Nepal’s most famous trekking destinations are Annapurna, Everest, and Langtang. Among these three destinations, the Langtang region is the home Lama people and provides mystical to mythical trekking experiences. This blog will tell you about various trekking routes inside the Langtang region of Nepal.
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Trekking Destination Near Kathmandu Valley
Incoming tourists have to spend at least a day in Kathmandu. Moreover, Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. Even if Nepal has two international airports besides Tribhuwan International Airport of Kathmandu. They are Pokhara International Airport and Gautam Buddha International Airport in Butwal. However, almost all the trekkers coming to Nepal use the Tribhuwan International Airport to enter Nepal. Don’t forget the fact that trekkers can enter Nepal via road trip either from China or from India.
Langtang region of Nepal is one of the most popular trekking destination. It is nearby Kathmandu Valley and the most interesting fact is that the region is possible to visit without hiccups of flight delays. Therefore, the trekking routes of the Langtang region of Nepal are considered as fixed departure destinations.
What are the trekking routes to trek in Langtang region?
Inside Langtang National Park trekkers can relish diverse natural attractions ranging from landscape to wildlife. If you are to do the trek in the Langtang region you must acquire permit of Langtang National Park. Almost all the trekking routes of the region is inside the Langtang National Park. Therefore, trekkers have to get TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) permit, and a Langtang National Park Entry permit to do any kinds of trekking inside the Langtang region.
Major trekking routes of Langtang region are as follows:
Langtang Valley Trek
The journey of Langtang Valley Trek is the most popular short trekking trip to do in Nepal. This trekking trip takes trekkers to the mystical village of Langtang and endows trekkers the chance to immerse into the traditions of Tamang people. In less than a week’s time trekkers can fully understand the traditions of these people as well as they will be able to understand the landscape and mythical mountains of the region.
Please go through all the details about this trek in this website. Nepal High Trek always employs locals in any kinds of trekking. It is to ensure that trekkers get the authentic information and they will be safe from any kinds of calamities. It is always safe to travel to any destination with locals. Traveling with locals will ensure that you will get first hand information and authentic experiences.
Gosainkunda Lake Trek
Do you know that Gosainkunda Lake of Nepal is the symbol of religious tolerance and harmony in Nepal? The country’s people practice both Hinduism and Buddhism. The lake is religiously important to both sets of people. Buddhists worship the lake as the place where they perform religious chanting believing that departed souls will get peace and Hindus worship in the lake believing that all their sins will be washed away.
According to mythology, the lake was formed after Lord Shiva threw his trident on to the rocks of the region. During mining of elixir in an ocean in complete collaboration of demons and gods the poison was mined accidentally. In order to save the universe Lord Shiva drank all the poison and kept in his neck. Therefore, Lord Shiva is known as the Nilkantha (Blue Neck person). This is the shortest trekking route of the region which you can do in less than 4 days. Please check out the itinerary and contact the travel planners of Nepal High Trek to understand more about this trek. It is rewarding in terms of culture as well as nature.
Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
Nearby Kathmandu valley, Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is kind of a day hike but it requires at least one night two days’ hike. If not you can choose to do 2 nights 3 days’ trek to enjoy the majestic attractions of the region. The village of Chisapani is just 4 to 5 hours of hike from Kathmandu Valley. The journey starts in Sundarijal the place which is regarded as the drinking water supplier to the valley. The trail is full of green lush forests and water resources. It is scenic as well as marvellous even if it is the short trekking trail.
Tamang Heritage Trail Trek
Langtang region of Nepal is home of Tamang or Lama people of Nepal. These people are indigenous tribes of hilly region of Nepal. They have their own language and culture. If you want to know about these people then doing a Tamang Heritage Trail Trek is an ideal choice. After 2015 earthquake, natural hot springs on this trekking route is destroyed. Even if it is destroyed doing this trek will provide you an authentic experience of knowing Nepal’s rural society. Moreover, all the trekking routes of the Langtang region is nearby Kathmandu Valley and it is budget friendly too.
All the trekking trips mentioned above are easy and popular. Besides these trekking routes, trekkers can challenge themselves by doing the Ganjala Pass Trek of Langtang region. You will be able to gather mini mountaineering feelings while doing this trek. In some sections of this trek trekkers have to use crampons and ladders to cross crevasses.
Don’t do Solo Trekking in Langtang Region
Nepalese people are the most friendliest people in the world. Wherever you go you will surely get help in need. However, in some tranquil places you will not be able to get help. High altitude, less trekked destinations, and safety measures tell you that you shouldn’t do solo trekking.
I hope that this blog has helped you understand about Langtang region of Nepal. If not, feel free to send an email to this blogger. Nepal High Trek always prioritizes the viewpoint of its clients! We will readily provide you information about Langtang before knitting the best trekking trips for you!
