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    Just to the north of Kathmandu are two lovely regions where one may experience Tamang and Sherpa life, temperate forest and alpine pastures, glaciers, lakes and snowy peaks. Helambu valley noted for its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate, lie in the north of the Kathmandu Valley. One can stay in highland monastery villages and small settlements in pristine forests. Above Helambu is a mountain pass through the lakes of Gosainkunda reaching the valley of Langtang.Langtang gosaikunda trekking

    Helambu Langtang and Gosaikuanda trek is one of the most beautiful trekking in Nepal Langtang is a narrow valley lies south Tibetan border. This is very popular for similar, with Tibetan and Taming ethnic group whose culture which, religious, language and dress can see beautiful mountain view of Langtang Gang Chhenpo Naya Khagri Ganesh Himal , Tibetan renges andother ranges. We drive to Dhunche[6400 feet ] and trek north from the road and head in to the proctead pine and rhododendron forest of Langtang National Park . It is high valley open way to streams, yak pastures, glacier morine and Buddhist monasteries. Gosaikunda is lies 4300mt..It is holly lake for hindu If any body they like to explore this area can found 108 lakes. Thousand of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit lakes during the full moon festival in August and from Laurebinak can see beautiful view of Annapurna, Manasalus,Ganesh Himals, Tibetan ranges and Lamtang .Helambu area can found Sherpa but different then Everest Trek. they are know as Helumbu Sherpa which have a different culture and languages .Also from this area you can see nice views of many mountains .Different type of flora.

    Gosaikunda lake itself is situated at 4,380 meters. It is sacred to Lord Shiva and every summer there throng thousands of Hindu devotees to take a holy dip into the waters of the holy lake. Nearby are other lakes including Nagkunda, Bhairavkunda, Saraswatikunda and Suryakunda. The trek passes through a varied landscape ranging from evergreen forests, cascading waterfalls and turbulent streams to sub-alpine grasslands and stark, beautiful mountainsides. Langtang valley stretches north of Gosainkunda . One travels through pristine forests to the village of Ghoda Tabela, then the valley opens out into a high, Himalayan river plain full of beautiful camping sites, spectacular peaks and wide glaciers. One can hike to the back of the valley or take numerous optional trips to explore glacier-filled side canyons.

    In the upper part of valley there are snow bridges spanning angry torrents, high passes enveloped in mist, tiny lakes with icebergs floating on them and water of crystalline brightness. There are also high mountains of solid ice.

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