Langtang National Park

Langtang National Park is a protected mountain area north of Kathmandu that conserves Himalayan valleys, alpine meadows, glaciers and culturally distinct mountain villages. The park is a popular destination for multi-day treks into the Langtang Valley and to high viewpoints.

Treks pass through a series of settlements and terraces before rising into alpine tundra and glacial basins; small monastery settlements and cheese-producing hamlets appear in the upper valley. Visitors use teahouses and lodges along marked routes, with Kyanjin Gompa serving as a common high-altitude stop.

The park was established to protect high-mountain ecosystems and traditional mountain livelihoods and has been the subject of conservation and community-based tourism programmes. The 2015 earthquake caused notable damage in parts of the park, after which reconstruction and recovery efforts were undertaken.

Langtang National Park sits in north-central Nepal in the Himalayan foothills, north of Kathmandu in Bagmati Province. Access for trekkers is typically by road to entry villages followed by multi-day foot travel into the valley.

• 2015 earthquake impact: The park was heavily affected by the 2015 earthquake, with significant damage to villages and trekking infrastructure; rebuilding and recovery followed in subsequent years.

What to See #

• Langtang Valley: The Langtang Valley, a principal trekking corridor leading from lowland villages to alpine meadows and glacial basins.
• Kyanjin Gompa: Kyanjin Gompa, a high-altitude settlement with a small monastery and local guesthouses that serves as a common stop for treks in the upper valley.
• Alpine lakes and passes: Alpine lakes and high passes within the park that are reached on multi-day treks and offer views of glaciated peaks and ridges.