Langtang Region Trekking

Langtang Trekking

Kyangjin Gompa

Langtang, populated by Sherpas and Tamang communities, is a narrow valley sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. It lies just south of the Tibetan border. The three major areas, Langtang, Helambu and Gosainkunda, can be combined in many different ways to make trek from 7 to 24 days. Most of this area is National Park land noted for its birds and flowers. It is dominated by Langtang Lirung (7246 m.) at the north, Gang Chhenpo (6388 m.) to the south and Dorje Lakpa (6975 m.) to the east.

Helambu

Helambu about 75 kms. north of Kathmandu, is an area inhabited by Sherpas whom you can include the Helambu in a Langtang Trek either via Gosainkunda or across Ganja La. The language, culture and dress of the Helambu Sherpas are very different from the Solu Khumbu Sherpas. This is the best area of Nepal Himalayas for shorter and easier alpine treks.

The Helambu area has a series of high ridges with stunning brilliant green valleys, misty rhododendron forests and snowy mountain peaks on the distant horizon, Helambu is another ideal short trek. There are simple tea houses along this route, yet the area remains relatively unspoiled. You will experience the Yolmo culture in high mountain villages, be enchanted by vistas of lonely high mountains, and watch farmers toil in the fields using hand-made tools and teams of water-buffalo. The high villages of melemchigaon and Tarke Ghyang are especially interesting with their old Ghompas and giant houses.

Gosainkunda

Gosainkunda, an area of high altitude lakes, is reached either from Dhunche or Sundarijal in the eastern part of the Kathmandu valley. Thousands of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit these lakes during the full moon festival in August. Gosainkunda lake is believed to have been created by Lord Shiva. Adding Gosainkunda Lakes and crossing the Laurabina pass adds to the challenge and enjoyment of a Langtang Trek.