Langtang and Tamang Heritage trek
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Mountains
- National parks
- Family
- duration 17 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 12-75 yrs
- max group size 20
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-33784
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- Operated in English
- Tour of ancient Kathmandu
- Trekking on quiet paths through Tamang villages
- Lush Himalayan foothills
- Langtang Valley
- High mountain views of Ganesh Himal and the Langtang peaks
- Option to ascend Cherko River
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This Nepal trek combines the quiet and little travelled paths of the Tamang Heritage Trail with the spectacular high mountain scenery of the Langtang National Park - once known as a restricted area for trekkers.
Langtang treks mountainous region provide some of Nepal's most breath-taking scenery and trekking in this area is a must for all outdoor enthusiasts.
The soaring, snow-capped mountains at the head of the Langtang valley and the rich cultural heartlands of the Tamang people in the lower foothills combine to make this a perfect trekking alternative to the better-known Everest and Annapurna treks.
On this tour, we kick off in Kathmandu with an introduction to your trekking guide and a walking tour of this bustling city - here you will also have some time for any last-minute purchases to take on your trek.
Following the Trisuli River north out of Kathmandu, we drive to Syabrubesi - a Sherpa village located at the very edge of the Langtang National Park - this is where your trek begins and also where you'll spend the first night in a trekking lodge.
The first leg of the trek will start from Syabrubesi followed by the quiet Tamang Heritage Trail through an area heavily influenced by Tibet which was a restricted area for trekkers until 2014 - here you can expect to see lush terraced farmland, tiny homesteads and villages, and where you'll learn a lot about typical rural Nepali mountain life.
The tour then heads up the Langtang valley, crossing the river several times as you travel up along the gorge-like, lower section of the valley. You pass through oak and rhododendron forests and trek across glacial moraine on your way to the village of Langtang which was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake.
We travel further up the valley is Kyangin Gompa spending three nights and where you'll have plenty of time to explore the local area. You will have the option to take on several day-walks such as ascending Cherko Ri (4984m) for spectacular views or continuing up the Langtang Khola to Langshisha Karka.
After backtracking down the valley, you will travel through Sing Gompa for some more views before driving back to Kathmandu.
The itinerary shown below is quite flexible and can be both shortened and extended depending on your available time.
Options are also available to do a mountain flight up to view Mt. Everest, add extensions to the tour to try some white-water rafting, or visit Chitwan or Bardia National Park.
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
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Day 2: Kathmandu - walking tour and free time
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Day 3: Kathmandu (1400m) to Syabrubesi (1462m)
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Day 4: Trek to Gatlang (2238m)
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Day 5: Trek to Tatopani (2607m)
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Day 6: Trek to Nagthali Hill (3210m) and Thuman (2338m)
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Day 7: Trek to Briddim (2239m)
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Day 8: Trek to Sherpagaon (2490m)
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Day 9: Trek to Ghora Tabela (3035m)
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Day 10: Trek to Kyangin Gompa (3849m)
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Day 11: Kyangin Gompa. Optional day hike to Tsergo Ri (4984m)
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Day 12: Kyangin Gompa. Optional day hike to Langshisa Kharka (4060m)
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Day 13: Trek to Lama Hotel (2500m)
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Day 14: Trek to Thulu Syabru (2260m)
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Day 15: Trek to Sing Gompa (3300m)
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Day 16: Descend to Dhunche (1960m) and drive to Kathmandu
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Day 17: Kathmandu. Free time, departure airport transfer
- All accommodation (3 nights in mid-range hotels, 13 nights in trekking lodges)
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (breakfasts in hotels, all meals on trek)
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Private car/minivan for drive to/from Syabrubesi
- Services of a trekking guide and porter(s) throughout the trek
- Insurance for porters and guides
- Half day walking tour in Kathmandu
- Trekking area permissions/permits
- International flights (available on request)
- Visa fees (available on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Sleeping bag (available for hire in Kathmandu as part of a trekking pack)
- Any other items not mentioned above
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Langtang and Tamang Heritage trek tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 24 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 June 2024, a deposit of 250 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceLangtang and Tamang Heritage trek tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Langtang and Tamang Heritage trek tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Tours will be reduced to smaller group sizes to protect against COVID-19.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and also during transportation.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be recommended to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.