Tamang Heritage Trail

One of the neighboring trekking destinations from Kathmandu lays an unparalleled combination of natural beauty and cultural riches of Langtang, Rasuwa. Connected by roads, this region offers a life unfolding and unique experience. Previously a restricted area near the Tibetan border, the unexplored regions of the Langtang National park has recently been developed into the Tamang heritage Trail. The people in this place are mostly of Tamang and Tibetan origin, whose culture goes back to hundreds of years. The craftsmanship, dress, traditionally built stone houses and the beautifully carved wooden porches reflect the solitude and the serenity of the Himalayan scenery.

Trekking Destinations of Tamang Heritage Trail of Hidden Treasure: -The Langtang valley is the most popular trek destination. Equally rich in culture and high bio-diversity are the Gutlang, Chilime, Timure and Briddim areas. Goljung, Gutlang, Chilime, Thuman, Briddim area an identified Tamang and Tibetan art and cultural in the Tamang heritage trek route is one of the most interesting trekking regions in Nepal.   

About the Area: - This area is one of the original homelands of the indigenous Tamang people. Most practice Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism, integrated with early animist religions. Agriculture, animal husbandry and tourism are the major means of livelihood for these people.

Tamang peoples live in this area: - 64% Tamang lives in this area but speaking both Tamang and Tibetan. Others include Brahmin, Gurung, Sherpa and Newars. Population: - 44731 (in 2001)

Literacy: - Only 34% (female-24.5%; male-42.5%).

Weather: - Warm temperature climate up to 2000m higher valleys north and northeast of Syabrubesi are in the rain shadow and comparatively dry. 2-3000m cool temperature climate. Above 3000m alpine humid climates; temperatures fall to sub-zero in winter months.