Langtang Region

Langtang Region lies to the north of Kathmandu, extends over its part to Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sindhulpalchok district, offers a multitude of trekking destinations, all accessible without flights. This region offers incredible experience not found elsewhere. The outstanding close-up mountain views and interesting villages, attract visitors into this region. The chief attraction of this region is the Langtang Range in the north and several lakes in the south. High altitudes jungles with diverse vegetation and wildlife, scenic lakes and Himalayan peaks combine to make Langtang region an attractive destination for visitors. The Langtang region is also renowned for its holy lake of Gosainkunda. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake every year, especially during the Janai Purnima festival every August. The most important activities of this region is trekking and mountaineering.
The famous and developed place of this region is Langtang Valley, lies just south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang Lirung (7246 m) dominates the valley to the north, Gang Chhenpo (6388m) and Naya Kangri (5846 m) lies to the south and Dorje Lakpa (6966 m) protects the east end of the valley.

Another well known spot of this region is Syabrubessi, the trailhead for treks into the Langtang Valley where you will find strings of lodges and shops along the road. It is situated at the junction of the Bhote Koshi and the Langtang Khola.
Langtang National Park is the major attraction of this region, extends over parts of Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sindhulpalchok districts in the mountainous terrain of Nepal- China border. Animals, common to this park are wild boar, Himalayan black bear, ghoral, grey langur monkey and leopard. The rare Himalayan hony guide has been sighted here and the park is also the home for Impeyan, tragopan and kalij pheasants among others. Larch, a rare deciduous conifer, is also found in the forest of lower Langtang Valley. Further up, Himalayan tahr, musk deer and snow leopard can be found. The upper Langtang Valley is one of the few known breeding grounds of the ibils bills besides the Tibetan snow cock and snow partridge.
Fees and Permits;
For SAARC Nationals, Rs. 100/-
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs. 1,000/-
(Note: Entrance fee not required for children under 10 years).
Accommodation;
There are trekkers’ lodges throughout Langtang, Gosainkund and Helambu. Several hotels and lodges in Langtang offer free hot showers if you plan to stay, but mostly in Singgompa and other places, the water is heated by wood fire. In Langtang region, facilities are as good as those of the Annapurna and Everest regions.
Getting There and Away:
Unlike other trekking areas in Nepal, there are no reliable flight options into the Langtang.
Public buses or taxis reach Dhunche via Trishuli Bazaar from Kathmandu (approx. 7-8 hours). A seasonal road reaches Syabrubensi. Alternative routes from Kathmandu are by public bus to Sundarijal or Melamchighat. From either point, trek through Helambu to Gosainkunda via Laurebina pass or cross Ganja La pass (5122 m) to reach Langtang Valley.
The major trekking destinations of this area are:

• Langtang Valley Trekking
• Gosainkunda Trekking
• Helambu Trekking
• GanjaLa Pass Trekking
• Shivapuri Trekking