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Langtang Region - Nepal
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Langtang
Valley: is situated directly north of
Kathmandu in the Central Himalayan region and it is
in Langtang National Park, covering
1710 square kilometers. The highlights of
this park are high
altitude jungles with diverse vegetation and
wildlife, scenic lakes, glaciers and
Himalayan peaks combine to make Langtang an
attractive destination for visitors.
Trekkers can enjoy the views of
snow-covered peaks, Mt. Ganesh, Langtang and other
high mountains. The region is also renowned
for its holly Lake Gosainkunda. Thousands of
Hindu pilgrims visit the lake area every
year to attend religious festival in August.
The main ethnic peoples living in
Langtang are Tamangs, Yolmos and Tibetans.
Tamangs and Yolmos are traditional farmers and
cattle breeders of the region, whose farmlands and
villages stretch south and west of the Bhote Koshi /
Trishuli rivers. The people the Langtang and Helambu
are mostly Buddhist.
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Suggested itinerary
Day 1. Kathmandu – Dunche. By
bus. / Day 2. Dunche - Syabru. Trek. / Day 3. Syabru
- Lama Hotel. Trek. / Day 4. Lama Hotel -
Ghoratabela. Trek. / Day 5. Ghoratabela - Kenjin
Gompa. Trek. / Day 6. Kenjin Gompa. Rest. / Day 7.
Kenjin Gompa - Yala - Kenjin Gompa. Trek. / Day 8.
Kenjin Gompa - Lama Hotel. Trek. / Day 9. Lama Hotel
- Sabruk Besi. Trek. / Day 10. Sabruk Besi -
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Options from Kenjin and Sabruk
1. From Kenjin
Gompa, extension can be made to Helambhu
region via Ganjala Pass and drive out from
Melamchi to Kathmandu. 2. From Sabruk
Village, extension can be made to
Gosainkunda Lake and Helambhu region and
then drive out from Sundarijal to Kathmandu. |
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