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After the Annapurna and Everest
region, Langtang is the third most popular trekking area in Nepal. This fabulous
trek is a perfect combination of moderate and rigorous walking, leading to the
high alpine valley with the backdrop of high snowcapped peaks. In the spring
this place is alive with wildflowers. Here you will find peace and serenity
amidst the Buddhist culture.
Langtang Valley is situated directly
north of Kathmandu in the central Himalayan region. This area was declared a
National Park in 1976 and remains the second largest National Park in Nepal.
Covering a total of 1710 sq km of mountainous terrain south of the Nepal-Tibet
border.
The area offers a diverse range of
cultures. The three main ethnicities living in the area are the Tamangs, coming
to the area beginning about 500 years ago and continued until about the mid-20th century. In the southern section of the park, there is a small area of a sub-tropical chestnut forest and a unique sal forest. The hill forest (2000 –
2600 m) across the southern slopes of the park consists of chirr pine,
rhododendron, Nepalese alder, and oak. Moving north and higher the montane zone
(2600 – 3000 m) comprises mainly mountain oak, which changes to silver fir,
hemlock, and larch in the lower subalpine zone (3000 – 3600 m Throughout these
zones, several species of rhododendron trees form a twisted and colorful
backdrop. It is at 3,600-4000 m. that the juniper and rhododendron shrubs
slowly fade into the expansive alpine grassland meadows.
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Here, the elusive snow leopard is
still thought to comb the alpine heights for prey. The park is also well known
for its populations of the red panda, Himalayan black bear, wild dog, Himalayan
Thar, Ghoral (mountain antelope), and more than 250 species of birds. The major
peaks include Ghengu Liru (Langtang II 6571 m), Langtang Lurung (7425 m),
Kimshun (6745 m), and Shalbachum (6918 m) to the south. The chimsedang lakh
forms a ridge of peaks, which includes Naya-Kanga (5846 m) and Gangchempo,
Tilmans beautiful fluted peak. Beyond is the Jugal Himal, which terminates in
Dorjee Lakpa (6980 m). And to the east, the upper meadows of the Langtang end in
a massive mountain wall forming the frontier with Tibet.
Trekking Route in Nepal
- Everest Base Camp Trek
- Annapurna Circuit
- Manaslu Circuit Trek
- Ghorepani Poon Hill
- Langtang Valley
- Upper Mustang.
- Kanchenjunga Base Camp
- Annapurna Base Camp
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