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Briddim Tsechu Festival Trek
Briddim Tsechu Festival Trek
Briddim Tsechu Festival Trek
Briddim Tsechu Festival Trek
Briddim Tsechu Festival Trek
Briddim Tsechu Festival Trek
Briddim Tsechu Festival Trek
Briddim Tsechu Festival Trek
Briddim Tsechu Festival Trek
Briddim Tsechu Festival Trek

Briddhim Tsechu Festival is one of our favourite trek and we’d be delighted to help you discover this impressive region in Nepal.

Enjoy excellent trek combined with authentic villages that offer a homestay program in traditional homes, great views of mountain in Tibet, Ganesh Himals and rhododendrons. Participate in large social gatherings annual religious festival with people of villages and enjoy sacred mask dances in Briddim village. Tamang Heritage Trail is a rewarding trekking experience with a strong focus on local culture. The trail lies in one of the bordering regions between Nepal and Tibet. There is a long history of trade and cultural exchange which enriched the local culture and the ritual practices on both sides of the border.

Developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program, the "Tamang Heritage Trail" is one of the newly developed trails that are less crowded and put a stronger emphasis on culture than some of the more classic trails. The Tamang Heritage Trail gives you an idea of ancient lifestyles but also offers stunning sceneries and (as a reward) relaxing and healing baths in natural hot springs.

This trip starts with 5-6 hours jeep journey from Kathmandu to Shafbru Bensi. On the way, you can gather many impressions of rural Nepal. We then start trekking in earnest making our way through the small villages along the trail. You can observe local customs and traditions, chat with locals and, of course, drive a good bargain when shopping for locally produced handicrafts. At Tatopani you can enjoy the healing hot-springs - a particularly rewarding experience after the strains of the trek. The Tamang Heritage trailis a very pleasant trek without technical difficulty. A remarkable cultural experience set in an impressive environment.

Tse-Chu Festival; Briddim is a beautiful village and the village is famous for homestay and bird watching. The village is situated in northern part of Himalayas region Langtang.

The five day festival annual religious takes place in this village. The traditional religious display program begins every year on March or February. It is Tibet and Briddim village traditional religious festival. The festival also held in Timure (close to border of Nepal and Tibet and then Khagjim too but in different date and same month. During the festival all neighbor villages participate and attain to watch the great and sacred festival. Tsechu festival is large social gathering, which perform the functions of social bonding among people of remote.

It is really sacred chams Dances and costumed, masked dances typically are moral vignettes. These festivals celebrate for the memory of great Guru Rinpoche and to make delighted all the god and goddess of the village. Local also celebrate this festival to bring prosperous in a village and throw bad evil of the village from per house. Briddim Tsechu festival trekking tour offers overall traditional sacred dances symbol and make your entire trip exciting and unique.

Additional Optional Extended Route

If you prefer to extend the trip and continue to Langtang Valley Trek or Gosaikunda Trek or Helambu Trek rather than return to Kathmandu, this can also be arranged.

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Highlights:

  • Discover the border region of Nepal and Tibet and lear about its rich history
  • Enjoy Social gatherings annual religious festival with villagers
  • Watch sunset and sunrise over the mountain in Tibet
  • Walk 4 days in the rewarding cultural of Tamang
  • Enjoy 4 days sacred mask dances festival 

Itinerary

01

Day 01

Trek to Gatlang (2,250m/7,382 ft), 5-6hr walk

Initial section, we will follow the Prithvi Highway, soon you will arrive in Trishuli Bazaar. From here your journey begin with ascend on narrow road. You will observe the views of Ganesh Himal and ranges of Langtang. Gradually with several ups, downs and passes drive bring us to Gatlang. Gatlang is one of the incredible village to experience.
Overnight at Teahouse

02

Day 02

Trek to Tatopani(2,380m/7,808ft.), 5-6hr walk

Our initial segment of trail begins with on gentle descend through agricultural field with plenty of ancient Mani Walls. Gradually your pleasant journey will bring you to Thangmuche village. The village is inhabited with Tibetan refugees and Tamang ethnic group. From here your journey begin with ascend till Tatopani.
[Included meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner]
Overnight at Teahouse

03

Day 03

Trek to Nagathali (3,165m/10,384 ft.), 5-6hr walk

Our journey begins with ascend trail through the forests and soon we will arrive in Gombaling. From here we will climb up gentle ascend and the journey will offer you the pleasant views of various landscapes, ridges of Langtang, Gosainkunda etc.
Overnight at Teahouse

04

Day 04

Trek to Thuman (2,238m/7,342ft), 4-5hr walk

We will hike to Taruche view point spot. The journey will offer you incredible experience of Ganesh Himal ranges, birds, ample of Himalayas of Tibet, villages and outstanding landscapes of Tibet. After we will continuous to Thuman.
Overnight at Teahouse

05

Day 05

Trek to Briddim (2,239m/7,345ft), 5-6hr walk

Our journey begins with descend through bushes trail till, alpines and rhododendrons forest Lingling village. After we climb to Briddim through Pelko village. We will experience typical villages, people life style etc.
Overnight at Teahouse

06/07

Day 06/07

In Briddim

Tse-Chu Festival: Briddim is a beautiful village and the village is famous for homestay and bird watching. The village is situated in northern part of Himalayas region Langtang. The five day festival annual religious takes place in this village. The traditional religious display program begins every year on March or February. It is Tibet and Briddim village traditional religious festival. The festival also held in Timure (close to border of Nepal and Tibet and then Khagjim too but in different date and same month. During the festival all neighbour villages participate and attain to watch the great and sacred festival. Tsechu festival is large social gathering, which perform the functions of social bonding among people of remote. It is really sacred chams Dances and costumed, masked dances typically are moral vignettes. These festivals celebrate for the memory of great Guru Rinpoche and to make delighted all the god and goddess of the village. Local also celebrate this festival to bring prosperous in a village and throw bad evil of the village from per house. Briddim Tsechu festival trekking tour offers overall traditional sacred dances symbol and make your entire trip exciting and unique.
Overnight at Teahouse

08

Day 08

Trek to Syabrubensi (1,503m/4,931 ft.),5-6hr walk

For the return trip, you will go back the way you come to Syabrubensi or continuous over the Langtang Valley.
Overnight at Hotel

09

Day 09

Scenic drive back to Ktm (1350m/4429.134 ft.), 6-7hr drive

We make our way back  and return to Kathmandu. 
Overnight at Hotel

 

Location

 

 

Our Offer

We offer 3 packages: Basic, comfort & Full Board. Our Basic takes care of your trek, comfort include trek with your stay in Kathmandu along with all airport transfers personally while Full Board include entire meals in the mountains during the trek. Three can be flexibly adjusted to your requirements. 

Basic Offer

  • Trek with an English speaking govt licensed trekking guide
  • 1 porter (betn two clients) to carry your luggage during the trek (max 24 kg; i.e. 12kg pP)
  • Accommodation during the trek in carefully selected teahouses as per the itinerary
  • Sharing bus from KTM to Syabrubensi and return
  • Duffel bag and trekking map
  • Trekkers Information Management System [TIMS] registration card
  • Langtang National Park Area Entry Permit
  • Necessary paper works, all government, and local taxes
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu by the host family at Typical Nepali Cultural Restaurant
  • First aid medical kit, oxymeters to check pulse, heart rate & oxygen saturation carried by guide

Comfort Offer

As Basic and

  • 2N in 3* and 1N in 4* hotel in KTM on B/B plan as per the itinerary [upgrade possible]
  • Airport pick up & drop off personally

Full Board Offer

Price: Have a kindly make an enquiry for the Full Board tour cost. Because the cost depends on the meals chosen by you.

As Comfort and

  • Full board meals in the mountains during the trek

Group Discount:

There is a further discount for larger groups. Please contacts us for details at mytrek2nepal@gmail.com


Trek Duration:

The Trek duration can be shorten or extend depending on time and fitness


Excluded Services

  • International Airfare to and from your country
  • Nepal visa (USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days, two passport photographs required). For the further more information, have visit Nepal Immigration Department official website. 
  • Insurance - Following stated things must be submit while you do trips through (IHSA)
  • You must submit copy of your insurance certificate included standard policies that covers trekking activities up to 5000m
  • Your Insuarnce policy must cover accidents, medical expenses, and emergency evacuation including helicopter rescue upto 5000m and it is excluded in the trip price
  • At the time of you do Insurance you should read the policy carefully whether your requirements are included or not
  • IHSA also recommends your insurance policy covers cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects
  • Any alcoholic beverages, cold drinks and boiled water as well as snacks, deserts etc. during the trek
  • Tipping is a culture in Nepal and is expected by your staff (guides, porters, drivers)
  • Hot shower, wifi, battery charges (available at extra cost in lodges, sometimes free)
  • Unforeseen expenses not under our control such as flight cancellations or delays, weather-related issues, illness during the trek, rescue costs, etc
  • Any other costs not specifically included. Please feel free to ask if in doubt

Equipment

Trekking Equipment

Have a kindly bring following stated equipment for the camping/tented trek. The equipment you can buy in Kathmandu with different quality in good price.

Luggage:

01 large duffel bag: The Luggage is for to carry all your personal gear on the trekking. Should be strong and durable. The best size would be around 30" x 14", with a full-length zipper and handles.

1 rucksack or day pack: The bag is for to accommodate a sweater, rain gear, water bottle, camera and accessories and any miscellaneous items you need to have during the day. We recommend a pack with at least 1450cu. In capacity, or smaller if you are not carrying a large amount of camera equipment.

 

Head and Face Gear:

1. Sunhat

2. A Bandana

3. Sunglasses

4. Warm hat

5. Sunscreen with a very high SPF factor

6. Lip balm with a high SPF factor

7. An emergency light

 

Hands:

1. Lightweight gloves

 

Inner Clothing:

1. T-shirts

2. Thermal underwear- Top and bottom. Synthetic is best

3. Underwear

4. 2 shorts

5. 2 Trousers- (comfortable) One thin, one thick and warm

 

Outer Clothing:

1. down Jacket

2. Fleece Jacket (or a windproof jacket)

3. Waterproof jacket with a hood (or a poncho)

4. Waterproof pants

5. Baggy pants

6. 2 pairs of gloves/mittens (1 thin and 1 thick)

7. 1 sweater to be worn under the fleece jacket

 

Footwear:

1. Light weight walking boots- (leather is recommended)

2. Spare laces

3. 2 pairs of thick woolen socks.

4. 2 pairs of thin socks to be worn under the woolen socks

5. One pair of sandals or comfortable shoes for camp

 

Drinking Equipment:

1. Water Bottle

Purification equipment-Boiled drinking water will be provided but further purification with iodine or purification tablets is highly recommended.

 

Sleeping and Carrying Equipment:

1. 30-40 liter daypack

2. Water Proof Bag-A water proof bag to cover the rucksack

3. Sleeping Bag- Please brings a bag that can resist temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius

 

Personal Medical Kit:

1. Bandage for sprains

2. Plasters/Band-aids

3. Iodine or water filters

4. Moleskin/Second skin - for blisters

5. Antiseptic ointment for cuts

6. Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic)

7. Aspirin/paracetamol - general painkiller

8. Oral rehydration salts

9. Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxin)

10. Anti-diarrhea medication (antibiotic)

11. Diarrhea stopper (Imodium - optional)

12. Diamox (altitude sickness - can be bought in Kathmandu)

13. Sterile Syringe set (anti-AIDS precaution)

 

Extras/Luxuries:

1. Binoculars

2. Reading book

3. Trail Map/Guide book

4. Journal & Pens

5. Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble

 

Toiletries:

1. 1 medium sized quick drying towel

2. Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)

3. Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)

4. Deodorant

5. Nail clippers

6. Face and body moisturize

7. Feminine hygiene products

8. Small mirror

 

Information

Additional Options:

+Additional porter

We plan with one porter per 2 clients. If you require additional support, you can book an additional porter for the trip to lighten your load. A porter carries your bag pack for you and no more (20kg max. They don't often speak any English. They carry two backpacks that they will strap together. But you are strictly prohibited not take advantage of the porter. They are usually very proud people and will attempt to carry things that are just too heavy. Which is not good. You can leave your unnecessary stuffs in Kathmandu your hotel or our office you will not need on the trek.

Have a take small personal daypack with you. Your daypack should contain everything you need during the day but keep it as light as possible. Examples: water, some warm clothing, your camera, sunscreen, etc. Note that luggage you hand the porters might not be available to you during the day as they sometimes set their own pace.

+Hotel upgrade in Ktm: [65 USD for 4* hotel, 95 USD for 5* hotel per night]

If you feel like a little luxury before and after your trek, you can upgrade your hotel in Kathmandu to 4*/ 5* category.

Nepal Visas

You need visa for Nepal, which can be obtained in advance or on entry. If you wish to apply before departure the current visa cost is £20 for a 15 day visa and £35 for a 30 day visa for UK passport holders. The current cost of a visa on arrival is US$25 for 15 days, US$40 for 30 days or if extending your stay $100 for 90 days. All are multiple entry. The visa on arrival fee can be paid for in cash in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros. You will also need a passport photo. Application forms are available in the immigration hall (or for electronic passports there are visa registration machines which, after inserting your passport, automatically fill out a form for you). You must firstly join the queue to pay the visa fee, and then go to the relevant immigration desk to obtain your 15, 30 or 90 day visa stamp. There can be long queues for visas on arrival.

Travelers Insurance

While you do trips through Incredible Himalayan Sherpa Adventure, you will submit copy of your insurance certificate. Your insurance policy must coverage accidents, medical expenses and emergency evacuation including helicopter rescue and then personal liability. At the time of you do Insurance you should read the policy carefully whether your requirements are included or not. Incredible Himalayan Sherpa also advocated your Insurance policy coverage cancellation curtailment, loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have must proof of the Insurance receipt, you will do initiative otherwise you can’t get any compensation.

Helicopter Evacuation

Sometimes, Helicopter rescue situations can come due to unexpected accident, bad weather, road obstruction/blocked or other reasons. Anywhere you options for a helicopter trip in order to back to home early due to health issue and due to an emergency that may arise during the trip. In any cases, the expense of any helicopter flight is the only responsibility of you or your policy should be coverage in this cases.

Money and Tipping

Tipping is, Since the 1960s when trekking in Nepal was developed, there has been a tradition for groups and independent visitors to tip their crews at the end of a trek. Money and Tipping; it is best to bring a mixture of cash, USD, GBP, CAD, EUR. Ensure you have also small denominations. As a guideline for baseline spending money we suggest USD 8 - 10 per meal in Kathmandu(if you drink or smoke or plan some major shopping this could be higher). You should exchange enough money into Nepalese Rupees to last the entire time of your trek BEFORE leaving Kathmandu. There are no exchange facilities in the villages along the trail but plenty of money changers in KTM.

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Duration

9 days

Season

Mar or Feb

Region

Langtang Region

Grade

Medium

Altitude

2250m - 3165m

Walking

5hr

Accommodation

Tea-house

Trip Type

Private & Group Join

Transportation

Sharing & Private Vehicle

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Mountaineering, Treks & Tours

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