Complete Langtang Region Treks
Langtang Trekking Region is one of the best and most beautiful trekking destinations for all types of travelers easily join this trek. The Langtang region treks discover a wide variation of bio-diversity from landscapes, temperatures, vegetation to local culture with exciting views of spectacular sceneries. Langtang region, located within the Central Himalaya Mountain range in between Jugal Himal in the east with Ganesh Himal towards the west.
The closest mountains range from Kathmandu valley and the city, an aerial distance of 32 k.m. towards the north. A drive of 7–8 hours to the starting point of trekking from Dhunche town or Syabrubesi village around Rasuwa district. There are various aspects that one expects throughout a wonderful walking journey around Langtang valley and it is the third most popular trekking region of Nepal. After popular trekking trails like Annapurna, Everest region, where the main flow of trekker ventures and Langtang trekking would be the best destination in Nepal. Wide range of destinations to choose from around the Langtang Region, depending upon one physical fitness, preferences plans, and holiday duration in Nepal. Treks to Langtang region, from moderate to little more than a week, or enjoy a low adventure walk of two weeks. Covering both beautiful Langtang valley with holy Gosainkunda lake, crossing Gosainkunda pass and towards to another thrilling valley of Helambu area. Along with the trail various exciting places and exceptional views and hidden charming cultures that one can expect on Langtang Treks. Including an exotic flora and fauna of rare species found within Langtang National Park, the first mountainous park in Nepal.
Langtang National Park was established in 1976, covers an area of 1,710 sq. km. with 420 sq. km. buffer zone. The National park has been protected from the flora and fauna of the Langtang region. Extends to three hill districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakott, and Sindhu-Palchok, the buffer extension zone declared in 1998. Travelers, interested in a short moderate country walk, can enjoy joining in for a scenic and cultural trek to Langtang valley. For an adventurous long walk of two weeks, one can extend combining Langtang valley with holy Gosainkunda Trek. Langtang Himal region offers more than moderate, adventurous to challenging adventures with a great cultural journey on Tamang Heritage Trail.
Discover the Langtang Valley Trek to Kyanjin Gomba Village:
The real trek starting the walk from Syabrubesi village, more or less to expect is climbed for some hours till reaching the overnight stop. A lovely walk within a forested trail of dense oaks, pine, firs, and rhododendron trees with some bamboo stalks. The Langtang trekking region is also renowned for rare and endangered wildlife like the elusive Red Panda, snow leopard, mountain antelopes. Including many different species of birds from fowls to Himalayan golden eagles, vultures with one might expect to see sometimes if lucky.
The trail leads to the gradual uphill to Langtang village, where one can observe the local immense Tamang culture and mid-mountain Buddhism too. Staying overnight in a nice lodge, next morning a short up and then into a wide exposed scenic Langtang valley. Reaching Kyanjin Gomba, at 3, 830 m and 10,531 feet high, a nice temporary settlement with many fine lodges. All settlements were reconstructed after a massive earthquake in Nepal. Catering the needs for trekkers, offering rooms with views and large dining heated with the pot-bellied stove burning yak dry dungs. Where available is a local Yak cheese factory and an old Buddist monastery too.
Around the Langtang region, whole lodges provide comprehensive food menus of various items from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Tibetan, and Nepalese to other favorite dishes. At Kyanjin Gomba enjoy a grand vista of towering snow-capped peaks that surrounds the wonderful Langtang valley, glaciers, and Langtang Himalayas. Most trekkers spend a few days in Kyanjin Gomba and it's an extremely beautiful place where one can take a short or day hike. The best near scenic view-points are Kyanjin-Ri 4, 773 m or 15,659 feet for an awesome vista of the Langtang Himal range. Another popular and tough viewpoint ridge is Tserko-Ri, pronounced as “Cher Gon” At 4,984 m / 16,352 feet high. Where you can the Tibetail mountain Shisapangpa and the height is 8027m above sea level. Where trekkers create an opportunity to explore the glorious panorama from massif Ganesh Himal 7,405 m, with Langtang Lirung 7,234 m. Includes view of Ghengu Liru or Langtang- II at 6,571 m and Kim shun 6,745 m with Shalbachum 6,918 m. Extends towards Chimsedang, Naya-Kanga / Ganja Chuli 5,846 m, and towards Gangchenpo, Tillman’s Fluted Peak. The panoramic views cover as far to Jugal Himal in the east with Dorje Lakpa 6,980 m. Where peaks on the Tibetan side across the border can be seen, as Langtang Hymnal’s massive range forms a barrier to the boundary of Nepal and Tibet / China.
What to expect on Langtang region by Travellers
There are many various things to explore and discover around the Langtang region by Trekkers, the first is its beautiful place to hike and enjoy nature. The Langtang National Park is the first Conservation around the high Himalayas of Nepal, where one can notice great Bio-diversity. Change of climate around varied landscapes from low 1,100 m to high above 5,100 m range of hills and ridges.
Which makes the Langtang area a great country to trek and to observe the various local cultures too. The walking trail to Langtang valley, lined with Oaks, Chir pine, maple, fir, blue pine, hemlock, spruce, and various species of rhododendron make up the main forest species. As you reach the higher valley of Langtang and Kyanjin area tall tree lines drop for the smaller bush of rhododendron. Juniper and Burberry shrubs with few birch trees towards the south of the valley, the views of snow peaks are exceptional.
Foods and Accommodation to Expect on Langtang Trekking:
Around the Langtang region, most guesthouse accommodations are simple, clean, and based on twin sharing beds. The bathroom is not inside the room just near the outside. The attached bath and toilets are hard to find around the Langtang region but available in Dhunche and Syabrubensi. In the winter season, it is hard to flush due to freezing pipelines, in the morning and night time above 3,500 m high. The most of dining is large with a sunny room and patio, the dining is warm with a fireplace and pot-bellied stoves.
The food menu is list ranges from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner items, as well as snacks and side, treats. Includes varieties of cold and hot beverages too. On treks even though the lodge provides warm blankets, but better to have your own sleeping bags.
Various Routes to choose and expect an easy Langtang Treks:
The most common trek around the Langtang region is the Langtang Valley trek of 7 days or more than 10 days. The walk starts and ends at Syabrubesi village or with options one can visit upper Thuli Syabru village. It’s one of the most beautiful and iconic villages in the Langtang region of Nepal. The other adventurous and longer walks of two weeks is a combination of Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Lake Trek and Gosainkunda Pass with Helambu Circuit Trek too. Leads to a higher country within a holy glacial pond of Gosainkunda, a famous pilgrimage spot for both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims.
From Gosainkunda either continue trek crossing high Gosainkund pass / East Laurabinaya-La at 4,610 m and 15,126 feet high. If you haven’t enough time can walk back to Dhunche town walking through a nice settlement of Sing Gompa village. Moreover, Offers grand views of the magnificent Langtang range, massive Ganesh Himal ranges, Manaslu ranges, and Annapurna Himalayas too. Interested trekkers can cross over Gosainkunda pass and head towards Helambuv valley, and then back to Kathmandu via Chisapani hill.
Moreover, the other enjoyable cultural trek is Tamang Heritage Trail would be the supreme and finest journey to explore the authentic local Tamang culture, customs, and stunning views too. Tamang Heritage Trek can be completed within 10 days from Kathmandu. A wonderful walking journey through several lovely Tamang villages, the ancient and indigenous tribes of Central Himalaya of Nepal. Follows Buddhism and similar cultures to its Tibetan predecessors, as the border to Tibet is close towards the north. A fascinating trek allows you to immerse in the local Tamang culture and customs of age-old heritage traditions. The above-mentioned areas of Langtang region trekking are mostly visited all-around at the best time of the year. Adventurous trekkers can enjoy a trek around remote corners of the Langtang region crossing high Ganja-La Pass towards to Helambu valley.
However, the Ganja La pass would be very tough if there is a lot of blue ice or the pass is covered in snow deep, requiring camping gears for a few nights. After crossing Ganja-la pass over 5,130m then towards to Tarke Gyang and Helambu region, before back to Kathmandu. The other adventurous trek is Tilman Col, a pass at above 5,320 m, located far eastern corner of Langtang valley. The Tilman Col joins the route of Langtang and Panch Pokhari areas of Sindhu Palanchok and Rasuwa districts.
For Ganja-La and Tilman Col passes treks compulsory needs to ferry camping equipment for several days of the trek. Also needs to carry ropes, ice-ax, and crampons depending upon the snow conditions on crossing over these passes.
Overall Impression to Expect on beautiful Langtang Region Trekking
The closest mountain range is from Kathmandu, where one can choose variation options, as per one’s holiday duration. The moderate adventure of scenic and cultural walks, where altitude gains at a slow and gradual pace, makes the trek would be unforgettable.
The Langtang region treks included various things to attract all mountain lovers. The best thing to expect is views of a snow mountain range from the start to the end of trekking. The local culture of Tamang villagers is adorned with Buddhism heritage, visiting its old monasteries enriched with ancient glorious artifacts. Walking on a serene forested trail in a tranquil environment with the sound of nature and the flow of glacial rivers. The main highlight of the trekking is constant views of marvelous scenery of rolling green hills, valleys with snow-capped peaks.
When you hike around the Langtang valley everyone gets warm hospitality and a family environment too. The Local Tamang people are friendly villagers, who welcome guests with cheerful greetings. Langtang Region Trekking is always a delightful destination to lose in nature and cultures. so, Nepal High Trek highly recommends the Langtang treks to all mountain lovers. Let’s make a plan to visit Nepal and create energetic and positive vibes too.
