Langtang Trekking is another popular trek in Nepal and the Langtang is located near from Kathmandu (the capital city of Nepal). The Langtang Trekking is hiking in the backdrops of eco-beauty that’s as natural as nature and not found anywhere else.
The trekking in the Langtang region is one of the most unspoiled trek areas in Nepal and the Langtang is geographically based north of Kathmandu. The Langtang Trek most easily accessible highland haven from the capital city of Kathmandu and at the south of the Tibetan border Himalayas and in the north of the Inner Himalayas. The Langtang treks are basically sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of the Himalayas to the south known as Langtang Lirung at (7246m), which lies to the north; Gang Chhenpo (6388m) and Naya Kanga Ri (5846m) lie to the south and Dorje Lakpa (6966m) stand tall towards the East of the valley.
Langtang trekking region covers 1,710 sq. km. forming the upper catchments areas of two of Nepal's largest river system, the Trishuli and Koshi and there is great latitudinal variation, starting at 1,500m and ascending to the top of Mt. Langtang Lirung at 7,234 m. As a result, the Region has immense ecological diversity that gives it amazing landscapes and some of the most attractive areas of the region include the Langtang Valley, the holy lakes at Gosainkunda, and the forested hillsides above the village of Helambu.
Langtang trekking falls under the Langtang National park and langtang is home to the unique bird species of the Impeyan, Tragopan and kalij pheasants among others. The Larch, a rare deciduous conifer, is also found in the forest of lower Langtang valley and further up, the Himalayan thar, musk deer and snow leopards can also be found in Langtang Area.
The Langtang region is attractively forested with rhododendron, oak, maple and alder as well. The stretch of forest around Ghoda Tabela in the lower Langtang Valley and below Gosainkunda is inhabited by the red pandas, a rare and threatened symbol of a healthy Himalayan ecosystem. Other animals, common to these forests are wild boar, the Himalayan black bear, ghoral, grey langur monkey and the leopard.
Langtang trekking offers many trekking program and itineraries. We at Outfitter Nepal have designed some unique trek programs in this region that gives you a mix of all the diversity you see around & our itineraries and packages in Langtang are geared to make your holidays easier to choose your trekking trails as per your time and interests, however, if the set trips are not suitable for you then we are always ready to tailor your trips to suit your conveniences & requirements.
COME TO LANGTANG FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS…and bring the loved ones along too, this region is most suited for families & honeymooners looking for a scenario that’s just… YOU, ME & THE HIMALAYAS…
