Tour Sansar: Tamang Heritage Trek

The trekking region is located on north of Kathmandu and close to Langtang range, with very easy access distance of 30 kilometers from the capital. The inhabitants of this area are Tamang, a little known ethnic group of Nepal, who are believed to be the descendants of Tibetans from Kerung who amalgamate with Tamang of the Helambu area. Tamang communities are generally found on higher elevations with the peasants engaging in shifting cultivation and extraction of forest products. They are mainly sheep and yak herders but grow some hardy grains and vegetables. Their daily life activities include raising livestock, agriculture, making baskets and mats from mountain bamboo and trading with Kerung in Tibet.
With effort of some Nepali NGO’s to the improvement of the trails, it has been opened up for tourist allowing exploration of the fascinating culture of the Tamang people. Besides displaying the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Tamang people, this treks offer breathtaking mountain scenery, beautiful farming hamlets and rich jungle land. Additional highlights of this trek is the opportunity to do ‘home stay’ in the villages of Tamang people. With such variation and an easy-going route through pristine mountain scenery, this trek will definitely become one of the most popular short trekking routes in the years to come as it offers a great general overview to the Himalaya and its cultures.
Starting with a bus ride from Kathmandu the beginning of the trek will take you into the lower foothills of Langtang region, where your trek to the heart of mountain regions begins. Tamang Heritage trek either start from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Thuman, Timure, Briddim, Lama Hotel, Langtang valley and Kyangjin Gompa. During the trekking journey you will observe Tamang rituals, Tibetan culture, religious festivals, native dress, traditional architecture, cultural displays of song and dancing and the warmth and hospitality of the people. Additionally, you will witness the stunning mountain views of Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Langtang Kerung, Chimse Danda ridge crossed by Ganjala Pass (5122m.), Dorje Lakpa (6989m.), Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal, Manaslu and Sanjen Himal ranges. Moreover, you will be bystander of 70 glaciers of varying sizes and high altitude lakes including Goshaikunda, Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda. Visit to the local tamang monastery and the holy Parvatikunda lake will add an excitement to your trip.