Langtang Region
Langtang area is towards the north of Kathmandu Valley. The scenery here is spectacular, and the trek more adventurous as the area is visited by fewer tourist. To the west of Langtang is Ganesh Himal with a range of 6000 to 7000 meters. The main ethnic groups living here are Sherpas and Tamangs. The forests in the region have temperate and sub-alpine vegetation. Wildlife including migratory birds, dear, monkeys, Tahr and Pika. The best time for trekking in the Langtang area is spring and autumn. Most of the trekking routes in Helambu and Langtang are well served with tea house making independent trekking quite possible. But, there are no such facilities in the Ganesh Himal area or Ganja La area.
The northern parts of the area largely fall within the boundaries of Langtang National park. Entry permits should be obtained from Thamel, Kathmandu, before starting the trek. To reach Helambu from Kathmandu a permit to pass through Shivapuri watershed Area is required. This can be obtained at the entry permits counter at the National Park.
Langtang Valley Trekking
The Langtang Valley lies closer to Kathmandu than other trekking regions, and is lesser used by both trekkers and local. The Langtang valley is aptly called the valley of glaciers here; mountains rise soaring toward the sky. The valley offers pine forest, swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow-caped peaks, grassy down and meadows sprinkled with daises and wild animals. In the
Gosainkunda Lake Trekking
Goshaikunda is a famous Hindu Holy lake situated on the height of 4380 m. According to legend, Shiva created Goshaikunda when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. There are about a dozen lakes in the Goshaikunda Basin, Saraswati Kund, Bhairab Kund, Surya Kund and Goshaikunda is the
Gosainkunda Festival Trekking
Goshaikunda is a famous Hindu Holy lake situated on the height of 4380 m. According to legend, Shiva created Goshaikunda when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. There are about a dozen lakes in the Goshaikunda Basin, Saraswati Kund, Bhairab Kund, Surya Kund and Goshaikunda is the
Helambu Trekking
A relatively low altitude trek, the Helambu circuit is one of the most convenient shortest treks close to Kathmandu. It can be completed in only seven days and is well supplied with teahouse. In Nepal Helambu is recognized as Trekkers Paradise.
Helambu lies to the north of Kathmandu and offers the experience of Sherpa culture.
Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trekking
With diverse range of brilliant green valleys misty rhododendron forests and distant horizons of snowy peaks Helambu is the ideal short trek there are simple teahouses along this route. Yet the area remains relatively unwrap by tourism. You will experience the yolmo culture of high mountains villages, marvel at vistas of lonely high mountains and watch enthralled as the farmers toil in the fields using hand made tools and teams of water buffalo.
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