Langtang valley trek is one of the nearest trekking area from the Kathmandu city and this Langtang valley trek is one of the easiest trek, trekkers who do have a limited time but would like to do trek can take advantage from this trek, which situated a little over 30 kilometers north of Kathmandu. The valley of Langtang lies hidden amidst the snow-capped peaks of the Langtang and Fugal Himal ranges. This Langtang valley is under Langtang National park (LNP).  which was established in  1976 by the by the government of Nepal to conserve the unique flora and fauna of this area. it has the area of 1710 sq. k, and extends over parts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchok. This park has been declared a Buffer zone in 1980 with area of 420 sq. k.m.

Tibetan origin people are inhabited in this valley, where Yaks abound, extends north towards Tibet bordered by high Himalayan walls. Tamang, Bhotia and Yolmo are the three main ethnic groups of this region. peoples of this area are all from the Buddhist religion.  The earthquake of 2015 has damaged the most of parts of Langtang valley are now rising up. Lives are getting back normal as usual.

We begin this trek at the entrance of Langtang National Park and pass through the Tamang/Sherpa village of Sebrook, before entering the narrow gorge of Langtang Kola. Following the densely forested Langtang Kola, we encounter languor monkeys, deer and several species of Himalayan birds before reaching the hidden valley of Langtang which opens up to us as we view the magnificent massif of Langtang Lirung (7239m./ 23750ft.) at Goda Tabela.

From Kyangjin, site of a Buddhist monastery and cheese factory, we climb for the Kyangjin Ri 4,773m/ 15,655 ft. for the best view of the mountains in the Langtang and Jugal Himal massif. The mountains here ‘drawn in soft pencil on white a paper’ come down to meet the lush alpine meadows. Staying high we watch the impressive color play of nature, as the setting sun changes from a gold bright to fading pink against the summits of these majestic mountains. If we are lucky, there is also a chance to sight the elusive snow leopard! After that we are descending down to Syabrubenshi, the place where we started our trek.

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