Langtang National park was established in 1976 by His Majesty's Government of Nepal to conserve the unique flora and fauna of the region. It has an area of 1710 Sq. km. and extends over parts of Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and Sindhupalchok districts in the southern mountainous terrain of the Nepal-China (Tibet) border. In 1998, and area of 420 sq. km.
Langtang National park was established in 1976 by His Majesty's Government of Nepal to conserve the unique flora and fauna of the region. It has an area of 1710 Sq. km. and extends over parts of Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and Sindhupalchok districts in the southern mountainous terrain of the Nepal-China (Tibet) border. In 1998, and area of 420 sq. km. in and around the park declare a buffer zone.
The Langtang Trek, while offering many of the benefits of the Helambu Trek, also gives you the opportunity to get right in among the Himalayan peaks and to walk through remote and relatively unpopulated areas. If you want real adventure then the Langtang and Helambu treks can be linked by high altitude passes, either via the Gosainkunda lakes or across the Ganja-La at 5106m.
Langtang area is toward the north of Kathmandu Valley. The scenery here is spectacular, and the tek more adventurous as the area is visited by fewer tourists. To the west of Langtang is Ganesh Himal with a range of 6,000 to 7,000 meters. The main ethnic groups living here are Sherpas and tamangs. The forests in the region have temperate and sub-alpine vegetation. Wildlife includes migratory birds, deer monkeys, thar and Pika. The best time for trekking in the Langtang is is spring and autumn. Most of the trekking routes in Helambu and Langtang are well served with teahouses making independednt trekking quite possible. There are no such facilities in the Ganesh Himal area or Ganja La area.
GETTING THERE
Access to Helambu is particularly easy and quick. Sundarijal, which is one of the most convenient starting points, is an hour's drive from Kathamndu. Other possible road heads are at Budhanilakantha, Kakani and four hour dive away at Melamchi Pul. For langtang and Ganesh Himal the choice is limited-drive to Dhunche in Rasuwa district. The road then continues to Syabrubesi from where Ganesh Himal and Langtang treks can start. Hindu pilgrimage site and popular tourist place Gosainkunda can be reached from either of the two routes. However, the way via Rasuwa is easier. Buses leave regularly from the Balaju bypass close to the main bus park at Gongabu.
PERMITS AND FEES
The northern parts of the area largely fall within the boundaries of Langtang National Park. To reach Helambu from Kathmandu, a permit to pass through Shivapuri Watersheds Area is required.
1.Age of Everest:
Everest was formed about 60 million years ago.
2.Elevation:
29,035 (8850m)-found to be 6\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' higher in 1999.
3.Name in Nepal:
Sagarmatha (means: goddess of the sky).
4.In Tibet:
Chomolungma: (means: mother goddess of the universe).
