LANGTANG

LANGTANG
Langtang is a region in Nepal to the north of Kathmandu and bordering Tibet.The Langtang Himal forms the western portion of a complex of mountains which also includes the Jugal Himal, home of Shisha Pangma. This complex lies between the Sun Kosi valley on the east and the Trisuli Gandaki valley on the west. Langtang Lirung lies near the Trisuli Gandaki, and north of the Langtang Khola. It is protected as Langtang National Park and has a number of high peaks including Langtang Lirung (7246m). As of 2012, the entrance ticket to the park cost 3000 Nepali Rupees which you must buy at the park entrance.TIMS are also available there : you need to bring passport photos for foreigners.About 4,500 people live inside the park, and many more depend on it for timber and firewood. The majority of the residents are Tamang.The park contains a wide variety of climatic zones, from subtropical to alpine. Approximately 25% of the park is forested. Trees include the deciduous Oak and Maple, and evergreens like Pine, and various types of Rhododendron. Animal life includes Himalayan black bear, the goat-like Himalayan tahr, Rhesus monkeys and Red Pandas. There are also stories of Yeti sightings.The park contains the Gosainkunda lakes, sacred to Hindus. Pilgrimages are made there in August. Another spiritual site is the Buddhist monastery Kyanjin Gompa.
Peaks are;-
Mountain/Peak elevation
Langtang Lirung 7246m
Dorje Lakpa 6966m
Morimoto 6750m
Dragmarpo Ri 6578m
Kimshung ca 6500m
Langshisha Ri 6427m
Ganchempo 6387m
Naya Kanga 5846m
Yala Peak 5520m
Surya Peak 5144m
Tsergo Ri 4982m
Chyarkung Chuli 4858m
Cholangpati Danda 4788m

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