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Briddim Village
Briddim , a Tibetan Buddhist village in the bosom of langtang Himal, is located at an elevation of 2229m.
Around 43 houses are spread in Z shape. Most of the houses are made up of stone and have roofs of split shake .As direct descendants of ancient Tibetan immigrants, the culture and tradition of Briddim closely resembles that of nearly Tibetan villages.
Cultural Heritage
Briddim is a living museum reflecting Tibetan culture, tradition and lifestyle. Though they are Tamang by ethnicity, they are largely influenced by Tibetan culture. Even 6 families of Tibetan refugee are residing with the community.
Dawa Chukla Khnaga Gomba (monastery) and Dukchu Gomba are the most sacred places of the area .It is believed that the Dukchu Gomba was chosen by the great Tibetan Lama-Guru Rimpochhe as the most sacred site for meditation.
Visitors may have the opportunity to experience many festivals as well as the non periodic rituals such as i.e. birth, death and marriage during their stay in Briddim .Syabru Nach and Mane Nach are the common Tamang dance. Dawa Dangbo Chhiju (February), Chuwa Chhiju (November), Yarsang (early June),Dukpa Chhiju (August) and Lhosar (February) are the major festivals of the village .On a daily level, Mane Peme is performed by the women and Lamas at the Gombas.Chheju is a long and intricate pageant of the village .During Chhuju they raise an altar at the Gomba /Community place and more than 15 dances are performed around the altar.
The lifestyle is another interesting facet of the village .The major features of subsistence of the villager include livestock production, agriculture, and trade with Kerung (Tibet).People try to rely on local food such as Himalayan Wheat, maize, Potato, soya bean, and millet for their livelihoods. Major traditional handicrafts include friendship band, pangap, belts, gloves, muffler, woolen bag etc.
Natural Heritage
Briddim village is equally rich in natural attractions. The important natural attraction comprise the green forest of Alnus and Rhododendrons, lucrative landscape of Gotheghang and Pangsang , high altitude meadow and endangered wildlife species including Himalayan black bear, Tahr, Ghoral, Red Panda and barking dear .Danphe, Monal and blood pheasants are major attraction among the ornithologists.
Home stay Packages
Home stay at Briddim is a unique experience .All accommodations, lodgings and foodings are offered at the individual’s houses on a rotational basis .Each host family provides clean bed, toilet and a family dining room. Trekking gear is also available for those interested in alpine treks to gotheghang and Pangsang. Because Briddim is equipped to accommodate all trekking needs, no outside services and equipments are necessary for experience those entire packages. Individual trekkers and guided groups should follow the set menu, lodging fee and other survives of the committee. However the visitor has choices to accept either some or all the activities of the package.
The package includes the experience of quaint customs at the village as well as natural/Spiritual experience at Gotheghang and Pangsang areas. The package covers 4 to 7 days according to the time availability and the interest of the visitors. Even the trip could be a small part of greater Langtang trek.
How long can it take?
Days From To Time
1 Kathmandu Syabrubesi 8/9 hrs (drive)
2 Syabrubesi Briddim 3 hrs
3 Briddim Gotheghang 5 hrs
4 Gotheghang Pangsang 5hrs
5 Pangsang Briddim 6hrs
6 Briddim Syabrubesi 2:60 hrs
7 Syabrubesi Kathmandu 8/9 hrs
(Day 3 to 5 is optional)
After an 8/9 hrs memorable drive to Syabrubesi , the visitors start 3 hours light trek, passing through the scattered Bombax forest, majestic pine forest and blooming forest of Rhododendron. The Himalayan Langur and the scenic landscape of Bhotekoshi River are the interesting features of the trek. Visitors are welcomed by the Lama and member of home –stay committee with the Khata (a religious scarf) at Gomba. After taking Tibetan tea at the community house, visitors can visit the Gomba , pay homage to the God and offered a blessing from the lama.
One can enjoy the evening with the host family, living with them, eating traditional foods and sleeping at their usual but clean bed. The choice for food is confined among the local available food offered. Plain rice (Dal bhat), Tibetan Bread, Syakpa, Dhindo, Potato, Tibetan Tea, Briddim Wine, Himalayan fried wheat ‘Karu’ are the indigenous foods usually available at Briddim. Apart from the usual cultural performance during the festival and rituals, you can enjoy the cultural performance upon request to the committee. Next morning you will be served with local Tibetan tea and Tibetan bread as breakfast. You can observe local indoor rituals with your host family and go on village walk to see the lifestyle, tradition and customs of the people. The special features of the village can be explained by your host family or by the local trained guides. You can observe the live craftsmanship and buy a few.
Natural Trek
One or two day’s wilderness and alpine trek to Gotheghang and Pangsang can be made for natural as well as spiritual pleasure. This package can be arranged through your host family upon your earlier request. At Gotheghang and Pangsang, you will enjoy the flat meadow with blooming rhododendron, primulas, the scenic landscape of Kerung (Tibet), Ganesh Himal, Gosaikunda and the panoramic view of Langtang. You may also encounter the beautiful wild animals such as Musk deer,Himalayan Tahr,Red Panda and several species of birds .You will also observed livestock transhumant system of the area.
Tariff Package
Tariff is fixed by the committee. All tariffs are subject to change rationally with the decision of the committee, General tariff of fooding and accommodation is available on the local menu. If you are interested for special cultural performance and nature trek to Gotheghang and Pangsang, you can request the committee, based on the set tariff.
Access
Briddim village can be reached after 3 hour light walk from Syabrubesi, after 8/9 hour drive from Kathmandu .Syabrubesi is the starting point of the major trek to Langtang/Kyanjin. Local porters and trained guides are available at syabrubesi to help your travel.
Booking and Reservation
Briddim Homestay Tourism Management Committee (BHTMC) has no any formal promotional office at Kathmandu. However, a Guide contact office at Dhunche and Syabrubesi may help you for reservation and guiding your visits. Visitors are highly recommended to make necessary booking and reservation through the Travel /Trekking Agencies in Kathmandu.
The home stay tourism at Briddim is promoted by District Development Committee/Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Programme and Langtang National Park in association of Nepal (TAAN).Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Programme (TRPAP) is a programme of Nepal Government /Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, supported jointly by UNDP, DFID and SNV Nepal.