Tungna Storytelling and Singing Circle by the Fire

Hello I am a storyteller from Syabru. As evening comes to Langtang and the cold settles into the valley, we gather around the firewood just as our elders have always done. The tungna rests on the lap, warmed by the fire, its strings carrying the voices of our mountains.

In this circle, we will sing songs of travel, love, loss, and life in the high Himalayas. Some songs are playful, some are slow and heavy, and some are meant to be sung only at night, when the fire is burning low. Between the songs, stories are shared: about yaks and long journeys, about winters that tested us, about how we remember our ancestors.

You are not an audience here. You sit with us. You listen. If you wish, you may join the singing, clap to the rhythm, or simply watch the sparks rise into the dark sky. Tea is poured, the fire crackles, and time slows down.

This is how we share our stories. This is how we share and remember who we are.

Starting Point: Syabru Nomads Basecamp

Grade: Easy

Highest Access: 2100m

Accommodation: Syabru Nomads Basecamp

Transportation: None

Best Seasons: Spring, Winter, Autumn

Tungna Storytelling and Singing Circle

Details

Duration: 2–3 hours 

Time: Evening / After sunset 

Location: Outdoor courtyard or fire circle in Syabru Nomads Basecamp

Includes: Tungna music, Tamang folk songs, storytelling, local tea, firewood, optional singing circle

Suitable for: Cultural travelers, trekkers, families, small groups What Makes This Experience Special Led by local Tamang musicians and storytellers No stage, no microphones—only fire, voice, and strings Songs and stories that are rarely performed for outsiders Intimate, slow, and respectful cultural exchange Singing together by the fire.

48 Hours cancellation notice is mandatory.