'cultural and scenic walks on the high hills and ridges of Central
Himalaya'
Langtang and Helambu Region located north of
Kathmandu valley at a mere distance of 32 k.m. away as the crow fly or
aeronautical distances the nearest mountain region which extends to Nepal and
Tibet –China borders at Kyarong which is directly north of Rasuwa district
within Langtang and Central Himalaya.
Langtang and Helambu, one of the most accessible
regions of 5 to 6 hours overland journey to reach at Dhunche town and
Syabrubesi villages as for Helambu an hour drive to reach at Sundarijal, just
north of Kathmandu valley rim where walk to Helambu and towards Langtang and
Gosainkund area starts from.
Langtang and Helambu region a marvelous and
picturesque country situated on the laps of central Himalaya range of mountains
which includes Ganesh Himal towards west and Langtang and Jugal Himal due north
and east direction.
A delightful and fascinating holidays truly a
perfect destination for all types of people with short of a week and longer
durations of more than two weeks, from moderate to adventurous trekking and
climbing adventure in and around Langtang & Helambu region.
Langtang areas protected by Langtang National Park, one of the first
ever park introduced in 1976 with 1,710 sq. kms areas, as well Nepal second
largest Langtang National Park, enrich with flora and fauna where rare and
elusive Red Panda are found in bamboo thickets on route trekking within dense
green wood land of tall rhododendron-pines-magnolia-birch and fir tree lines.
In spring the country within rolling hills and
valleys will be alive when wild-flowers are in full bloom with riots of colors
making the place into natural garden, a paradise of flower lovers and as well
for botanist students.
Around Langtang areas where you can walk to its scenic and beautiful
Langtang valley trek at Kyanjin Gompa and beyond with fascinating views of Ganesh
Himal (7,405 m) Langtang Lirung (7,234 m)
Ghengu Liru (Langtang II 6,571m),
Kimshun (6,745 m) and Shalbachum(6,918m) towards south Chimsedang with arrays
of peaks includes Naya-Kanga (5,846m) and Gangchempo, Tilman's beautiful Fluted
Peak, Jugal Himal and ending to eastern horizon at Dorje Lakpa (6,980m) on the
walk includes
views of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalaya also.
views of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalaya also.
People and culture of Langtang & Helambu
Region:
Langtang region inhabited mostly by Tamang people
a mountain and high hill tribe of Nepal Himalaya with incredible and impressive
Buddhist culture and religion with ancient Bon sect of animism practices as it
was sine thousands of years.
At Helambu area dominated by Hyalmo tribe with
some Sherpa and Tamang people where the religion and culture are similar to
each other of strong Tibetan origin and traditional way of life.
Trek and other adventure around Langtang &
Helambu Region:
Langtang and Helambu Region offers various
Trekking and Adventure to choose from Tamang Heritage Trail, a short moderate
walk to beautiful Langtang valley, and can combine Langtang trekking with
Gosainkund a holy lake, where hundreds of pilgrims of both Hindu and Buddhist
religion visits the glacial sacred pond for a holy dip and religious rites in
the month of August and an auspicious events at full moon time.
The Langtang trek with Gosainkund can include
Helambu areas also with exciting moment on daily walk crossing Gosainkund Pass
/ Laurabina-La 4,609 m /15,100 ft,
and for more challenging adventure can take a high pass over Ganja-la Pass at 5,122 m / 16,800 ft high to reach at Helambu in Tarkye Gang from Langtang valley and Kyanjin Gompa areas.
and for more challenging adventure can take a high pass over Ganja-la Pass at 5,122 m / 16,800 ft high to reach at Helambu in Tarkye Gang from Langtang valley and Kyanjin Gompa areas.
Other adventure includes trekking peaks climb of
popular Yala and Naya Kanga Peak or Ganja-la peaks with Langshisa peak at the
end of Langtang valley rim.
Langtang area also provides excellent
mountaineering challenge climb of Langtang Ri and Langtang Lirung of both above
7,000 m high mountains.
Seasons:
Langtang & Helambu Region can be trekked all seasons however monsoon period in July and August will be wet, however the areas will be fresh with green vegetations and alive with wild flowers.
Langtang & Helambu Region can be trekked all seasons however monsoon period in July and August will be wet, however the areas will be fresh with green vegetations and alive with wild flowers.
March to June will be lively with clear of
mountains mostly during morning and afternoon time with pleasant temperature of
18 to 20 degree Celsius, and minimum of 0 to - 05 degree depending upon the
altitude of trekking.
Whatever your delights and duration is, we have
it all in Encounters Nepal Trek and Adventure with wide range of adventure and
cultural destination to choose.
