
Besides being easily accessible it has the numerous attractions due to vast agro-ecological diversity, a wide range of flora and fauna can be found in Langtang Valley. Some of the animals that can be seen roaming in the area are wild dogs, red Himalayan Panda. Musk deer, black bear and leopards, etc, Langtang region has many big and long waterfalls. Most of the people living in the area are Tamang and Sherpa who have a distinct lifestyle and a rich culture.There are interesting place in Langtang for those who have only a short time for trekking. Helambu, Gosaikunda and Langtang these three places provides glimpses of tamang & sherpa life, forests with rhododendron, lakes glaciers and Mountains.
Helambu around 72 km from Kathmandu is noted for its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate.The Helambu region extending from north of Tamarang to the tree limit of the Gosaikunda lake and lower slopes of Jugal Himal has several highland tamang and villagers scarttered around and on both sides of the Melamchi Khola.
Gosainkunda situated at an altitude of 4,380m and cradled amidst the tiny Peaks. The lake is on the holy pilgrimages of Nepal. Thousands of people trek to Gosainkunda passes through varied landscapes ranging from evergreen forest, cascading waterfalls and turbulent streams to alpine grass and barren country. Besides the famous Gosainkuna lake, the other lake in the neighbourhood are Nag kunda, Bhairab kunda, Saraswoti kunda, surya kunda and Gosainkunda lies the north west Helambu beyond a pass at (4,602m). However, the best approach to Gosaikunda is through Trishuli valley.
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