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“Tamang Heritage Trail”

Dear Durga, The three of us are very well and have enjoyed this week a lot! I really liked how authentic it was. We shared some nice moments with the home owners, like seeing a freshly slaughtered hen getting prepared for dinner (Amélie was quite impressed!) The itinerary was also really nice, going through different climates / vegetation type. The hot springs in Tato Pani were also enjoyed by everyone! The boys and Nyima were always in a good mood and also played with my daughter Amélie, so we had a good time with them. As for the possible improvements, it would have been cool to have our guide tell us more about nature here (why there are different vegetations depending on where we are, what the useful plants are, what animals live in the different parts that we've seen...). It would have been interesting to hear more about how people live in these remote villages, their customs, beliefs, etc. Nyima always answered to the best of her knowledge when we asked, but she doesn't tell much of the cool things she knows if we don't ask. But all in all, expectations were met. We had a great time!

Review By: Guillaume Billardon, Swaziland

Posted on: November 11, 2024

“Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trekking”

My husband & I booked a private trek

combining the Tamang Heritage & Langtang trails. Our guide, Nyima Chhomo, and porter, Dobar, were wonderful hosts throughout our 13 day adventure. Their local knowledge was evident and we were glad to have chosen both treks as they provided contrasting experiences in the Himalayas. The Tamang is highlighted as a cultural tour but also it was wonderfully isolating. We were often the only guests at Tea Houses and rarely passed other foreigners on the trail. It felt like we were in a remote region of Nepal (maybe it was a bit of luck too, our trek started after an intense downfall of rain that caused some flood damage to roads) but that feeling evaporated quickly on the Langtang trail which is heavily trafficked. The stunning alpine views justify the crowds of course, but had we only done the second half of the trek I would be slightly disappointed. The Tamang trail offered spectacular view options if you were willing to do some extra hiking, so if you only have time for one trek consider that first.

Durga worked with us to help plan and select these treks and he was always responsive and available through email or WhatsApp. From our pick up in Kathmandu to our farewell dinner at Nyima's home, we received lots of affection & attention from Durga and his team. I think our tour package also provided excellent value and added simplicity knowing what all was included with transfers, meals and stays. I would also highly recommend their private Jeep arrangements over the tourist bus; you will save so much time on your journey. Thank you to Durga, Nyima & Dobar for our wonderful introduction to Nepal!

*as mentioned by a previous reviewer, the Tea Houses are rustic and we were advised to rent sleeping bags which was a very good idea

Date of experience: October 2024

Review By: Andrea ODonnell & Tim ODonnell, United States

Posted on: October 29, 2024

“Tamang Heritage Trail”

Excellent experience - Tamang Heritage Trek We took the Tamang Heritage trek September 2024 and it was a wonderful experience. The trip was organized as promised and the guide, Pasang, was exceptional. Pasang is from the local villages so knew many of the villagers, providing a unique opportunity to engage with this community. The trek itself was more beautiful than I expected; perhaps due to the time of year, but some of the landscapes and views were stunningly beautiful. The guesthouses provide very basic accommodations, but we had all that we needed and were able to have a glimpse of the villagers way of life. We were provided delicious meals made from local farms and the house families were welcoming and gracious. The road to the trek starting point is long and much of it unpaved, we were glad we paid extra for the private jeep. Date visited Sep. 2024

Review By: Shareen Leland and Marian, United States

Posted on: September 18, 2024

“Gokyo Lake in Everest region Trekking”

Bonjour Durga Tamang, Tout s’est bien passé à Katmandou, nous avons pu prendre le temps de visiter la ville tranquillement. Nous sommes rentrés un peu fatigués du trek mais nous sommes contents, c’était vraiment une bonne expérience et nous sommes ravis d’avoir fait la connaissance de tes enfants qui sont tous gentils et attentionnés. Merci pour tout. Je crois que pour Pemba c’était un peu dur d’être sherpa et il a été courageux! Birkha nous a tous bien aidé aussi, nous avons senti son expérience de la montagne et de la randonnée. Je garde un excellent souvenir de la famille Tamang et j’espère que nous resterons en contact. Bien Amicalement Hélène Theodori et sa famille

Review By: Hélène Theodori et sa famille, Trekking, France

Posted on: May 06, 2024

“Tamang Heritage Trekking”

Dear Durga-- I hope this note finds you and your lovely family well. Happy New Year! Thank you very much for your good wishes a few weeks back. We all had covid in my family, and we are only just getting back on our feet. I hope things are well for you and for your touring business. I have told lots of friends about my trip and how much I enjoyed the tour you arranged for me. Please give my very best wishes to your family-- I have wonderful memories of my visits with them. Your wife's cooking was DELICIOUS and all of your children were very friendly. I enjoyed speaking with them all-- the number of languages your children speak is amazing! When your wife gave me some tsampa so I could make it for myself at home, I felt so grateful. This is my experiences feedback with you in the season with me. Happy New Year and all best wishes in 2024 Sincerely, Jennifer

Review By: Jennifer, Australia

Posted on: November 02, 2023