Langtang Valley Trek

The Langtang National Park lies north of Katmandu and is besides the Annapurna and Mount Everest region the third major trekking region in Nepal. Starting from Dhunche, close to Kathmandu, and reaching 3870m, there are fine views, interesting villages,and good accomodation along this route.

From Langtang village, the track continues to Kyangjin Gompa (3,740 m). This is the site of the Yala Cheese Factory. There is a STOL airstrip at Chhaldang, a short distance east of Kyangjin. Visiting to the Yala Cheese Factory (4.633 m) and the small lakes beyond Yala are worthwhile. Yala can be reached within half a day from Kyangjin Gompa

From Kyangjin Gompa, a continuation to the pastures of Langsisa (4.084 m) provides the good views of numerous glaciers. There are some huts in Langsisa that can be reached within one day's walk from Kyangjin Gompa.