01 December 2009

About the area

This area is one of the original homelands of the indigenous Tamang people. Most practise Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism, integrated with early animist religions. Agriculture, animal husbandry and tourism are the major means of livelihood for these people.
Goljung – Tamang village with ancient monasteries and beautiful hats.
Gatlang- Large Tamang village set high on a hillside among terraced fields. The beautiful Parvati Kunda (lake) and the Chhorten trail are nearby.
Tatopani- natural hot springs in the lap of the mountains
Nagthali Danda-the high open grassland with amazing views of snow covered Himalayas. It is also the highest pass of the area.
Thuman-Tibetan influenced Tamang village with friendly people who love to sing and dance.
Timure- en route to the old trade route to Tibet. The historical fort at Rasuwagadhi rests in the banks of the river followed by a suspension bridge that links Nepal and Tibet.
Briddim- another Tibetan influence Tamang village easily accessible from the Langtang trek, with homestay available.