The Langtang region lies in the Himalayas of Nepal, north of the Kathmandu Valley and bordering Tibet. Trekking in Langtang is an adventurous and spectacular experience, with fewer tourists visiting this region. The area is home to Langtang National Park, the first Himalayan National Park in Nepal, and the prestigious, holy Gosaikunda Lake and Langtang Valley.
Langtang National Park covers an area of 1,710 square kilometers. Despite its proximity to Kathmandu, the hiking trails in this region are not very crowded, as most trekkers visiting Nepal choose to hike around the Annapurna and Everest regions. In the Langtang region, Dhunche, Syafrubesi, and Sundarijal are the major starting points for trekking. Syafrubesi is also a starting point for the Tamang Heritage trek and one of the Ganesh Himal treks. Land Rover trips between Kathmandu and Syafrubesi offer scenic highlights. The Langtang area is predominantly populated by the Tamang ethnic group, who traditionally practice Tibetan Buddhism. Some people in this area rely on agriculture, while others own teahouses. The road inside the National Park connects Nepal and China through the Rasuwagadhi border, the nearest China border from Kathmandu.
Below are some popular trekking routes in the Langtang region of Nepal.
