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Trekking in Langtang Region |
The Langtang region which falls in the central Nepal, is very
easily accessible from Kathmandu. Langtang is a narrow valley
that lies just south of the Tibetan border Kyirong. This high
and isolated region is inhabited by Tamangs 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. The upper valley in Langtang is a grazing paradise, rich
in flowers and grass and dotted with stone huts used in the
summertime butter-making.
Gosainkunda, high up within an open ridge, offers shorter treks
than Langtang. Gosainkund Lake (4,298 m), is sacred spot and is
dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a holy lake where thousands of
pilgrims gather every year during August full moon. Shiva is
said to have created holy Gosainkund Lake with his trident, and
its waters are believed to be connected via subterranean
channels to Patan's Khumbeshwar Mahadev temple. Around this
region there are other 13 beautiful lakes.
Rhododenron forests, Tamang villages and smiling faces are the
main highlights of this region. Once you are in you are walking
through a preserved National Park area where, if you are lucky,
might encounter with wild animals like wild boar, bear, barking
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Major Trekking Routes in Langtang Region |
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Langtang Valley Trek
Langtang is one of the least trekked, yet one of the
most beautiful, trekking areas. Located north of the
Kathmandu Valley, the route goes through traditional and
ethnic villages and untouched forests on the way to the
peaks of Langtang-Lirung. This trek reveals the contrast
between the Hindu
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Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
This is a relatively short but extremely interesting
trek and a good one for a family with children.. The
very sacred Gosainkund Lake is situated in the Langtang
National Park region of the Annapurnas. There are some
100 lakes in the area and they are the destination of
thousands of Hindu
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Langtang - Helambu Trek
A trekking tour in Langtang and Helambu region offers a
unique possibility to watch the Nepalese Himalaya from
west to east in totality. Langtang Himal and its several
peaks on one hand, bewitch the tourist and the fresh
water lakes of this region such as Gosainkunda,
Saraswati kunda and many
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Ganjala Pass Trek
The Ganjala pass is one of the most challenging passes
in Nepal. This wedge in the Himalaya is situated at an
altitude of 5160m. Our Langtang trek takes you over this
pass as you make your way south from Langtang village
which lies at 3500m and where the national park
headquarters is located.
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Helambu Trek
A relatively low altitude trek, the Helambu circuit is
one of the most well located of the short treks close to
Kathmandu. While most of the trek is at low altitude
below 3000m, the high point at Tharepati La pass is
3600m and can experience snow even during the main
trekking seasons.
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