Langtang Valley Trek- 12 Days
Langtang valley lies to the south of the Tibetan border & sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang Lirung (7246m) lies to the north; Gang Chhenpo (6388m) and Naya Kanga ri (5846m) lie to the south, and Dorje Lakpa (6966m) at the east of the valley.
Langtang valley trek begins with a breezy scenic drive along the Trisuli River north of Kathmandu, through Trisuli Bazaar, where we reach Syabrubeshi, a Tibetan village and farmlands inhabited by people of Tibetan origin. Many villagers are from Tibet. Once, this route was an important trading highway with Tibet, therefore, most of the villagers and peoples here still are involved in the trade that is more bartering actually.
We trek through Langtang National Park, which is located at the very edge of the park. We also have some great chances to see some wild animals and unique birds. Among them are the monkeys, musk deer, Pika and the national bird of Nepal, the colorfulDanphe that makes its presence known in the Langtang Valley.
We continue our trekking to Kyangjin Gompa (3,740m), and cross many rivers along a gorge and pass-through oak and rhododendron forests and a glacial moraine. After an overnight stay in Gompa, we visit the local yak cheese factory and have a view of the glaciers, which is also a gateway to Tibet.
Langtang Valley trek is mainly enjoyed in the remote areas of Langtang region but also in the most awesome valley of Langtang. We will have exciting moments because we will get opportunities to see and the experience the lifestyles. The culture of the indigenous communities of the region who include the Sherpas and Tamang; Langtang is known to be the only less spoilt trekking trail in most of Nepal.
