Tours in Langtang Region - Nepal Travel Book

Monday, January 12, 2015

Tours in Langtang Region

Langtang Region
GOSAIKUNDA:
Apart from Langtang, treks can be arranged to the holy Gosaikunda Lake at 4,380 m, which covers much of the Langtang National Park, and Helambu. Gosaikunda is said to have been created by Lord Shiva when He thrust His Trident into a mountain to draw water to cool his throat after swallowing poison. Thousands of devotees visit Gosainkunda during Janai Purnima (full moon festival in August).

KYANGJIN:
Visitors can extend their stay in Langtang to trek to Kyanjin and explore the upper valley to Langshisa and beyond.

TAMANG HERITAGE TRAIL:
The Tamang Heritage Trail takes you through verdant midlands of Nepal experiencing the beauty of this mountain reigon and the culture of the people who live here. The trail passes through traditional Tamang villages where life, culture and crafts have remained unchanged since the beginning of the settlement. The trail starts eighter from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Gojng, Gatlang, Chilime, Thuman, Timure and Briddim. The trail may end back in Saybrubesi or follow the Lantang trek from Briddim to Kyangjin. For more information on Tamang Heritage Trail, please look up on the New Products section.
BRIDDIM:
Briddim (2,229 m) is a small and beautiful Tamang village. It offers Himalayan cultureal experience in the form o accommodation. About half of the 432 houses in Briddim offer accommodation at their homes. The village lies on the newly development Tamang Heritage Trail. For more information on Briddim please look up on the New Products section.