Langtang Valley Trekking lies just north of Kathmandu between the main Himalayan ranges and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks south of the Tibetan border. Trekking to Langtang valley takes us into high alpine yak pastures, glaciers, and moraines around Kyanjing Gompa and offers us an opportunity to explore ethnic villages and diverse flora and fauna. In the Langtang valley, you will find a small settlement of Sherpa peoples whereas the lower part of the valley such as Dhunche, Bharkhu, and Syabru is mainly inhabited by the Tamang ethnic group of people. Both these ethnic groups of people follow Buddhism and practice their respective cultures and tradition. They earn their livelihood by herding yak, sheep and producing buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, and barley in the fields. Their houses are made of stones and wood covered with a flat zinc roof that has tons of stone placed on top to secure them from flying.
According to legend, the Langtang valley was discovered by one Buddhist monk following runaway yaks. This is how the name-Langtang word is derived, Lang means Ox and tang means a field. Langtang Valley Trek can be completed in 9 days starts and ends in Kathmandu. We begin the trek from Dhunche heading uphill to Lama Hotel and Langtang village until we arrive at the famous Kyanjin Gompa. Here, you will find Yaks everywhere. The view of Langtang Lirung and its glacier is beautiful. En route, you will pass by the cheese factory and the ancient old monastery. From Kyanjing Gompa you can hike early in the morning up to Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m) and enjoy the view of the Mt. Langtang Lirung becoming golden and slowly turn to white.
After exploring the Langtang valley, we retrace the same route to Syabrubesi from where we catch a transporter and drive back to Kathmandu.
Langtang Valley Trekking is a highly recommended medium-hard trek that can be arranged throughout the year. High Mountain Himalaya Treks & Expedition organize all tours and treks all over Nepal according to the clients’ interests, time, and budget.
