Langtang Treks

Langtang Trek is considered to be the third most popular trekking destination after the famous Everest and Annapurna trekking routes. Langtang Trek is the closest access to Himalaya from the capital city of Nepal and offers some of the most fascinating trekking tours in the region, ranging from 7 days to 14 days. Langtang Trek requires no flights, and it is just a 100-kilometer drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche. Langtang Trek has several routes to enter the region; Sudarijal, Dhunche, Syabrubessi, and Melamche are the trekking starting and ending points. The area is to the north of the Kathmandu Valley and bordering to Tibet in the Himalayas of Nepal, which offers some of the finest trekking trips, giving you insight into unique Tamang and Sherpa cultures. The Langtang trekking route is within Langtang National Park. About 4,500 people live inside the park, and many more depend on it for timber and firewood. The majority of the residents are Tamang, a very welcoming, friendly mountain people. The park contains a wide variety of climatic zones, from subtropical to alpine. Approximately 25% of the park is forested. Trees include deciduous oak and maple, and evergreens like blue pine, chir pine, and various types of rhododendron. Animal life includes the Himalayan black bear, the goat-like Himalayan tahr, rhesus monkeys, and red pandas. There are also stories of Yeti sightings.

The park contains the holy Gosainkunda Lake, sacred to Hindus. Pilgrimages are made there on August full moon day (Janai Purnima). Other spiritual sites are ancient Buddhist monasteries; Kyanjin Gompa, Sing Gompa, and Brabal Gompa are few to name. Popular activities for tourists in the park include trekking, climbing, photography, research, etc. Langtang village was completely wiped away by a massive avalanche, followed by an earthquake in April 2015. The village suffered an estimated 310 deaths, including 176 Langtang residents, 80 foreigners, and 10 army personnel. More than 100 bodies were never recovered. People have restored the lodges, and Langtang trekking is now safe. Langtang offers some of the best trekking packages for beginners to adventure thrill seekers trips, including the Tamang Heritage Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Langtang Helambu Trek, and Adventurous Ganjala Pass Trek. This route is open throughout the year. We can still trek in December, January, and February if there is no heavy snowfall.