Tamang Heritage Trail with Langtang Valley Trek
Tamang Heritage Trail with Langtang Trek, a mix of mountain adventure and Himalayan culture, Tamang Heritage with Langtang. The Langtang region is as wild as any Tibetan highlands with idyllic rural landscape and the rich cultural heritage of ethnic Nepalese Tamang people. Despite being just a few hours' drive from Kathmandu, the trek along the off the beaten track of the rural and rugged mountains and the high passes dotted with chortens, stupas and prayer flags flapping in the wind make every trekker marvel why the country is called a "walker's paradise". A land of magic, meditation, and shamanism. Langtang is also the region of ancient Tibetan monasteries, rhododendron and bamboo forests, majestic waterfalls, snow-capped Himalayas, and many sacred lakes, or what the devout practitioners call the "Kunda".
Tamang Heritage with Langtang Trek starts with a day's bus ride from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. The actual trek begins from Syabrubesi. From Syabru, we head upward to Gatlang and Tatopani. Then via Thuman and Briddim, we head for the Lama Hotel. From Lama Hotel, another upward hike via the Langtang village takes us to the famous Kanyanjing Gompa. After exploring the region, we trek back to Syabrubesi from where we drive to Kathmandu.
Highlights
- Langtang National Park
- Excellent views of Ganesh Himal
- Traditional Sherpa and Tamang village
- Trekking peaks to climb
- Yak Cheese Factory
- Explore the Langtang Valley
- Kathmandu Sightseeing
Trip Map

Short itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Kathmandu - 1,300m/4,264 ft
DAY 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Preparation for the Trek
DAY 3: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 145 km/ 8-9 hrs
DAY 4: Trek Syabru Besi - Gatlang (2,200m/7,217ft.): 5 hours
DAY 5: Trek Gatlang – Tatopani (2607m/8550 ft): 6-7 hrs
DAY 6: Trek Tatopani-Thuman (2,400m/7,874 ft) via Brimdang and Nagthali: 6 hrs
DAY 7: Thuman – Briddim (2,345m/7,693 ft): 6 hrs
DAY 8: Briddim – Lamahotel (2470m): 6 hrs
DAY 9: Trek to Langtang village (3,430m/11,253ft): 6/7 hr
DAY 10: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 3-1/2 hr
DAY 11: Trek back to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 4/5 hrs
DAY 12: Trek back to Syabrubesi: 5 hrs
DAY 13: Sybrubesi-Kathmandu