About Langtang Trek: -
Langtang region trekking is popular as the third most popular trekking region of Nepal after Everest and Annapurna region. Langtang region trekking includes them most popular, Langtang Valley trekking, Kyangjing Gumpa, Gosainkunda trekking, a holy and spiritual trekking and Helambu trekking.
Langtang region trekking is relatively not much strenuous trekking as other trekking like Everest and Annapurna trekking. However, there is a high pass if only the trekkers want to accomplish it that is Ganja La Pass. This trekking commences from a beautiful valley called Syabribesi after a scenic drive of 8-10 hours from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. Then the trail ascends you into the gorgeous rhododendron and conifer forests throughout the Langtang National Park. Langtang National Park and the wide variety of wildlife is one of the prime attractions of this trekking. The trail leads up to the high alpine yak pastures, glaciers and moraines around Kyanging. You will have a great opportunity to scale the Ganja La Pass if you wish and well prepared from Langtang valley.
The other striking attractions of this trekking Kyanging Gumpa and Langtang valley .It is mysterious and interesting valley surrounded by all snow fed-mountains around it. The valley is really enthralling. Numerous holy shrines, monasteries in this valley remind you of spiritual life abandoning all the worldly things. Most of the part of this trekking route falls within the boundaries of Langtang National Park. Himalayan black bear, common leopard, sometimes red panda and snow leopard but particularly noted for its birds and flowers.
Another significant aspect of this trekking is Gosainkunda .It is the holy lake located at the height of (4300 m.)Gosainkunda, the frozen lake almost throughout the year beautifies itself as it inhabited by the incarnation of god Shiva in the middle of the lake whom everyone is bounded to witness. Trekking to Gosainkund is considered to be a spiritual journey to the holy kingdom of god Shiva.
Langtang trekking area offers excellent Himalayan scenery, beautiful high pastures and landscapes, gorgeous scenery, Tamang and Gurung ethnic society, Holy Gosainkunda lake, Buddhist monasteries and shrines, prehistoric Tibetan settlement, diversified wildlife and birds.
