Langtang Region

Trekking Langtang is the most convenient and accessible trekking route. The relatively uncrowded route lies north of Kathmandu valley. It's handy route with short itineraries if you are into a short stay in Nepal. With out stray far from Kathamndu Langtang region delivers more amazing views and experience of Himalayan views, people and culture in a short time than any other trek in Nepal. There is plenty of scope for amazing scenery of woodlands, giant glaciers, and lakes with snow-white peaks. Ganesh Himal with a range of 6000m-7000m lies at the west of Langtang. The region is bordered by Tibet with Tamang and Sherpa as major ethnic group practicing traditional culture.

Langtang trek starts from to Dhunche Bazaar or Suabrubesi, a site of Tibetan resettlement project with regular bus service from Kahtmandu. The trail concludes Gosainkund, a famous pilgrimage of the Hindus and Buddhist where thousands of pilgrimage visit every year on Full Moon (Janai Purnima) in August. It has a special knot with Lord Shiva, having saved the world by drinking Kaalkut Bish, a dangerous poison, struck this mountainside with his Trishul to create the lake and cool his burning throat. Kyangjin (3900m) boasts a small Gompa, a cheese factory. Helambu valley gives Sherpa cultural touch with way to many trails. And Langtang National Park located on the trekking route where red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan Thar, Snow leopard can be seen.

Langtang region concludes varieties of trekking trails like Langtang valley trek, Ganja La pass trek, Gosainkund trek, Helambu valley trek, Langtang with Helambu valley trek, Tamang heritage trail trek. Trekking Langtang is possible to make whole year round. It will be best time from the mid February to end of May and from the beginning of September to until end of December for trekking. You have to get Tims (Trekkers' Information Management System) Card and Langtang national park entry permit. Himalaya Thunder Trek with experienced manager, guide and porter on trekking Langtang make your trip safe and memorable.