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Langtang Trekking - Trekking in Langtang

Langtang Trekking is one of the most unspoiled Trekking Region in Nepal and Situated North of Kathmandu; it is the most easily accessible highland sanctuary from the capital city Kathamndu and at the south of the Tibetan border Himalayas and the north of the Inner Himalayas. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of the Himalayas to the south. Langtang Lirung (7246m) lies to the north; Gang Chhenpo(6388m) and Naya Kanga ri (5846m) lie to the south and Dorje Lakpa (6966m) at the East of the Valley.

Langtang Region covers 1,710 sq. km. forming the upper catchment areas of two of Nepal's largest river systems - the Trishuli and Koshi. There is great latitudinal variation, starting at 1,500 m. and ascending to the top of Mt. Langtang Lirung at 7,234 m. As a result the Region has immense ecological diversity. Some of the most attractive areas of the region include the Langtang Valley, the holy lakes at Gosainkunda, and the forested hillsides above the village of Helambu.

Langtang trek is one of the popular trekking regions in Nepal. Langtang Region Is situated on the Northern side of Kathamndu andot os Located the deep gorges of Bhote Koshi and Langtang Khola are thickly forested with rhododendron, oak, maple and alder. The stretch of forest around Ghoda Tabela in the lower Langtang Valley and below Gosainkunda is inhabited by the red pandas, a rare and threatened symbol of a healthy Himalayan ecosystem. Other animals, common to these forests are wild boar, Himalayan black bear, ghoral, grey langur monkey and leopard. The rare Himalayan hony guide has been sighted here and the park is also the home for Impeyan, Tragopan and kalij pheasants among others. Larch, a rare deciduous conifer, is also found in the forest of lower Langtang Valley. Further up, Himalayan thar, musk deer and snow leopard can be found.

Like other Himalayan nature parks, Langtang has to be explored on foot. There are several possible trails to choose from depending on preference and time available. The langtang Valley is easily approached from Syabrubeshi town, which is a day's drive from Kathmandu. The upper reaches of Langtang can be reached in 3 days of easy walking; however, it is advisable to spend a few days around the forest at Ghoda Tabela to watch for the red panda. Once above Langtang village and the monastery at Kyangin, visitors can explore the high valley of Langshisa Yala peak and Tsero, Ri. These and other villages of upper Langtang are inhabited by people of Tibetan descent whereas the villagers of Dhunche, Bharkhu and Syabru further down are home to the Tamangs of Nepal's middle hills.

The most popular trekking routes in Langtang Region:

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