A TREKKER’S PARADISE
Langtang Helambu region, also known by the name of the Valley of Glaciers, is known for its combination of rich culture, beautiful scenery, diversified flora and fauna, and challenging trekking routes, making it a paradise for explorers. Explained as a sacred place that feels like heaven itself, anyone who visits will fall in love with the overall environment.
A major heavenly element of the Langtang Helambu region comes in the form of Langtang National Park. With a diverse range of flora, including chirpine, Nepalese alder, and rhododendron, and fauna, including musk deer, Himalayan tahr, and the red panda, the national park is a utopia for those who enjoy nature and wilderness.
The thrilling experience gained while watching the amazing and breathtaking views of majestic mountains, like Langtang Lirung, Pemathang Ri, Kyanjinj Ri, and more, is simply incomparable. The serene and peaceful environment around Lake Gosainkunda will connect visitors with nature on a deeper spiritual level.
SYMPHONY OF NATURE AND CULTURE
The perfect mixture of nature and culture in the Langtang Helambu region is what makes it worthwhile to visit it. Taking travelers through lush forests, magnificent waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains allows them to connect with the spirit of nature, regardless of how tired they are.
Passing through the traditional villages of the Sherpa, Bhotias, and Tamang communities provides them with an opportunity to see and experience the local life, traditions, and customs of these communities.
Trying out different traditional foods like dal bhaat, thukpa, and gundruk and watching ancient dances like Tamang Selo and Syabru in a comfortable and friendly environment is no less entertaining than live concerts.
Visiting during major festivals like the Tarna Festival and Janai Purnima will provide a colorful and vibrant feeling that is totally priceless.
A quick trip to ancient monasteries, like Kyanjin Gompa and Sing Gompa, allows travelers to immerse themselves in the spiritual practices of these communities.
Langtang & Helambu Treks packages
The Langtang Region of Nepal is also immensely popular and easily accessible being close to the capital city – Kathmandu. The area is conserved as Langtang National Park (est. 1976) and covers an area of 1710 sq km located in Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sindhupalchok districts to the north of Kathmandu.
Bordering Tibet to the north and east, the dominant peaks of this region are Langtang Lirung (7227 m), Dorje Lakpa (6966 m), Dragmarpo Ri (6578 m) and Yala Peak (5520 m). In addition, there are several other peaks that are also as significant.
The altitude of the Langtang Region varies from 800 m to 7227 m and so does the temperature due to its drastic change in elevation. This region is wealthy in biodiversity with 18 ecosystem types, 14 vegetation types, more than 1000 species of flowering plants, 150 species of birds and wildlife like snow leopards, musk deer, ghoral, monkeys, Himalayan black bear, and red panda. Mysterious Yeti or the Big Foot sighting stories are also in circulation to the locals.
The primary residents of this region are Sherpas, Gurungs, with the majority of Tamangs & some minor castes of Tibetan origin. The influence of Tibetan Buddhism is to observed crystal clear.
A transit route to the migrating birds, this region also holds the honor of possessing the famous – Gosainkunda Lake. An alpine freshwater lake at an elevation of 4380 m, is one of the sacred lakes for both Hindus and Buddhists. Nonetheless, the vicinity is a huge pilgrimage site.
With more than 100 lakes in the region, several monasteries - one of which is Kyanjin Gompa - upper tropical forests below 1000 m, richness in cultural heritage, protected National park with diverse biodiversity, and a panoramic background of Langtang Lirung (7227m), Langtang Ri (7205 m), Dorje Lakpa (6966 m) plus several other peaks of the region – makes trekking herein very much desirable.
Himalayan Trekkers offers you various packages for the Langtang and Helambu region including local homestays.
