The Langtang Valley, also known as the ‘Valley of Glaciers’, is totally dominated by Mt. Langtang Lirung (7,246m). It is located about 30 km toward the north of Kathmandu. It is bordered on the north by the main crest of the Himalayas, dominated by Langtang Lirung (7,245 m), the highest peak in the area. Langtang Valley is a pleasant trip in Nepal that begins with tours of Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites and capital city. The Langtang River passes through the gentle Langtang Valley in a rampant stream into the Bhote Kosi River through a long, narrow defile at the west end of the valley. To the south of Lantang are the Chimse Danda , crossed by the Ganja La pass (5,122 m), and Jugal Himal, culminating in Dorje Lakpa (6,989 m). Glaciers flow by the slopes of Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Lirung and other peaks to the Langtang River. Langtang has over 70 glaciers of varying sizes, the Langtang and Ganesh Himal mountain ranges, and high-altitude lakes including Gosainkunda, Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda, and Dudhkunda.
The inhabitants of the Langtang Valley are thought to be descendants of Tibetans from Kerung who intermingled with from the Helambu area. They are mainly sheep and yak herders. The land is barren because of the rough climate. But they somehow grow hardy grains and vegetables. Wheat, maize, potato, soyabean, and millet are their staple food. The daily life of the villagers includes raising livestock, agriculture, and trade with Kerung in Tibet. Tourist facilities are available in Dhunche and Syabru. There are established accommodation facilities available in Langtang route and Gosainkunda route. Trained guides and porters are also available in the villages.
The region was affected by the earthquake in April 2015. But with reconstruction and renovation efforts around langtang, the area has reopened for trekking. The place is one of the recommended places for the tourists. The people in this place are mostly of Tibetan origin and Tamangs. The craftsmanship, dress, traditionally-built stone houses, and the beautifully carved wooden porches reflect their rich Himalayan heritage. Visit to Langtang gives Himalayan nature experience and an insight into the lifestyle and culture of the Tamangs who are predominant inhabitants of the region. And it offers green pine and bamboo forests, farmlands, swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow-capped peaks, grassy lawn and meadows leading to the infamous Kyanjin Gompa.
Langtang trek is an incredible trekking destination which offers one of the pleasant walks in the Himalayas, traverses along dramatic ridges through villages inhabited by Tibetans, Tamangs and Sherpas. The trail passes through mountain grazing cattle on the rich alpine pastures under the watchful eyes of their herders. Throughout the way, spectacular mountain views of Dorji Lakpa, Mt. Gaurishanker, Mt. Ganesh Himal, Langshisha Ri, Gangchhenpo, Yala peak and Naya Kanga persuade to fascinate every trekker. Trekkers may extend their trekking trip to the famous and sacred Gosaikunda lakes, Ganja La Pass, Tserko Ri or Helambu which falls within the Langtang region.
The inhabitants of the Langtang Valley are thought to be descendants of Tibetans from Kerung who intermingled with from the Helambu area. They are mainly sheep and yak herders. The land is barren because of the rough climate. But they somehow grow hardy grains and vegetables. Wheat, maize, potato, soyabean, and millet are their staple food. The daily life of the villagers includes raising livestock, agriculture, and trade with Kerung in Tibet. Tourist facilities are available in Dhunche and Syabru. There are established accommodation facilities available in Langtang route and Gosainkunda route. Trained guides and porters are also available in the villages.
