Tamang Heritage Trail

Today in the first half of the day we will  visit some of the major UNESCO World Heritage sites, this includes the Swayambhunath temple, the oldest Buddhist monument in the valley and Boudanath, the largest Stupa in Nepal. Next we will drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, situated at the heart of the ancient city of Kathmandu, full of ancient history, culture and architecture.  Later in the evening we will spend planning and preparing for the trek.
Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today we drive to Syabrubesi the starting point of our trek.  The drive is quite scenic along banks of Trishuli river with beautiful views of valleys, meadows, rivers and mountains.
Overnight in Syabrubesi

Today we begin our trek. It is a steep ascend until the view point that provides panoramic view of the Ganesh himal and Langtang Lirung range and then descends down until Goljung village. From here it is a gradual ascend until the village of Gatlang. Gatlang is a small traditional Tamang village on a hillside.
Overnight in Gatlang village.

Today we head towards Tatopani, descend down to Tangbuche past several chortens and Mani wall on our way to Chilime.  We cross a suspension bridge and continue our ascend through terraced fields until we reach Tatopani. We can enjoy a hot bath at the natural hot spring in Tatopani.
Overnight in Tatopani

Leaving behind Tatopani we trek through the dense alpine forest to the small Tamang village of Brimdang. From there we ascend to Nagthali viewpoint (3165m) which offers an extraordinary view of Langtang Lirung, Shishapangma, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan Himal and other mountain peaks. From here it is a gradual decent to Thuman.
Overnight in Thuman.

Today we head towards Timure village through the ancient salt trade route to Tibet.  We descend down to the Bhote Koshi river and cross over the suspension bridge and continue along the Bhote Koshi river to Timure.
Overnight in Timure

Today we continue to follow the trail upstream along the Bhote Koshi River until we reach Lingling. Then we gently ascend through rhododendron forest to reach the village of Briddim. Briddim is a small Tibetan influenced Tamang village.
Overnight in Briddim.

Today is the last day of our Tamang Heritage Trial Trek. Today we head back to Syabrubesi, the trail is mostly a descent through forests with the beautiful view of the Langtang Lirung and Ganesh Himal along the way.
Overnight in Syabrubesi.

Today we retrace our drive back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival check in to your hotel and rest of the evening is free to rest and relax.
Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight.