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How do you do the Langtang Trek?
Detailed itinerary
- Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu!
- Day 2: Explore Kathmandu.
- Day 3: Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1,460 m. / 4,790 ft.)
- Day 4: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,470 m. / 8,103 ft.)
- Day 5: Trek to Mundu (3,550 m. / 11,646 ft.)
- Day 6: Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3,800 m. / 12,467 ft.)
Where is Langtang?
Nepal
The Langtang Valley starts just north of Kathmandu, close to the border with Tibet. The valley is dominated by Langtang Lirung (7246m), the highest peak in the area. This is a superb introduction to trekking in Nepal among some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole country.
What zone is Langtang National Park in?
It exceeds an elevation range of 6,450 m (21,160 ft) and covers an area of 1,710 km2 (660 sq mi) in the Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sindhulpalchok Districts of the central Himalayan region encompassing 26 village communities….
| Langtang National Park | |
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| Governing body | Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation |
How do you get from Langtang to Kathmandu?
You can reach Langtang National Park from Kathmandu in a 4 hours drive (202Km). There are early morning buses starting from 7-9 am, that run from Machhapokhari, New Bus Park in Kathmandu to Syabrubesi in Langtang National Park. The ticket fare is between INR 600 – 800.
Do you need a guide for Langtang trek?
Langtang trek route overview Guide – not compulsory, can be done independently, with a guide/a porter or in a group.
What is the meaning of Langtang?
Langtang is a region in the north-central Himalayas of the Bagmati Province of Nepal. Situated 51 kilometres north of the Kathmandu Valley, the region is renowned for hosting the Langtang national park which eventually constitutes the border with the Tibet autonomous region of China.
How long is the Langtang Glacier?
~18 km
Langtang Glacier (28.296972 °N 85.709775°E) is a debris-covered valley glacier, which is located ~70 km north of Kathmandu. The glacier has a length of ~18 km and covers an area of 46.5 km2 (2006; Ragettli et al., 2016).
What are the animals found in Langtang National Park?
Langtang’s expansive high meadows provide summer habitat for numerous ungulate species such as musk deer and Himalayan tahr. The park is also well known for its populations of red panda, Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, wild dog, ghoral, serow and more than 250 species of birds.
How do I get to Syabrubesi?
Dhunche & Syabrubesi has immense importance in offering the starting point for several treks in Langtant region including Tamang heritage trek & Langtang valley trek. There are mainly two options available to reach Syabrubesi from Kathmandu either bus or jeep.