Wednesday, August 7, 2013

The Langtang region trek is another popular trek in Nepal. Trekking in langtang region is easily accessible from Kathmandu. Straight north from Kathmandu is the Langtang- Helambu region which enjoys snow-covered peaks, a mild climate, and friendly hospitable inhabitants which makes it the ideal trek almost year round each area of langtang region itself is a good choice for those with limited time. One can make a trekking in this region from 3 days to 21 days. Normally in Langtang region is less trekked than the Annapurna or Everest region so the route and area are more silent so the trekking in this region can be an ideal choice who wants to way from crowded.
Trekking in this region offers pine forest, swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow-caped peaks, grassy down and meadows strewn with daises and wild animals. In the upper part of the langtang region are snow ridges spanning angry torrents, high passes enveloped in mist tiny lakes of crystalline brightness and glaciated mountain giants.
Langtang region trek route goes through traditional, ethnic villages and untouched forests on the way to the peaks of langtang-lirung. The highlights of this region include a visit to langtang valley, helambu region, Kyanjing gompa and the Langtang lirung Glacier. One can also climb the Langsisa peak and visit Gosainkunda Lake Which is one of the holiest Lake in Nepal.
The Langtang region trekking north of Katmandu offers a multitude of trekking destinations, all accessible without flights. Langtang region offers splendid varieties of natural and cultural diversity with spectacular Himalayan views. The major areas in Langtang region are Langtang, Gosainkunda, Helambu, Panch Pokhari and Tamang heritage trail which can be combined in many different ways to make trekking lasting from seven to 16 days. Langtang region trekking provides different experiences that could not be found elsewhere and has over 70 glaciers of varying sizes; the Langtang and Ganesh Himal mountain ranges lades including Gosainkunda, parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda, Dudhkunda etc are the important sacred place of Hindus and Buddhists. The Langtang region is covered with pine, spruce and juniper forests and the habitat for the red panda, different kinds of deer and many species of birds. Langtang region also comprises rich Tamang art and culture at Gutlang and Goljung, ancient Buddhist monasteries such as kyangin and Sing-gumpa, Tatopani (natural hot springs) and the historic fort of Rasuwa-gadi in the china-Nepal border. The trails are challenging with long, steep climbs and descents, often through deep forests or across glacier mountain views and interesting villages with well-established lodges.
Almost all the route of the Langtang region trekking lays an unparalleled combination of natural beauty and provides very much glimpses of typical village cultures and their rustic way of life. Here in Langtang we can taste different verities of cheese which is one of the central attractions of this region. The people in Langtang are mostly of Tamang and Tibetan origin, whose culture goes back to hundreds of years. The craftsmanship, dress, traditionally built stone houses and the beautifully carved wooden porches reflect the solitude and the serenity of the Himalayan scener.
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