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Langtang Valley of Glaciers

Langtang Valley, popularly known as valley of glaciers, is a famous trekking destination. Its twin attributes, easy accessibility and breathtaking mountain scenery, make it very popular among the trekkers fraternity. Located north of Capital Kathmandu, the valley presents beautiful pine forest, bubbly rivers, rugged rock and snow–blanketed peaks and sprawling meadows. High mountains covered with thick layer of ice overlook the Lang Tang Valley.Lang Tang valley treks, 7 to 16 days long, enable one to soak in the picturesque valley, considered to be the most fascinating and exotic of Nepali valleys. Specially, in the spring season the scenic view is enchanting. While trekking in the upper part of valley one passes through snow bridges, passes covered by mist, and little lakes with icebergs floating on them. Now, will you be surprised if you are told that Lang Tang valley has been named the 'wonderland of trekkers'.

Fast Facts
Location North to Kathmandu
Major Attraction Langtang National Park
Point In Kathmandu
Trekking Period 17-20 Days
Communication Facilities Telephones available the starting and ending points of the trek
Guidebook(s) Trekking in Nepal Himalaya - Lonely Planet
Seasons Spring: March - June
Autumn: September - November
Peaks
Prominent Peaks
  • Langtang Lirung (7246m)
  • Gang Chhenpo (6388m)
  • Naya Kangri (5846m)
  • Ponggen Dokpu (5930m)
 Climbing peaks
  • Naya Kanga (5,844m)
  • Yala Peak (5,600m)


Fine Points
  • Trekking to the foot of glaciers in Langtang Valley
  • Impressive wildflower display during the monsoon
  • Visiting the holy lakes of Gosainkund
  • Steep trek trails through deep forests with abundant wildlife

A Virtual Tour
Cited below is like a handy travel guide that will let you experience a virtual tour to the Langtang Valley.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Sightseeing for full day around the valley.
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (5 hours). Camp.
Day 03: Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,804m) (6 hrs). Camp.
Day 04-5: Trek lama Hotel to Langtang Valley (3,500m) (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 06: Explore the Langtang Valley. Camp.
Day 07: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,800m) (4-5 hrs) Camp.
Day 08: Rest to Explore the surrounding. Camp.
Day 09: Trek Kyangin Gompa to Ghore Tabla (3,048m) (6 hrs). Camp.
Day 10: Trek Ghore Tabla to Syabru (2,140m) (6 hrs). Camp.
Day 11: Trek Syabru to Sing Gompa (3,254m) (6/7 hrs). Camp.
Day 12: Trek Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,300m) (5/6 hrs). Camp.
Day 13: Trek Gosaikunda to Therapati (3,600m) (5/6 hrs). Camp.
Day 14: Trek Therapati to Gul Bhanjyang (2,130m) (4/5 hrs). Camp.
Day 15: Trek Gul Bhanjyang to Chisopani (2,194m) (4/5 hrs). Camp.
Day 16: Trek Chisopani to Sundarijal (3/4 hrs).
Day 17: Drive back to Kathmandu Valley.

Nearby Attraction
Langtang National Park
Langtang National Park, located in the Central Himalayas, is the nearest park to capital Kathmandu. The area of the park extends from 32 km north of Kathmandu to the Nepal-Chine(Tibet) border. Langtang was designated as the first Himalayan National Park in 1970-71, and was gazetted in March, 1976. Wildlife and location of the park amidst beautiful central Himalayas and thrilling glaciers cast their spell on the trekkers.