LANGTANG TREKKING
Langtang is a narrow valley bordering to Tibet but still far away from Tibetan plateau. In Langtang you will discover the heavenly beauty of the land with its rushing rivers and luch forests. A great influence of Tibet can be experienced in this valley. Tamang tribe is the main settler in this region. Langtang is protected as a national park and it has a number of high peaks which attracts lots of tourist. Langtang is the second largest national park of Nepal and it is also one of the least crowded trekking destinations. There are around 4500 people who live inside the park and more dependent in timber and friweed. The majority of people stays here are Tamangs. The park contains a wide variety of climatic zones, trees like oak, maple pine, and rhododendron. It also has animals like Himalayan black bear, Himalayan Tahr(goat), Rhesus Monkeys & Red Pandas.
This trekking trail gives you the opportunity to explore the villages, climb small peaks, and visit glaciers at comfortable low elevations. This trek is only for 7-8 days but you will see more life here. A Tibetan person lives here so there are more chances for you to see the culture of Tibetan people and Tibetan influence is clearly visible here in this region.
This trekking can be done easily and because it is near Kathmandu so you donot have to spend more money in the transportation. You will enjoy the nice alpine views and Tibetan style villages.
Overview
Trip Facts
Name: Langtang Trekking
Grade: Medium to hard
Elevation: 3730m.
Trek Start: Dhunche
Trek End: Syabru Besi
Actual Day Of treks: 11 Day
Scheduled duration: 11 Day
Best Seasons: Sept-Dec, Feb-June
Type: Tea House (camping on request)
Walking hour: 4-5 hours a day