The Tamang Heritage and Langtang Gosainkunda trek has so much to deliver the passionate trekkers! This combined trek will let you to immerse yourself in this overlooked trekking area & explore the exceptional beauty on offer.
The Tamang Heritage trek is one of the newest in Nepal. It was created with the local villagers to enhance trails & showcase the local Tamang people, people known for their hospitality & a culture rich with many local festivals. It is a great start to explore the region on considerably easy going trails via pristine mountain scenery.
Cross over into the Langtang valley & trek through forests of pine, bamboo & rhododendron, keeping an eye open for rare wildlife such as the red panda & multiple species of colorful birds. After the vegetation gives way to alpine meadows, in the spring, you will be treated to the best wildflower display Nepal has to provide and year round, to up close, breathtaking mountain panoramas.
Then it's onto the charming, sacred lakes of the Gosainkund, which are framed with a 150km vista of Himalayan mountain summits. The lakes are sacred to both Hindus & Buddhists alike and many Hindus make the pilgrimage to bathe in the lakes during the August full moon festival of Janai Purnima.
The combined Tamang Heritage trek and Langtang Gosainkunda trek will offer you the chance to witness many outstanding views, encompassing those of Langtang Lirung (7227m), Shisha Pangma (8046m) in Tibet & Ganesh Himal in the northwest. With a maximum altitude of 4,200m, this trek avoids some of the higher passes of the region, making it accessible for most hikers.
The Tamang Heritage trek offers a unique mix of mountain adventure and Himalayan culture, from ancient monasteries, Tibetan stupas, plentiful, colourful prayer flags, to majestic waterfalls and breathtaking snow capped mountain peaks including views of Langtang Lirung, Langtang Kerung, the Ganjala Pass, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal to name but a few. The Tamang Heritage trek is a must to add to every trekker to do list.
You can also combine Mardi Himal trek with your Tamang Heritage trek and Langtang Gosainkunda trek to experience more adventure. With insights into the local Tibetan-influenced traditions, panoramic mountain views, Tamang monasteries and even a chance to soak in the natural hot springs at Tatopani, the Tamang Heritage trek is a must for those wishing to experience another side of Nepal. So, are you ready for the adventure?
Martin Wynn
