Tamang Heritage Trek

Useful Information

1. Itinerary Disclaimer During Unprecedented Events
   Incase of any unforeseen event arising like bad weather, landslides, ill intended groups and many more events outside the control of the Mountain Ram Adventures team the group leaders and guides will take decisions which might cause changes in the itinerary during these unfortunate circumstances we ask the clients for understanding and coordinating to ensure the smooth sailing of the trip.
   
   
2. Airport Pickup and Drop
   The clients international transfer from/to the Tribhuvan International Airport is a complimentary service provided by the Mountain Ram Adventures team and the representatives assist the clients with the baggage and hotel formalities to ensure the maximum comfortable travel of the client. During the transfers any request for detour or sight visit will incur into additional charges counted towards the personal expenses of the clients and is not covered by the team.
   
   
3. Transportation included during the trip
   During the Tamang Heritage trek the arrangements for all the transfers for the trek smooth operation is done by the Mountain Ram Adventures and the cost is included in the package.
   1. Transfer from/ to Tribhuvan International Airport
   2. Transportation service during the Sightseeing tour.
   3. Transfer from/ to Syabrubesi in a 4WD.
      
      
4. Safety and security concerns
   The Tamang Heritage Trek is one of the safest trekking trails which is filled with scattered settlements of the locals due to which the risk of any external threat is minimal. The safety and security of the clients will always be the first priority of the team members and they will ensure that by assisting the clients in every step throughout the trek. The trip will move according to the itinerary provided to the clients and all the necessary reservations and bookings are made beforehand to ensure the comfortable journey of the team.
   
   We request for awareness and coordination from the client's side inorder for the smooth sailing of the trip. The clients are requested to have a basic understanding of the environment and terrains which helps to create a reasonable expectation of the destination.  
   
   
5. Age Restrictions
   There are no age restrictions made by the concerned authorities so the naturally and culturally rich Tamang Heritage Trek as of 2024/25 can be enjoyed by trekkers of all ages. If you are a minor (Below the age of 16) then you must be accompanied by a legal guardian to participate in the trek with the Mountain Ram Adventures team. The trekkers should be physically and mentally prepared for the trek and we suggest the trekkers have a physical medical test to ensure the wellbeing of the trekkers health.
   
   
   
6. Total cost
   Here at the Mountain Ram Adventures we provide value for money services to our clients ensuring the smooth operation of the trip alongside a comfortable journey. The Tamang Heritage Trail with the team begins at 1000 USD per person for a group of 7 or more trekkers and increases to 1100 USD per person for a group of 2-6 trekkers and if you are a solo trekker the cost is 1250 USD.
   
   The package covers all the necessary arrangements and booking required to ensure the smooth operation of the trek, you can check the cost include and exclude section up above to have a better understanding of what is included and what is not in the package.
   
   
   
7. Accommodation and meals available during the trek
   During the trek in the Tamang Heritage trail the team will provide the trekkers with comfortable rooms in twin sharing basis in traditional tea houses operated by the accommodating locals of the Tamang community. If the trekkers are solo and want a single room make sure to inform us beforehand so we can make the necessary arrangements to facilitate the request. In the accommodation the trekkers will be provided with attached bathrooms (when possible) and the trekkers can expect western or squat toilets depending on the tea houses.
   
   Cuisines ranging from Nepali, Tibetan, Indian as well as meals from western cuisine are available during the trek. During the trek three daily meals are provided by the team to the trekker: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (anything on the menu). Different local foods of the Tamang culture are also available during the trek. The meals available during the trip are highly nutritious and hearty so, we request the trekkers to have a proper healthy meal during the trek for the smooth sailing of the trek as imbalance meal can lead to health complications and upset stomach causing difficulty in trekking. If you have any medical conditions or allergies make sure to inform your guides and porters to avoid any health complications down the line.
   
   
8. Blisters prevention
   While trekking the trekkers are required to have trekking shoes which are comfortable and fits perfectly to avoid any blisters which causes discomfort during the trek. The ankled trekking shoes are preferable in the offbeat trekking routes as the trails are not constant and steady. The ankles can get twisted in the offbeat paths which can be avoided by the ankled trekking boots drastically. The trekkers can purchase or even rent good quality trekking shoes in Thamel at extremely affordable rates from the local vendors.  
   
   
9. Best time to trek
   Even though the trek can be easily completed at any season, the favorable time to trek in the Tamang Heritage Trail is during the Autumn(September, October and November) and Spring season (March, April and May). To have a cultural experience the trekker can also visit during the Sonam Lhosar Festival which usually falls during the months of January or February during which the trekkers can experience the authentic rituals and traditions of the Tamang community.
   
   Tamang Heritage trek during Autumn Season: During the months of September, October and November the trekkers can experience the Autumn Season while traveling to the Himalayas. Often regarded as the best season to trek in the Himalayan region the Autumn season offers the trekker favorable climate and trekking conditions during which the fluctuation of temperature is also not much with occasional fresh snowfalls which enhances the beauty of the trekking trail. During the Autumn season the clouds do not disrupt the magnificent views of the Himalayas giving the trekkers a chance to enjoy the spectacular views of the peaks of the Ganesh and Langtang Himalayan Range.
   
   Tamang Heritage Trail during the Spring Season:  During the Spring season the trekkers can experience the true beauty of nature along with the stunning views of the Himalayan vista. During the months of March, April and May the lush green Rhododendron forest turns into a vibrant shade of Red as the flowers start to bloom increasing the beauty significantly. During the Spring season the trekking trail is also filled with the aromatic smell of the wild flowers boosting the appeal of the trekking trail. The weather during the spring season is also pleasant and does not fluctuate much making it a favorable time to trek. The views of the Himalayas are also stunning during the Spring season which is much more appealing to the trekkers.
   
   Tamang Heritage Trail during off season(Monsoon/ Summer and Winter Season): Even though the trek can be done throughout the year the Summer/ Monsoon and Winter season are the least favorable time to trek in the Himalayas due to the unpredictability of the weather and other factors make it not a good time to trek. During the Monsoon/ Summer season the trail is muddy and slippery as well as problems of bugs also significantly increases with leeches being the main one. The views of the Majestic Himalayas are also hidden behind the thick layer of gloomy clouds which decreases the beauty of the trek significantly.
   
   During the winter season the snow significantly increases the beauty turning the trail into a snowy paradise yet the weather is not favorable as the temperature will be at freezing levels most of the time and the route is usually covered in snow making it difficult to navigate through the trail. The trek can be easily done during the winter season with proper gear and warm clothes. The mountains will be hidden behind the thick layer of clouds preventing the trekkers from enjoying the majestic views. The winter season can be punishable at times if the trekkers are not prepared to face the harsh conditions of the Himalayas.
   
   
10. Tamang Heritage Trail during Sonam Lhosar
    The Tamang Heritage Trail presents an opportunity to trekkers to culturally emerge themselves within the Tamang Culture and lifestyle. The Main festival of the Tamang community is the Sonam Lhosar which usually falls in the month of January or February. The word “Sonam” represents the Tamang community as a whole whereas the word “Lho” means year and “Sar” means new, altogether meaning the New year of the Tamang community. If you are planning to travel during the Sonam Lhosar make sure to stay at Gatlang Village as the locals celebrate the festival with rituals and pujas unique to their culture and travelers are allowed to witness it and also participate in the ceremony at times. Overall during the festival the trekkers can have a unique and authentic experience of the rituals and lifestyle of the Tamang community. If you are planning to travel during the Sonam Lhosar festival then you should know that in 2025 AD the festival falls on January 30th so make sure to make necessary arrangements for the trip. The Mountain Ram Adventures Team will be honored to accommodate you during the culturally rich trek.
    
    
11. Trek Tips
    Hot shower: The Hot showers will be available in the tea houses throughout the trek but the tea house operators will charge a few hundred Nepalese currency for the service and it is not covered by the Mountain Ram Adventures Team. We suggest the trekkers take a hot shower only if you deem it to be absolutely necessary.
    
    Charging: The trekkers are suggested to carry a powerbank with them for the trip to charge their electronic devices as the tea houses impose a certain fee per device charged. The fee ranges around 1-3 USD and is not covered by the Mountain Ram Adventures Team, as we are trekking for a short period of time a fully charged power bank will be sufficient for the trip. 
    
    Internet: The Internet facility is available in the tea houses along the trek but costs additional fee counted towards the personal expenses of the trekker. We suggest the trekker purchase data plan via network providers as it is much cheaper and also somewhat more reliable than Wi-Fi service in tea hoses as mobile data can be used while trekking as well depending on the signal. 
    
    Luggage: During the trip you can store your extra clothes at your designated hotel or leave it at the Mountain Ram Adventures office. Both of the options are safe and you can collect the luggages after completing your trek. If you decide to store your bag at the office on your return to the hotel after the trek we will bring the luggages to your designated room.
    
    ATMs: during the trek there are no ATMs available so the trekkers are requested to withdraw the required sum for personal expenses and emergency fund while in Kathmandu. You can use the facility of money exchange in Thamel as it is much more preferred by the travelers as the respective banks charge a certain fee per withdrawal ranging from 2-5 %.
    
    
12. Guides and Porters during the trek
    During the Tamang Heritage Trek the Mountain Ram Adventures team will assign the trekkers with experienced guides and porters(if necessary). The Guides and porters are the backbone to any trekking destination in the Himalayas and here at the team we treat them with utmost respect and love for their dedication and passion so we request the trekkers to show respect and appreciation towards the guides and porters. The guides will share information regarding the Himalayas, Terrain, Landforms culture and many more and will be assisting you fully during the trek making it enjoyable and comfortable. If you are a solo trekker then we will assign a guide or a guide/ porter for you during the trek. A  porter carries a load of 20 KG and is assigned to 2 trekkers(10 KG per trekker) to carry their load, make sure to carry basic essentials in the carryon bags and keep other items in the duffle bags carried by the porters.
    
    
13. Tipping the Guides and porters
    During the trek the porters and guide assist you and make the trek comfortable and enjoyable. To show the appreciation towards the guides and porters for their hard work and assistance the trekkers usually provide them with handsome tips and gratuities. The amount of tips also depends upon the satisfaction level of the service provided by the guides and porters.
    
    
14. Risk during trek
    Indigestion
    During the trek trekkers are suggested to have a proper nutritious meal every time to fuel them for the journey as well as avoid the chances of indigestion. The trekkers are suggested to not drink water directly from the water source and drink only after filtering it properly. The trekkers are requested to inform of any medical conditions or allergies to the guides or group leader to avoid health complications. 
    
    AMS
    Even though the trek takes us at an elevation of 3165 M max the chances of getting altitude sickness is still slightly there so the trekkers are requested to inform the guides if they face any of the symptoms related to Acute Mountain Sickness. The trekkers should avoid the consumption of alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes during the trek as it causes dehydration which leads to health complications and AMS.
    
    Ways to prevent Acute Mountain Sickness
    1. Eat proper balanced meals.
    2. Drink plenty of water around 4 liters per day.
    3. Avoid consumption of Caffeine, Alcohol and Cigarettes consumption.
    4. Trek according to your own pace
    5. Don't gain alleviation of more than 500M per day after reaching altitude of 2500M.
    6. If you are feeling anything make sure to inform your guides about it.
    7. Listen to your body while trekking.
       
       
15. Emergency Contact
    Just in case, if any emergency situation arises feel free to contact us at +977 9851074270. We are also registered in Viber and Whatsapp using the same contact information. To contact our head office you can contact us on +977 14701168 during the office hours of 10 AM to 6PM NPT (Nepal Time +5:45). You can also contact us via mail at info@mountainramadventures.com where we will respond to you as soon as possible.
    
    
16. Visa and Entry requirement
    The trekkers need to have a valid Nepalese visa to trek in the Tamang Heritage trekking trail. To obtain the visa of Nepal you can visit the Embassy of Nepal or the consultant office of Nepal in your respective countries. For the citizens of certain selected countries there is also a facility of visa on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport to check whether you are eligible or not you can visit the official website of the Department of Immigration Nepal at Department of Immigration. 
    
    
17. Money Exchange
    During the trek the local vendors in the trekking trail accept only Nepalese currency and for the personal expenses of the trekkers they are requested to exchange the money at money exchanges in Thamel. Make sure to check the exchange rate beforehand to ensure you get the best rate possible. ATMs are also available in Thamel to withdraw but they charge additional 2-5% depending on the bank as bank fees.
    
    
18. Laundry
    During the trek make sure to pack necessary clothing items according to the checklist we provide as the  laundry services available in the Tamang Heritage cannot be used due to the limited time so, we suggest the trekkers to pack enough clothes for the trek and after returning back to Kathmandu you can use the laundry services of the hotel or independent vendors in the Thamel area. 
    
    
19. Emergency Fund and personal expenses
    During the trip the trekkers are requested to carry a certain sum of money for personal and emergency funds. The trekkers are requested to carry around 500-1500 NPR per day for personal expenses and around 100-150 USD equivalent in NPR as emergency funds as we might have to extend our stay if any unseen events arise.
    
    
20. Arrival complications
    If there are any delays or you couldn't make it to Nepal on the selected date then make sure to inform us as soon as possible and update us about the situation as we might have to hold on to the reservation for a new date which might incur some additional charges or cancel the reservations as a whole.
    
    If you can't locate the representatives of the Mountain Ram Adventures team then make sure to contact the number which we will provide you.   
    
    
    1. Courtesies of Travelers to respect the Nepalese culture and tradition.
    2. While introducing yourself to someone make sure to start by saying “Namaste” which is a common form of greeting someone in Nepal.
    3. Take off your shoes while getting inside any Temples,Shrines, Stupas, other religious sites and someone's house as it is considered to be a common courtesy.
    4. Never point at someone or something by your feet.
    5. Always receive and give items using your right hand or both hands.
    6. Use the word “Dai” which means brother and “Didi” which means sister while addressing the locals and vendors.    
       
       
21. Some Tamang phrases
    Lhaso, Fyafulla : Hello
    Ela min teeLa: What is your name?
    Ngla min____: My name is _____
    Ghyam Khai Hona Mula?: Which way is it?
    Thuje che: Thank you
    Eda Kharangba mula?: How are you?
    
    
22. Packing tips
    During the Tamang Heritage trek the trekkers are required to pack essentials covering all the aspects required for the trek. The Mountain Ram Adventures will provide you with a packing checklist so the trekkers can cover all the aspects. We recommend you to shop for the trekking gear at Thamel as you can get the gears at a reasonable price.
    
    Essentials: 3-4 Dry t-shirt, 3-4 inner garments, trekking track, down/ fleece jacket, windproof jackets, inner thermal wear, Sun cap, Neck warmer/ scarf, Gloves, Warm cap, Raincoat/ Poncho, trekking shoes, 4-5 warm socks, rain cover, trekking bags, duffle bag, water bottle/ flasks, water filter, sleeping bag, trekking sticks. 
    
    Personal Kit: Sanitizer, wet wipes, toilet paper, personal toiletries, sunblock cream, moisturizer, toothbrush and paste, prescribed medicines, bug repellent, antifungal cream.
    
    Electronic Gadgets: Mobile Phones, Spare batteries, power banks, charger, camera, headlamps or led torch.
    
    Documents: Passport, Identity card, travel insurance documents, permits, passport, Visa, Photos.
    1. Personal expenses during the trip
    2. Request of detour or additional transportation services not mentioned in the travel itinerary.
    3. Nepal visa and airfare.
    4. Cost of Wifi, Hot shower and Charging.
    5. Additional meals during the trek.
    6. Trekking gears and essentials required for the trek.
    7. Tips for the guides and porters.
    8. Emergency medical treatment and evacuation.
    9. Excess baggage charge at airport.
    10. Extension of trip
    11. Insurance cost
    12. Miscellaneous expenses including shopping, beverages, snacks, souvenirs and many more. 
        
        
23. Alternative Trekking Routes
    The Tamang Heritage trail is a cultural trek which does not oppose any kind of challenge to the trekker. If the trekkers want to enjoy the culture as well as trek in much more strenuous trails with much more rewarding views then you can see the itinerary of Tamang Heritage Langtang Valley Trek  There are other various challenging and rewarding treks in the Himalayas offered by the Mountain Ram Adventures which entices the trekkers with the majestic views of the Himalayas. To accommodate the clients needs we also make itinerary as per the request of the clients so feel free to contact us at info@mountainramadventures.com.