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Trekking In Langtang
The Langtang region which falls in the central Nepal, is
very easily accessible from Kathmandu. Langtang is a narrow
valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border Kyirong.
This high and isolated region is inhabited by Tamangs whose
religious practices, language and dress are much more
similar to those of Tibet than to the traditions of their
cousins in the middle hills. The upper valley in Langtang is
a grazing paradise, rich in flowers and grass and dotted
with stone huts used in the summertime butter-making.
Gosainkunda, high up within an open ridge, offers shorter
treks than Langtang. Gosainkund Lake (4,298 m), is sacred
spot and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a holy lake where
thousands of pilgrims gather every year during August full
moon. Shiva is said to have created holy Gosainkund Lake
with his trident, and its waters are believed to be
connected via subterranean channels to Patan's Khumbeshwar
Mahadev temple. Around this region there are other 13
beautiful lakes.
Rhododenron forests, Tamang villages and smiling faces are
the main highlights of this region. Once you are in you are
walking through a preserved National Park area where, if you
are lucky, might encounter with wild animals like wild boar,
bear, barking dear, leopard or even red panda.
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