Langtang Trekking

Besides Everest and Annapurna regions, the Langtang trekking route is considered to be the third most popular trekking destination. It is possibly the easiest trekking destination to get there which requires no flights and is not very far from Kathmandu. Mainly, there are several accesses to enter the region; Sudarijal, Dhunche, Syabrubessi, and Melamche are the trekking starting and ending points. The area is to the north of the Kathmandu Valley and bordering Tibet in the Himalayas of Nepal which offers some of the finest trekking trips giving you insight into Unique Tamang and Sherpa Culture. The Langtang trekking route is within Langtang National Park. 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; a very welcoming, friendly mountain people. The park contains a wide variety of climatic zones, from subtropical to alpine. Approximately 25% of the park is forested. Trees include deciduous oak and maple, and evergreens like blue pine, chir 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.

The park contains the holy Gosainkunda lake, sacred to Hindus. Pilgrimages are made there in August full moon day (Janai Purnima). Other spiritual sites are ancient Buddhist monasteries Kyanjin Gompa, Sing Gompa, and Brabal Gompa are few to name. Popular activities for tourists in the park include trekking, climbing, photography, research, etc. Langtang village was completely wiped away by a massive avalanche, followed by an earthquake in April 2015. The village suffered an estimated 310 deaths, including 176 Langtang residents, 80 foreigners, and 10 army personnel. More than 100 bodies were never recovered. People have restored the lodges and Langtang trekking is now safe. Langtang offers some of the best treks are; Tamang Heritage Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Langtang Helambu Trek, Adventurous Ganjala Pass Trek. This route is open throughout the year. We can still trek in December, January, and February if there is no heavy snowfall. For the itinerary, Langtang trek cost, photos, and map please see the below listed packages.