Gosainkunda: The Sacred Lake of Shiva in the Langtang Mountains
Gosainkunda (about 4,380 m), a sacred alpine lake in Langtang National Park: its legend, the Janai Purnima pilgrimage, the trek from Dhunche, best time and current access...
Explore 02Kyanjin Gompa: The Heart of the Langtang Valley
Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,870 m) at the head of the Langtang Valley: the monastery, cheese factory, Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri viewpoints, and current access advice after the...
Explore 03Langtang Village: Rebuilt in the Heart of the Langtang Valley
Langtang village, at about 3,430 m in the Langtang Valley: its Tamang and Tibetan heritage, the 2015 earthquake avalanche that buried the old village, rebuilding, lodges...
Explore 04Syabrubesi: Gateway to Langtang and the Tamang Heritage Trail
Syabrubesi, a riverside town in Rasuwa about 7–8 hours by road from Kathmandu, is the starting point for the Langtang Valley trek, the Tamang Heritage Trail and Gosainkun...
Explore 05Helambu: Hyolmo Villages and Forest Trails near Kathmandu
Helambu, a valley of Hyolmo villages, monasteries and forests north-east of Kathmandu: Tarkeghyang, Melamchi Gaon, apples and the Helambu trek from Sundarijal.
Explore 06Gatlang: A Tamang Village on the Tamang Heritage Trail
Gatlang, a traditional Tamang village of stone houses in Rasuwa on the Tamang Heritage Trail: homestays, weaving, cultural shows, Parvati Kunda lake and how to get there.
Explore 07Thulo Syabru: Ridge Village between Langtang and Gosainkunda
Thulo Syabru, a Tamang village at about 2,210 m strung along a ridge in Langtang National Park, a stop on routes linking the Langtang Valley, Gosainkunda and Helambu.
Explore 08Tserko Ri: The Best Viewpoint in the Langtang Valley
Tserko Ri (Tsergo Ri), a trekking summit of about 4,985 m above Kyanjin Gompa, offers a 360° panorama of Langtang Lirung, glaciers and the Tibetan border peaks.
Explore 09Langtang National Park: Nepal's First Himalayan National Park
Langtang National Park, established in 1976 north of Kathmandu, was Nepal's first Himalayan national park, protecting the Langtang Valley, Gosainkunda, red pandas and Tam...
Explore 10Dhunche: Rasuwa's Headquarters and Gateway to Gosainkunda
Dhunche, the headquarters of Rasuwa at about 1,960 m, is home to the Langtang National Park office and is a starting point for the trek to Gosainkunda.
Explore 11Chisapani: First Night of the Helambu Trek
Chisapani, at about 2,165 m in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, is the first overnight stop on the Helambu trek from Sundarijal, with sunrise views of Langtang, Ganesh a...
Explore 12Kyanjin Ri: Easy Viewpoint above Kyanjin Gompa
Kyanjin Ri, a viewpoint of about 4,773 m above Kyanjin Gompa, is the classic acclimatisation hike in the Langtang Valley, with views of Langtang Lirung and glaciers.
Explore 13Lama Hotel: Forest Stop on the Langtang Trek
Lama Hotel, a cluster of lodges at about 2,470 m in the forest of the Langtang Khola, is the usual first night on the Langtang Valley trek from Syabrubesi.
Explore 14Sing Gompa: Monastery and Cheese on the Way to Gosainkunda
Sing Gompa (Chandanbari), at about 3,330 m on the Gosainkunda trek, has a small monastery and a cheese factory, with views of Langtang Lirung and Ganesh Himal.
Explore 15Laurebina: Ridge Views below Gosainkunda
Laurebina, a ridge-top stop at about 3,910 m below Gosainkunda, has views stretching to Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang and, on clear days, the Annapurnas.
Explore 16Panch Pokhari: The Five Sacred Lakes of Sindhupalchok
Panch Pokhari, five sacred lakes at about 4,100 m in Sindhupalchok north-east of Kathmandu, visited by pilgrims at Janai Purnima and on a quiet trek with views of Jugal H...
Explore 17Langshisa Kharka: Wild Upper Langtang
Langshisa Kharka, a yak pasture at about 4,160 m in the upper Langtang Valley beyond Kyanjin Gompa, offers glaciers and close views of Langshisa Ri and the Tibetan border...
Explore 18Ganja La: The High Pass from Langtang to Helambu
Ganja La, a pass of about 5,130 m linking Kyanjin Gompa in the Langtang Valley with Helambu, is a demanding camping crossing for experienced trekkers.
Explore 19Tarkeghyang: Hyolmo Village of Helambu
Tarkeghyang, a Hyolmo village at about 2,600 m in Helambu, with a large monastery, closely packed stone houses and views of Jugal Himal.
Explore 20Kutumsang: Ridge Village on the Helambu Trek
Kutumsang, a ridge village at about 2,470 m in Helambu, a stop between Chisapani and Gosainkunda with views of Langtang and Jugal Himal.
Explore 21Tharepati: High Pass between Helambu and Gosainkunda
Tharepati, a ridge-top stop at about 3,690 m, links Helambu with the trail to Gosainkunda via Ghopte, with views of Langtang, Jugal Himal and Dorje Lakpa.
Explore 22Briddim: Tamang Homestays on the Tamang Heritage Trail
Briddim, a Tamang village at about 2,229 m on the Tamang Heritage Trail above Syabrubesi, known for community homestays and views of Langtang Lirung.
Explore 23Tatopani, Rasuwa: Hot Springs on the Tamang Heritage Trail
Tatopani in Rasuwa, a village with natural hot springs on the Tamang Heritage Trail near the Tibetan border, where trekkers and locals bathe in warm pools.
Explore 24Ghora Tabela: Meadows of the Langtang Valley
Ghora Tabela, a meadow stop at about 3,000 m in the Langtang Valley between Lama Hotel and Langtang village, with an army post and views of Langtang Lirung.
Explore 25Laurebina La: The Pass beyond Gosainkunda
Laurebina La, a pass of about 4,610 m beyond Gosainkunda, links the sacred lakes with Ghopte and Tharepati in Helambu.
Explore 26Melamchi Gaon: Hyolmo Village of Helambu
Melamchi Gaon, a Hyolmo village at about 2,530 m in Helambu, with a monastery, stone houses and views of Jugal Himal, on the Helambu trek.
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