Langtang area, is toward the north of Kathmandu valley. The scenery here is spectacular, and the trek more adventurous as the area is visited by fewer tourist. To the west of Langtang is Ganesh Himal with a range of 6,000 to 7,500 meters. The main ethnic groups living here are Sherpas and Tamang. The forests in the region have temperate and sub-apline vegetation. Wildlife includes migratory birds, deer. Monkeys,Tahr and Pika. The best time for trekking in the langtang/Ganesh himal are is sring and autumn. Most of the trekking routs in Helambhu and Langtang are well served with tea house making independent trekking quite possible. But, there are no such facilities in the Ganesh Himal area or Ganga la area.
Getting There:Access to Helabhu is particularly easy and quick. Sundarijal, which one of the most convenient staring points is an hour’s drive from Kathmandu. Other possible road are ideal heads are at Buddhanikantha, Kakani and four hour drive away at Melachi Pul. For langtang and Ganesh himal the chioce is limited – drived to Dhuche 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 Gangabu.
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