Tamang Heritage Trek

After breakfast, we take you to four major world UNESCO heritage sites for sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley. Visit the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest of all Hindu temples. Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva-Pashupatinath, with its two-tiered golden roof and silver doors, is famous for its superb architecture. We can see the temple, the activities performed on the temple premises, and the cremation bank of the Bagmati River.

Apart from Hindus, no one is allowed to enter the main temple, but we take a short walk by the bank of the Bagmati River, where one can observe the pilgrims and Hindu priests activities around the premises. This River is also a cremation site for Hindus. From here, we take a short drive that leads to Bouddhanath, northeast of the Pashupatinath area.

The Stupa of Bouddhanath is 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu. This colossal and ancient stupa is one of the biggest in the world. This area is also known as ‘Little Tibet. After a visit here to observe the Tibetan Buddhist way of life, our tour continues towards the Patan area, which is situated to the south of Kathmandu and separated by a bridge over the River Bagmati. Patan Durbar Square (Patan) is also known as Lalitpur, which means the city of Arts and architecture.

The old historical castle (Durbar), the tall terracotta house, and the Stone Temple of Krishna with the pillar of Garuda look fascinating. Garuda is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu as well as of Lord Krishna. After the historic visit, we drive short distances towards the end of the Patan area at the Tibetan Refugee Camp, where one can observe the happy and cheery workers weaving carpets. The Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) has been in use since the 5th century and consists of a magnificent domed stupa as well as a variety of shrines and temples. Each temple is extremely ornate and richly decorated with gold and vibrant prayer flags, though it’s not only the spiritual décor that draws visitors.

This sacred pilgrimage site is also home to hundreds of monkeys considered holy by Tibetan Buddhists and Hindus. According to legend, Manjushree, the bodhisattva of wisdom, was in the process of raising the temple hill when the lice in his hair transformed into these monkeys. Swayambhunath means self

arisen and is derived from that legend.

After breakfast, today we trek from Syafrubensi to Gatlang Village (2,238m). It's a 6 hour walk to Gatlang village. A beautiful cultural village, the people who live around here are Tamang, and you will have a homestay experience while you trek around the Tamang heritage trail.

It starts with a gradual ascent, with gorgeous view of Mt. Ganesh Himal and Goljung valley in the background and the Trishuli River below in the distance. Overnight at the guesthouse

After breakfast, today we trek from Gatlang Village to Tatopani (2,607m). It's a 6 hour walk to Tatopani. The way starts slightly downhill, passing beautiful mani walls and chortens through the dense forest, and you reach Chilime.

After reaching Chilime, cross the suspension bridge and start climbing up through the terrace until you reach Gonggang, then another 2 hours of ascending to get to our final destination, where we have a natural hot spring that is good for body, skin, and relaxation. Overnight at the Homestay in Tatopani

After breakfast, today we trek from Tatopani to Thuman (2,338m). It's a 5-hour walk to Thuman.

The trek through agricultural fields, Mani walls, and Brimdang (2846 meters), passing the view point of Nagthali Ghyang (3165 meters), offers a spectacular view of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Shisapangma, and the Tibetian Range snowy peaks, then descends to reach Thuman. The Tatopani to Thuman trek is one of the most interesting parts of the Langtang Tamang heritage trail. Some people add a day and make a trip to Timure, from where you can go up to the Tibet border. overnight at a homestay.

After breakfast, today we trek from Thuman to Briddim (2,229m). It's a 4-hour walk to Briddim.

Briddim is considered a living museum that reflects the Tibetan culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the Tamang communities.

The walk to Lingling is downhill, taking almost 2 hours as you cross the Bhote Koshi River, then start ascending to Briddim village for another 2 hours. Overnight at a homestay.

After breakfast, today we trek from Briddim back to Syafrubensi (1,400m). It's a 3 to 4 hour walk to Syafrubensi.

The walk to Syafrubensi is quite short and easy compared to other days. It's a slight uphill, passing local settlements and fields at the beginning, and all the way downhill, crossing rhododendron and pine forest, leaving behind the views of the mountains Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, and the Tibetian range. We reach Syafrubensi by lunchtime, you can just take it easy and relax for the rest of the day. overnight at the guesthouse.

After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu with a regular bus (8 hours) or private vehicle (5 hours) to reach Kathmandu,

It is 122km from Syafrubensi to Kathmandu, an interesting ride again. We will transfer you to the hotel in Kathmandu, do souvenir shopping, and have a farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant in the evening. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu

Today is your last day in Nepal. Our company representative will transfer you 3 hours prior to your flight time to the airport for your international flight back home or an additional trip to Pokhara, Chitwan/Lumbini