Langtang National Park

Langtang National Park is a protected area in the central Himalayan districts of Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and Sindhulpalchok, spanning roughly 1,710 square kilometers (660 square miles). Elevations range from around 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) in forested valleys to over 7,200 meters (23,620 feet) at glaciated peaks.

The area was declared a protected zone in 1970 and formally established as Nepal's fourth national park and first Himalayan park in 1976. The decision aimed to conserve mountain forests and wildlife from increasing logging and hunting pressure.

Tamang villages in the valley use local materials for their stone dwellings and keep handcraft traditions like weaving and woodcarving alive. Visitors often see yaks grazing and observe the daily life of herders in the higher settlements.

Trekkers need an official permit for entry, available in Kathmandu or at entrance stations. The best conditions occur from October through April, when trails are dry and snowfall on high passes remains limited.

The park shelters over 30 mammal species, including red pandas in mid-elevation forests and snow leopards on rocky ridges above 3,000 meters (9,840 feet). More than 240 bird species use the forests, meadows, and cliff faces as habitat.

Location: Nuwakot District

Location: Rasuwa District

Location: Sindhupalchowk District

Inception: 1976

Address: Langtang, Nepal

Website: https://ntb.gov.np/langtang-national-park

GPS coordinates: 28.17380,85.55310

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29