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TracyG Says: This is a great trip to do before or after the Langtang trek or you can also combine it with a trip over the pass to join the Helambu trek. Goisankund lake is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists (the rock in the lake is said to be the birthplace of Lord Shiva) and is a site...
TracyG Says: When you are in Kyanjin Gompa you really should make the effort to climb when of the many peaks that are around. The easiest peak is Kyanjin Ri at 4773m with beautiful views of the glaciers and Langtang Lirung, but even climbing up to the viewpoint before that, is well worth...
Hotel Mount Rest bakery: Bakery at altitude
TracyG Says: This bakery is amazing selling everything from chocolate croissants to freshly cooked bread and cookies. The chef at this hotel used to work at the Brezel Bakery in Thamel so definitely knows how to make a good pastry. Definitely the cocolate croissant
TracyG Says: All of the lodges on the trek have a wide range of food available - you will honestly be amzaed what they can rustle up on a small stove at 3000+m. You can pick from a choice of local food, such as thukpa and shykpa (noodle soups) and of course dal bhat. But there is also...
Stoves in the dining room: Cosy up
TracyG Says: Most lodges have a large wood burning stove in their dining room which is absolutely fantastic to sit around on a cold day/night after you have finished your days trek. It is a brilliant way to get to know fellow trekkers as well as the lodge owners who are usually always...
Camping out in the wilderness: Keep warm
Saagar Says: Up in the mountains during the winter time, the best nightlife tip is to snuggle into the sleeping bag at sundown. The temperature drops very quickly. Cook up some hot drinks and get comfy with a view toward the sunset. Very nice, and a truly appropriate end of a nice day...
Hiking distances from Dunche to Inner langtang
Saagar Says: The approach hike to langtang starts out with downs and ups, then slowly uphill. That calls for alarmbells to ring; it is easy to come down to altitude sickness here. The altitude gain deceptive and you really do need to watch out and not push ahead, too much, but remain...
Hiking diistances from Dunche to Gosainkund
Saagar Says: The hike to Gosainkund lake and beyond is surprisingly short and fast. That calls for alarmbells to ring; it is easy to come down to altitude sickness here. So the hiking distances are deceptively short for what you actually need to get to Gosainkund. Not staying overnight...
TracyG Says: The local crafts that these people make are beautiful. The bags are great as are the belts and the head scarves. But particualarly nice are the socks and gloves, they are very very warm. Approx. 400Rs for a bag, 200Rs for a belt and 150Rs for some socks, but it really...
Saagar Says: Some times as you are ready to depart from your overnight accommodation and expect the bill, the food charges will be there but not the accommodation charge. Instead you may be asked to pay as you wish.My feeling is that this may sometimes be a competition factor, but there...
Saagar Says: Gosainkund is a serious place of pilgrimage (more on that in another tip later), and the goal is to come and do "darshan" and rinse oneself in the icy waters of the Gosainkund lake. This pilgrimage is significant for Hindus and Buddhists alike. If you know someone in...
Saagar Says: Surprisingly many trekkers to Langtang report on catching AMS and related symptoms. In essence, the Langtang area is too easy for health... it is deceptively easy trekking getting you too high too fast. If in good shape you can actually reach Gosainkund and Laurebina La...
Road conditions between Betrawati and Dunche
Saagar Says: This stretch of road has never seen asphalt and might not see it in decades.... There is a huge landslide area that the road to cross, and negotiating this has led to many, many bus accidents. From spots along this road (also closer to Kathmandu) it is not infrequent that...
Saagar Says: S.S. Center MAP HOUSE in Thapathali in Kathmandu carries the HMG/Finnida map series that cover entire Nepal in 1:50.000 . Two sheets cover the Langtang valley trekking areas. These are the most accurate and best maps. However, there are other maps that carry more...
Warm sleeping bag for cold nights
Saagar Says: Make sure you bring a very good, warm sleeping bag if you are rambling around these heights during winter. On one trip here in early December we had night temperatures down to about -15 C, and certyainly no more than + 2-3 C during the days.
Saagar Says: If you have time and can stand the cold - depending on season - spend some time, a day or two to explore the other lakes around Gosainkunda. The best map to use for such exploration is the Finnida series in 1:50.000.
Saagar Says: There are a couple of interesting places on the trail toward Rasuwa Gardi, the border to Kyriong, Tibet. Kyriong, incidentally, is the place where Peter Aufschnaiter and Heinrich Harrer stayed a few months in hiding - more or less - waiting for clearance to get on toward...
The Langtang & Goisankunda trek
TracyG Says: This is a beautiful trek that is not so difficult and relatively free of major crowds. You get up close to the mountains and even have a chance to climb a peak. There is also a lot of culture to immerse yourself into. A good pair of well worn in hiking boots and some warm...
Landscapes of Langtang Valley by satellite
Saagar Says: Some places in Nepal have good detailed coverage by Google Earth, and while Langtang isn't among them exactly, the impressions of the landscape given is useful in order to understand the general lay of the land. Check the pics, courtesy Google Earth!
TracyG Says: The views in Langtang are simply fantastic, even the route into the Langtang National Park is amazing for views. My soon to be finace. I met him whilst I was teaching English in Langtang and we were inseperable for 6 months, so I am desperate to see him again when he comes...
Plan a Langtang National Park vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Langtang National Park locals
Most people just hurry over the Laurebina La pass, and it gives sense when staying overnight up here is not part of the plan. But if there is an open hut down...
Q: Hello again, I received some helpful tips from my last question about trekking the Ganja La Pass route in Langtang. I was...
A: No problem - Pleased to help The only route that you can cross from Langtang to Helambu without Guide and Porter is via Gosaikund over Laurebina La. This can be done in...
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Langtang National Park is the area closest to Kathmandu that offers real mountain experiences. Strictly speaking Langtang is the valley of the Langtang khola of the upper Trishuli water course. The......
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Teaching & trekking in Langtang...
I spent a wonderful few months living and teaching at the local government school and childrens library in Thulo Bharkhu (near Dhunche). I lived with an amazing family that gave me an insight into......
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