Langtang region predominantly lies in Rasuwa district of Bagmati zone.

A 6 to 7-hour drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche in Rasuwa district is the most convenient approach to Langtang.  From Dhunche it is about three days trekking up the gorge of the Trisuli River (or the Bhote Kosi as it is known above Dhunche) to Langtang Valley.  The spectacular track up this gorge once formed an important trade route to the Tibetan fort at Kerung, just over the Chinese border at Rasuwagadi.  The trail passes through a dense forest of oak, birch and pine, hung with Spanish moss and hosting delicate orchids.  Further on, the valley opens out into alpine meadows and yak pastures.  The Park is also accessible from Sundarijal toward the north east of Kathmandu and from Melamchi Bazar, about 3-hour drive from Kathmandu.

Service for Tourists

Tourist facilities are available in Dhunche and Syabru. Established accommodation facilities are available in Langtang route and Gosainkunda route. Tourist facilities have also been developed in the Tamang Heritage Trail. A community lodge offers accommodation at Gatlang. Home-stay houses offer accommodation facilities at Brimdang (Chilime) and Briddim. Normal hotel, lodge and individual home-stay are available in the remaining villages where meals are also offered with accommodation.  Cooked with special attention on food safety, the simple yet nutritious meals are an adventure for the palate. Trained guides and porters are also available in the villages.

Further details about the Langtang region and the surrounding areas will be easily available in other travel books about Nepal.

Travel Details

Name of the tour : Tamang Heritage Trek
Length of the trip : 8 days
Seasons or months to visit the place : April-May and September-December
Type of accommodation : Home stay, Camping, Lodge
Target : families, groups, individuals
Recommended seasons : April-May and September-December
Entrance fee to National Park area : Rs. 1,000