Langtang

This article is about the region in Nepal. For the Nepali village, see Langtang, Bagmati. For the town in Nigeria, see Langtang, Nigeria.

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Starry night in Langtang National Park

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Langtang village

Gosainkunda Lake

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Kyanjin Gompa

Langtang is a region in the Himalayas of Nepal to the north of the Kathmandu Valley and bordering Tibet.

The Langtang National Park is located in the area. About 4,500 people live inside the park, and many more depend on it for timber and firewood. The majority of the residents are Tamang.

The park contains a wide variety of climatic zones, from subtropical to alpine. Approximately 25% of the park is forested. Trees include the deciduous oak and maple, and evergreens like pine, and various types of rhododendron. Animal life includes Himalayan black bear, the goat-like Himalayan tahr, rhesus monkeys and red pandas. There are also stories of Yeti sightings.

The park contains the Gosainkunda lakes, sacred to Hindus. Pilgrimages are made there in August. Another spiritual site is the Buddhist monastery Kyanjin Gompa.

Popular activities for tourists in the park include trekking, climbing, and white-water rafting.

Langtang Himal

Langtang Himal is a mountain range in the Himalayas comprising the following peaks:

Peak	elevation
Langtang Lirung	7,234 m (23,734 ft)
Langtang Ri	7,205 m (23,638 ft)
Dorje Lakpa	6,966 m (22,854 ft)
Loenpo Gang	6,979 m (22,897 ft)
Changbu	6,781 m (22,247 ft)
Yansa Tsenji	6,690 m (21,950 ft)
Kyunga Ri	6,601 m (21,657 ft)
Dogpache	6,562 m (21,529 ft)
Langshisha Ri	6,427 m (21,086 ft)
Gangchenpo	6,387 m (20,955 ft)
Morimoto	6,150 m (20,180 ft)
Tsogaka	5,846 m (19,180 ft)
Yala Peak	5,520 m (18,110 ft)

Panoramic view of Gosainkunda lake

Panoramic view of Gosainkunda lake