Tamang Heritage Trail -9 days

Nepal Visa Procedure

The Nepal visa is important to enter Nepal for this Tamang Heritage Trekking. Getting a visa in Nepal is easy as you can obtain an arrival visa at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. For this 9-day Helambu Trek minimum of 15-day visa is required. Hence, with your minimum 6-month validation of passport and passport-size photo, a Nepal Visa is easy to get.

Nepal visa cost:

• 15 days Visa Costs $30 per person
• 30 days Visa Costs $45 per person
• 90 days Visa Costs $125 per person

Travel Insurance requirement for Tamang Heritage Trekking

Tamang Heritage Trek is considered one of the easiest trekking routes in the Langtang Region. However, trekking in the high altitude of Nepal is always risky, especially above 3000 meters. Travel Insurance is an important document to book any trip in Nepal. Getting quality travel insurance that covers any kind of loss, damage, injuries, sickness, rescue operation, etc. gives an extra ounce of motivation to travelers. With good insurance, you can have a peaceful journey without any stress in your mind. Also, ensure your insurance covers the rescue evacuation that reaches up to 5000 meters in height.

Responsible Tourism during the Trek

Our trekking team ensures that our tourism activities throughout the trip don’t affect the nature and culture of this region. We are always supporting nature and promoting the local community and their culture. This Tamang Heritage Trek is more of a cultural trek displaying the value of culture in the tourism industry. We also request our clients respect the hospitality, culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the Tamang community during the trip.

When is the best time to trek the Tamang Heritage Trail?

Well, if you want to experience the Tamang culture only, this trek is suitable for any time of the year. However, for the picture-perfect views of Landscapes and mountains, months of Spring and Autumn season are recommended. These two seasons hold the peak trekking season in Nepal including the Tamang Heritage Trail. The weather and temperature are dry and warm favoring the trekkers. Likewise, the blue sky above the mountains and landscapes delivers dazzling sights.

Meals Available in the Tamang Heritage Region

During your 9-day Tamang Heritage Trek, enjoy the authentic local and Tamang dishes. The meals during the trek are included in the Tamang Heritage Trekking package. You can choose the main course at each meal time from the menu set by the Tamang Community.

Here is the list of the meals you can find on the menu of the teahouses:

Breakfast: Eggs, Pancakes, Muesli, Porridge, Chapati, Tibetan Bread, Sandwiches, French Toast, and hot drinks like tea/coffee/hot lemon tea.

Lunch & Dinner: Nepali Daal Bhat, Plain Curry, Sherpa Stew, Steaks, Pizza, Momo, Noodles, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Potato Dishes, Salad, and desserts.

Note: You will have your breakfast and dinner at the same teahouse you spend an overnight. For Lunch, a guide can choose the random teahouses along the way that serve the best food items.

What kind of hotel is available during the Trip to Tamang Heritage?

Hotel means teahouse accommodation throughout the journey on Tamang Heritage Trail. These are basic teahouses offering simple twin bedrooms, bathrooms, and a dining hall. In some parts of the Langtang Region, you can find standard accommodation with attached bathrooms whereas in some teahouses they have shared toilets. Remember, if you are a private trekker, sometimes you may have to share a room with other trekkers as well. To get a separate private room can be more expensive.

Permit Required to do Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking

The trek to Tamang Heritage passes through the Langtang National Park. Hence, you will need a permit card to enter the Langtang National Park. Besides that, a Trekkers Information Management System Permit is necessary to keep the information of trekkers and field staff. Trekkers must provide their Passport copy, Visa Copy, and passport-size photo to us to obtain these permit cards.

• Langtang National Park Entry Permit Card
• Trekkers Information Management System Permit Card

Packing list for the trek like gear and equipment

This fairly moderate trek doesn’t need that technical and heavy gear and equipment. Moreover, the trek isn’t camping at all, so during the whole journey spend an overnight in teahouses. Nevertheless, trekkers should carry the essential gear they need for this trek.

• 60 L of a bag pack, Trekking Poles, Sleeping Bag, and Water bottle.
• Woolen Hat, Sun Hat, Neck Warmer, Sun Glasses,
• Base layers, Fleece Jackets, and Down Jackets
• Hiking Shorts and warm trousers
• Rain and windproof trousers and Jacket.
• Hiking boot and Flip Flop
• Personal Medication, First Aid Kit, Toiletries, Sunscreen, and Sanitizer.
• Battery charger and backups.

Above mentioned Gear are the most basic and common that will be required for this trek. To know further details about the Trekking Gear in Nepal, check this link or contact us.

How difficult is the Tamang Heritage Trek?

The Tamang Heritage Trek Route is a relatively easy trail without demanding any previous trekking experience. However, it requires at least good physical fitness that can cover 8-10 KM a day and 6-7 hours of walking on average. Even though you are a beginner in excellent physical condition can easily complete this trek. However, trekkers must be cautious after crossing 3000 meters to avoid altitude sickness.

So, how to prepare for the Tamang Heritage Trek? Preparation for the Tamang Heritage Trail Trek is not that challenging. Despite having only 3200 meters as the highest point, preparation should be done cautiously to get rid of any challenges. Here are the tips to follow for the Tamang Heritage Trek Preparation:

• Get good travel insurance and pick the right season for the trip.
• Regular physical exercises and day hikes before the trek.
• Carry essential trekking gear without overpacking.
• Consult with your physician before traveling to the high mountains.
• Do weather forecasting or consult with our experts to know more about weather and temperature.

Altitude sickness and the remedies

Altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness, is a common illness in high altitudes above 3000 meters. The chances of getting this sickness on this Tamang Heritage Trek are very low. Despite that, trekkers should not be careless while walking. This illness even takes the life of the people during the trek or climb. If you feel dizziness, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, and rise in heartbeat then it can be the symptoms of the sickness.

Hence, you should follow the following remedies if you start to feel the symptoms of AMS:

• First and foremost, inform your guide if you get the symptoms.
• Walking slowly helps in acclimatizing properly.
• Stay hydrated by consuming water and other vegetable soups.
• Eat nutritious food on your meals.
• Descend to a lower elevation if the situation gets worse or request for the evacuation process.

Booking Procedures for Tamang Heritage Trek and Payment Methods

Overland Trek Nepal is a government-registered trekking and tour operator with more than 10 years of experience. Hence, you can confidently book this exciting trip to the Tamang Heritage Region with this company. To book the trek with us either you can email us or contact us or directly book from our website package.

Furthermore, travelers must deposit at least 20% of the total Tamang Heritage Trek cost for their trip confirmation. During your booking procedure ensure that you send us your passport copy, travel insurance, and passport-size photos. Regarding payment, you can directly pay from our payment gateway system, use Western Union, or Use our Bank Transfer Details.