Walking amid some of the most fabulous environs of nature in the world…
Langtang area is geographically based towards the north of Kathmandu
Valley. The scenery here is spectacular, and the trek more exploratory
as the area is visited by fewer tourists. To the west of Langtang is
Ganesh Himal with a range of 6000 to 7000 meters. The Gosainkund and
Helambu region lies to its south; these can be combined with Langtang to
make treks from 7 to 21 days. This region, popularly known as the ‘valley of glaciers’
is inhabited by the Tamang and Sherpa communities 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. Langtang
also borders Tibet
Trekking in the Langtang area can last from 7 to 16 days long, enables
one to soak in the picturesque valley, considered to be the most
fascinating and exotic of Nepal’s valleys. Especially in the spring
season, the scenic views are stunningly enchanting. While trekking in
the upper part of the valley one passes through snow bridges, passes
covered by mist, and little lakes with icebergs floating on them.
Langtang valley has been named the 'wonderland of trekkers', and
with its twin attributes, easy accessibility & amazing mountain
landscapes, makes it a very popular among trekkers the world over. The
Langtang valley gives us a superb natural display of its beautiful pine
forests, bubbling milky colored rivers, rugged rock & snow-blanketed
peaks & the sprawling green meadows below them; high mountains
covered with thick layers of ice that glimmer in the sunshine in the
winter months overlook the Langtang valley…its always best to visit
Langtang in autumn and the early winters.
Treks in the Langtang region actually starts from Dhunche or Syabru
which is seven to ten hours by a bus/jeep ride through lush green
scenery from Kathmandu. Just a couple of days walking find you amongst
beautiful snow peaks of the Ganesh and Langtang ranges. Following the
Langtang Khola (river) will take you to the settlement of Kyanjin Gompa
at 3900m. This is the furthest place to find lodges up the valley. The
Langtang Valley was designated the first National Park of Nepal in 1971.
Beautiful landscapes and pretty villages make this a relatively easy
and therefore popular trekking destination in Nepal. After retracing our
steps to the village of Syabru we cross the Laurabina La, a pass at
4610m, into the Helambu district. The crossing of the pass in freezing
winds and thin air is nothing compared to the descent in waist deep
sluggish snow and sometimes losing your way on the Helambu side; which
tends to happen in the winters; but trekking in this lovely region is
worth its weight in gold and considered by some to be the best in the
world…
Visit Nepal Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd will escort you to some of the most
awesome spots in this region for views of some of the most stunning
landscapes in the universe.
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