The Rasuwa Trail (Tamang Heritage Trails)

Situated 120 km north of Kathmandu, Rasuwa District is bounded by Sindhupalchowk, Nuwakot and Dhading districts on east, south and west. The district is spread in an area of 1,544 square kilometer and consist of 18 VDCs, of which 11 lies in the Langtang National Park and Buffer Zone area. The new tourism route involves 9 VDCs namely, Thuman, Briddim, Gatlung, Goljung, Langtang, Syabrubesi, Dhunche and Chilime. The route’s main attraction is the rich Tamang-Tibetan culture. Though majority of the population are Tmanags, other ethnic groups like Bahuns, Ghales also live here. Historical places like Rasuwagadi, religious attractions like Tatopani, Parbati Kunda, and the first nationally invested Chilime Hydroelectric Project are the additional features of this new route. The route ranges from 1467m altutude of 3165m and has variety of tropical, subtropical, temperate and sub alpine vegetation.

Itinerary In Detail

Day 1
Kathmandu, Dhunche/Syabrubesi, 8/9 hours drive

Day 2
Syabrubesi, Goljung , 3:00 hours

Day 3
Goljung, Gatlang, 2:30 hours

Day 4
Gatlang, Tatooani, 5:30 hours

Day 5
Tatopani, Thuman, 5:30 hours

Day 6
Thuman, Rasuwagadhi, 4:45 hours

Day 7
Rasuwagadhi, Briddim, 6:00 hours

Day 8
Briddim, Syabrubesi, 3:00 hours

Day 9
Syabrubesi, Kathmandu, 8/9 hours drive