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03/12/2013

Langtang Region Trekking 

The Langtang area is found toward the north of Kathmandu Valley. The landscape here is very nice, and the trek more adventurous as the area is visited by lesser hikers. To the west of Langtang is Ganesh Himal with a range of 6000 to 7000 meters. The Gosainkunda and Helambu region lies to its south; these can be combined with Langtang to make adventure programs from 7 days to 21 days. The area was created as Nepal's first Himalayan National Park in 1971; it is inhabited by Tamang and Sherpa people whose religious practices, language and dress are more similar to those of Tibet than to the traditions of their neighbors in the middle hills. The forests in the region have temperate and sub-alpine vegetation. Wildlife includes migratory birds, deer, monkey, Tahr and Pika. The best time for trekking through Langtang area is spring and autumn. Most of the trekking routes in Helambu and Langtang are well served with teahouses making independent trekking comfortable for hikers & backpackers. But there are no such facilities in the Ganesh Himal area or Ganja La area. A journey to the Langtang valley offers chances to explore the Tamang villages, climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a more comfortable altitude than tougher trekking regions

Getting in to Helambu is particularly easy and quick. Sundarijal, which is one of the most convenient starting points, is only an hour’s drive from Kathmandu. Other possible road routes are at Budhanilkantha, Kakani and four hour drive away at melamchi Pul. For Langtang and Ganesh Himal choice is a limited drive to Dhunche in Rasuwa district. The road then continues to Syabrubesi from wherer Ganesh Himal and Langtang treks can start. This is a very interesting area to trek in.