Career
Born in Melli, Sikkim, Tamang started his career at the Namchi Sports Hostel in Sikkim before joining the Air Force Academy in 2009. After playing with the India national under-16 set-up, he joined Shillong Lajong at the youth level After a successful season in the Shillong Premier League, Tamang was called-up to the Shillong Lajong first-team for the Federation Cup.
He made his professional debut on the first match-day against Pune on 29 December 2014.
He started the match as Shillong Lajong fell 1–3. Tamang has represented India at the under-14, under-16, and under-19 levels.
With the under-19 side he was selected to join the team for a trip to China and in the AFC U-19 Championship.