Lang tang – Helambu Region

This region is in third place in terms of popularity with visitors. The gentle hills of Helambu just North of the capital are the ideal playground for travelers that are new to trekking or otherwise prefer short treks. This is home of the Tamangs and Helambu Sherpas. Numerous monasteries, prayer flags and Mani walls are proof of the Sherpa’s strong root in Buddhism. In the spring rhododendron and magnolia flowers are in full bloom and the trekker will encounter a colorful landscape along the trail.

While the Helambu trek can be done practically anytime outside the monsoon season, it could be very challenging in the winter crossing the Ganja La pass at 4980 m. This dry mountain valley with its Yak herbs and Tibetan inhabitants offers stunning mountain canary , jungle and plenty of game. The Langtang national park provides abundant opportunities to observe nature in various climatic zones, from tropical to alpine. Semi-wild yak grazing in Kyangjin and Himalayan goats live on the enormous moraines above. This is also the home of world’s rare snow leopard.

	Langtang Trek Trip duration: 10 days Highest point Kyanjin Gompa 3850m Discover how to make wild yak cheese Possible to see snow leopards Experience the local customs Fascinating bus rides to Dunche.

	Langtang-Helambu Duration: 15 days Highest point 4600 m Lourebina pass The great combination of Sherpa and Tamang Cleanest houses on the planet decorated with colorful bottles Chinese Pandas are found in rain forest near Syabru beshi

	The Helambu Trek Duration: 7-8 days Highest point 3220m The most beautiful people in the world Tibetan stupa (CHORTEN) and Mani walls along the trail Living in nature First time trek