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Langtang trek route goes through
traditional, ethnic villages and untouched forests on the way to the peaks
of Langtang-Lirung. The highlights of this tour include a visit to the
Langtang valley, Kyangin Gompa and the Lirung Glacier. One can also climb
the Lang Sisa Peak and visit Lake Gosaikunda, which is nearby.
One can catch a bus to Trishuli Bajaar
from Kathmandu and from there again drive down to Rasuwa headquarters
Dhunche and then to Syabrubesi from where the trek begins
One of the most accessible areas for
trekking is the north of Kathmandu valley. While the area cannot boast any
of the Himalayan giants, the scenery here is every bit as spectacular as
most of the better known destinations. It is also far less visited by
tourists making a trek here somewhat more of an adventure. Just above
Kathmandu is the area known as Helambu, which is ideal for short duration
treks and is especially suited to winter season trips. Here there is a
series of north-south running valleys that provide a variety of possible
trekking routes. At the head of these valleys is a ridge that separates
Helambu from the east-west running Langtang valley. Here the high alpine
scenery, with mountains visible from their base to their peak, and the
sparsely inhabited nature of the country makes this an ideal destination
for trekkers who are on a tight time schedule.
To the west of Langtang is a virtual
wilderness area centered on the Ganesh Himal range, a collection of 6-7000
meter peaks that see very little tourist activity.
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