Langtang Region Trekking
The Langtang region which falls in the central Nepal, is very easily accessible from Kathmandu. Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border Kyirong. This high and isolated region is inhabited by Tamangs whose religious practices, language and dress are much more similar to those of Tibet than to the traditions of their cousins in the middle hills. The upper valley in Langtang is a grazing paradise, rich in flowers and grass and dotted with stone huts used in the summertime butter-making.
Gosainkunda, high up within an open ridge, offers shorter treks than Langtang. Gosainkund Lake (4,298 m), is sacred spot and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a holy lake where thousands of pilgrims gather every year during August full moon. Shiva is said to have created holy Gosainkund Lake with his trident, and its waters are believed to be connected via subterranean channels to Patan's Khumbeshwar Mahadev temple. Around this region there are other 13 beautiful lakes.
Rhododenron forests, Tamang villages and smiling faces are the main highlights of this region. Once you are in you are walking through a preserved National Park area where, if you are lucky, might encounter with wild animals like wild boar, bear, barking dear, leopard or even red panda.
Major Trekking Routes in Langtang Region
Langtang Valley Trekking
Langtang is one of the least trekked, yet one of the most beautiful, trekking areas. Located north of the Kathmandu Valley, the route goes through traditional and ethnic villages and untouched forests on the way to the peaks of Langtang-Lirung. This trek reveals the contrast between the Hindu culture of the Kathmandu Valley and the Buddhist culture to the immediate north of Kathmandu...
Altitude: 5050 m.
Duration: 09 Days
Cost from: $ 599 USD
Type: Trekking, Hiking
Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking
This is a relatively short but extremely interesting trek and a good one for a family with children.. The very sacred Gosainkund Lake is situated in the Langtang National Park region of the Annapurnas. There are some 100 lakes in the area and they are the destination of thousands of Hindu Pilgrims during the month of August. The lake is also sacred to the Buddhist people...
Altitude: 5033 m.
Duration: 12 Days
Cost from: $ 650 USD
Type: Trekking, Hiking
Langtang - Helambu Trekking
A trekking tour in Langtang and Helambu region offers a unique possibility to watch the Nepalese Himalaya from west to east in totality. Langtang Himal and its several peaks on one hand, bewitch the tourist and the fresh water lakes of this region such as Gosainkunda, Saraswati kunda and many other small lakes situated at the height of more than 4300 mt. create in tourists a manifold interest...
Altitude: 3600 m.
Duration: 15 Days
Cost from: $ 799 USD
Type: Trekking, Hiking
Ganjala Pass Trekking
The Ganjala pass is one of the most challenging passes in Nepal. This wedge in the Himalaya is situated at an altitude of 5160m. Our Langtang trek takes you over this pass as you make your way south from Langtang village which lies at 3500m and where the national park headquarters is located. The route from Gyang in Helambu, require crossing the 5106m Ganja La. The pass is blocked by snow...
Altitude: 5122 m.
Duration: 12 Days
Cost from: $ 799 USD
Type: Trekking, Hiking
Helambu Trekking
A relatively low altitude trek, the Helambu circuit is one of the most well located of the short treks close to Kathmandu. While most of the trek is at low altitude below 3000m, the high point at Tharepati La pass is 3600m and can experience snow even during the main trekking seasons...
Altitude: 3600 m.
Duration: 07 Days
Cost from: $ 399 USD
Type: Trekking, Hiking
Tamang Heritage Trekking/ Trail
Tamang Heritage is newly opened trekking tail in Nepal locating about 180 km toward the north of Kathmandu in Langtang region near the Tibetan border, Langtang is one of the nearest trekking area from Kathmandu, extending in an east-west direction, it is bordered on the north by the main crest of the Himalayas, dominated by Langtang Lirung (7,245 m), the highest mountain ...
Altitude: -
Duration: 12 Days
Cost from: $ 875
Type: Trekking, Hiking
