Tangting Voyage Tips and guide

Tangting is a town in Kaski, Nepal.

Tangting is a beautiful Gurung village located just outside of Pokhara, Nepal. Set in the lap of the Annapurnas, it has yet to be reached by the mainstream tourist influence that has changed much of the usual trekking routes. It retains a pristine atmosphere and cultural integrity that truly touches the soul. For the adventurous and able traveler, Tangting is absolutely a must-see, and not just see, but experience. It is an indigenous Gurung village, one of over 100 ethnicities that makeup Nepal's human tapestry. Tangting is called 'Toni Nasa' in Gurung language. 'Tonu' is translated as 'fun' and 'nasa' as 'village'. Thus, meaning of Tangting is a 'fun village'. It is believed that Gurung ancestors came over the mountains from Tibet and settled this area in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The people of Tangting are beautiful, kind, and friendly.

To get to Tangting is an adventure in itself. First you take a jeep from Pokhara. These jeeps run from Kahu Khola, about 10 km (6.2 mi) east of Lakeside. Taxi drivers will know it. The jeeps run 5 or 6 times daily to Jhaundu. From there, you walk. The trail is not entirely clear so it's best to go with someone who knows (a guide). Call the Deu Maya Tour and Travel Company or go to the office in Lakeside for help. The distance between Pokhara to Tangting is 21 km (13 mi). The buses and Jeep depart from Kahunkhola to Tangting.

There is a public bus operated by Pokhara Municipality twice a day that departs Kahun Khola at 8am and 4pm.

The village is small and compact, making walking the only way to get around the local area. The "streets" are cobblestoned and scenic.

• 28.7883.971 Annapurna Conservation Area. It is deep within this area.  (updated Jan 2026)

Annapurna IV, Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal are clearly visible from the village. Nauju

Get the chance to participate in village life!

Hand-woven fabrics, magic munch biscuits, tomatoes that grow on trees!

Key staples include Dhindo which is made from millet (kodo), buckwheat, or maize is a porridge often eaten with soup. Gundruk is a dish made of fermented leafy green vegetables often made into a sour, spicy soup or pickle. Gundruk is served as a side dish or as an appetizer. Sinki is similar to gundruk but made from radish taproots. Kodo ko Roti is a nutritious, dense flatbread made from finger millet. Sukuti is charbroiled, dried, and smoked meat (usually buffalo) that is spiced and served as a side or in gravy form.

One can taste Kodo ko Raksi a powerful potent, traditional alcohol distilled from fermented millet. Chhaang or chhyang a Nepalese alcoholic beverage brewed from rice is also popular.

• 28.33114784.1090112 Tangting Holiday and Gurung Home, street number 8, Tangting Village, Madi rural municipality ward no. 2, Namarjung, Pokhara 33700, ☏ +9779856028827.  (updated Jan 2026)

• Ensure possess all permits and documents are with you, as surrounding checkpoints are present on the way to the area.
• Carry a well-prepared first-aid kit, as medical supplies are limited in remote areas.
• Be aware of altitude sickness; bring necessary medication.
• If traveling during the monsoon, carry insect repellent, as leeches and mosquitoes are common.
• Drink only boiled, filtered, or bottled water.

Same way you got in. It is important to be flexible with your plans and ready for an adventure.