Langtang, the third most popular trekking region in Nepa after Everest and annapurnal lies in the middle part of Nepal directly north of Kathmandu. This region includes Langtang Himal,Langtang national park & the Gosaikunda Lakes (the most popular Hindu pilgrimage site) is situated in this region. Langtang also boasts baffling extremes in topography and climate conditions in just one day you can cross five different vegetation zones, trekking from the subtropics up to the timberline.The main features of this trek are Langtang glacier & one of the world's beautiful valley for trekker's situated in central part of Nepal. From there we can visit to Gosaikunda, a holy place for Hindus, dotted with attractive lakes and set on a mountaintop.
Besides being easily accessible it has the numerous attractions due to vast agro-ecological diversity, a wide range of flora and fauna can be found in Langtang Valley. Some of the animals that can be seen roaming in the area are wild dogs, red Himalayan Panda. Musk deer, black bear, leopards, and rhesus monkey, etc, Langtang are has many big and long waterfalls and a good river system. Most of the people living in the area are Tamang and Sherpa who have a distinct lifestyle and a rich culture.There are interesting place in Langtang for those who have only a short time for trekking. Helambu, Gosaikunda and Langtang these three places privides glimpses of tamang & sherpa life, temperate forests with rhododendron, lakes glaciers and Mountains.
Helambu around 72 km from Kathmandu is noted for its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate. The Helambu region extending from north of Tamarang to the tree limit of the Gosaikunda lake and lower slopes of Jugal Himal has several highland tamang and villagers scarttered around and on both sides of the Melamchi Khola.
Gosainkunda situted at an altitude of 4,380m and cradled amidst the craggy Peaks. The lake is on the holy pilgrimages of Nepal. thousands of people trek to Gosainkunda passes through varied landscapes ranging from evergreen forest, cascading waterfalls and turbulent streams to alpine grass and barren country. Besides the famous Gosainkuna lake, the other lake in the neighbourhood are Nag kunda, Bhairab kunda, Saraswoti kunda, surya kunda and Gosainkunda lies the north west Helambu beyond a pass at 4,602m. However, the best approach to Gosaikunda is through Trishuli valley.
Getting langtang Trekking
Access to Helambu is particulary easy and quick.Sundarijal, which is one the most convenient starting point, is an hour's drive from kathmandu. Other possible roads are at Budhanilkantha, kakani and four hour drive away at Melamchi Pul. For langtang and Ganesh Himal the choice is limited -drive to Dhunche in Rasuwa district. The road than continues to Syabrubeshi
from where Ganesh Himal and langtang trek can start. Hindu pilgrimage site and popular tourist place Gosaikunda can be reached from either of the two routes. However, the way via Rasuwa is easier.
Langtang Region Trekking
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