Langtang region is located in the northern part kathmandu valley which is spreaded in big area which forms the sanctuary called Langtang national park. It was established in 1976 AD as Nepals first national park from Himalayan region with the motto of Conservation and protection for wild life species, forest resources and to assist local community enriching quality lifestyle. Langtang region is very famous among visitor, trekker, pilgirm because its very unique, pure, unspoiled and less influenced of modernization. Langtang region is famous for various touristic activity among them trekking is the major one. No doubt it is the first choice for who opt for unspoilded wilderness they go to Langtang region trek.
The main attraction of langtang region trekking are Geography, Demography and holy lakes which is associated with Hindu god Shiva. Langtang region is mostly inhabited by Tamang tribe which is one of the major ethnic group in Nepal enriched with unique culture, custom, language, ritual and tradition thus trekking langtang region gives you tremendous opportunity to explore indepth about Tamang tribe. Another attraction that langtang region awaiting to present you is unspoil rugged landscape. Yes it is absolutely unspoiled compare to Everest and Annapurna region, the nature is truly virgin here. There are dozens of mountain including Langtang Lirung 7227m is the highest one along with some notable peak like Langtang Lirung II, Yala peak, Gangcheng Po, Ganjala Peak, Lord Baden aka scout peak. Another notable highlights of langtang region is flora and fauna that it is home to some of the famous and endangered species found here including Red panda, Snow leopard, Himalayan long tail langor, wild boar, musk deer. It is very famous for Rhodonderon as well which is the national flower.
The most notable thing for what it is known to many Nepali is The holy lake Gosai kunda. Gosai kunda is a group of 108 lakes which is regarded as sacred, pure and holy among Hindus and Buddhist. Gosaikunda lakes story is associated with god Shiva. Every year during august full moon time many devotees across Nepal and India comes here for pilgimirage.
In short it is asserted that langtang region trekking is the best journey for them who are looking for absolute virgin wilderness enriched with blissing culture and sacred provience. There are several trekking journey you can do around Langtang region including Langtang valley trekking, Tamang heritage trek, Hot spring retreat trek, Gosaikunda trekking, Langtang Gosaikunda trekking. Tourist link trekking is one of the veteran trek operator in Nepal so, if you have and query regarding this trip feel free to write.
