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The region north of Katmandu offers a multitude of trekking destinations, all accessible without flights. The major areas are Lang tang, Gosainkund and Helambu, which can be combined in many different ways to make treks lasting from seven to 16 days. Lang tang treks offer an experience not found elsewhere. The trails are challenging with long, steep climbs and descents, often through deep forests or across glacial mountain views and interesting villages with well-established lodges.
HIGHLIGHTS
One of the nearest trekking destinations from Katmandu lies an unparalleled combination of natural beauty and cultural riches of Lang tang, Rasuwa. Linked by roads, this region offers a life unfolding and unique experience.
Previously a restricted area near the Tibetan border, the unexplored regions of the Langtang National park has recently been developed into the Tamang Heritage Trail. The people in this place are mostly of Tamang and Tibetan origin, whose culture goes back to hundreds of years. The craftsmanship, dress, traditionally built stone houses and the beautifully carved wooden porches reflect the solitude and the serenity of the Himalayan scenery.
ATTRACTION
Lang tang has over 70 glaciers of varying sizes; the Lang tang and Ganesh Himal mountain ranges and high altitude lades including Gosaikunda, parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda, Dudhkunda etc. this region also comprises rich Tamang art and culture at Gutlang and Goljung, ancient Buddhist monasteries such as kyangin and Sing gumpa, Tatopani (natural hot springs) and the historic fort of Rasuwagadi in the china-Nepal border.
The Lang tang valley is the most popular trek destination equally rich in culture and high bio-diversity are the ‘Gutlang-Chili me’ and Briddim area (see map), an identified Tamang and Tibetan art and cultural heritage trek route is one of the most interesting trekking regions in Nepal.
Check out a video clip from one of the trips on YouTube here
The following are some of the trips we are actively promoting in the area.
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Small group adventure :: one to six people  
from GBPÂ 965 per person (maximum 6 people)
On this trip, we combine a 14 day trek in the picturesque Langtang Region, portions of which will be in high altitudes, with a doctor controlled daily nutrition regimen during the trek, which will ensure that the effects of the exercise during the trip will be long lasting. Most of the foods in the villages of Nepal are organic, and the doctor will determine what suits your condition the best. We also include some meditation and Yoga techniques during the trek. OK, we also reward you in the end with a Jungle Safari in Chitwan (when you can reflect on really changing your lifestyle now, or recover back the lost weight)
Best Time: End Sep – End AprilÂ
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Moderate Culture Trek - Highest altitude 3500 meters
From GBP 360 per person (maximum 6 people)
11 days
 This cultural trek begins and ends at, Sundarijal which is only an hour’s drive from Kathmandu. This tour will bring us through the Langtang National Park which inhabits a wealth of rare birds, wildlife and unique plants and flowers. We will pass through spectacular villages of Kutumsang, Chisapani and Sermathang with their stunning panoramic views. The villages of Melamchigoan and Tarkeghyang, which we will pass through, provide the cultural riches which will take us into the heart of Nepal. We will also have the opportunity to visit the famous Milarepa cave near Tarkeghyang.
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Trekking :: Shamanism :: Mountain Culture
from GBPÂ 385 (maximum 6 people)
7 days trek
One of Nepal's most famous religious places of pilgrimage is Gosainkunda lake situated at an altitude of about 4312 m. Surrounded by high mountains on the north and east, this lake is grand and picturesque. Every year during Janai Purnima in August, thousands of Hindu pilgrims come here for pilgrimage and it is quite a sight.
In August, participation in Shamanism festival during the Full Moon. Check with us for this special departure.
Departure: August until May (also check 'Fixed Departures' tab below)
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Unique Tamang Culture Trek with Homestay
From GBPÂ 355 per person (maximum 6 people)
6 days trek
About 150 years ago, Nepal fought Tibet over salt, and some of the biggest areas where this war took place is in the Langtang Region of Nepal, wherein lies the third most popular trekking trail in Nepal. This area is connected to Tibet and the trails in this region were used by traders from Tibet bartering in Salt and mountain goats for meat (changra) with foodstuffs from the south. Developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program, the "Tamang Heritage Trail" is the newly developed tourism product, off the beaten track, which highlights an ancient lifestyle combining it with picturesque scenery and healing baths in natural hot springs.
Dates of operation: Late August until May – Every Monday
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