Langtang is a region located in the northeastern Himalayas of Bagmati province. It lies 51 km away from the capital Kathmandu. This region hosts Langtang National Park and constitutes a population of 4500 0f which the majority are Tamang.
Langtang Valley trekking, a moderate country walk fits all age groups from younger to elderly people as this walk leads you to gain altitude slowly with time to get acclimatized along the walks with daily views of mountains and scenery. A fascinating destination, which is the third most popular adventure destination in Nepal Himalaya after Annapurna and Everest region due to its closeness to Kathmandu valley and the city.
Langtang Valley and its great mountain ranges are located in the North Central Himalaya of Nepal which lies on the route to the Tibet frontier, where Langtang Himal also straddles the border with Nepal and Tibet. The great adventure of a week duration starts with interesting overland past farm villages/towns to reach the cooler alpine zone at Dhunche and beyond to Syabrubesi village in the country of Tamang, the mountain and hill tribes of Nepal and Langtang Himal, majority following Buddhism. You can witness the great colorful culture and traditional village on the way to Langtang valley.
One of the main highlights of the Langtang valley trek is the beautiful view it offers to tourists. Tourists can see the beautiful view of Langtang mountain, forests, and the lifestyle of the local people. Besides all of these, you can even get the chance to see the Cheese factory established by King Mahendra during his ruling period. Beautiful Langtang Valley is more beautiful than you've ever thought with the monasteries, cultural temples, and places around this.
A forest filled with pine, oak, and bamboo looks mesmerizing when covered with snow. Snow leopard, Red Panda, and Yak are the endangered animals that you can find inside the same Langtang National Park. The Flora and fauna of this area are important for lots of medical purposes to cure dangerous diseases.
Tamang people have been settling in this trekking area for a long time ago. They have been staying in this region for a long time and it reflects the cultural beauty of Tamang society. Lots of monasteries and Tamang heritage sites can be seen throughout our journey to and from Langtang Valley. Many sacred places like Gosainkunda (Hindu Pilgrimage) and Kyanjin gompa ( Buddhist Monastery) can be visited during this trek. Langtang region is heavily influenced by Tibetian culture so you can see a mix of Tibetan-Nepalese culture.
Langtang Valley trek culture and Heritage with landscape Route
Langtang & Gosainkund trekking, a fabulous journey which leads north of Kathmandu valleywith an exciting overland drive to reach at Langtang Himal areas within the district of Rasuwapopulated mostly by Tamang tribe of hill people.An interesting and scenic country within Central Himalaya region which covers Ganesh-Langtang and Jugal Himal range, as walk follows to our main destination towards Langtangvalley and over high Gosainkund and East Laurabina-La pass to reach Kathmandu from easternside of the valley high green hills.Langtang & Gosainkund trekking, begins with interesting drive past farm villages and towns ofKakani-Trisuli Bazaar to reach at Dhunche town, the door of many treks and adventure aroundLangtang and Ganesh Himalareas.Gosainkund regarded as holy pond where great religious festival takes place once a year inmonsoon times of August, great numbers of pilgrims as far from India visits here for a dip in theholy lakes.With enjoyable and fascinating time at Gosainkund, walk leads to cross a high and scenic passover Gosainkund and Laurabina-La pass above 4,609 m / 15,209 ft facing views of mountainrange, and then heading towards eastern suburb of Kathmandu valley rim hills for the driveback toKathmandu.Walk leads ups and down through number of nice farm villages with constant views of Langtang–Ganesh and Jugal mountains with striking sunrise from Chisapani before ending our fabulouswalks with an adventure of a lifetime experience onLangtang & Gosainkund Trekking.
