Langtang and Helambu
These two areas just north of Kathmandu provide easy access trekking
with breathtaking mountain views and especially rich plant and animal
life.
The Langtang National Park, which spreads over the regions
of both Langtang and Helambu, is the second largest in Nepal, and contains
an unbelievable variety of plants, birds, and other animals. Its Sherpa
villages are also beautifully manicured and less touristed that those
of the Khumbu or Annapurna areas.
A journey up the lush Langtang Valley through Syabrubesi
and the glacial plain of Kyangjin Gompa can be a self-contained week-long
trek, or it can be coupled with a visit to the sacred lake of Gosainkund
at 4000m for a slightly longer trip. Either way this trek is ideal for
nature lovers, with its wide array of flora and fauna. |
