Langtang is a region in Nepal to the north of Kathmandu and bordering Tibet. It is protected as Langtang National Park and has a number of high peaks including Langtang Lirung (7246m).
About 4,500 people live inside the park, and many more depend on it for timber and firewood. The majority of the residents are Tamang.
The park contains a wide variety of climatic zones, from subtropical to alpine. Approximately 25% of the park is forested. Trees include the deciduous Oak and Maple, and evergreens like Pine, and various types of Rhododendron. Animal life includes Himalayan black bear, the goat-like Himalayan tahr, Rhesus monkeys and Red Pandas. There are also stories of Yeti sightings.
Gosainkunda Lake, Kyanjin Gompa are the most popular destination of the national park.
The park contains the Gosainkunda lakes, sacred to Hindus. Pilgrimages are made there in August. Another spiritual site is the Buddhist monastery Kyanjin Gompa.
Langtang Valley Trekking
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Langtang & Gosainkund Trek
15 Days of trekking to holy lakes at Gosainkund Maximum Elevation 4610 metres (15,125 feet) A visit to the Langtang Valley offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. Because there...
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Helambu Trek
06 Days of trekking toHelambu Village Easy trekking in Nepal Itinerary Day 1: Drive Kathmandu to Sundarijal. Trek to Chisapani. Day 2: Trek to Kutumsang. Day 3: Trek to Thare Pati. Day 4: Trek to Tarke G...
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