Langtang National Park in Nepal

Langtang National park was established in 1976. This is one of the oldest Himalayan National Park. The park covers an area of 1710 sq. km but in 1998, the park was extended by 420 sq. km including a buffer zone. The park is spread in three districts, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and Sindhupalchowk.

Langtang National Park is considered to be one of the Sacred Himalayan Landscapes and Nepal’s fourth protected area. The massive earthquake in April 2015 had affected the Langtang region badly. Later on, the reconstruction and restructuring have been completed and the area is very secure with good facilities nowadays. The route of this region is very popular for trekking. One can find great hospitality and a clean environment in the Langtang region.

Location

Langtang National park is located in the Central Himalayan Region of Nepal at the elevation of 1000m to 7245 m. Most of the part of the park is surrounded by the Himalayas such as Chimse ridge, Jugal Himal, and Dorje Lakpa Peak (6,989 m) along with the Ganja La pass (5,122 m) and the Langtang Lirung (7,245m) is the highest peak in this region you will reach up.

This park stretches towards the Tibetan border and is linked up with the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve of Tibet in the Northern part. Similarly, the Langtang river flows across the Langtang valley to its west end. This park is just 30 kilometers away from the northern side of Kathmandu city.

Climate

Due to altitude differences, the temperature of this area gets changed from time to time.  During the month of September to November and April to May, the days remain warm with cold nights. During this month, visitors can enjoy the natural magnificence, natural thriving scenery of valleys, beautiful snowcapped mountains, and rivers. While in winter (December to March), the weather temperature remains cold at day time and nights are freezing.  From January to February, one may visit the region crossing the snow. Similarly, the spring season brings the snowfall at higher elevation whereas the monsoon rainfall occurs during the month of June to August.

Wildlife and Vegetation in Langtang Region

Langtang National park offers a home to various wildlife and vegetation. The park also is a homeland to some threatened and rare animals. The ecosystem in the Langtang region is very good and healthy. The national park is consisting of species of mammals such as wild boar, Ghoral, grey langur monkey, Himalayan Thar, Himalayan brown bear, musk deer, etc. also it includes red pandas and snow leopard.

Likewise, 345 species of birds such as Impeyan pheasant, ibis bill, snow partridge, crimson horned pheasant,70 varieties of butterflies, 1043 species of vascular out of which 15 varieties include Rhododendron are found in Langtang National Park. The forest is covered by red, white, and pink rhododendron also plant species such as oak, laurel, sal, Castanopsis indica, and blue pine during the month of the spring season.

Local People at the Buffer Zone

People of three different ethnic groups such as Tamang Bhotes and Yolmo people reside in the buffer zone of the Langtang region. The Bhotes people are originally from Tibet however, the Yolmo people are of the Helambu region. People can distinguish the different ethnic groups by their ornaments, language, dress, house, customs, and tradition. People depend upon the agricultural sectors for their livelihood. Basically, most of the people engaged in the Sheep and Yak livestock.  We can find the cultural blend of Buddhism and Bon religion. Similarly, brahmins, newars, Chettri, and Gurung people live in the lower elevation of the buffer zone area.

Place to Visit

• Parvati Kunda, Bhairav kunda and Dudh kunda
• Gosaikunda lake
• Sight seeing of Panch pokhari anf Ganja la pass
• Ghora tabela
• Hilltop view point of Kyanjin 

Things to do in the Langtang Region

We can do the following things in the Langtang region. They are:

• Mountaineering in different peaks such as Langtang Lirung
• Trekking at Langtang Gosaikunda and Langtang Helambu trek

List of Best Trekking in Langtang National Park

• Langtang Valley trek
• Tamang heritage trek
• Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu trek

Entrance Fees