Tamang Heritage Homestay Trek in West Lantang Valley for 9 Days
Description
An exciting trek to the Himalayas of Nepal offers you to watch out the every-day lifestyle of Tamang people residing in the mountain regions of Nepal. Tamangs are the special tribes of people in Nepal who came from Tibet and lived in the upper hilly and Himalayan regions of Nepal before centuries back. Their face has a unique characteristic which is completely different from normal people.
The trekking to Tamang Heritage Trail is easily accessible. Throughout your trekking route, you will experience the outstanding views of Langtang Himal peaks, terrains, lush green forests, high cascading waterfalls. An added bonus is we will be trekking near to the broader between Nepal and Tibet.
Experience the culture, tradition and living lifestyle of Himalayan Tamang people through Tamang Heritage Trail.
Included
- Arrival / Departure transfers on international flights.
- Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis.
- Accommodation in comfortable homestay during the trek.
- Drive from Kathmandu-Syabrubesi-Kathmandu on a tourist coach.
- Free use of quality trekking gear - sleeping bag, duffel bag etc during the trip.
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- A Professional Trekking guide well trained in wilderness fitness.
- Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking map.
- Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
- Farewell Dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
- Osho Adventure T-shirts / other seasonal gifts.
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
- Comprehensive legal documents, trekking tims and permit.
Excluded
- International Airfare from Home – Kathmandu – Home.
- Photocopy charges, web usage and telephone calls.
- Nepal VISA cost which will be charge at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Travel Insurance
- Extra cost due to natural calamities and hiring additional transportation and porters.
Know before you go
General
- 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek)
- Duffel bag
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for women