- Langtang
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Langtang, Bagmati "Langtang is a region inNepal to the north ofKathmandu and borderingTibet . It is protected asLangtang National Park and has a number of high peaks includingLangtang Lirung (7246m). As of 2008, the entrance ticket to the park cost 1000 Nepali Rupees [ [http://www.welcomenepal.com/brand/parks_langtang.asp Welcomenepal.com - Destinations - Park & Reserves-Langtang ] ] for foreigners.About 4,500 people live inside the park, and many more depend on it for timber and firewood. The majority of the residents are
Tamang .The park contains a wide variety of climatic zones, from subtropical to alpine. Approximately 25% of the park is forested. Trees include the deciduous
Oak andMaple , and evergreens likePine , and various types ofRhododendron . Animal life includes Himalayan black bear, the goat-likeHimalayan tahr , Rhesus monkeys andRed Panda s. There are also stories ofYeti sightings.The park contains theGosainkunda lakes, sacred toHindu s. Pilgrimages are made there in August. Another spiritual site is the Buddhist monasteryKyanjin Gompa .Popular activities for tourists in the park include
trekking , climbing, and white-water raftingPeaks
Some of the peaks in Langtang are:
References
External links
*http://www.south-asia.com/showcase/Tour/lang.html
* [http://www.rangan-datta.info/Langtang.htm An article on trekking in Langtang by Rangan Datta]
* [http://www.yetizone.com/Langtang/Trek/langtang_trek.shtml Langtang Trek]
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