Langtang Valley Trekking is scenic and popular trekking destination around Nepal Himalaya after Annapurna and Everest region. Walk leads you with enjoyable and fascinating moments facing grand views of Nepal Central Himalaya range of mountains.
The trekking to Langtang valley is one of the shortest and most impressive walking journey. Thus leads you on interesting Tamang farm villages adorned with age-old culture of Buddhism similar to Tibetans.Tibet lies just across the border, a mere distance away from the area of trekking route.
This trek leads you to enchanting forested areas within Langtang National Park. Which is the first park ever to establish within mountainous region of Nepal Himalaya and covers an area of 1,710 sq. km. Importantly, rare and elusive wild-life like endangered Red-Panda and animals including snow-leopard are often spotted on walks.
Langtang valley is the nearest Himalayan range from Kathmandu, at 32 km aerial distance north from the capital. Interestingly this extends to the border of Nepal and Tibet / China.
The beauty of Langtang is attached with its beautiful location of high range of peaks and the harmony of nice village. The colorful culture and traditional farm life is it’s characteristic.Also, dense forest of oaks, pine, maple, fir, blue pine, hemlock, spruce and various species of rhododendron, makes the hill alive during flowering time in spring time.
Beginning our trip we will move from Kathmandu city to reach high cooler region at Dhunche. Dhunche is a headquarter town of Rasuwa district within Langtang Himal. Also route to our destination and way to Tibet border.
Walk begins after the end of drive at Syabrubesi village. And then head towards high hills and gorge covered with thick forest of coniferous tree lines and bamboo. Then walk past Tamang farm villages where gorge opens into a wide scenic valley of Langtang Himal at Kyanjin.
In Kyanjin with time for rest, marvel the views of high mountain range of Central Nepal Himalaya and Langtang peaks. Next, ending our wonderful time around Langtang valley where walk leads back to the road-head for exciting drive to Kathmandu.
Langtang Valley Trekking Best Seasons:
Nearly all months of the year except the monsoon and wet months from mid June to mid September. March to May is best time for clear views till afternoon where wild flowers are in bloom. With fantastic views of mountains, a pleasant day with cooler morning and night time.
Another best trekking season to trek Langtang valley is October to December. Because of clear views of peaks with short sunlight days. Days can be freezing cold in the morning and night time, depending upon the altitude and overnight stop.