September 9, 2024 2:09 pm
September 9, 2024 2:09 pm

Langtang

 

The Local Tamang Community Welcomes and Farewells Travelers to Langtang

          Nepal  is beautiful heritage destination for tourists. It has Mountains, Tarai and Himalayas. The highest Mt. Everest is in Nepal. Many local and  foreign tourists trek and enjoy hiking mountainous area every year. The Lantang is the one of the trekking destination in Nepal and Hindu and Buddhists trek on Janai Purnima every year. Janai Purnima is a festival of Hindu believers, it is celebrated and trekked to specific Holy place in mountainous areas. The local Tamang Community welcomes Trekkers to Langtang on Janai Purnima. You can enjoy with local culture and local foods. They sing songs in Tamang language and traditionally welcome you.

History

          Langtang is in Rasuwa district of Bagmati province. It is north east side from Kathmandu. Langtang village is thought to have been settled ethnic Tibetans in the 15th century. Local legends say that a traveling Buddhist Lama was chasing an escaped yak when he found the fertile valley. Langtang people depended on agriculture of its history.

          Tourism began in the 1970s in Langtang, increasing economic opportunity for the residents. It is located  near several mountains between 8000 to 10000 feet above the village. Langtang became a popular destination among the trekkers due to its beautiful landscape, beautiful scene of mountain Langtang Lirung, several lakes of Langtang National Park. Langtang valley and Langtang village are most of beautiful valley in the Himalayas. It is average of 20000 visitors visit every year. It is most popular 3rd trekking destination in Nepal.

 

Picture of Phatam B. Gurung

Phatam B. Gurung

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