Loenpo Gang

Loenpo Gang is a mountain summit along the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region, rising to 6,979 meters above sea level. The peak sits within the Langtang range and overlooks the Rasuwa valley below.

Japanese mountaineers Tadashi Morita and Kazunari Yasuhisa made the first successful ascent in 1962. This achievement marked an important moment in the exploration of peaks along this remote border region.

The mountain sits within lands where Sherpa communities maintain deep ties through traditional practices in the surrounding Himalayan valleys. You can sense this connection between local people and the peak as you move through the region.

Expeditions to this summit require extensive preparation, specialized equipment, and permits from Nepalese authorities before attempting the climb. Access is through Rasuwa, and climbers should prepare for extreme altitude and harsh mountain conditions.

The peak ranks as the fourth highest mountain in Langtang National Park and sits roughly 15 kilometers away from its nearest neighbor Pungpa Ri. This isolation makes it a rarely visited destination for specialized climbers.