Central Region (Langtang & Ganesh Himal)

What makes the Central region appealing?

Accessibility and authentic indigenous culture. You can leave Kathmandu in the morning by road and be hiking through terraced Tamang villages and rhododendron forests by early afternoon.

The Tamang Heritage Trail showcases living cultural traditions, ancient wooden architecture, and warm family homestays in villages like Gatlang.

Gosaikunda Lake at 4,380 m is a revered high-altitude pilgrimage basin framed by snowy peaks.

Langtang Valley was resiliently rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake, and visiting provides vital direct economic support to mountain families.

Which trekking circuits operate in the Central region?

Trekkers can hike standalone week-long routes or combine Langtang Valley, the Tamang Heritage Trail, Gosaikunda Lake, and Helambu into an extended circuit.

The classic Langtang Valley trek reaches Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m) with viewpoints up to 4,984 m on Kyanjin Ri.

The Tamang Heritage Trail loops through Gatlang, Tatopani, and Thuman near the Tibetan border.

Crossing the 4,610 m Laurebina Pass links Gosaikunda directly to the peaceful hills of Helambu and Kathmandu valley.

Permits for the Central Region (Langtang & Ganesh Himal)

• Langtang National Park Permit

  Issued by Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

  Foreign

  NPR 3,000

  SAARC

  NPR 1,500

  Standard park entry fee required for all treks in the Langtang and Helambu zones.

Places you will pass through

• Gosaikunda Lake4,380 m
• Gatlang Village2,238 m
• Mu Gompa3,700 m
• Panch Pokhari4,100 m

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