Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Langtang Region is the third most popular mountainous region in Nepal. It is popular not only as an ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet but also as nearest and most accessible to and from Kathmandu Valley. Langtang lies just about 130 km north of the Kathmandu Valley equally closer to the Tibetan border. This region is a rare combination of nature, culture and adventure at once. Langang had been declared national park in 1973 becoming first national park in the country. Langtang region is home to Nepal’s first national park, Ganesh Himal and Langtang Himal. This region comprises Langtang Lirung (7,245 m) the 99 th highest mountain in the world, Ganja La pass (5,122 m), Jugal Himal and Dorje Lakpa (6,989m) a vast Himalayan panorama around. The trekkers in the region encounter with rushing waters of the Langtang River, the valley with rhododendron, bamboo, birch, juniper and pine and host the red panda among other rare Himalayan wildlife. In Langtang region tourist can experience trekking in exhilarating scenery of soaring peaks, glaciers, ancient monastery and even a rare cheese factory in this mountainous location.