Langtang National Park and Popular Trekking Trails
Posted On:Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Langtang National Park and Popular Trekking Trails
Langtang is a national park known as the Langtang National Park located in the southern part of Nepal – China (Tibet) border. Not to mention, the total area of 1710sq km covers the Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and Sindupalchok districts of Nepal. Furthermore, this national park is the grand home of flora and fauna as well as the culture and traditions of Tamang, Tibetan, and Hylmo community.
FACT SHEET OF LANGTANG NATIONAL PARK
Langtang national park declared: 1976
The total area of National park: 1710sq km
Location: Central Nepal (Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Sindupalchok district)
Elevation: 1000m to 7245m
Bioclimatic Zone: Subtropical temperate alpine
Ramsar site declaration: 2007 (Gosaikunda and associate lakes)
Buffer Zone: 1998
Buffer Zone area: 420sq km
Major Peaks: Langtang Lirung (7245m) Jugal Himal (6989m)
Major Rivers: Tirsuli and Bhote Kosi
Main Mammals: Snow leopard, Clouded leopard, Musk deer, Red Panda, etc
Main Birds: Himalayan Monal, ibis bill, wood snipe, etc
Major cast groups: Tamang, Bhotia, Hylmo, Brahmin, Chhetri, and Gurung
Economy: Agriculture, animal husbandry, business and Tourism
MAJOR ATTRACTION OF LANGTANG NATIONAL PARK
1: The Langtang Valley
2: Gosaikunda Lake
3: Red Panda
4: Helambu Region
5: Buddhist Culture
6: Yala Peak Climbing
8: Langtang Ri and Tsarikuri View Point
Inside this beautiful national park, so many adventure activities can do among them trekking is one of the most popular ones. Surprisingly, in the Langtang region, there are so many trekking trails that can encounter.
POPULAR TREKKING TRAILS IN THE LANGTANG NATIONAL PARK
1: Langtang Valley Trek
Langtang Valley trek is 7 to 9 days trek in the heart of the Langtang National Park. Also, this trek is best for the short timer travelers who love to encounter the amazing views of Himalaya. Hence, you can observe the culture of Tamang and Tibetan in the land of Nepal.
2: Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
Langtang Gosaikunda trek is a beautiful combination of Nature and culture total of 10 to 12 days trek takes you inside the Langtang national park to strike the culture, traditions, and naturally beautiful parts.
3: Tamang Heritage Trek
Tamang Heritage Trek side is a complete cultural side inside the Langtang National Park; also this 5 days hiking through the Tamang traditional villages gives you the perfect holiday in Nepal.
4: Helambu Trek
Another beautiful cultural and natural sites of Langtang National Park this a week trek will give you the best experience of Hylmoli peoples. Therefore, you can experience local homestay and hospitality.
5: Langtang Gosaikunda and Helambu Trek etc.
Langtang Gosaikunda and Helambu Trek is also called Langtang circuit trek this one is one of the longest trekking trails in the Langtang National Park need around a month to complete.
BEST SEASON TO DO TREKKING IN THE – LNE
Spring: March, April, and May
Autumn: September, October, and November
These two seasons are one of the best trekking seasons for Langtang Region Trekking but if able to face cold and play with snow the winter season such as December, January, and February also best time.
Permit Requirement for Langtang Region Trekking
1: National Park entrance permit fee
2: TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System)
