The tamang Heritage Trail takes you through verdant midlands of Nepal experiencing the beauty of this mountain region and the culture of the people who live here. The trail passes thorough traditional Tamang villages where life, culture, and crafts have remained unchanged since the beginning of the settlement. Warm traditional welcome hasted by the locals, their elaborate costumes, rich architecture of their mountain houses, and the ancient monasteries and places of pray add color to the experience of this trail. In addition to cultural experience, the trek also offers wilderness experience through beautiful landscapes of alpine terrain, flat meadows, and rhododendron forests.

The trail starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Chilime, Thuman, Timure and Briddim. The trail may end back in Syabrubesi or follow the Langtang trek from Briddim village via Khanjim. Goljung and Gatlang are traditional Tamang villages where one can have cultural experience. You can also visit the beautiful local Tamang monastery and the holy Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang. From the viewpoint at Bahundanda near these settlements, one can also see panoramic view of Langtang, Kerung, and the Ganesh Himal, Sanjen Himal ranges.

Duration of trekking : 12 days
Grade : Moderate
Type of Trek : Camping / Teahouse
Recommended season : Spring / Autumn / Winter
Trekking starting point : Kathmandu / Dhunche
Trekking ending point : Syabru / Kathmandu
Maximum height : 3750 m.