : Syabru Besi - Gatlang
Hike 6 to 7 hrs hike upto Gatlang (2238m).
The locals will give you a hearty welcome in their precious village.
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Day 8 : Gatlang - Thambuchet
Hike without luggage to Parvati lake and take the chance to visit the cheese factory along the way.
Back to Gatlang for lunch and trek around 2 hrs downhill to Thambuchet (1810m).
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Day 9 : Thambuchet - Gonggang
Trek uphill to Tatopani (2607m) in around 6hrs, passing the village of Gonggang.
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Day 10 : Gonggang - Thuman
Passing the viewpoint of Nagthali at 3165m, we hike further and now downhill to Thuman (2338m).
This day trek takes around 6 hours.
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Day 11 : Thuman - Bridim
A short trek today, where we cross the mighty Bhote Koshi river and hike to Bridim in around 3 hrs.
Today’s destination Bridim is situated at 2229m.
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Day 12 : Bridim - Syabrubesi
In about 5 hrs hike we return back to Syabrubesi (our starting point of trek).
Here we spend the last night in a trekkers lodge, before heading back towards Kathmandu Valley.
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Day 13 : Syabrubesi - Dadhikot
Using the same and only road, we head back by local transportation from Syabrubesi to Dadhikot.
Private transportation is an option (for those who wish).
Overnight in our own B&B at the countryside nearby Bhaktapur city.
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Day 14 : Bhaktapur
Free morning/ rest.
Afternoon: Bhaktapur city visit with guide and transportation.
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Day 15 : Kathmandu
Day trip to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath with guide and transportation.
These holy places are two “must-do’s” of Nepal: one Hindu and one Buddhist impressive pilgrimage site.
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Day 16 : Departure
Free day.
Transport to the airport for your international departure.
(not included)
Price Details
PRICE: (VALID UNTIL THE END OF DECEMBER 2022)
€ 1181 per person * on the basis of two persons
* Single supplement is € 338 (during the trek rooms will be shared, if needed).
* The service of a Porter cost € 178 extra for the full trek and he/she carries max. 12kg.
This trip can be booked for one person; ask for your price when there are more than two participants.
Included
- all transportation in Nepal as mentioned.
- guide visits (incl. transportation) to Patan, Bhaktapur, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath
- entrance fees of the guided cultural sites mentioned above
- Guide for the 2-days trip to Balthali incl. visit to Namobuddha monastery
- 6 nights accommodation in hotel/B&B incl. breakfast (Patan, Kathmandu and Dadhikot) – attached bathroom
- 2 nights accommodation in homestay in Balthali (incl. breakfast & dinner) – shared bathroom
- 7 nights accommodation in trekkers lodges during the Himalaya-trek (incl. 3 meals a day)
- the service of a certified trekking guide for your Himalaya trek
- insurance, transportation, meals and accommodation for your trekking guide.
- all needed permits
- administration cost
Excluded
- International flight and visa for Nepal
- Your travel-, health- and cancellation insurance
- Lunch and dinner outside the trek (2 dinners included in Balthali homestay)
- Drinks and extras
- A Porter for your luggage during the trek (optional)
- The usual tips
- Options : transport upgrade, extra excursions, …
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