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