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Langtang Trekking
Langtang Region is the third most popular trekking
region in Nepal. Langtang, Gosainkunda and Helambu, the three
major areas are situated in the north of Kathmandu offers a
multitude of trekking destinations. Langtang is a narrow valley
that 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(7246m)
dominates the valley to the north; Gang Chhenpo(6388m) and Naya
Kangri(5846m) lie to the south; and Dorje Lakpa(6966m) protects
the East end of the Valley.
This High and isolated region is inhabited by
Tamangs whose religious practices, language and dress are much
more similar to those of Tibet than to the traditions of their
cousins in the Middle Hills. A visit to the Langtang valley
offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks
and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation.
Trek can be done to the Langtang by returning
to Kathmandu via the holy lakes of Gosainkunda at 4300m, or
you can make a short trek from Dhunche to Gosainkunda. Thousands
of Hindu pilgrims visit the lakes during a full moon festival
in August. The lake is also sacred to Buddhists.
Helambu, about 75 km north of Kathmandu, is an
area inhabited by Sherpas. You can include Helambu in a Langtang
trek, either via Gosainkunda or across the (5106m) High Ganja
La.
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