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Langtang Region Trek
Langtang trekkingIf you aspire to grab an opportunity to explore the Himalaya region of Nepal in a relatively short period, choose the Langtang Region Trek, inclusive, picturesque and adventurous trek in a close distance from Kathmandu city. A week long expedition takes you to the green Helambu Valley ,Langtang Valley Trek, Langtang National Park bordering to protected land of Tibet, beautiful Goasaikunda Lake, Shivapuri Trek and the villages of Tamang people with their unique culture. Compared to other trekking route of Nepal, Langtang region trek is less crowed but there are many more things to explore.Rustic life of Sherpa and Tmanag people and their believe on Tibetan Buddism, the way of life of people on far flung village of geographically constrained and remote are worthier to visit. Lantang region trekking also provides striking view of Mt. Everst, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa (6,989 m), Makalu in the East to Annapurna in the West, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. The last point of trek is Lauribinayak Pass (46100m) from where you enjoy the alluring scene of snowy peaked mountains and Langtang Valley.This trek passes thorough Langtang National Park, extending three districts, Sindhupalchowk, Rasuwa and Nuwakot, that is dwelling place for animal like The Assamese monkey, grey wolf, red panda, clouded leopard, leopard cat, snow leopard, musk deer and Tibetan sheep and the birds like The Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), the national bird of Nepal, and satyr tragopan, Ibisbill and endangered birds.The holy Gosaikunda lake is famous for Hindus and Buddhists pilgrimages and several religious ceremonies and festivals take places in this lake. The water springs, rivers coming from glaciers, natural hot ponds also are main attraction of this trek. Rhododendron blooming forest, local cheese factories, beautiful cultural villages for home stay, pasturing meadows with Yak and mountain goats provides make you indulged in Himalayan landscape.Langtang region was badly affected during 2015 massive earthquake but resilient local people relentlessly worked for reconstruction and revived region again. So trekking to this region is an added value to support people also.