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Langtang a trekking destination not too far away from Kathmandu is blessed with both natural beauty and cultural riches. It lies about 130 km north of the Kathmandu Valley close to the border of Tibet and China. It is also Nepal’s first national park and is dominated by Langtang Lirung (7,245 m), the highest peak in the area. Beside the magnificient scenery and view, a visit to this area is an also an opportunity to explore the lifestyle and culture of the Tamangs, the main inhabitants of the region. Langtang is also known for its many glaciers and glacier lakes that include Gosainkunda, Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda.

The Langtang River a major tributary of the Trisuli, flowing east to west passes through the high, gentle Langtang Valley and end up into the Bhote Kosi River at Dhunche. This Bhote Kosi river forms an important corridor and ancient trade route between langtang to Kerong in Tibet.

Langtang, a high-altitude region has lower temperatures. Winters are usually intense with snowfall in the higher altitude regions, while summers are cool and temperate during days, but at night can get cold and chilly. The best time for trekking is March-May and October-November.