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Langtang
Region - Nepal
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Langtang Valley,
is situated directly north of Kathmandu in the Central
Himalayan region and it is in Langtang National Park,
covering 1710 square kilometers. The highlights
of this park are the Langtang range in the north and
several lakes in the south. High altitude jungles with
diverse vegetation and wildlife, scenic lakes, glaciers
and Himalayan peaks combine to make Langtang an
attractive destination for visitors.
Trekkers can enjoy the
views of snow-covered peaks , Mt. Ganesh, Langtang and
other high mountains. The region is also renowned
for its holly Lake Gosainkunda. Thousands of Hindu
pilgrims visit the lake area every year to attend
religious festival in August.
The area also offers a
range of cultures. The three main ethnic peoples living
in this National Park are Tamangs, Yolmos and Tibetans.
Tamangs and Yolmos are traditional farmers and cattle
breeders of the region, whose farmlands and villages
stretch south and west of the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli
rivers. The people the Langtang and Helambu are mostly
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Suggested
itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu – Dunche. By bus. Day 02: Dunche -
Syabru. Trek. Day 03: Syabru - Lama Hotel. Trek. Day 04:
Lama Hotel - Ghoratabela. Trek. Day 05: Ghoratabela -
Kenjin Gompa. Trek. Day 06: Kenjin Gompa. Rest. Day
07: Kenjin Gompa - Yala - Kenjin Gompa. Trek. Day 08:
Kenjin Gompa - Lama Hotel. Trek. Day 09: Lama Hotel -
Sabrukbesi Bazar. Trek. Day 10: Sabrukbesi Bazar -
Kathmandu. By bus. |
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Options
from Kenjin and Sabruk
1. From Kenjin Gompa, extension can be made to Helambhu
valley via Ganjala Pass (5122m) and Tarkegyang Bazar,
and drive to Kathmandu from Melamchi Bazar. 2. From
Sabruk Village, extension can be made to Gosainkunda
Lake and Helambhu region and then drive out from
Sundarijal to Kathmandu. |
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