Why Tamang Heritage and Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Should Be In Every Trekker’s List?

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 Gosaikunda 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?

Everest Base Camp Or Annapurna Base Camp? Which Trek To Choose?

Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) – both are the most renowned treks in the country of Nepal. I have accomplished both Everest Base Camp trek and Annapurna Base Camp trek, so I believe I can guide you better in terms of choosing which trek.

 

If you’re in Nepal for 2 weeks and thinking about either doing EBC or Annapurna Base Camp Trek, I’d suggest ABC due to the diversity found in its topography. The EBC trek starts & concludes at such a high altitude that the backdrop remains dramatically consistent all through the hike. The tall summits of the grand Himalayas borders the trail, and the height & cold climate become an issue as you climb above the tree line. The ABC trek starts outside of Pokhra where it’s hot and dry. We strolled through shelters of trees & Rhododendron woodlands border the trail. But this warm & picturesque landscape chanced instantly once we got near to the base camp. Although in several ways Everest was more impressive due to the unfavorable conditions & the exhilaration of seeing the highest peak of the globe, Annapurna displayed the diversity & wonder of the majestic Himalayas.

 

Another considerable difference amid the 2 treks was during the Everest Base Camp trek I had a guide & porter, and for Annapurna Base Camp I went with a buddy & we carried our own baggage and had no guide. However, for the EBC trek, I’d certainly advice hiring a porter. Due to the altitude, I felt relaxed to have an assistant carrying my baggage.

Another different amid the 2 hikes is that Annapurna Base Camp is less touristy & crowded compared to EBC. In the middle of the trekking seasons it can be a very crowded place. If you’re planning to trek EBC, I’d certainly suggest traveling at the starting of the trekking season to avoid large crowds. On the other hand Annapurna is less touristy and can be explored any time of the year for a trekking adventure.

To sum up, I’d say both EBC and ABC treks are fantastic, but they’re certainly diverse experiences & it just relies on what you’re after. If you wish an epic & exhausting trek where you have to fight with the altitude and thin air, move to EBC, and if you’re in search of a miscellaneous landscape where in a single day you’ll be in the snow enclosed by soaring peaks & swimming in a cascade move to ABC.