Langtang Valley Trek is the nearest trekking trail from the capital, Kathmandu. The course is short with an average altitude. Anyone can complete the walking holiday within a week. one can witness the mountains, flora, fauna, rare animals, rivers, and villages. It offers excellent adventure along with mystical memory.
Langtang Valley Trek is nearby Kathmandu. Thus, it is suitable for those having very few holidays in Nepal. Trekking costs less than some of the trekking trails in Nepal. Apart from these attractions, there are more things to do in Langtang.
Langtang Valley Trek offers you a breathtaking hidden trail with Tibetan culture influenced. You will find the prayer flags and Mani walls along the trail. Besides Everest Region, Langtang covers a good amount of Sherpa habitat. The Sherpas' perseverance makes the path beautiful and majestic enough to walk again.
Langtang Valley is a prestigious destination, which leads to the discovery of incredible peaks after a fun hike. It's a wonderful opportunity to see the dangerous Langtang glacier. you will also experience the varied landscapes of the Himalayas. Travel through a former Buddhist monastery sacred by the local ethic of Langtang Valley. a nearby cheese factory, magnificent mountains, and unusual circumstances bring a memory to a journey.
This journey is more genuine because of Langtang Lirung's summit and the distinctive Tamang culture. This 9 Days Trek offers delightful views of impressive mountains and a joyous stroll in magnificent valleys.
Langtang Valley After the 2015 earthquake
2015 earthquake destroyed the Langtang Village completely. Even more cold-hearted is the occurrence of glacier landslides which wash out the entire village. Yet, the people of Langtang showed great perseverance and fearlessness. Thus, after less than a year the place became vibrant again. Now the trail is functional.
If you wish to volunteer in the village, you can do charity work. Lots of trekkers after 2015 trekked the area and conducted various charity activities along with the trekking.
While the earthquake and landslide killed many people in Langtang communities. while other settlements remained unaffected, and there are still lots of decent options. Even the communities have evolved stronger for tourism. The recently constructed tea houses serve as great accommodations for Trekkers.
Route Overview
The journey of Langtang Valley Trek starts with the jeep drive to Syaprubeshi from Kathmandu. Yolo Hike will arrange the transportation and a guide to lead you to the trailhead. you will follow the journey to Syaprubeshi to start your trek. Trekkers have to walk through terraced farmlands and villages along the Langtang River towards Lama Hotel.
You will experience a great route with natural vegetation and dense forest. you also pass through many waterfalls and rivers crossed by a small suspension bridge. you will also find some wooden bridges which will be fun to travel. Trekking through bamboo forests can be monotonous but a rare sighting of a red panda can make trekkers anxious.
Trekkers follow the path having memorial stupas on either side of the trail to Langtang Village. Finally, the journey reaches the final destination the Kyanjin Gompa. Hiking Kyanjin Ri for sunrise offers a great perspective of Langtang Himal, Sishapangma, Ganjala, etc.
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Langtang National Park
Langtang National Park covers the entire Langtang Valley Journey. Gosainkunda Lake, Langtang Valley, and Helambu are all popular tourist destinations in Langtang National Park. Activities include hiking, climbing, and exploring the local culture. Langtang conserves the number of endangered plants and animals. Wild Dog, Musk Deer, Langur, and Red Panda is among the wide endangered species protected in National Park.
Langtang National Park also protects Himalayan Thar, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bears, and more. Langtang National Park also protects 373 species of birds including the Tragopan and Impeyan pheasant.
You will encounter various species while passing through dense forests. Langtang Valley Trek provides you with a wildlife experience and Natural diversity. you will love to pass by the tropical forest of Tundra Pine and rhododendrons during Spring.
Kyanjin Gompa and Kyanjin Ri
Kyanjing gompa is the last community during Langtang Valley Trek. Kyanjin village is rich in monasteries and a tiny regional cheese factory. One of the best cheeses in the Langtang region is this one. There, one can discover more about the locals' socioeconomic circumstances.
The greatest way to make the walk more memorable is to interact with the locals and take pictures of their kids. The final teahouse on the short Langtang Trek is Kyanjin Gompa. This ethnic community is a great location to discover the splendor of nature's hidden beauties.
Kyanjin Ri is the highest point during Langtang Valley Trek at (4440m). Travelers walk through the Langtang Valley to reach the peak. you will follow the Kyanjin Gompa (3870m) and ascend to Kyanjin Ri. you will see a panorama view of Langtang Valley and the Langtang range at its best from the point.
Kyanjin Ri is also sacred by the locals of Langtang Valley. you will find a prayer flag hanging in the Kyanjin Ri. these flags resemble the rituals of Sherpa and Tibetan ethnicity.
