Langtang Trek combines part of the remote and spectacular Scenery of the North Part high
Langtang Trekking Region creates an opportunity to
explore the biodiversity of flora and fauna of the Langtang region. Its twin attributes, easy accessibility, and
breathtaking mountain scenery make it very popular among the fraternity. A
little further up the valley is Kyanjin Gompa, where we stop overnight and
sample the local yak cheese. Each area in itself is a good choice for those
with limited time which offers many features that range from culture to adventure.
High mountains covered with thick layers of ice overlook the Langtang valley.
Backtracking, we travel through Syabru and Sing Gompa to a
high plateau, where the sacred lake Gosainkunda is located. Gosainkunda is easily accessible from
Kathmandu. A three-week trip can cover all three areas of this region. The Langtang region is the biggest trekking region in Nepal included popular treks like Langtang Trek, Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek, Lantang Helambu Circuit Trek, and Langtang Gosainkunda Trek. The Gosainkunda lake is a sacred site for
devotees of the Hindu god shiva and most Hindu people come to their worship Shiva god. We have trekked through Thulu Syabru and Sing
Gompa to a high plateau, where the sacred lake Gosainkunda is located. The
Himalayan views overall are not quite as spectacular as in the Khumbu region,
but they remain unforgettably beautiful plus the trails are less crowded and
the people are friendly and interesting. This region is famous for both
trekking and pilgrimage. Following the Turisuli River north out of
Kathmandu, we travel through Trisuli Bazaar and Dhunche to Syabrubensi, a Tamang village located at the very edge of
the Langtang national park.
Langtang Region Flora
Fauna
Langtang region consists of the Langtang valley, Helambu, Gosainkunda lakes, and about Forty-five villages, are located within the park
boundaries. This park stands as a meeting point of indo- Malayan and pale
arctic realms. It has an area of 1710sq kilometers the two prominent Himalayan Rivers
namely west into the Trisuli River and east to the Sun Koshi River flow through
this park. So it is the habitat for different kinds of vegetarian and
wild animals. Subtropical vegetation characterized by Sal forest in the southern
section of the park is gradually taken over by the hill forest consisting of Chirepine,
Rhododendron, and Nepalese alder. The park has helped to conserve different sites
of cultural significance. A survey conducted by the national park
last year had found 14 herds of Ghoral with the total population of 344
Goals. The temperate zone is mainly covered by oak forest fading to an old-growth forest of silver fir, hemlock, and larch in the lower subalpine zone.
The park is also famous for its cultural richness there are many cultural sites
such as the ‘Bon Po’ doctrine of
Tibet and the religious place Gosainkunda.
Habitat of red pandas, yet
another near-extinct species found in the Himalayan region is also in high
risk following the landslide Ghyangphedi of Nuwakot district. The
complex topography and
Langtang Lirung Mountain |
Geology together with the varied climatic patterns of this
park provides a wide spectrum of vegetation types. The park provides habitat for a
wide range of animals and other important mammals of the pare including musk
deer, wild dog, Himalayan black bear, rhesus monkey, common langur, red panda,
serow, Himalayan tahr, leopard, muntjac, red monkey, etc. it is here at 4000m
Juniper and Rhododendron shrubs slowly dissolve into expensive alpine grassland
meadows. Meanwhile, park officials said
they have stepped up patrolling in the park to curb the rise in poaching of
wildlife post-earthquake. The forest of Sal, Khotesalla, Louth salla,
Langtang Salla, Gobresalla, Oak, rhododendron, etc. are found here. This park is
situated in a remote area although it is very near to Kathmandu. This region
was designated as the first Himalayan National Park in 1970-1971 AD. This
region is expansive high meadows provide summer habitat for numerous ungulate
species such as musk deer and Himalayan tahr. This park is also famous for
tourists for trekking.
Langtang Trekking
Permit
If you're hiking or trekking in the Langtang region a permit is required to complete the Langtang Treks. So, even if there were still a lot of ifs and when
involved in our planning, one thing seemed at least for sure: we would need to
get a TIMS card and Langtang national park entrance permit. Each Tims card cost is US$10 and each permit should pay US$ 30. The permit and Tims card will be validated for a month. . Both could easily be obtained at the Nepal tourism board
in Kathmandu. To get a group trekking permit an application form with other relevant documents should be submitted through any registered trekking agency in
Nepal. About Langtang National Park Entry Permit could get directly at Dhunche,
Per Person Rs 3000 |- and 13% vat rule of Nepal Government.
Langtang Trekking Route
Langtang Trekking Route
Langtang Valley Trekking package word comes from Tibet
which means the following ox. This valley trekking is also known as the valley of
glaciers trek. Though there are many myths regarding this name most said once
the lama lost his ox so he starts the trail, it is believed the same trail is
used for trekking too. The trail accent a few minutes after continuing to quite an easy pass through the
moraines you reach a Langshisha Kharka, which is marked by a number of poles
with prayer flags. In this valley, besides natural wonders, you also visit local
Tibetan villages and you can see their lifestyle and the last destination of
this trekking is Kyanjin Gompa.
Langtang Gosainkunda
Langtang Gosainkunda is another popular route in this
region. Both Hindus and Buddhist pilgrims gather around this area every year, especially on full moon day of August. If you move back and forth along the
east into the Langtang valley and passing through the river takes many times as
you move up along a gorge-like lower part of the valley come across through oak
and rhododendron forests and also move along glacial moraine on the way to the
Tamang village of Langtang. This is one of the holy mountain lakes at an
altitude of 4380 meters from sea level. The trek turns out into a pleasing walk
through Rhododendron and pine forest and you will see honey hunter animals,
langur Monkey (Seto badar) and waterfalls and the trek continues to reach in
this holy place.
Helambu Circuit
Helambu Trek is easy to level trekking. This trek is the
best trekking in the Langtang region. This valley is popular for its natural beauty
and wonderful climate with awesome views of snow-covered mountains. This
trekking doesn’t go beyond 3500m/11480ft from sea level the route of this
trekking passes through forest and village. This trek offers you a great opportunity to know the yolmo culture
which is practiced in high mountains, meet Tamang and Sherpa who live there
years and years ago and their friendly nature and forest consisting of
rhododendron, oak and bamboo make this trek the diverse trail that is
nearest to Kathmandu valley.
Trekking in Langtang valley and Ganja la, north of Kathmandu,
offers a multitude of trekking destinations. This trek lies in the Langtang
valley which remains attached with the southern border to Tibet is the manor
settlement of Tamang and Sherpa ethnic groups. Our whole trip winds and amazing
natural glorious vast forest as rhododendron rice slopes, the Oldest Buddhist
monastery, and Tamang Culture and Sherpa people. A trek offers an entire
wilderness and adventure experience. The original ancestor from Tibet combines
Tamang and Sherpa cultures offer to visit as biggest Tamang and Sherpa Village to climb Small Mountain and peaks and for visiting glaciers at a
comfortably low elevation. The trail starts south, following streams, and moraines
and climbing steeply towards the pass.
Langtang Tamang Heritage Trail
Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek is the recently
opened trekking route in the Langtang region. Tamang Heritage Trek is an exciting trek into
the Himalayas that offers the traveler a peek into the every- day lives of Tamang
people who are Nepalese mountain dwellers of the Langtang region. About 150
years ago, Nepal fought Tibet over salt and some of the biggest areas where
this war took place in the Langtang region. It offers a glance at the typical
lifestyle and culture of mountain people called Tamang. This trekking will get addition to the cultural
experience of Tamang, this trekking offers stunning mountain views of Langtang
and a wilderness walking experience through a beautiful landscape of the alpine
terrain and rhododendron forest.
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