Tamang heritage, Langtang, Gosaikunda & Helambu trek Information

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,360m)
Land at Kathmandu International Airport, greeted by a Best Trips Nepal representative with a trek briefing. Transfer to a Thamel hotel to relax. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 02: Stay in Kathmandu for Official Procedure (1,360m)
After breakfast, tour UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) with Kathmandu Valley views, Boudhanath Stupa (second-largest globally), and Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu site. Complete trek permits and briefing. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,460m, 8 hours)
Drive 8 hours from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi via Trishuli, enjoying foothills and ridgeline scenery with glimpses of Ganesh Himal along the Trishuli River. Check into a guesthouse. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 04: Trek to Goljung (1,946m, 4.5 hours)
Trek 4.5 hours from Syabrubesi to Goljung, a Tamang village. Explore the Tamang way of life and enjoy a unique cultural show with traditional dances. Overnight at a guesthouse or homestay.

Day 05: Trek to Gatlang (2,238m, 4 hours)
Trek 4 hours from Goljung to Gatlang, a Tamang community on a hillside with terraced fields. Visit a Tamang monastery, Parvatikunda Lake, and enjoy a cultural show with scenic landscape views. Overnight at a guesthouse or homestay.

Day 06: Trek to Tatopani (2,607m, 3 hours)
Trek 3 hours from Gatlang to Tatopani (“hot water” in Nepali), enjoying Langtang and Ganesh Himal views. Relax in natural hot springs, believed to alleviate aches. Overnight at a guesthouse or homestay.

Day 07: Trek to Nagthali (3,165m, 4 hours)
Trek 4 hours from Tatopani to Nagthali via Nagthali Ghyang, a former meditation site with views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Kerung, and Sanjen ranges. Overnight at a guesthouse or homestay.

Day 08: Trek to Thuman (2,338m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours from Nagthali to Thuman, a cultural village known for Shamanic performances and Langtang views. Overnight at a guesthouse or homestay.

Day 09: Trek to Rasuwagadhi (1,814m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours from Thuman to Rasuwagadhi, a historic trade post near the Nepal-Tibet border. Set up camp in this strategic fort area. Overnight at a guesthouse or homestay.

Day 10: Trek to Briddim (2,229m, 7 hours)
Trek 7 hours from Rasuwagadhi to Briddim, a Tibetan Buddhist village with Tibeto-Burman Tamang traditions akin to Tibetan communities. Discover village life and cultural charm. Overnight at a guesthouse or homestay.

Day 11: Trek to Sherpagaun (2,500m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours from Briddim to Sherpagaun, a Sherpa and Tamang village offering cultural insights and scenic views of the Langtang range. Ascend through forested trails and settlements. Overnight at a guesthouse or homestay.

Day 12: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,410m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours to Lama Hotel (Changdam), crossing a suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi and following the Langtang River. Pass dense forests of alder, maple, oaks, and bamboo, spotting wildlife like langur monkeys. Cross a steel suspension bridge at 2,000m and ascend to Lama Hotel with waterfall views. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 13: Trek to Langtang Village (3,330m, 5 hours)
Trek 5 hours from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village, reaching Ghora Tabela after 2 hours (a settlement with lodges and a police checkpoint). Pass Tamang settlements with prayer wheels and Tibetan-style prayer flags, enjoying Langtang range views. Arrive at Langtang Village, the headquarters of Langtang National Park. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 14: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,730m, 3 hours)
Trek 3 hours from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa, passing yak pastures and villages like Muna and Singdun. Cross a wooden beam bridge, ascend a moraine to a wide valley, and reach Kyanjin Gompa, home to a monastery and cheese factory. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 15: Trek to Tserko Ri and Back to Kyanjin Gompa (4,984m, 7-8 hours)
Trek 7-8 hours round-trip to Tserko Ri, enjoying panoramic views of Langtang ranges, Naya Kanga, Yansa Tenji, Gangchempo, Morimoto Peak, and Yala Peak. Return to Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 16: Day Hike to Langsisa Kharka and Back to Kyanjin Gompa (4,160m, 7-8 hours)
Trek 7-8 hours round-trip to Langsisa Kharka, marveling at glacier vistas and views of Gangchempo and Morimoto Peak. Return to Kyanjin Gompa, visiting the yak cheese factory. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 17: Trek to Ghora Tabela (2,970m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours from Kyanjin Gompa to Ghora Tabela, retracing the path along the Langtang River through Langtang Village. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 18: Trek to Bamboo (1,970m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours from Ghora Tabela to Bamboo, descending along the Langtang River through forested trails. Pass suspension bridges and enjoy the lush surroundings. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 19: Trek to Syabru Village (1,600m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours from Bamboo to Syabru Village, taking the upper path for stunning peak and hill views. Pass Sherpa and Tamang settlements, descending gradually then steeply to Syabru Village. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 20: Trek to Cholangpati (3,187m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours from Syabru Village to Cholangpati, ascending past schools and Dursagang (2,660m). Climb through oak and hemlock forests to Foprang Danda (3,190m), passing Sing Gompa, and reach Cholangpati. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 21: Trek to Gosainkunda (4,380m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours from Cholangpati to Gosainkunda, enjoying views of Langtang Lirung and rhododendron-pine forests. Ascend to a Sakyamuni temple, spotting Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda, before reaching the sacred Gosainkunda Lake. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 22: Trek to Phedi via Lauribina La Pass (3,740m, 7-8 hours)
Trek 7-8 hours from Gosainkunda to Phedi, crossing Lauribina La Pass (4,610m) and passing three small lakes. Descend to Bhera Goth (4,240m) and continue to Phedi. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 23: Trek to Tharepati (3,510m, 5-6 hours)
Trek 5-6 hours from Phedi to Tharepati, navigating ascending and descending paths over moraines. Make a final climb to Tharepati, enjoying fine Himalayan views. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 24: Trek to Kutumsang (2,450m, 4-5 hours)
Trek 4-5 hours from Tharepati to Kutumsang, passing through rhododendron and fir forests to Magen Goth (3,420m) and Panghu. Descend to Kutumsang with stunning peak views. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 25: Trek to Chisapani (2,170m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours from Kutumsang to Chisapani, descending to Gul Bhanjyang. Climb through wooded ridges to Thodang Betini (2,260m) and Chipling, then drop to Pati Bhanjyang (1,860m), a Brahman and Chhetri village. Arrive at Chisapani for majestic Himalayan sunrise views. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 26: Trek to Nagarkot (2,175m, 6-7 hours)
Trek 6-7 hours from Chisapani to Nagarkot via Chauki Bhanjyang (3 hours). Follow charming paths to Nagarkot, a popular destination with Himalayan views from Dhaulagiri to Kanchenjunga, including Everest. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 27: Drive to Kathmandu (1,360m, 1-2 hours)
Drive 1-2 hours from Nagarkot to Kathmandu, completing the trek. Check into a Thamel hotel and relax. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 28: Leisure Day in Kathmandu (1,360m)
Enjoy a free day in Kathmandu for shopping in Thamel, visiting sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square, or relaxing at a café. Reflect on the trek’s cultural and scenic wonders. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 29: Transfer to Airport, Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your departure, carrying cherished memories of the Tamang Heritage, Langtang, Gosainkunda, and Helambu Trek.