Langtang Valley Trek

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Langtang Valley Trekking highlights

• Langtang Valley is known as "Yak Trail" and "Cheese Trail"
• Mountains and Rivers "Naturally Majestic" "Adventure and Thrill"
• Ancient Bon-Po Culture and Tamang Heritage 
• Easy and Fun trail
• longest Glacier
• 360-degree view of mountains, river valleys, hills, and glaciers   

Langtang Valley Trekking is an easy trail and moderate walk journey suitable for any age group. It is full of beautiful views at each step, and the flowing and refreshing sound of the Langtang River adds charm to the journey. Inhabited by the Sherpa and Tamang ethnic groups in the northern Himal region Langtang offers travellers a glimpse of the unique cultural heritage, Trans human lifestyle, and traditional butter production as the heart of the local economy. The Langtang valley is known for its pristine forests, beautiful flora and fauna with hamlets of communities scattered along the valley walls, Red Panda in the lush green bamboo forest, refreshing Rhododendron forest, blue sheep strolling high-elevation alpine, a combination of BonPo religion and Tibetan culture and lovely mountain range just in front of us.  

Langtang Valley provides visitors with a glimpse of the region's unique cultural heritage and ecological diversity. Tourism, butter, and cheese production are major local economic activities. Beside Langtang village, the ancient Buddhist monastery town of Kyanjin Gompa (3584 m) is a spiritual site where dedicated Buddhist monks learn and perform their rituals. It is also a vibrant tourist destination to enjoy the warmth of the sun and natural beauty with different places to explore like a walk near a glacier, hiking to the RI (top) of Kyanjin RI and Tersko RI, which offer 360-degree views of the mountains, a walk near the airport and weather station and riverside, or a day trip to Langsila. Kyanjin will refresh your memory and inspire you to enjoy life and be near mountains often to enjoy this beautiful gift of God to humankind. 

Langtang's "Yak Trail" and "Cheese Trail"

In Tibetan, "Lang" means "yak" and "Tang" means "follow" or "trail," meaning the name is associated with the ancient practice of transhumans taking animals to different pasture lands for grazing at different seasons. Inhabited by the Sherpa and Tamang communities, different villages are named for various actions taken by Yaks. Traditional butter production and its transport to Tibet remain at the heart of the local economy. 

Mountains and Rivers "Naturally Majestic" "Adventure and Thrill"

Langtang Lirung 7425 m is the highest peak; Ghengu Liru (Langtang II 6571 m), Dorje Lakpa 6980 m, Gangchempo 6387 m,  Naya-Kanga 5846 m, and Jugal Himal 6080 m are major mountains in Langtang National Park.

River Trishuli, one of the major tributaries of the Narayani River, originates in the western part of the park. The River Sunkoshi, one of the major tributaries of the Koshi River system, originates in the eastern part of Langtang.

At Kyanjin RI and Charku RI (RI means view top), we reach right next to Langtang Lirung (the highest peak in the Langtang region) with 360-degree views of mountains and glaciers.

 "Bon-Po"Culture and "Tamang Heritage"

Langtang is one of the seven sacred valleys created by Guru Padmasambhava as a safe place from war, famine, and natural disasters and a place for meditation and knowledge. Langtang is an open museum to understand the culture of nature, BonPo religion, and Tamang culture. The Langtang Valley's inhabitants are thought to be descendants of Tibetans from Kerung who mingled with Tamang from the Helambu region. 

Bon-Po is a pre-Buddhist ancient meditative Tibetan practice, a shamanistic religion characterized by mystical rituals, spells, sacrifices for gods and spirits, and spirit manipulation. The current traditions of Buddhism, such as prayer wheels, sky burials, prayer flags, spirit traps, festival dances, and rubbing holy stones, all come from the Bon religion.

Tamangs are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nepal. Tamang culture and customs are widely seen in the Langtang region. It is believed that "TAMANG" is a Tibetan word meaning horse traders. 'TA' means "Horse", ‘MANG' means "Trader". Tamang is traditionally Buddhist, with strong ties to Hindu culture and lower-land customs. Tamang Selo (melody) singing and dancing in Damphu (traditional musical instruments) keeps everyone tapping and dancing.

Langtang Valley Trekking Trail "Easy and Fun" 

The best part of the Langtang Trail is a moderate walk with a beautiful view at every step. The flowing and refreshing sound of the Langtang River adds charm to the journey. From Syabrubesi, we walk through Dovan, then to Bamboo to cross over to the Lama Hotel. From there, our journey moves towards Langtang Valley, a river corridor valley with a front view of Mt. Langtang Lirung. As we move forward, the highest point of the trek is Kyanjin Gompa, a holy, spiritual, and ancient Buddhist valley at 3800 m. It is one of the seven sacred valleys that is believed to have been meditated by Guru Padmasambhava. Visiting Kyanjin Gompa to see monks performing their rituals is truly a surreal experience. Visiting Glacier, walking towards Langsila (a holy place), exploring the river, and hiking to Kyanjin Ri (the top) at 4750 m and Charku Ri (the top) at 5000 m for a 360-degree view of surrounding mountains, river valleys, hills, and glaciers are some of the best ways to explore and see beautiful Langtang. Kyanjin Gompa is also the starting point for two of the world's most technically difficult high-altitude passes: Tillman Pass and Ganja La. 

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