The region north of Katmandu offers a multitude of trekking destinations, all accessible without flights. The major areas are Langtang, Gosainkunda and Helambu, which can be combined in many different ways to make trekking lasting from seven to 16 days. Langtang trekking offers experiences that could not be found elsewhere. The trails are challenging with long, steep climbs and descents, often through deep forests or across glacier mountain views and interesting villages with well-established lodges.

One of the nearest trekking destinations from Katmandu lies an unparalleled combination of natural beauty and cultural riches of Langtang, Rasuwa. Linked by roads, this region offers a life unfolding and unique experience.

Previously a restricted area near the Tibetan border, the unexplored regions of the Langtang National park has recently been developed into the Tamang Heritage Trail. The people in this place are mostly of Tamang and Tibetan origin, whose culture goes back to hundreds of years. The craftsmanship, dress, traditionally built stone houses and the beautifully carved wooden porches reflect the solitude and the serenity of the Himalayan scenery.

Attractions:
Langtang has over 70 glaciers of varying sizes; the Langtang and Ganesh Himal mountain ranges and high altitude lades including Gosainkunda, parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda, Dudhkunda etc. This region also comprises rich Tamang art and culture at Gutlang and Goljung, ancient Buddhist monasteries such as kyangin and Sing-gumpa, Tatopani (natural hot springs) and the historic fort of Rasuwa-gadi in the china-Nepal border.

The Langtang valley is most popular as a trekking destination equally rich in culture and high bio-diversity are the ‘Gutlang-Chili me’ and Briddim area. An identified Tamang and Tibetan art and cultural heritage trekking route is one of the most interesting trekking region in Langtang area.